In a major stride toward preserving indigenous heritage, UNESCO has partnered with the Government of Sikkim to document and recognize the Ru-Soam—the Lepcha Traditional Cane Bridge—as a vital symbol of cultural and ecological ingenuity.
A senior ophthalmologist in Assam’s Silchar has been booked for allegedly assaulting a 2-year-old child during a medical examination at a private eye hospital. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday evening and has sparked widespread outrage after a video posted by the child's mother went viral on social media.
Oil India Limited (OIL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has achieved a breakthrough by securing 9 exploration blocks in the latest round of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP Round IX). With this win, OIL has expanded its total exploration footprint by more than 85%, growing from 60,000 square kilometres to 110,000 square kilometres.
The Odisha Police rescued the kidnapped one-and-half-year-old boy of a visually impaired beggar in Bhubaneswar and arrested one person in this connection.
The inaugural ‘Yummy Talent Fest’, backed by Yummy Noodles, came to a grand finale with flair and festivity at the U Soso Tham Auditorium in Shillong, recently. The event, held on April 5, drew a crowd of over 600 and celebrated local talent in the region through vibrant performances, live art, and community engagement.
The Meghalaya State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), in collaboration with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), has issued weather alerts for several regions in the state, warning of potential thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall over the next few hours.
The Nagaland Police has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate allegations of sexual harassment against senior IAS officer Reny Wilfred, currently serving as Joint Secretary at the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN).
Ampati, April 15: The National Deworming Day (NDD) was successfully launched at the block level and across various schools and Anganwadi Centres throughout South...