In a significant ceremony, Dr. Shakil Ahammed has taken the helm as the new President of the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides. At the recent 28th state council meeting, he expressed his deep commitment to the organization’s core values while unveiling the vital Annual Report and State Strategic Plan.
In a proactive move to safeguard wildlife, forest officers nabbed five alleged poachers in the vicinity of Gohpur, seizing a rifle along with live ammunition. This operation was initiated based on credible intel regarding illegal arms trafficking. One of the suspects, Biswarup Mili, was arrested and subsequently divulged details that implicated four accomplices.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 36th Konark Festival and 15th International Sand Art Festival on Monday. The five-day event, organized by the tourism department, celebrates India’s cultural heritage with dance and music performances. The opening night featured an Odissi recital by Sonali Mohapatra and artists from Nrutya Upasana Pitha.
In Mizoram, where HIV rates are the highest in India, the government has set an ambitious goal to reduce new infections by 80% by the year 2030. Local officials are stressing the importance of safe practices combined with ethical behavior while launching awareness campaigns in schools. Free access to treatment is also part of their…
An 85-year-old farmer in Chatra is struggling to reclaim four acres of ancestral land allegedly encroached upon by local strongmen. Despite possessing valid documents and approaching authorities, the elderly man claims no action has been taken. He fears for the common villager’s hope for justice if such incidents go unaddressed.
In a bold move to protect natural resources, Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the government will intensify eviction efforts to reclaim encroached forest and government lands. This announcement follows an extensive operation in Nagaon’s Lutumari reserve, where over 1,700 families were relocated from occupied territories.
A peculiar black fungus discovered in Chernobyl’s reactor ruins exhibits an astonishing ability to survive and potentially thrive on extreme radiation. Scientists are exploring its potential as a natural radiation shield for future Mars missions, as experiments show it can block cosmic rays. This discovery offers a novel approach to protecting astronauts from harmful radiation.
In a bold move to spotlight its agricultural legacy, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma of Meghalaya has proclaimed the state as a global organic hub. He accentuated the significance of organic farming, which intertwines with the region’s cultural heritage and ancestral knowledge.
