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10 Feb

‘Your time is up’: Kangana Ranaut slams Twitter, thrilled to experience desi app ‘Koo’

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Twitter on Wednesday said it has withheld some of the accounts flagged by the Indian government for blocking "within India only", but has not blocked handles of civil society activists, politicians, and media as "it would violate their fundamental right to free expression" guaranteed under country's law. Slamming the micro-blogging platform, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut asked, 'Who are you''. This is not the first time the actor has been critical of the microblogging platform, in fact, she has been on the receiving end of its judgment before while her sister Rangoli saw her account being banned. Kangana took to Twitter…

10 Feb

Transporters demand further reduction in fuel hike in Meghalaya

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The agitating Meghalaya Joint Action Committee of Commercial Vehicles (MJACCV) on Tuesday demanded further reduction in petrol and diesel prices from the Conrad Sangma-led government, even as it threatened to further intensify their agitation. Commercial vehicles, including cabs and buses have been off the road in the State from February 3 demanding a rollback of price hike in petrol and diesel. Faced with public criticism, the State Government on Sunday reduced the price of petrol and diesel by Rs. 2 per litre. Unhappy at the “measly” price reduction, members of MJACCV held a sit-in demonstration at Malki ground and demanded…

10 Feb

Rajiv Kumar Bora appointed as new APSC Chairman

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The State Government on Monday appointed retired IAS officer Rajiv Kumar Bora as the new Chairman of the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), reports The Sentinel Assam. “In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 316 of the Constitution of India and Assam Public Service Commission Regulation 1951 as amended by the Governor of Assam is pleased to appoint Rajiv Kumar Bora, IAS (retd) as Chairman of the Assam Public Service Commission with effect from the date of taking overcharge,” said a government order issued on Monday .

10 Feb

China beetles infesting gooseberry plants in NE

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Scientists have for the first time found evidence of China beetles infesting gooseberry or amla plants in Arunachal Pradesh and few other North Eastern states. According to The Tribune, the scientists also anticipated that these China beetles may spread to major litchi and gooseberry growing states like Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, if sufficient measures are not taken. A study conducted by noted entomologist M.M. Kumawat and other scientists from the College of Horticulture and Forestry (CHF) in Arunachal Pradesh has found severe infestation of Chinese stem borer beetle Aristobia Reticulator (Voet) on gooseberry plants in East Siang…

10 Feb

College teachers in Manipur vow to continue agitation

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Agitating government college teachers in Manipur on Tuesday resolved to go ahead with its planned intensified forms of stirs even as chief minister N Biren Singh appealed for a talk. Teachers of government colleges were on strike for the last 10 days under the banner of the Federation of Government College Teachers Associations (FEGOCTA), pressing the state government to adopt 7th UGC Pay and Regulations 2018 in the state. The teachers were on a series of sit-in-protest at various colleges in the last 10 days without affecting the normal classes and were planning to intensify their stir from February 12…

10 Feb

Infant succumbs to COVID in Meghalaya

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A one-month-old baby (female) has died of COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total number of fatalities in the state to 148, health officials said. Director Health Services (MI), Dr. Aman War informed that the baby was admitted to Ganesh Das Government Maternal and Child Health Hospital on February 5. Both the mother and the baby had tested positive for COVID-19, War said. However, the infant succumbed to the viral infection with febrile convulsion and neonatal seizures on February 7.

09 Feb

Nia Sharma hosts newlyweds Aditya Narayan and his wife Shweta Agarwal for an evening soiree

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Nia Sharma hosts newlyweds Aditya Narayan and his wife Shweta Agarwal for an evening soireeSunday evening (February 7) was a cosy night for newlyweds Aditya Narayan and Shweta Agarwal. The couple was hosted by their friend Nia Sharma. The Jamai Raja actress took to Instagram to post a picture of the couple and wrote, “Life after marriage. Aditya and Shweta wishing you two a lifetime of happiness.”Aditya thanked Nia and also congratulated her on her recent car. The singer and host wrote, “Bahut maza aya (Had great fun) Thank you for the lovely dinner (again) and congratulations on the new…

09 Feb

Naagin 5 star Surbhi Chandna sets the gram on fire in a stunning red gown with a thigh high slit;

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Naagin 5 star Surbhi Chandna sets the gram on fire in a stunning red gown with a thigh high slit;The lead actress of the show Naagin 5, displays her bold persona in a hot red gown with a thigh-high slit. Her sizzling photos have sent her fans into a frenzy.The dazzling and immensely attractive Naagin 5 actress Surbhi Chandna has stolen the heart of her fans with her spectacular picture on Instagram. The actress who plays the lead role in the show is highly popular among the people for her gorgeous smile and ultimate fashion sense. The way she wears…

09 Feb

Manipur ‘War on drugs’

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CM hands over Rs. 10 lakh reward to Peh village Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Monday handed over a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh to Peh (Paoyi) village under Ukhrul district in appreciation for steps taken to destroy poppy plantation. Lauding the villagers for their resolve to destroy poppy plantation, the chief minister assured to construct a marketing shed, with an estimated cost of around Rs 10 lakh and a primary health centre for the village soon. Apart from this, he also assured to provide water supply scheme under the Jal Jeevan Mission and also take into…

09 Feb

Night curfew to continue in Shillong, Aizawl

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In a bid to contain spread of coronavirus, officials in Meghalaya said that the night curfew would remain in force in Shillong and other adjoining areas under the East Khasi Hills district for the next seven days from Monday. Besides Shillong, the night curfew is being extended in Mizoram capital Aizawl. East Khasi Hills’ District Magistrate Isawanda Laloo issued a notification extending the curfew in Shillong, which is also the district headquarters, until February 14. Health officials, security personnel, officials and personnel of essential services including media and the vehicles carrying essential goods are excluded from the purview of the…