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Heads of Departments Personally Responsible for Compliance in Salary Scam Probe
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Heads of Departments Personally Responsible for Compliance in Salary Scam Probe

The Government of Nagaland has directed all departments to extend full cooperation to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to investigate cases of fraudulent drawal of multiple salaries, including salary along with life pension, from more than one source within the State Government by government employees.In a circular issued by the Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department (PIMS Cell), the government has directed all departments to ensure that any requisition, request or communication received from the SIT is attended to on priority.The departments have been instructed to furnish the required documents and information accurately, completely and within the stipulated time frame specified by the SIT.The respective Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) and officers in cha...
6 Districts Devastated: Nepal Army, Indian Rescuers Race to Find Survivors in Hydropower Tunnels
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6 Districts Devastated: Nepal Army, Indian Rescuers Race to Find Survivors in Hydropower Tunnels

The death toll has risen to 1,127 in the last 7 days due to the devastating floods and landslides triggered after a glacier collapsed in the Himalayan region on the Nepal and China (Tibet) border. The administration sent an emergency alert to local residents via mobile message only 38 minutes after the incident occurred. Due to the fast-flowing river and difficult geographical terrain, the water level rose unprecedentedly within just a few minutes. As a result, victims have expressed anger saying there was not enough time to shift to a safe place. Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan, Gorkha and Tanahun districts of Nepal are the worst affected. The Nepal Army and Indian rescue teams are carrying out swift rescue operations. According to initial investigation, this terrible natural disaster ...
An Example Of Humanity! Student Donates Her Savings To Help Flood Victims
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An Example Of Humanity! Student Donates Her Savings To Help Flood Victims

In flood-hit Sivasagar, the cries of the flood victims are breaking everyone’s heart. After the floods washed away their dream homes, thousands of people are left helpless. The sudden floods have swept away cattle from cowsheds, ducks and chickens from poultry farms, and crops that were just about to grow in the fields. In such a situation, the only hope for the flood-affected people now lies in the little help being extended by the government, administration, organizations, and individuals. Sivasagar district, devastated by the floods, is now witnessing a grim picture. In these difficult times for the people, MLA Akhil Gogoi has been seen standing by them like a shadow. The MLA himself shared on social media that he was struggling to arrange money to distribute cash aid to the worst-h...
Manipur CM Distributes Rs 91.67 Cr Welfare Benefits To 2.41 Lakh Beneficiaries In Imphal
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Manipur CM Distributes Rs 91.67 Cr Welfare Benefits To 2.41 Lakh Beneficiaries In Imphal

Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh on Wednesday attended the distribution programme of welfare schemes for beneficiaries at the City Convention Centre in Imphal.The welfare schemes are being implemented by the Manipur Social Welfare Department.The Chief Minister distributed welfare benefits worth Rs 91.67 crore for 17 social welfare schemes to 2.41 lakh beneficiaries.He further launched the Integrated Monthly Pension Processing System (IMPPS), and Manipur Old Age Pension (MOAP) Beneficiary Cards were handed over.Addressing the gathering, Singh said that over the past three years, the State has gone through difficult times that have disrupted the lives of its people.“The prolonged crisis has caused financial and mental hardships to the common people to a great extent,” he said.He fu...
Before Ketan’s Murder, Siya Searched “Police Interrogation” And “Murder Investigation”: Cops
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Before Ketan’s Murder, Siya Searched “Police Interrogation” And “Murder Investigation”: Cops

What kind of treatment do women face in police custody? What kind of questions are asked during interrogation? Siya Goel had searched for answers to all these questions on the internet even before her arrest. During the investigation of the Ketan Agarwal murder case in Pune, Maharashtra, the police have revealed this explosive information about Siya Goel. According to investigators, even before Siya was arrested in this case, she had searched on her mobile's search engine about police interrogation and how women are treated in police custody. Besides this, the main accused Siya Goel had also searched for detailed information about murder investigation procedures and the widely discussed Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. According to investigating officers, search history from Siya's ...
Manipur Home Minister Condemns Ukhrul Attack, Vows Strict Action Against Culprits
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Manipur Home Minister Condemns Ukhrul Attack, Vows Strict Action Against Culprits

