Assam
May 08, 2025
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Eleven AI-driven projects aimed at financial empowerment underway in Mizoram

Aizawl: A total of 11 Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven financial technology projects are currently being implemented in Mizoram, as highlighted at the inaugural session of the National Workshop on AI-Driven Financial Empowerment for Mizoram held at Mizoram University (MZU) on Wednesday. The two-day workshop was inaugurated by Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, […]

Assam
May 08, 2025
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Assam University teacher suspended over sexual harassment charges

A central university in Sichar, southern Assam, has suspended a social work teacher over charges of sexual harassment, an official order said. In the order issued on Wednesday (May 7, 2025), Assam University registrar Pradosh Kiran Nath said assistant professor Ajit Kumar Jena has been suspended for 90 days with immediate effect. The Registrar said […]

Assam
May 08, 2025
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Nagaland: NE United FC conduct trials in Kohima

Kohima: Over a hundred aspiring footballers took part in the NorthEast United Football Club (NEUFC) trials in Kohima, held in collaboration with the Nagaland Football Association (NFA) and organised by the Kohima District Football Association (KDFA). The two-day scouting event commenced at the IG Stadium on Thursday. The NEUFC is scouting for fresh talent in […]

Assam
May 08, 2025
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South Africa is Leading the Call for Responsible Gambling in African Countries

Pretoria – South Africa is once again positioning itself as a leader in ethical gambling practices, with the upcoming Responsible Gambling Summit 2025 set to take place on 13–14 November 2025 at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, Gauteng. This landmark event will gather international experts, regulators, and industry professionals to address the most pressing challenges in […]

Assam
May 08, 2025
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Mother Sparsh Journey: From Startup to ITC Future FMCG Star

It didn’t begin with a boardroom. It began with a question, one that countless parents whisper to themselves in moments of worry, “Is this truly safe for my baby?” That single thought planted the seed of something much larger. And from it , Mother Sparsh was born, not as a brand, but as a belief. […]

Assam
May 08, 2025
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After sunset, silence: Tea garden families in Bengal face growing leopard threat

Kolkata: Fulati Oraon breaks down every time she is reminded of her cousin Dipesh who was mauled by a leopard, around 18 months ago.  The 30-year-old homemaker lives in staff quarters of the Tasati Tea estate in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal, around 700 kilometres from Kolkata, the state capital.  Leopards look for prey […]

Assam
May 08, 2025
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Nagaland: Five held in Kohima for robbery, housebreaking and theft

Kohima: Chiephobozou Police in Kohima district arrested five individuals in connection with a robbery and theft case reported earlier this year, marking significant progress in the ongoing investigation. The case was originally registered on March 12, 2025, following a complaint from Nerhe Model Village regarding the theft of a car engine and gearbox from a […]

Assam
May 08, 2025
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Hospice of Hope: How a Mizoram doctor serves the forgotten

Inside a dimly lit room tucked into the hillside of Zemabawk, a woman with advanced ovarian cancer lay quietly as Dr. Jacob adjusted her IV. As he held her hand, she whispered, “My daughter wrote about you in school. She called you her hero.” The hospice around them was simple—ten beds, a soft stillness, and […]

Assam
May 07, 2025
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‘No room for hegemony’: Naga groups urged to unite

Kohima: In a push for collective unity, Naga Political Groups (NPGs), tribal Hohos, and the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) convened at Pruzie (Shisha Hoho), Kohima, on May 5 and 6, 2025, to deliberate on the way forward based on their shared commitment to the “Historical and Political Rights of the Nagas.” According to a […]

Assam
May 07, 2025
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Mizoram BJP appeals for statewide prayer for Indian soldiers

Aizawl: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mizoram unit has issued an appeal to churches across the state, urging the faithful to unite in prayer for the Indian soldiers who are currently on the frontlines, defending the nation. In a statement, the BJP officials expressed pride in the bravery and resilience of the Indian armed forces, […]