Akashvani Kohima, alongside NEZCC and TaFMA, hosted the ‘Voice of the Youth’ folk song competition in Kohima, celebrating 90 years of radio broadcasting in India. Fifteen Naga tribes showcased their heritage, with the Khiamniungan tribe winning. The event honored folk artists and highlighted Akashvani Kohima’s role in preserving tribal dialects and culture.
Agriculture officials in Mizoram’s Lunglei district seized approximately 600 bags of urea suspected to be smuggled to Myanmar. This follows a previous confiscation in August, with the latest seizure occurring in mid-October. The Mizoram Pradesh Youth Congress Committee has accused the state government of facilitating these imports via a new railway service.
The Dallas Mavericks host the Indiana Pacers in a matchup between two struggling teams. The Mavs, with a 1-3 record, aim to capitalize on home-court advantage against the winless Pacers (0-3). Both teams are significantly impacted by injuries, but Dallas is expected to leverage their home environment for a victory.
Bokaro DC Ajay Nath Jha has ordered a comprehensive audit of all blood banks. The directive mandates a five-day deadline for submitting reports. Hospitals must display recognized lists and identify professional donors. Standard operating procedures will be strictly enforced. Inspections have already begun, with a new in-charge appointed at Red Cross Blood Bank following observed…
Mizo National Front called off its 10-hour shutdown in Mizoram after receiving overwhelming public support. The protest targeted the state legislature’s adoption of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023. MNF leaders hailed the peaceful participation as a strong message defending the state’s constitutional rights and autonomy.
The Federal Open Market Committee, led by Chairman Jerome Powell, has reduced the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75-4.00 percent. This move aims to bolster the US economy amidst tariff adjustments and assess the impact of the ongoing government shutdown.
Meghalaya’s Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma revealed a significant Rs 3,654 crore, or 15% of the state’s budget, is allocated to education, the highest among all departments. This substantial investment supports over 14,000 schools and 55,000 teachers, with nearly Rs 1,000 crore annually for grants to private institutions.
Microsoft 365 services and games faced widespread disruption today. An internal infrastructure issue prevented users from accessing key applications. Microsoft confirmed the problem and is working to restore full functionality. This outage occurred simultaneously with an Amazon Web Services disruption. This marks the second major AWS outage this month.