Two Assam Rifles personnel lost their lives in a sudden terrorist attack in Manipur. Several other personnel were also injured in the attack that took place in Ukhrul district on Monday. According to police, at around 1:30 PM, suspected terrorists opened fire on a convoy of 40 Assam Rifles in the Nungsang Khong area. Two personnel were killed on the spot in the attack and several others were injured. Following the incident, security forces cordoned off the entire area and launched a massive search operation. Police said the operation to track down the attackers is underway. Meanwhile, Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam strongly condemned the attack. In a post on social media platform 'X', he said, "I am deeply saddened by this sudden attack on the 40 Assam Rifles convoy at...
Alleged Indian Influencer Creates Ruckus at Vietnam Restaurant; Accused of Misbehaving With Staff
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Alleged Indian Influencer Creates Ruckus at Vietnam Restaurant; Accused of Misbehaving With Staff

Incidents of so-called influencers creating a ruckus are nothing new in India. But this time, an alleged influencer from India has embarrassed the country on foreign soil. A dispute over a child's behavior at an Indian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, escalated to such an extent that authorities accused an Indian family of vandalizing restaurant property and threatening staff. The incident took place at 'Bombay Bites HCMC', an Indian restaurant located in District-1, a tourist hub in Ho Chi Minh City. According to information shared by the restaurant management on social media, as soon as the family entered, the children began throwing tissue paper from the tables around the place. Restaurant owner Manmeet Singh said that even after staff politely requested the children to s...
Release My Boyfriend or I’ll Jump!’ Teen’s Dramatic Protest Atop 100-Foot Mobile Tower
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Release My Boyfriend or I’ll Jump!’ Teen’s Dramatic Protest Atop 100-Foot Mobile Tower

A 17-year-old girl climbed a 100-foot-high mobile tower demanding the release of her boyfriend from jail. The teenager also threatened to jump from the top of the tower if her demand was not met. The dramatic incident took place on Tuesday in the Gomia area of Jharkhand’s Bokaro district. Tension gripped the area after the girl climbed a mobile tower in Dhendhe village and began her protest. According to reports, the girl’s 22-year-old boyfriend was arrested by police a few days ago. He was taken into custody after the girl’s mother filed a complaint, following which a kidnapping case was registered. The court later sent him to judicial custody. On June 18, the girl’s mother had filed a complaint with the police. Based on that complaint, an investigation was launched and the coup...
Thunderstorms, Very Heavy Rain Likely in Assam’s West, South Districts for 3 Days: IMD
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Thunderstorms, Very Heavy Rain Likely in Assam’s West, South Districts for 3 Days: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall along with thunderstorm at the isolated places across the state in the next two to three days (till June 13, 2026) owing to current meteorological conditions and monsoon scenario in the state.“The weather pattern suggests that thunderstorm with lightning with light to moderate rain at most places along with heavy (7-11cm/day) to very heavy (12-20cm/day) rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places over the western and southern districts of the state in the coming two to three days which may aggravate water logging, flooding, flash floods, slow vehicular movement, and increase the risk of localised landslides in vulnerable pockets,” an official statement said on Wednesday evening.The district author...
Wangchuk Backs Cockroach Janata Party Protest at Jantar Mantar, Threatens 42-Day Fast Over Exam Irregularities
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Wangchuk Backs Cockroach Janata Party Protest at Jantar Mantar, Threatens 42-Day Fast Over Exam Irregularities

Intense protest has erupted at Jantar Mantar in the national capital over widespread irregularities in the country’s education system. The protest, organized by the Cockroach Janata Party and led by founder Abhijit Dipak, has received open support from renowned environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk. Not only extending support, Wangchuk has also issued a serious warning to the government that he will undertake a 42-day hunger strike if Abhijit Dipak or any other protester is arrested by the police. Notably, this protest has been staged against irregularities in crucial national-level examinations, namely NEET, CUET, CBSE, and SSC. The protesters have raised the demand for the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Delhi Police, however, has granted officia...