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Assam: Boys Outshine Girls In HSLC Examination 2020

Dhritiraj Bastav Kalita of Padum Pukhuri High School (Darrang) has topped the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination, 2020, the result of which was announced on Saturday morning.

Dhritiraj scored 595 out of 600 marks, one mark more than 2019 HSLC topper Meghashree Bora of Lakhimpur.

Scoring a total of 594 marks, Alangkrita Gautam Baruah of Dibrugarhhas been placed in the second…

Hotels In Darjeeling To Shut Down Indefinitely

Hotels in Darjeeling will down their shutters indefinitely from July 1, according to a decision by the Darjeeling Hotel Owners’ Association (DHOA).

Even though the West Bengal government has allowed the reopening of hotels from June 8, DHOA feels that the hotels in Darjeeling can’t sustain with only the arrival of a handful of tourists owing to COVID-19 pandemic.

The decision to shut down the 380…

Tripura-Bangladesh Train Service Soon: DoNER Minister

Tripura will soon be connected with Bangladesh via train, said DoNER Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday while speaking at the e-Symposia 2020.

The e-Symposia 2020 was organised by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy Research & Analysis and IIM Shillong.

“The Indo-Bangladesh treaty for exchange of enclaves has cleared the decks for ease of business, ease of movement and ease of commuting,” he…

Northeast to Emerge As India’s New Business Destination: Jitendra Singh

DoNER Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday said that northeast is gradually but firmly coming up as new business destination of India.

“New paradigms will emerge post-COVID, with a potential for new breakthroughs in the economy, trade, scientific research and several other diverse areas, catapulting northeast as the economic hub of the country and a preferred destination for Start-ups,” he said.

World Environment Day: History & Significance

World Environment Day was first celebrated on June 5, 1974, and this is one of the biggest annual events of the United Nations.

The primary aim of the World Environment Day is to raise awareness among masses across the world on the environment, its degradation and also conservation.

The day was first established in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm…

Ponmagal Vandhal: A Confused Tale Of Revenge

Ever since the trailer and promos of Jyothika starrer Tamil movie Ponmagal Vandhal went on-air on Amazon Prime, a curiosity had built up within me.

By the initial looks of it, I felt Ponmagal Vandhal is going to be one hell of a roller-coaster ride and after many weeks I shall witness a cracking thriller.

Some 30 minutes into the film and I could guess as to in which direction is the story…

India Is Second Largest Smartphone Manufacturer: Ravi Shankar Prasad

India has emerged as the world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturing country, claimed Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

“Over 200 mobile phone manufacturing units have been set up in the country in the last five years,” Ravi Shankar Prasad said in a press conference on Tuesday.

“Under the leadership of PM  @narendramodi, India has emerged as the 2nd…

“It’s Shocking” Tiger Woods On George Floyd

Champion golfer Tiger Woods on Monday broke his silence on the death of George Floyd and called the incident “shocking”.

In a tweet, the 15-times major champion said, “My heart goes out to George Floyd, his loved ones and all of us who are hurting right now.”

“I have always had the utmost respect for our law enforcement,” he added.

“They train so diligently to understand how, when and where to…

Colour Changing, Venomous Scorpionfish Discovered in Indian Ocean

For the first time ever, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) scientists have discovered a rare species of Scorpionfish in Indian waters.

This new species of the Scorpionfish can change its colour and it also carries stinging venomous spines.

The scientists at the Kochi-based CMFRI revealed that they first spotted fish along the Sethukarai coast in the Gulf of Mannar.

This…

Bats Bring Good Luck To This Odisha Village

Bats, in recent times, have been one of the few most hated and disliked of beings- especially in India and the sub-continent.

It was initially made popular that the coronavirus originated from bats and that these mammals are solely responsible for the spread of the disease across the world.

However, later it turned it to be just a myth as the scientists are still trying to determine the source of…

Sweden Tackles COVID-19 The Unconventional Way

At a time when countries across the world are locked down in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, Sweden, however, is open!

Yes, you read it right!

Even as the world decided to go on a lockdown mode to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, people in Sweden were allowed to roam freely.

In fact, the businesses in this Scandinavian nation functioned normally.

Even though initially people queued up to…

Erosion In Assam Accorded As Natural Calamity

Assam government has taken special steps for solving flood and erosion problem, said Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday.

“The state government has already requested the 15th Finance Commission for considering erosion as a natural calamity,” Sonowal added.

“The government has requested the commission for adequate compensatory measures towards relief and rehabilitation of erosion-hit…

No Cricket In England Till August: ECB

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday announced that there will be no domestic cricket in England until the end of August (at the earliest).

The ECB has suspended the start of the English domestic season twice already in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The English domestic cricket season was scheduled to begin from July 1, however, it has now been postponed owing to the rising

Northeast To Have New Educational Institutions Soon

Good news for the northeast at the time of COVID-19 pandemic as the region is set to have new educational institutions soon.

“The Centre is committed to providing quality education to the region,” informed Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal.

“The government is devoted for infrastructure development in educational institutions across India, especially to the students from the northeast,” he added.