North East

141 Farmers Committed Suicide in C Garh in 10 Months: Govt
26 Feb

141 Farmers Committed Suicide in C Garh in 10 Months: Govt

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As many as 141 farmers have committed suicide in Chhattisgarh in the last 10 months, the state government informed the legislative Assembly on Friday.The issue of farmer suicides rocked the Assembly, with the opposition BJP demanding a probe into these cases and seeking compensation for the kin of deceased farmers. The issue was raised by Leader of Opposition Dharamlal Kaushik during the Question Hour, when he sought to know how many farmers had committed suicide between April 2020 and February 1, 2021 in the state and the reasons for these deaths. In response, state Agriculture Minister Ravindra Choubey said 141…
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26 Feb

Mon police issue traffic regulation: Nagaland

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In view of the proposed visit of union health minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Mon police have issued a temporary traffic regulation for smooth vehicular movement.  According to DIPR report, the following locations have been notified as “no entry zone” till the departure of the VVIP from Mon town: Konyak Union Office junction to Private Station; private station (ENSF traffic point) to helipad ground; KNSK office junction via Assam Rifle Camp to helipad ground and helipad ground via private station via hospital junction.  Meanwhile, the following locations have been notified as “entry points”: NST junction via Longwa junction via private…
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Dilip Rai’s film ‘Jeevan’ becomes first in short film competition
26 Feb

Dilip Rai’s film ‘Jeevan’ becomes first in short film competition

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Sikkim State AIDS Control Society (SSACS) has announced the name of the winners of the short film competition held in Gangtok. In the open category, Dilip Rai directed film 'Jeevan' came first, Dipankar ratna Sakya directed 'Pretty Woman' came second and Biswas Timsina directed 'Awareness Starts at Home' came third.  The winners were announced and awarded Rs. 1 lakh, 70 thousand and 50 thousand respectively. Similarly, 'A Silent Diary' directed by Amon Rai came first in the student category, while Kumar Bishwakarma's 'HIV sanga ko jiwan' and Shrishti Pradhan's 'Bhagya ko Vidambana' came first, second and third respectively. A total…
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26 Feb

164 Inf. Bn. (TA) (H&H) conduct free health camp: Nagaland

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164 Inf Bn (TA) (H&H) Naga under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) conducted a free medical screening and treatment camp at Jakhama village on February 11 as a part of military civic activity. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the camp screened locals and underprivileged residents of remote region of Jakhama village for common medical disorders such as diabetes and hypertension. It may be noted that, majority of the population catered were 60 years and above. A six year old with amputated left elbow was also brought to the camp and his parents were advised to provide the child…
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26 Feb

CROW conducts checking of illegal trade practices: Nagaland

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Consumer Rights Organisation Wokha (CROW) accompanied by Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) and Lotha Youth Hoho conducted extensive checking at sand stockists within Wokha town on February 23, 2021. A press release by media cell, CROW stated that during the checking a total of 20 shovels were seized at sand stockists/sales in Wokha town. On intervention, it was learned that the sand stockists were compelled to cut the shovels in order to save the expenses and for profit margin. The release stated that sand stockists in Wokha town were following the same business practices adding that business tools including mustard oil…
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25 Feb

Nineteen government teachers suspended in Manipur

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As many as 19 teachers of different government schools in Manipur were placed under suspension from their services in two days after they were found absent during education minister’s surprise inspections. State education minister S Rajen was on surprise inspections of government schools from Tuesday. On the first day of his inspection on Tuesday, the minister found unauthorised absence of 17 teachers in two different schools in Imphal West and Imphal East districts. Irked by teachers not attending schools despite his repeated warning in the past, the education minister instructed concerned officials of the state education (school) directorate to put…
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Pathan: Salman Khan to begin shoot with Shah Rukh Khan
25 Feb

Pathan: Salman Khan to begin shoot with Shah Rukh Khan

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Salman Khan recently confirmed being a part of Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathan on Bigg Boss 14. The superstar had said that he will start shooting for the action thriller after he wraps up the controversial reality show. Now, as per a Bollywood Hungama report, the film’s climax will be shot at the top of Burj Khalifa in Dubai and Salman will be joining the lead star cast in the climax. Apart from this, Salman will have other scenes in the film too. Backed by Yash Raj Films (YRF), Pathan is helmed by War director Siddharth Anand. Pathan marks the 55-year-old…
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25 Feb

Assam govt extends ‘disturbed area’ tag for 6 months from Feb 27

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Ahead of state assembly polls, the Governor of Assam has declared the entire State of Assam as “Disturbed Area” upto 6 months beyond February 27, unless withdrawn earlier, reports The Sentinel Assam.  In an official statement issued by the state government it said, “As per powers conferred under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, the Governor of Assam has declared the entire State of Assam as “Disturbed Area” upto 6 (six) months beyond 27/02/2021, unless withdrawn earlier”. The announcement came with no official comment on the reason behind the extension of the Act, however, reports suggest…
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25 Feb

Peace Channel conducts leadership trg: Nagaland

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Peace Channel organised a women leadership training programme on the topic “the role of women in peace building” at Tabernacle Baptist Church Naga United village on February 18. Peace Channel field coordinator, Caroline Leisan shared the vision of Peace Channel and encouraged women to involve in promoting peace. Acknowledging the role of women in a society, she said that women possessed wisdom and knowledge in promoting peace in the community. Meanwhile, resource person, general secretary, Nagamese Baptist Church Association (NBCA), Mhabeni Ngullie assured the participants that such trainings were encouraged even in the coming days and apprised Peace Channel on…
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