Hoteliers’ 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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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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Guwahati Police Arrest 2 in Brazen Phone Thefts from Pilgrims
Guwahati police arrested two alleged habitual thieves near the Basistha temple on Sunday night and recovered six stolen mobile phones, officials said, after receiving multiple complaints of phone snatches targeting pilgrims during the ongoing Bol Bom…
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Shillong’s Bold Move: Relocates 86 Vendors to Ease Laitumkhrah Traffic
Traffic flow eased in Shillong’s busy Laitumkhrah area on August 17 after authorities relocated 86 roadside hawkers and vendors to designated vending zones at Dhankheti and Brightwell Bungalow, a move aimed at regulating roadside vending and easing…
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Six South African Casino Brands Tipped to Dominate 2026 Q3
At the start of 2026, SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za flagged a group of gambling brands it expected to perform strongly in South Africa this year; with the third quarter of 2026 now underway (July–September 2026), six of those operators remain firmly on the…
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MBB University Hosts Life-Saving Drug De-Addiction Awareness Camp
Agartala, August 17, 2026 — A drug de-addiction awareness camp was held at Maharaja Bir Bikram University on Monday, organized by the university’s NSS Unit and Red Ribbon Club in collaboration with Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya and…
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