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20 Feb

Kma among top 25 in ‘Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge’: Nagaland

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Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, announced 25 shortlisted cities for the “nurturing neighbourhoods challenge” cohort, in collaboration with Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF) and technical partner WRI India. A press release by CEO, Kohima Smart City Development Limited, Kovi Meyase stated that the challenge was a 3-year initiative aimed at supporting early childhood friendly neighbourhoods under the government’s “smart cities mission”. The nurturing neighbourhoods challenge launched on November 4, 2020, invited participation from all smart cities, capitals of states, UTs and cities with population above 5 lakhs to participate. During the three-month application period, over 100…

20 Feb

Angami Youth Organisation to conduct cleanliness drive: Nagaland

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Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) has informed that it would be carrying out a cleanliness drive in Kohima town on February 22 from 7 a.m. till 10 a.m. as part of the Sekrenyi festival, 2021. A press release by its president, Kekhrie Pfukha and secretary environment, Neiba Bio stated that the cleanliness drive which would be conducted three days ahead of the premier festival of the Angami Nagas would be carried out in collaboration with Kohima Municipal Council and Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industries, along the stretch of Kohima town: From Lerie to High School area; TCP Gate to Paramedical…

20 Feb

3-day training prog on scientific poultry farming

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ICAR Nagaland Centre, Medziphema organised three-day training programme on “scientific backyard poultry farming for enhancing the tribal farmers income” on February 17 and 19. A press release by ICAR Nagaland centre, Medziphema stated that 27 participants from Chesezu village of Phek district attended the training programme. The training involved importance of scientific backyard poultry farming, housing management, brooding of chicks and feeding management. Health management of birds under backyard condition and vaccinations training was imparted to the tribal farmers and hands-on training on different vaccination in general and Ranikhet disease was demonstrated to the farmers. Speaking at the closing function,…

20 Feb

Why Rubina Dilaik should win Bigg Boss 14, from taking on Salman Khan to setting relationship goals with Abhinav Shukla

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Why Rubina Dilaik should win Bigg Boss 14, from taking on Salman Khan to setting relationship goals with Abhinav ShuklaRubina Dilaik has emerged as the strongest contestant of Bigg Boss 14. From standing up to Salman Khan to setting indomitable relationship goals with Abhinav Shukla, here is why she deserves to be the Bigg Boss 14 winner. Bigg Boss 14 has been all over the place, with evicted contestants being brought back, former contestants entering the show as ‘challengers’ and even a ‘proxy’ contestant in place of one who walked out. However, if there is one contestant who stood strong…

20 Feb

Bigg Boss 14: Arslan Goni on brother Aly Goni and Jasmin Bhasin’s relationship

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Bigg Boss 14: Arslan Goni on brother Aly Goni and Jasmin Bhasin's relationship, 'Don’t know what's going on there' The romantic angle of besties Jasmin Bhasin and Aly Goni in Bigg Boss 14 garnered love from fans. While the duo confessed their love for each other in the show, Aly's brother Arslan has reacted to their bond and said that he has no idea about their relationship. While talking to Zoom Digital, Arslan said, “To my knowledge, Aly and Jasmin are friends. That is as per my last meeting with them and the last time I met them, was obviously,…

20 Feb

DC Kohima informs on land compensation: Nagaland

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DC Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie has informed concerned landowners that land compensation for 2 Lane Kohima-by-pass at chainage 10+500 to chainage 13+800 (package-2) would be paid in the office of Deputy Commissioner, Kohima on February 20, 10 a.m. According to DIPR report, concerned landowners have been informed that land compensation for 2 Lane Kohima -by-pass at chainage 21+000 to chainage 29+960 (Package-3) would also be paid in the office on February 22, 10 a.m. In this connection, concerned village chairman or representative appointed by the chairman have been directed to be present for identification of landowners. Further, concerned landowners of both…

20 Feb

Anganwadi worker dies after seven days of COVID vaccination in Manipur

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A week after COVID-19 vaccination, a 48-year-old female anganwadi worker died on Friday. The autopsy report confirmed she would be the first victim of Covidsheild vaccine in Manipur. The state health department has said that the exact cause of her death will be known only after autopsy. Family members has however blamed the COVID-19 vaccine as the cause of death claiming that she had no history of suffering from any major illness. Naorem Sundari Devi, wife of N Roken Singh of Kumbi Terakha of Bishnupur district died around 7 am on Friday at Moirang CHC in Bishnupur district where she…

19 Feb

Indian Idol 12: Neha Kakkar opens up about anxiety, ‘My body issues disturbed me a lot’

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Indian Idol 12: Neha Kakkar opens up about anxiety, ‘My body issues disturbed me a lot’It takes a lot of courage to talk about personal and mental health in the public. Singer and Indian Idol judge Neha Kakkar recently opened up about having anxiety issues. This weekend, reality show Indian Idol 12 stage would be having a ‘Maa’ special episode.Post the performance of the Chandigarh girl Anushka's melodious performance on the song Luka Chupi, the judges couldn't stop appreciating her. Neha Kakkar got emotional and couldn't stop her tears after hearing Anushka’s soothing voice. She also revealed that like Anushka…

19 Feb

Sanya Malhotra is beach ready in beige bikini. Neena Gupta says, lovely

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Sanya Malhotra is beach ready in beige bikini. Neena Gupta says, lovelySanya Malhotra took to Instagram to share pictures of herself in a beige bikini. Sanya's Badhaai Ho co-star Neena Gupta dropped a 'lovely' comment.Sanya Malhotra is currently holidaying in an undisclosed location. Despite that, the actress has been sharing frequent updates from her beach vacation on Instagram. On Thursday, the actress shared pictures of herself soaking up the sun and posing in the backdrop of the wide blue ocean. Sanya Malhotra shared three pictures of herself in a beige bikini. She can also be seen donning a hat in…

19 Feb

Jasmin Bhasin forgets to remove the price tag as she steps out in purple dress

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Jasmin Bhasin forgets to remove the price tag as she steps out in purple dressEvicted Bigg Boss 14 contestant Jasmin Bhasin was spotted in a purple dress and matching boots on Friday. However, she had forgotten to remove the price tag.Jasmin Bhasin is out of the Bigg Boss 14 house and was spotted on Friday. The actor was in a bit of a hurry as the paparazzi tailed her, only to note that she had actually left the price tag of her dress on.Jasmin was seen in a ruffled purple dress paired with an olive green textured top. She complemented…