Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviews anti-erosion measures in Dibrugarh

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal urgently inspected severe Brahmaputra river erosion threatening Dibrugarh’s protection dyke. The aggressive surge on October 7th submerged land, including a yoga centre and playground, nearing the embankment. Sonowal directed officials to expedite round-the-clock anti-erosion work, suggesting larger geo bags as a more effective solution against the river’s powerful force.

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Odisha Vigilance arrests former senior clerk in Rs 68.85 lakh Hindol sub-treasury fraud case

Odisha Vigilance has apprehended Manoranjan Sahoo, a former Hindol Sub-Treasury clerk, for allegedly misappropriating Rs 68.85 lakh in family pension funds. Sahoo, who evaded arrest for two years, is accused of diverting money to his and relatives’ accounts. Meanwhile, the NCB secured convictions for three individuals involved in a major opium trafficking racket, sentencing them…

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Lauren Kyle turns heads as she mimics Connor McDavid’s viral water sport moment during Muskoka getaway

Lauren Kyle, Connor McDavid’s wife, recently shared glimpses of their Muskoka summer, playfully referencing McDavid’s viral wakeboarding video. This followed their attendance at Leon Draisaitl’s wedding in France and a subsequent getaway to St. Tropez with Oilers teammates. These peeks into their personal life showcase the couple’s down-to-earth nature and strengthen McDavid’s connection with fans…

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‘Contact’ star Jodie Foster says Robert De Niro was ‘not the most interesting person on earth’

Jodie Foster candidly revealed her initial impression of Robert De Niro during their ‘Taxi Driver’ filming days. She found the seasoned actor ‘uninteresting’ as he delved deeply into characters, leaving her bored during rehearsals and lunches. However, Foster later realized she wasn’t contributing enough, acknowledging De Niro’s influence on her understanding of improvisation and character…

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Google DeepMind is ready to start human trials of AI-designed drugs; company exec says, ‘We’re getting very close’

Google DeepMind’s Isomorphic Labs is preparing for human trials of AI-designed drugs, marking a significant advancement in pharmaceutical innovation. President Colin Murdoch revealed the company’s progress in designing cancer drugs using AI, aiming to improve trial success rates. Isomorphic Labs, born from DeepMind’s AlphaFold, collaborates with Novartis and Eli Lilly, striving to create a cutting-edge…

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Canvassing, clubbing, campaigning: How Zohran Mamdani turned a cynical political landscape into a minefield of hope

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic Socialist, has mounted an unprecedented campaign for New York City Mayor, transforming from a little-known activist to a symbol of hope. His grassroots movement, fueled by youth engagement and viral social media, focused on affordability and community connection, leading to record early voting turnout and a surprising upset in the…

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