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24 Feb

Thalaivi gets a release date; Kangana Ranaut shares the teaser on Jayalalithaa’s 73rd birth anniversary

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On the birth anniversary of Jayalalithaa, makers of Kangana Ranaut starrer Thalaivi, a biopic on the life of Tamil Nadu's most celebrated and loved actress-turned- politician, announced that the film will release in cinemas on 23rd April, 2021. The makers of Thalaivi announced the release date of the film with a motion poster which puts into spotlight Jayalalithaa’s remarkable journey from being the face of Tamil Nadu's film industry to the leader who changed the fate of the state's politics and shaped up lives of millions. The actress took to Twitter to share a teaser of Thalaivi along with its…

24 Feb

College teachers’ silent rally foiled by police in Manipur

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Agitating teachers of government colleges in Manipur were caught between the state government and students. After a silent rally carried out by agitating teachers was cut short by police soon after it kick-started, students of colleges urged the teachers not to enter college campus if classes were not to be conducted. The striking teachers on Tuesday converged at the campus of Maharaja Budhachandra College in Imphal’s Palace Compound to carry out a silent protest rally on the streets of Imphal. When the rally kick-started, a strong police team armed with riot gear stopped them from carrying out the rally and…

24 Feb

Learn acting at your home on Reeldrama through acting masterclasses

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Guwahati, February 22: Good news for all aspiring actors of Assam. For the first time in a one of its kind, a curated concept of Acting Master Class in Assamese language available only on the OTT platform Reeldrama. Not all are lucky to get admission to acting schools, mainly those from the hinterland and several corners of the state due to lack of such acting schools in their regions. Their talent thus remain latent. Reeldrama's Acting Master Class, with director Anupam Kaushik Borah, gives the added advantage of learning in one's mother tongue from the comfort of his/her home. With…

24 Feb

Biryani By Kilo’s first dine-in & delivery outlet in Guwahati guarantees a blissful experience

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Biryani by Kilo, India's most premium Biryani and kebab chain has launched its first dine-in and delivery outlet in Guwahati, Assam. The launch dated on February 16, 2021 marks their 46th outlet in India and the first one in the North-East region. With foodies showing insatiable love for the royal dish, this newly launched outlet is set to deliver authentic & delicious dum cooked handi biryani to Guwahati locals. The quest of also creating a memorable dining experience for the customers, Biryani by Kilo has started Royal Dine-in at F Fort building, Kachari Basti Road, Ulubari, Guwahati. A new destination…

24 Feb

Women leadership training programme held in Dimapur

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Peace Channel organised its two-day 4th training programme under the theme “peace mission” in colonies such as Padampukhri and Sachu Colony. A press release by peace channel media team stated that the training focussed on engaging women in discussions pertaining to the importance of peace and well-being of the society. It was also aimed at initiating their advocacy in various activities to foster healthy approach while communicating with mutual understanding. Over 18 selected women from Sachu colony and over 20 women in Padampukhri attended the training under the leadership coordinator, district unit, Peace Channel, Caroline Leisan. Sharing the vision, “make…

24 Feb

Demand for creation of Karbi statehood gains momentum

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A joint press conference attended by representatives of several students and civil societies held at the office of ‘Karbi Anglong North Cachar Autonomous State Demand Committee’ Monday pressed for creation of an autonomous state encompassing the three autonomous hill districts of Assam. The demand for statehood comes close on the heels of the proposed visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Den goan of Karbi Anglong district on February 25. One of the members, Sing Timung, while addressing media said: “We heartily welcome the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah Ji at Den goan of Karbi Anglong on…

24 Feb

Illegal limestone mining in Meghalaya’s Jaintia Hills

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There are reports that illegal limestone mining is rampant in Meghalaya’s Nongtalang and Amlari village under Amlarem Subdivision, West Jaintia Hills District, carried out by flouting all rules of MMMCR 2016 and MMDR Act 1957. The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Jaintia Hills Territorial Division, Jowai had issued notice to all the mining lease holders under Nongtalang and Satpator (Amlari) Elaka on illegal limestone mining. In the notice, the DFO stated, “I would bring to your notice that this office is issuing Form – H (under Rule. 26 of MMMCR 2016) to the mining lease holder for transportation of lime stone…

23 Feb

Tell CM not to deny info sought under RTI: Meghalaya BJP

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Meghalaya BJP president, Ernest Mawrie on Monday requested Governor Satya Pal Malik to order Chief Minister Conrad Sangma not to deny information sought under Right to Information (RTI). Mawrie said that the BJP has filed number of RTI seeking information on implementation of Saubhagya scheme, Jal Jeevan Mission, COVID-19 expenditure besides others, but the government is yet to furnish the information. Mawrie has been facing the ire from the NPP-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government, including legislators from his own party, for “raising issues of corruption.” Chief Minister Sangma has denied allegations of corruption in his government and asked the BJP…

23 Feb

Sensitization on Covid-19 vaccination for Tuensang police: Nagaland

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Sensitization on Covid-19 vaccination for the police personnel was conducted on February 22 at 3rd NAP auditorium hall, Tuensang. In a press release issued by DMO Tuensang, Apheang stated that District Immunization Officer (DIO), Dr.Thungchanpeni briefed the police personnel on Covishield vaccination and stated that Covishield vaccine was given to health care workers in first phase and second phase to frontline workers. She asked them not to believe in any rumors and fake messages on social media and requested them to take the vaccine. She stated that, the Covishield vaccine would not be used for anaphylaxis, pregnant women and breastfeeding…

23 Feb

Education is a priority of NPP government, says Meghalaya CM

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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday stressed that education is a priority of the National People’s Party (NPP) government. “The creation of better educational infrastructure will go a long way in giving a better atmosphere for students to avail learning facilities,” he said after laying the foundation stone for the upgradation of the United Kharkutta Higher Secondary School in North Garo Hills district. Reiterating the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance’s commitment to realise the aspirations of the people, the Chief Minister said, “NPP made a commitment to the people during election and to fulfil the mandate, government has come up…