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Butterflies thriving on invasive weeds in Raimona National Park: Study
The study documented an impressive 220 butterfly species, along with 56 larval host plants and 41 nectar plant species.
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Sikkim Assembly tables Rs 19,215 crore budget
The government proposed a gross expenditure of ₹19,215 crore, outlining a development roadmap focused on infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, social welfare and sustainable growth.
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Assam: NH-37 submerged, floods disrupt traffic
Long queues of trucks, buses, private vehicles and emergency service vehicles were stranded for several kilometres as floodwaters overtopped sections of the highway. Commuters reported being stuck for hours, while the movement of essential commodities and fuel supplies was also affected.
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Mizo boxer Lalbiakkima wins main event at Punch Boxing 13th Edition
The event is a professional boxing promotion featuring Indian and international fighters. The 13th edition brought together boxers from across the region, with Lalbiakkima headlining the main event against the Nepalese boxer.
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Sikkim: Workers feared trapped inside Samardung tunnel after landslide triggers gas leak
According to initial reports, the incident occurred inside the tunnel being constructed by Patel Engineering for the Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project. A section of the tunnel is reported to have collapsed or blocked after the landslide, preventing the workers from exiting.
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What does the protest at Jantar Mantar tell us about Indian democracy?
What are the hallmarks of a strong democracy, and to what extent does India, the country frequently described as the “mother of democracy”, embody them today?
Climate change costs Guwahati residents six hours of sleep a year
A new analysis by Climate Central has found that residents of Guwahati now lose an average of 72 hours of sleep every year because of high nighttime temperatures, with six of those hours directly attributable to climate change.
Ukhrul left in the dark amid monsoon power crisis
Whenever major faults occur, technical teams must travel from Imphal before repairs can begin.
New Arunachal tree species rewrites botanical record
The researchers said the discovery highlights how much of the region’s biodiversity remains undocumented despite decades of scientific exploration.
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Noklak caves reveal 3,500-year-old human habitation
Excavations at the high-altitude sites revealed cord-marked pottery, ground stone tools, hearth features, carbonised cereals and wild faunal remains.
Arunachal: Changlang Shiksha Samvaad focuses on education reform
Changlang Deputy Commissioner Vishal Sah, IAS, attended the event as chief guest, while Deputy Director of School Education Rajiv Lamdok was the guest of honour.
Nagaland University study maps Assam’s ‘ancient sea’
The study also suggests that sea levels fluctuated over time and that the depositional environment experienced varying energy conditions.
Nagaland: Four killed, five missing as landslides hit Mon
According to Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) Secretary Sentiwapang Aier, the bodies of four victims including three women and one man, have been recovered, while search operations are underway to trace the five missing persons.
Manipur: Patrol team set up in Noney to ensure safe travel along NH-37
The initiative was taken by Noney Deputy Commissioner Vidhyamari Sridhar.
NSCN-R Lieutenant Colonel surrenders in Tirap
Security forces have launched operations in eastern Arunachal Pradesh to foil attempts by insurgents to disrupt peace in the region.
