Northeast India is often described as one of the country’s best-kept secrets. Home to snow-capped mountains, lush forests, majestic rivers, vibrant festivals, rich tribal cultures, and unique wildlife, the region offers experiences that few places can match. From the living root bridges of Meghalaya and the tea gardens of Assam to the monasteries of Arunachal […]
Every monsoon, scenes of flooded roads, stranded vehicles, submerged homes, and overflowing drains dominate headlines across India. Cities that are considered economic and technological hubs often come to a standstill after just a few hours of heavy rainfall. While many blame the intensity of the rain, the real question is: why do our cities continue
As cities expand and populations grow, the demand for land has increased dramatically. Roads, housing projects, markets, and commercial spaces are essential for development. At the same time, illegal encroachments on footpaths, parks, riverbanks, government land, and other public spaces have become a growing concern. This raises a difficult question: where should the line be
Nearly 35 years after the abduction, rape and murder of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat, the Jammu & Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a detailed 737‑page chargesheet naming Mohammad Yasin Malik — then chief commander of the Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) — as the principal conspirator behind the crime. The chargesheet
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s upcoming visit to New Delhi from 1–3 July comes at a moment when Asia is confronting its most severe energy shock in decades. With the Strait of Hormuz — a corridor that carries one‑fifth of the world’s oil and gas — recently shut for months, regional economies have been forced
India has announced that it successfully avoided nationwide fuel or LPG shortages during the nearly four‑month shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India undertook a series of emergency measures — including rerouting shipments, increasing domestic production, and securing alternative import
China has once again thrown its weight behind Bangladesh’s Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP), signalling fresh momentum after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s recent visit to Beijing. During meetings with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and Water Resources Minister Li Guoying, both sides agreed to accelerate the technical feasibility study, a step
DHARMANAGAR: Bringing an end to eight years of inactivity, the TGTA office located on DNV Road in Dharmanagar was officially reopened on Sunday. For members of the organization, the occasion marked a moment of emotion, relief, and a fresh beginning.Under the leadership of Dharmanagar Sub -Divisional Secretary Rupak Bhattacharjee, and with the support of members
AGARTALA: Tripura’s largest Snan Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath was celebrated with great fervour on Sunday evening at the Hare Krishna Temple in Ashram Chowmuhani, marking the ceremonial bathing of the deities Jagannath, Baladev, and Mother Subhadra. As part of the ritual, Ganga water was ceremonially brought from the Howrah River using 108 pitchers, carried
DHARMANAGAR: The 22nd subdivisional conference of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) concluded successfully here, with around 200 delegates from 14 area committees participating in the proceedings. The conference began with the flag-hoisting ceremony performed by Dharmanagar Subdivision President Sunny Chanda, followed by floral tributes to martyrs. State President Palash Bhowmik attended as chief
