The United Naga Council (UNC) has initiated an indefinite trade embargo in Manipur’s Naga-dominated areas, protesting the abolishment of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and the construction of an India-Myanmar border fence. This action has stranded numerous trucks carrying essential goods along NH-2, exacerbating tensions following the reopening of the highway by the Kuki-Zo Council.
Despite multiple extensions, Ranchi University faces a significant number of vacant seats in its undergraduate courses. While some colleges and subjects like English and accountancy are popular, others, particularly in rural areas and subjects like philosophy and psychology, struggle to attract students. Many students are opting for professional courses or seeking opportunities in other states…
Actor Shwetha Menon, who was recently appointed as the first woman president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), took a nostalgic trip back to 1994—the year India saw Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai bring home the Miss Universe and Miss World crowns. Speaking at an event, Shwetha revealed that she too was a…
India’s east coast faces severe erosion, losing over 180 sqkm of land, exacerbated by cyclones and sea-level rise, while the west coast lost 45 sqkm. Sri Lanka’s presence shields the east coast from destructive Southern Ocean swells. However, climate change threatens to alter swell paths, impacting fragile ecosystems.
The Jharkhand High Court has halted the auction of sand ghats and the issuance of mining leases for minor minerals due to the non-implementation of PESA Rules. This decision follows a contempt petition filed by the Adiwasi Buddhijeevi Manch, citing non-compliance with a previous court order.
Following a Supreme Court ruling, Santulan Jeev Kalyan, an animal NGO, has secured a tender from the Patna Municipal Corporation to sterilise and vaccinate stray dogs in Patna. Approved by the AWBI, the three-year ABC programme aims to sterilise 30 dogs daily, reducing the stray population and controlling rabies.
Assam’s cabinet has approved a new SOP allowing DCs and SSPs to identify and expel illegal immigrants within 10 days, bypassing Foreigners’ Tribunals. This action, enabled by the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950, aims to expedite the removal process. Illegal immigrants detected near the border will be immediately pushed back.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Bairabi-Sairang railway line, connecting Aizawl to the rail network and marking a significant infrastructure boost for Mizoram. Three new express train services will also be launched, linking Aizawl to Delhi, Kolkata, and Guwahati.
Ornithologist Nilutpal Mahanta has launched “The Vulture Network,” a website dedicated to uniting vulture conservation efforts in Assam. Facing critical threats, the platform provides reliable information on vulture species and aims to coordinate grassroots organizations. Available in English and Assamese, the website offers outreach materials to engage local communities and inspire collective action to protect…
