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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Unveiled: Ananya Raj’s Mysterious Death at 27 Shocks Fans – What Really Happened? Exclusive Insights Revealed!
Ananya Raj: A Star Snuffed Too Soon In the velvety, glimmering universe of Assamese cinema, a somber shadow has cast itself over recent days. The heartbreaking news of Ananya Raj’s untimely passing at just 27 years old has left the entertainment…
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BJP Opposes Drastic Hike in Sikkim Tourist Permit Fees
GANGTOK, Aug 17, 2026 — The BJP in Sikkim on Monday strongly opposed a proposed steep rise in tourist permit fees, saying the increases would raise travel costs and could harm the state’s tourism industry. State party spokesperson Passang Gyali Sherpa…
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iPhone 18 Pro Release Date Returns to September: Limited Discount Day
Aug. 17 update: Apple is widely expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and its first foldable iPhone — possibly branded the iPhone Ultra — at a September event, and a detailed schedule of likely dates has emerged. A recent report placing…
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Historic Hunting Ban: Manipur’s Tarong Declares Lungshietram Reserve
Tarong village in Manipur’s Kamjong district has imposed a complete ban on hunting and trapping within its jurisdiction, officials said, in a community-led effort to protect wildlife along the state’s border with Myanmar. The prohibition came into force…
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Mizoram Assembly Session Aug 25: State Song Adoption Likely
The Mizoram Assembly will meet for a two-day monsoon session beginning August 25, during which members are expected to formally adopt “Ro Min Rel Sak Ang Che” as the state’s official song. The session timetable was finalised at a Business Advisory…
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BMS Submits 12-Point Demands to District Magistrates: Urgent Call
Agartala, 17 August 2026 — The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) on Monday submitted a 12-point memorandum to the West Tripura District Magistrate, pressing the state and central authorities to raise wages and expand social security for workers. A series of…
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