Chakma community leaders from Mizoram and Tripura have urged Union Minister Jitendra Singh to approve a two-lane National Highway connecting the Tripura border to Zochachhuah in southern Mizoram. The proposed highway aims to boost cross-border trade, enhance national security, and stimulate socio-economic development in remote border districts.
Following a botched blood transfusion incident, Jharkhand’s health department has ordered civil surgeons to audit district blood banks by Saturday. The directive aims to ensure compliance with the National Blood Policy, emphasizing voluntary donations and immediate installation of ELISA test systems in all facilities.
A rape convict, Bijoy Hajong, has been sentenced to seven years in jail and fined Rs 1 lakh by a local court in Shillong for a 2009 case. In a separate ruling, Marvinson Jyrwa and Skhemkupar Massar received six years of rigorous imprisonment for drug-related offenses.
Jharkhand High Court has sternly questioned the state government over its failure to adhere to blood transfusion protocols, resulting in five children contracting HIV. The court demanded details on blood donation camps, blood bank operations, and the delayed installation of advanced screening machines. A parent’s letter initiated this public interest litigation, with the next hearing…
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma emphasized education for all at the MPOWER Conclave, highlighting efforts to streamline teacher payments and rationalize schools. He also announced significant infrastructure development, including a new bridge, artificial turf, and numerous Anganwadi Centres, while addressing power and healthcare concerns in Mawkynrew Block.
A White House Halloween post on X, intended to mock Democrats, sparked controversy by appearing to confuse Hakeem Jeffries with Cory Booker and using a sombrero image previously called “racist” by Jeffries. The post’s caption also incorrectly referenced filibusters in the House, drawing further criticism.
A severe accident at Bokaro Steel Plant left contract worker Debashish Roy with devastating injuries on Thursday. Roy, 45, reportedly lost one hand at the wrist and three fingers on the other while working on a tap hole closure. He was initially taken to Bokaro General Hospital before being referred to Apollo Hospital in Kolkata…
A 50-year-old woman was bludgeoned to death by her stepson in Dumka after an argument. The 32-year-old accused, reportedly an alcoholic, remained at the scene and was arrested next to his stepmother’s body. He stated his stepmother frequently abused his children, leading to the fatal altercation.
A groundbreaking study from UC San Diego has identified Thiorphan, an existing drug, as a potential game-changer for spinal cord injuries. Researchers used advanced bioinformatics to discover its ability to stimulate nerve regrowth and restore motor function in animal models. This discovery offers significant hope for reversing paralysis, with human trials anticipated.
