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06 Feb

3-day training on food processing held in Guwahati

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Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Nagaland under the financial assistance and support of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) conducted a three-day food processing training on value addition of fruits, vegetables and under-utilised fruits of the North Eastern Region (NER) at Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), LO, Guwahati from January 28 to 30. According to a press release, the three-day training covered theory and practical demonstration on value addition of fruits and vegetables, spices and bakery products. Resource persons from IIFPT spoke on the scope and importance of food processing focusing on NER,…

06 Feb

Amit Shah to give his consent to MRSSA, says Meghalaya Gov

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Noting that Meghalaya Residents’ Safety and Security (Amendment) Act (MRSSA) as “harmless”, Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik said that has tried to convince Home Minister Amit Shah to give his consent to the Act. The MRSSA is aimed at to enhance security, vetting of tenants and ensure safety and security of citizens by preventing anti-social elements from gaining shelter in the state which might be detrimental to peace and tranquility to maintain public order and peace in the State. “I tried to convince him (Home Minister) that this (MRSSA)is harmless and it will take care of the things which are…

05 Feb

Virat Kohli calls welcoming Vamika with Anushka Sharma ‘greatest moment’, says he was watching match when doctor called

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Virat Kohli calls welcoming Vamika with Anushka Sharma 'greatest moment', says he was watching match when doctor calledCricketer Virat Kohli has talked about becoming a father and entering parenthood with actor Anushka Sharma. He said his love for his daughter Vamika and cricket can't be compared. Actor Anushka Sharma and her cricketer husband Virat Kohli became parents to daughter Vamika on January 11. In a recent interaction with the media, Virat talked about welcoming the little one into their life and what was happening on the day of her birth.On the eve of the first Test against England, he was…

05 Feb

Surbhi Chandna opens up on her bonding with Naagin 5 co actor Sharad Malhotra; Says ‘He is great buddy’

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Surbhi Chandna opens up on her bonding with Naagin 5 co actor Sharad Malhotra; Says ‘He is great buddy’Surbhi Chandna aka Bani of Naagin 5 shares her thoughts on co actor Sharad Malhotra and her experience while shooting for the show. Kuch Toh Hai, its spin off, will replace the supernatural drama.Surbhi Chandna and Sharad Malhotra starrer Naagin 5 is ending and it will be replaced by its spin-off Kuch Toh Hai. The supernatural drama has ruled the hearts of the audience and it going off-air, will create a void on the screen. All season, Naagin has been equally popular…

05 Feb

Surbhi Chandna: I was compared with previous naagins, but I took it in my stride

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Surbhi Chandna: I was compared with previous naagins, but I took it in my stride 'Naagin 5' lead actress Surbhi Chandna shared a heartfelt note on the last day of shoot on her social media account. The actress, in an exclusive chat with BT, spoke about how the show transformed her, comparisons with previous naagins and her chemistry with Sharad Malhotra. The show transformed me completely — physically and professionally. Naagins from the previous seasons had set a bar and I had to match it. Also, what new I would be bringing to the show was on my mind when…

05 Feb

Sonu Sood gets relief from SC in ‘illegal’ construction case: ‘I feel vindicated’

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Actor Sonu Sood is feeling 'vindicated' after Thursday's hearing of his petition against the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Supreme Court. Sonu withdrew his petition, which challenged the BMC notice sent to him for alleged illegal construction on his property. Sonu Sood said, "'Peace is not the absence of war but the presence of justice' - Harrison Ford. The Hon'ble Supreme Court has finally given me a breath of fresh air and time to take corrective measures. The structure was always legal, despite it being coloured otherwise. I feel vindicated since I have always had utmost and complete faith in…

05 Feb

Two hurt as police fire tear gas towards protestors in Manipur

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Police fired tear gas at protestors on Monday in Manipur Thoubal district headquarters, where hundreds of people carried out a protest rally demanding justice for murder of a four-year-old boy. Convener of a local joint action committee (JAC) formed in connection with the murder of the boy under which the protest rally was marched and women were hospitalised after they sustained injuries in police action. The body of the four-year-old boy was found in a pond located near his house in the morning of January 24 after he went missing on January 19. Alleging that the boy was murdered by…

04 Feb

Bharti Singh Is Planning A Baby With Haarsh Lambachiyaa; Says, “Apna Bhi Ek Mota Sa Baby Market Mai Aa Jaye

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Bharti Singh Is Planning A Baby With Haarsh Lambachiyaa; Says, “Apna Bhi Ek Mota Sa Baby Market Mai Aa Jaye”The pandemic clearly hasn’t been the best phase for comedian Bharti Singh. While she enjoyed being a host at India’s Best Dancer, things took a turn with the NCB row. She along with husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa were summoned by the officials after drugs were found at their properties. The couple is however leaving it all behind and looking forward to the next phase of their lives.For the unversed, Bharti tied the knot with Harsh back in 2017. They have together appeared…

04 Feb

COMSO threatens stir if Centre fails to implement ILP in Meghalaya

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The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organizations (CoMSO) on Wednesday has threatened to resort to agitation if the Central Government further delays appointment for discussion on the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the State. Home Minister Amit Shah, who recently visited Shillong, had assured Chief Minister Conrad Sangma that he would the State Cabinet and pro-ILP groups in New Delhi to deliberate on the contentious issue. “We are waiting for the appointment as we believe dialogue is also very important and we do hope that the union home minister honors what he had assured to the chief minister that he would…

04 Feb

Mass food poisoning in Diphu

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Nearly two hundred and nine (209) persons, including a large number of children, were admitted to Diphu Medical College and Hospital and in Bakulia Civil Hospital, around 65 kilometers from Diphu, since yesterday for acute food poisoning. The incident happened within hours after thousands consumed packed lunch provided at an official meeting organized at Diphu Medical College and Hospital to mark the beginning of the first academic session of the institution on Tuesday. It may be mentioned that the impressive ceremony was attended by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma which witness a gathering of…