As the state witnesses a steady rise in COVID-19 cases, the Mizoram government on Saturday extended complete lockdown in capital Aizawl till June 14. Whereas COVID-19 positive cases have not declined and the number of casualties is increasing in recent days, it is felt necessary to continue with the current restrictions imposed for curtailing peoples […]

Along with rest of the world, Environment day was observed across the region on Saturday to generate awareness about the significance of nature. To mark the occasion, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the Gandhi Mandap this morning where he planted several saplings.  He also made some major announcements, including upgrading Kokrajhar’s Raimona Tiger […]

According to the latest data by Indian Medical Association (IMA), a total of 646 doctors have died due to COVID-19 in the ongoing second wave, with Delhi recording the maximum of 109 fatalities. States like Bihar recorded 97 deaths, Uttar Pradesh reported 79 fatalities and Rajasthan logged 43 deaths in the latest IMA COVID registry […]

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that the Raimona reserve forest in Kokrajhar under the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), bordering Bhutan, has been upgraded as the sixth national park of the state. Announcing this on the occasion of World Environment Day, the chief minister said that with the new addition, the state […]

Observing the World Environment Day, around 200 youths across the country on Saturday took pledge to safeguard the environment in the Indian Awaz Foundation’s “Gift For Future” virtual campaign. In the campaign, the youth pledged by holding a placard and uploaded a picture of it on their social media in order to raise awareness towards […]

In view of the emergent requirement of ICU and oxygen-supported beds for COVID-19 patients, Nagaland will soon have a 200-bed acute care hospital at Dimapur. The 200-bed acute care hospital is being set up at Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR) Dimapur by the state government at a cost of Rs 30 crore. […]

State-run CESL has signed two pacts with Meghalaya and Union Territory of Ladakh for 65 MW of decentralised solar capacities. Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), has signed two Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two states of India – Meghalaya and Union Territory of Ladakh amounting […]

Tension runs high in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district after an Assam Rifles personnel allegedly shot dead a civilian of Chalwa village on Saturday. As per reports, the AR personnel identified as Major Alok, dressed in civilian clothing entered Chalwa village last night along with 3-4 other personnel’s and and opened fire at an unarmed villager. The […]

Citing non-compliance of New Intermediary Guideline Rules by Twitter, the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Saturday sent a final communication to Twitter asking them to comply immediately with the requirements of the new guidelines failing which resultant consequences as enjoined in the law shall follow. A letter issued by the Ministry […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said ethanol has become one of the major priorities of 21st century India and the country has taken a big step towards the sector. Addressing a virtual meeting on Word Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Today, on the occasion of World Environment Day, India has taken another […]