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Meghalaya, Northeast States reject US travel advisory, call it unfounded

24 Jun 2025 | 4:04 PM

Shillong, June 24 (UNI) The Meghalaya government has strongly rejected a recent United States travel advisory that cautioned American citizens against visiting the state due to alleged risks of terrorism and violence.

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Arunachal rises as emerging food processing hub

24 Jun 2025 | 1:38 PM

Itanagar, Jun 24 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh is fast emerging as a key player in India’s food processing sector, driven by strategic initiatives, unique agro-climatic advantages, and a commitment to uplifting farming communities.

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India's longest cantilever skywalk coming up in Meghalaya

India's longest cantilever skywalk coming up in Meghalaya

24 Jun 2025 | 1:30 PM

Shillong, June 24 (UNI) India’s longest cantilever skywalk will be built at the scenic Mawkdok Dympep valley in Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said.

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BJP leader proposes 'Raja Memorial Viewpoint' in Sohra to honour murder victim

24 Jun 2025 | 12:39 PM

Shillong, June 24 (UNI) James Syiemiong, senior BJP leader from Meghalaya, has submitted a proposal to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma seeking the development of a ‘Raja Memorial Viewpoint’ in Sohra.

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Arunachal rises as emerging food processing hub

24 Jun 2025 | 12:30 PM

Itanagar, June 24 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh is fast emerging as a key player in India’s food processing sector, driven by strategic initiatives, unique agro-climatic advantages, and a commitment to uplifting farming communities.

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Logile launches world-class innovation centre in Bhubaneswar

24 Jun 2025 | 12:28 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 24 (UNI) In a significant boost to Odisha’s ambition of becoming a major technology hub, Logile, a global leader in workforce management and operational optimization, has inaugurated its world-class innovation centre in Bhubaneswar.

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Rahul Gandhi condemns torture of two dalit youths in Odisha, demands arrest of culprits

Rahul Gandhi condemns torture of two dalit youths in Odisha, demands arrest of culprits

24 Jun 2025 | 11:56 AM

Bhubaneswar, June 24 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has strongly condemned the inhuman torture inflicted on two Dalit youths in Singipur village under Dharakot block of Ganjam district in Odisha.

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Meghalaya terms level-2 travel advisory by US State Dept unfortunate

24 Jun 2025 | 11:48 AM

Shillong, June 24 (UNI) Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home, Prestone Tynsong, has termed the Level-2 travel advisory by the US State Department cautioning its citizens against visiting Meghalaya and other northeastern states as “unfortunate”.

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Tripura to introduce cashless medical scheme for road accidents

24 Jun 2025 | 10:32 AM

Agartala, June 24 (UNI) Tripura has announced the launch of Cashless Medical Scheme for Road Accident Victims 2025, aimed at saving lives and providing immediate medical support to road accident victims, said Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury here on Tuesday.

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Tripura to cultivate hybrid rice on 25,000 hectares of land

24 Jun 2025 | 10:09 AM

Agartala, June 24 (UNI) Tripura Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Tuesday said here that the department has set a target to cultivate hybrid rice in 25,000 hectares and fragrant rice in 500 hectares in the state.

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Vehicle seized with drugs in Manipur

Vehicle seized with drugs in Manipur

24 Jun 2025 | 10:04 AM

Imphal, June 24 (UNI) Police on Tuesday said that a car was seized along with 3.258 kilograms of suspected WY (amphetamine) tablets at Lilong Arapti Lamkhai, near Arapti Bridge under Lilong Police Station in Thoubal District.

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Capt M S Kohli, who led India's first successful Everest expedition, dies

Capt M S Kohli, who led India's first successful Everest expedition, dies

24 Jun 2025 | 9:34 AM

Kolkata, June 24 (UNI) Legendary mountaineer Captain Mohan Singh Kohli, who led India's first
successful Everest expedition in 1965, died on Monday in New Delhi, family sources said.

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Two militants nabbed in Manipur

Two militants nabbed in Manipur

24 Jun 2025 | 8:32 AM

Imphal, June 24 (UNI) Two militants were nabbed in two separate operations during the last 24 hours, police said on Tuesday.

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Assam gas blowout: ONGC, foreign experts progressing despite challenging weather

24 Jun 2025 | 1:04 AM

Guwahati, June 23 (UNI): Despite a heavy rainfall on Monday, ONGC’s Regional Crisis Management Team (RCMT), along with international experts from Cudd Pressure Control, remained fully engaged in plugging the leakage in a well at Barichuk Bhatipara of Assam's Sivsagar district.

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Nitish assures that requirements of Specially abled people will be fulfilled

23 Jun 2025 | 11:54 PM

Patna, June 23 (UNI) After his announcement of increasing the social security pension, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today assured that the requirements of Specially abled people would be fulfilled.

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