Manipur Shutdown Escalates: JFD Strike Day 2 Over NRC Demand
Shops and business establishments remained closed across Imphal on August 18 as a 48-hour statewide general strike over the National Register of Citizens (NRC) entered its second day, organisers and officials said. The shutdown, called by the Campaign…
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Exclusive: Mike Tomlin’s Heartwarming Anxiety for NFL Analyst Debut After Steelers Exit-A Must-Watch Transformation!
The New Chapter: Mike Tomlin Faces His Analyst Debut with Jitters and Excitement In a twist that even the most seasoned playwright could hardly script, Mike Tomlin, once the unshakeable titan of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ sidelines, is preparing to…
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On August 15 in Tura, New Tura’s Matchakolgre Lower Primary School held a flag‑hoisting ceremony and community drive to mark what the report described as India’s 80th Independence Day, bringing together students, teachers and local officials for a…
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Long Before Modern Conservation: India’s Surprising Elephant Studies
Guwahati — A new commentary in the Journal of Wildlife Science argues that India developed a detailed, systematic body of knowledge about elephants centuries before modern wildlife science emerged. Titled “Gaja-sastra: India’s forgotten Elephant…
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Manipur: Rumour Triggers NH-2 Blockade, Mob Attacks Losii Dikho Convoy
Tension resurfaced along National Highway-2 in Manipur on Monday after a rumour about Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen’s travel prompted a blockade at Kanglatongbi and led protesters to mistakenly target the convoy of Deputy Chief Minister Losii…
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Jharkhand Halts JSSC-CGL & TDPL Recruitment Tests Amid Turmoil
The Jharkhand government on Monday, August 17, 2026, cancelled the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC‑CGL) examination and voided all recruitment tests conducted by outsourced agency TSR Data Processing Pvt Ltd (TDPL)…
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Arunachal’s Khagi Spice: Rs 39L Empowers 200 Families, Protects Forests
A traditional Himalayan spice known locally as Khagi has generated Rs 39 lakh in turnover for more than 200 households in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh while helping protect over 100 sq km of forest, officials said. The community-led effort,…
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Ameera Shah: India’s Explosive Preventative Testing Boom
Metropolis Healthcare’s executive chairperson Ameera Shah told The Signal Brief that India has seen a sharp rise in preventive testing since the COVID-19 pandemic, with wellness services growing from under 2% of the company’s revenue before COVID to…
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Horoscope Today — August 18, 2026: Urgent Astrological Predictions
Silky Chanambam, an astro-numerologist based in Imphal, Manipur, presents the daily horoscope for August 18, 2026, offering brief guidance on matters of communication, relationships, work and practical decisions for each zodiac sign. Aries: Speak plainly…
Read MoreHoteliers’ Urgent Plea: Restore Regional Flights at Shillong Airport
SHILLONG, Aug 17 — The Federation of Shillong Hotels has urged the Meghalaya government to fast-track the expansion of Shillong (Umroi) Airport and to restore regional flight services that formerly linked the city with North Eastern capitals. Federation…
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