Manipur, Mizoram declare holiday to let students watch FIFA World Cup final
Imphal/Aizawl, July 19 (IANS) The governments of Manipur and Mizoram have declared a holiday for educational institutions on Monday to enable students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, reflecting the immense popularity of football in the two Northeastern states, officials said on Sunday. Spain will take on Argentina in the FIFA World Cup […]
NE youth key to Act East vision, Viksit Bharat 2047: Arunachal Guv
Guwahati/Itanagar, July 19 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K. T. Parnaik (Retd) on Sunday said the youth of the Northeastern region have a pivotal role in shaping India’s Act East vision and the goal of building a developed nation by 2047, urging them to blend innovation with the region’s rich cultural and ecological heritage. […]
Delhi Power Minister launches two initiatives on smart power infra
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood on Sunday launched two initiatives aimed at modernising power infrastructure and promoting clean energy in East Delhi, an official said. He inaugurated a state-of-the-art Smart Pad Mounted Substation at Gandhi Nagar and launched the “Solarise East” campaign, which aims to connect more citizens with rooftop […]
Students must become good human beings: Tripura CM
Agartala, July 19 (IANS)Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that academic excellence alone is not enough, asserting that students must first become good human beings and dedicate themselves to the welfare of society and the nation. The Chief Minister also launched a sharp attack on the CPI (M), alleging that during its rule the […]
FIFA World Cup final: Meghalaya CM declares holiday in schools
Shillong, July 19 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Sunday announced that all schools and colleges across the state will remain closed on Monday to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final without worrying about attending classes the following morning. In a video message posted on social media, Sangma said […]
MP: Five-day Assembly monsoon session to begin tomorrow
Bhopal, July 19 (IANS) The five-day monsoon session of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly will commence on Monday, setting the stage for heated debates between the ruling party and the opposition. Scheduled to continue until July 24, the session is expected to witness sharp exchanges as the government prepares to table several significant Bills, including […]
Assam flood situation remains grim; over 57,000 people affected, one dies
Guwahati, July 19 (IANS) Assam’s flood situation remained grim on Sunday with more than 57,000 people affected across eight districts, while one person died in Sivasagar, taking the cumulative flood-related death toll in the state this year to five, officials said. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), floods have affected Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, […]
Jharkhand: Women in Churchu become ‘Lakhpati Didis’; bangles transform their fortunes
Ranchi, July 19 (IANS) The Churchu block in Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand has long been infamous for ‘red terror,’ but today the same region is emerging as a symbol of women’s empowerment and self-reliance. Many women in Kajri village have begun contributing to their families’ income and strengthening their social standing. They have taken to […]
Centre’s PM-KUSUM scheme ushers in new dawn for farmers in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, July 19 (IANS) Farmers in the remote and tribal areas of Gujarat are no longer solely dependent on the Monsoon for farming. Solar-powered pumps have come to their rescue for mitigating water woes. This has been made possible by the Central government’s ‘PM-KUSUM’ scheme. Under the PM-KUSUM Scheme, the central government provides a subsidy […]
MP Cabinet approves Rs 776 crore for upgrading health facilities
Bhopal, July 19 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure, the Council of Ministers has approved Rs 776 crore 13 lakh for the upgradation of 73 health institutions across the state. The move aims to ensure easy, accessible, high-quality health services for citizens, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. According to the Cabinet […]
