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16 Mar

BJP-led govt in Manipur celebrates 4 years in power

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311 PROJECTS WORTH RS 1096.05 CRORE INAUGURATED On Monday a total of 311 projects worth Rs 1096.05 crores were inaugurated and foundation stone for 39 new projects costing Rs 278.77 crore were laid as BJP-led coalition government in Manipur celebrated its four years in power. The N Biren Singh led BJP’s coalition government was sworn-in on this day in 2017. The N Biren Singh led government celebrated its four years in power as completion of four years of “citizen-centric governance,” while highlighting its achievements accomplished during the period in a grand function titled, ‘Emerging Manipur - Celebration of 4 years…

15 Mar

A public rally on Covid-19 vaccination held in Jalukie: Nagaland

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To reach out to the mass in general and targeting the gathering of people at the bazaar area, public rally on COVID-19 vaccination awareness was held at Jalukie Town, bazaar area on March 12. A press release issued by district media officer CMO office Peren, Pezanguno Celine Secü stated that representatives from district administration, chief medical office, St. Xavier’s College Jalukie, Integrated Child Development Scheme, Nagaland Rural Livelihood Mission -Jalukie Block, Jalukie Youth Organisation and ASHAs attended the programme. Exhorting the gathering, president Zeme Council Nagaland, Dr. Tumda Newme, expressed his appreciation to the gathering and also lamented that the…

15 Mar

24-hour total shutdown throws life out of gear in the hill districts of Manipur

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On Saturday a 24-hour total shutdown to protest against delay in elections to the autonomous district councils (ADCs) affected life throughout the hill districts of Manipur. All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) imposed the 24-hour shutd The strike that commenced from Friday midnight evoked good response with most of the market places, schools and colleges, business establishment and banks remaining shut. Hundreds of Imphal-bound transport vehicles including inter-state buses and taxis were reportedly stranded at Nagaland-Manipur border along NH-2 and at Jiribam along NH-37 owing to the strike. Transport services including inter-state and inter-district were also suspended. Protesters came out…

15 Mar

Dutch engineer and Audio cassette inventor Lou Ottens has died at the age of 94

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Lou Ottens was born on 21st June 1926. From a very young age, he created a lot of things, as a teenager his keen interest in engineering ended up him building a radio for his parents.Cassette tapes were developed in the 60's. Otten's invention brought about a profound change in the lifestyle of music listeners around the world. However, in the long run, the business of cassette wheels slowed down as the era of CDs was over and songs could be easily carried on pen drives. In the 1960s, Ottens was chairman of Philips' product development department. He with his…

15 Mar

Cong allied with ‘anti-India’ forces: Amit Shah

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that to win the upcoming Assembly elections the Congress has forged an alliance with “anti-India forces” -- All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) in Assam, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) in Kerala and the Indian Secular Front (ISF) in West Bengal. Addressing an election rally at Margherita in Tinsukia district of eastern Assam, Shah said the joint alliance between the Congress led by Rahul Gandhi and AIUDF headed by Badruddin Ajmal cannot perform better for the welfare of Assam. Shah said,”The Muslim League is trying to devastate the country while Ajmal’s party…

15 Mar

Manipuri tribal student body calls off stir

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Agitating tribal students in Manipur suspended its indefinite economic blockade on the national highways passing through hill districts of Manipur following an agreement with the state government on Sunday. All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) gave the indefinite economic blockade which commenced soon after the 24-hour total shutdown across the hill districts given by them ended last midnight. The apex body of tribal based student bodies were agitating against delay in holding elections to the autonomous district councils (ADCs) in hill districts of the state. The apex body agreed to suspend the agitations after a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was…

13 Mar

Deepika Padukone in bodysuit and flared denims with Rs 2 lakh bag does date look right

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Deepika Padukone in bodysuit and flared denims with Rs 2 lakh bag does date look rightDeepika Padukone was snapped enjoying a dinner date with her sister Anisha Padukone in Mumbai last night. The sister-duo were photographed outside a Bandra restaurant. For the outing, Deepika wore a bodycon top and a flared denim pants. She looked absolutely stunning in the ensemble that is perfect for casual date nights in the summer. Deepika wore a collared half-sleeve mustard bodysuit that had a deep V-neckline with button fastenings. She teamed the top with high-waist light-blue denim pants. The denims had a flared hemline…

13 Mar

Khushi Kapoor bursts out laughing while enacting scene of catching cheating boyfriend, Aaliyah Kashyap shares fun video

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Khushi Kapoor bursts out laughing while enacting scene of catching cheating boyfriend, Aaliyah Kashyap shares fun video Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s daughter, Aaliyah Kashyap, vlogged about her fun day with her best friend, Khushi Kapoor, the younger daughter of late actor Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor. Khushi landed in Los Angeles earlier this week, and Aaliyah was excited to see her after almost a year-and-a-half.In the video, shared on Aaliyah’s YouTube channel, Aaliyah said, “I have a very exciting day planned. My best friend from back home is coming to visit me in LA. I last saw her in November 2019…

13 Mar

Anil Kapoor invites modelling offers from jeans brands with then-and-now photos, daughter Rhea wants her jacket back

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Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor on Saturday shared a throwback photograph clicked 40 years ago in Calcutta (now Kolkata), and a vital tip on growing old gracefully. He invited offers from denim brands looking for a model, as he shared two pictures of himself, taken in 1980. The photograph, shot in front of Grand Hotel, was clicked by Padma Shri award recipient photographer Nemai Ghosh, who passed away last year. The 64-year-old actor took to Instagram to share the black-and-white photo along with a coloured image of himself recently clicked in Mumbai. The common factor in both the pictures - denim…

13 Mar

BolSubol Launches Election Focused App, Says Assam Lacks Voter Empowerment

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March 13, 2021: As the election season is on, the discussions around the political party targeting votes and the candidates is at the peak. However, there is hardly anyone who understands the voter and his/her concerns. To help the voters understand the elections better and to provide them with relevant information and analysis on the political parties, candidates, performance etc. BolSubol has launched an online application that would empower the voters. The App launched by Demokratika has the strength to communicate with any candidate from the comfort of home. BolSubol is a non-partisan mobile app platform that combines verifiable trustworthy data…