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December 8, 2023 1:41 PM

Hornbill Festival 2023: Celebrating Nagaland’s Rich Cultural Heritage

The Hornbill Festival, an annual extravaganza in Nagaland, kicked off on December 1 and is set to conclude on December 10. Regarded as the heartbeat of Nagaland, the festival draws tourists not only from across India but from around the world. In its 24th edition, this year’s festival boasts in...

December 8, 2023 12:31 PM

ZPM founder Lalduhoma sworn in as chief minister of Mizoram

Lalduhoma, the founder of Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), took oath as the chief minister of Mizoram on Friday. The swearing-in ceremony, presided over by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, took place at the Raj Bhavan complex in Aizawl. Having met the Governor on Thursday to stake his claim to ...

December 8, 2023 9:10 AM

Centre says committed to protecting Western Ghats, India’s ecological jewel

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted the critical role played by the Western Ghats in India's ecological balance during a session in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, saying that the government is committed to the conservation of this vital natural asset. The Western Ghats, span...