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27 Feb

SVC urges deptt to speed up road works: Nagaland

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Expressed dismay on the slow progress on the ongoing road construction from L0-22 to Shishimi village under PMGSY, the Shishimi Village Council (SVC) has appealed to the concerned contractor to speed up the work by following the specifications as per the Detailed Project Report. In a press statement, the council chairman Kahoi Sangtam and head GB, Shitoi Sangtam claimed that despite repeated reminder to the concerned contractor to improve the progress of work by adding extra machinery, no extra machinery has been deployed. Instead, SVC alleged the contractor instead of using the machinery efficiently has engaged it in other individual…

27 Feb

Manipur journalists resume strike after fresh threat

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Publication of newspapers and broadcasting of news by local cable networks will remain suspended indefinitely once again as journalists resumed their cease work strike on Friday even as the state government appealed to the state media not to resort to news blackout. The journalists resumed the cease work strike following a fresh to the office of the Poknapham and its sister publication People’s Chronicle by the militant group behind the recent failed bomb attack. Suspected militant(s) had recently lobbed a hand grenade at the office of the Poknapham on February 13 evening which did not explode. Denouncing the bomb threat,…

27 Feb

Eastern Bible College observes 46th graduation ceremony: Nagaland

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Theological graduates venturing into the mission filed must have a clear vision, show integrity, and pray to seek God’s direction and guidance, Rev Dr. N Tzudir of World Evangelization for Christ/ International Mission Mobilisation, urged the batch of the fresh graduates of Master of Divinity and Bachelor of Theology at the 46th graduation ceremony of Eastern Bible College held at its campus, here on Friday. In his message as guest speaker, Rev Dr. N Tzudir cautioned students against the three enemies they would face in the mission field such as the enemy within - temptation of the flesh, the enemy…

27 Feb

Liquor to be cheaper in Meghalaya

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The Meghalaya Cabinet on Friday reduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) on various brands of liquor by bringing it down from 40 per cent to 37.5 per cent as well as do away with the 25 per cent lifting charges. Excise Minister Kyrmen Shylla said that the decision to reduce VAT would not affect the revenue generation, because the volume of sales would increase after the price of liquor has come down. He said that the revenue from excise during 2019-2020 was Rs 276 crore, and Rs 269 crore during 2020-2021 till January. “We hope the revenue will be more…

26 Feb

Gauahar Khan looks simple yet glamorous in mustard lehenga, korpatti choli

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Gauahar Khan looks simple yet glamorous in mustard lehenga, korpatti choliHello sunshine: Gauahar Khan adds all the missing beauty to our day with her ravishing pictures in a mesmerising mustard lehenga set with gota korpatti embroidery and we guess we have already found our fashion hero to take style cues from, for the next ethnic event this Spring Painting our social media feeds yellow with happiness, Gauahar Khan shared some pictures and a romantic dance video with hubby Zaid Darbar and if their sizzling chemistry was not enough, her simple yet glamorous ethnic look definitely had us hooked. Adding all…

26 Feb

Kangana Ranaut takes us inside brother Aksht’s house in Mumbai as she ‘sets it up

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: Kangana Ranaut takes us inside brother Aksht’s house in Mumbai as she ‘sets it up’. Kangana Ranaut shared a video where she is seen decorating the house of her brother Aksht in Mumbai. The actor's hit film Tanu Weds Manu also completed 10 years on Thursday.: Actor Kangana Ranaut is busy decorating her brother Aksht and sister-in-law Ritu’s house in Mumbai. Kangana posted a video on her social media handles to give a glimpse of how she has turned an interior designer of sorts for Aksht. The Dhaakad actor, who was earlier on Thursday spotted heading for a script…

26 Feb

Saree Love: Mouni Roy looks gorgeous like Mumtaz Begum in front of Taj Mahal, Surbhi Jyoti loves it

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Saree Love: Mouni Roy looks gorgeous like Mumtaz Begum in front of Taj Mahal, Surbhi Jyoti loves itMouni Roy is one of the finest actresses of in-town. She never fails to stun her fans with her sexiest and hottest outfits. Be it a western or ethnic collection , she looks fantastic and super hot. Once again Mouni has has proved that why she is the most stunning looking diva. Recently , Mouni posted her super stunning look in saree and guess who is loving it. She’s no but Surbhi Jyoti.

26 Feb

Keerthy Suresh wishes Samantha Akkineni as she completes 11 years in the industry; Pens a heartwarming note

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Keerthy Suresh wishes Samantha Akkineni as she completes 11 years in the industry; Pens a heartwarming noteKeerthy Suresh took to her Twitter space and expressed how happy it made her feel to watch the growth of Samantha Akkineni. Keerthy Suresh wishes Samantha Akkineni as she completes 11 years in the industry; Pens a heartwarming noteKeerthy Suresh took to her Twitter space and expressed how happy it made her feel to watch the growth of Samantha Akkineni.Keerthy Suresh wishes Samantha Akkineni as she completes 11 years in the industry; Pens a heartwarming noteSouth star Keerthy Suresh took to her Twitter space…

26 Feb

Mumbai Saga trailer: John Abraham’s aspiration to be the king of Mumbai meets Emraan Hashmi’s cop

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The makers of Mumbai Saga starring John Abraham, Emraan Hashmi and Suniel Shetty have unveiled the trailer of the film on Friday. Set in the 1980s and 90s, it portrays the transformation of Bombay to Mumbai. The trailer introduces John Abraham's character Amartya Rao, who is out on the streets of Mumbai to rule the city. It shows John as a gangster who rose from the streets of Bombay to rule Mumbai. Emraan Hashmi plays the role of a cop whose motive it to end gangster John. He is seen as a cop who rose from the 'ghettos of Bombay…

26 Feb

Sonu Sood helps Jhansi villagers, promises to tackle water scarcity by installing handpumps

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Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, who has been in the limelight because of his philanthropic work, recently extended support to a village in Jhansi after a man approached the actor with the concern of no water in his village, due to which the villagers were facing problems.In order to help the villagers, the 47-year-old actor started the work of getting hand pumps installed there. Speaking about it, Mr Sood said, "These guys asked because there was no water, the kids in the family were really suffering. They had to walk kilometers to get the water, so we are getting handpumps installed…