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Meghalaya MP writes to Modi, flags concerns over oil palm plantations in NE

NEW DELHI, AUGUST 29 (IANS): Agatha Sangma, an MP from Meghalaya has flagged concerns through a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding his ambitious expansion of oil palm plantations in the "biod

North-East / 29th August 2021
Guwahati Police seizes heroin worth Rs 14 crore; 6 arrested

Guwahati, August 29 (PTI): The Guwahati Police has seized 1.75 kg of heroin, estimated to be worth Rs 14 crore, from two different places and arrested at least six drug peddlers, a senior officer said on Sunday

North-East / 29th August 2021
Ban on international passenger flights extended till Sep 30

NEW DELHI, AUGUST 29 (IANS): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has extended the ban on scheduled international commercial passenger flights to and from India till September 30. The ban was previously

Business / 29th August 2021
Hit by Covid, Assamese musician takes to pisciculture for survival

Guwahati, August 29 (IANS) Hit by the Covid pandemic and allied economic crisis in the culture and music industry, well-known Assamese musician and singer Bipin Chawdang has been forced to shift to pisciculture

Life & Style / 29th August 2021
Changes in Afghanistan a challenge for India: Rajnath Singh

Udhagamandalam(TN), August 29 (PTI): The changing power equation in Afghanistan is a challenge for India, prompting a rethink of strategy and the Quad initiative underscored it, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh s

India / 29th August 2021
Britain ends 20-year military campaign in Afghanistan as troops fly back

London, August 29 (PTI): The last remaining UK troops began landing back from Kabul in Britain on Sunday, ending the country's 20-year military campaign in Afghanistan where the Taliban have seized power.

World / 29th August 2021
Family: Taliban kills Afghan folk singer in restive province

Kabul, August 29 (AP): A Taliban fighter shot dead an Afghan folk singer in a restive mountain province under unclear circumstances, his family said Sunday. The killing reignited concerns among activists t

World / 29th August 2021
'Hockey teams' performance at Olympics is tribute to Dhyan Chand'

Bhubaneswar, August 29 (IANS) Extending warm wishes to all on the occasion of National Sports Day, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said the performance of the Indian hockey teams at the Olympics, is a true

Sports / 29th August 2021
Modi, Rahul congratulate Bhavina Patel for winning silver

New Delhi, August 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday congratulated Bhavina Patel for winning silver medal in Table Tennis at Paralympics games in Tokyo.

Sports / 29th August 2021
Sports Minister launches Fit India Mobile App on National Sports Day

New Delhi, August 29 (IANS) Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday launched the Fit India Mobile Application at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, here on National Sports Day. Minister of State, Mini

Sports / 29th August 2021
Amazing feeling to get Virat Kohli's wicket: Ollie Robinson

Leeds, August 29 (IANS) England pace bowler Ollie Robinson, who took seven wickets during the third Test against India which the hosts won by an innings and 76 runs, has said that his dismissal of Virat Kohli o

Sports / 29th August 2021
Liverpool, Chelsea split points; Man City thrash Arsenal 5-0

London, August 29 (IANS) Liverpool and Chelsea drew 1-1, although Chelsea defender Reece James was sent off on the stroke of halftime in a Saturday night Premier League match. Chelsea took the lead in the 22

Sports / 29th August 2021
COVID: Positivity drops further in Nagaland

90% of deaths in wave 2 had not received a single dose Morung Express News Dimapur | August 28 Nagaland reported the lowest COVID-19 caseload detected in a 7-day period since mid-April when the second wa

Nagaland / 28th August 2021
India Post prints commemorative cover portraying GI tagged Chakhesang shawls

‘GI tagging adds legitimacy to ownership of traditional merchandise’ Morung Express News Dimapur | August 28 India Post released a limited edition special postal cover depicting t

Nagaland / 28th August 2021
NDPP and NPF endorse resolution on Nagaland United Government

Kohima, August 28 (MExN): The Nationalist Democratic People’s party (NDPP) and the Naga People’s Front (NPF) held separate consultative meetings with respective party members on Saturday. Accordi

Nagaland / 28th August 2021
Alive for a Purpose: The remarkable journey of Tuisem & Magaret Shishak

‘Patkai 92-97’ Batch honour pioneering couple with ‘As we know them: The Shishaks’ Morung Express News Dimapur | August 28 “Every day I wake up reminding myself that I

Nagaland / 28th August 2021
Nagaland needs a shift in approach & strategy in promoting sports: Abu

Vishü Rita Krocha Kohima | August 28 The recent appointment of Abu Metha as the Associate Vice President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has exuded more hope for sports to grow in Nagaland.

Morung Exclusive / 28th August 2021
Naga lads shine at GAMMA Asian MMA Championships 2021

Longtsukumba and Kekhrieneitso win silver, Arsenba secures bronze Morung Express News Dimapur | August 28 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters from Nagaland brought laurels once again as Longtsukumba Ao and

Sports / 28th August 2021
Nagaland: KABA FC under Kohima Ao Baptist Church

Sports / 28th August 2021
Tribal Meal Express: ‘Nagaland’s first online food app with a cause’ launched

Morung Express News Dimapur | August 28 Tribal Meal Express- ‘Nagaland’s first online food app with a cause’ was launched at YouthNet Office, 4th mile Dimapur on August 28. The app was

Nagaland / 28th August 2021