NEA News Service

Guwahati:  The ‘gamosa’ from Assam got its Geographical Indication (GI) tag on Wednesday. The traditionally woven handloom product is identified with its distinctive red border and floral motifs.Gamosa– the symbol of Assamese pride was approved for the geographical indication...

Kolkata: Indian sportspersons continue to draw inspiration from Abhinav Bindra’s powerful words — “Practice is a talent, perseverance is a talent, hard work is a talent” — and the presence of India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist will provide...

Kohima:The Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) has appealed to all organisations and groups, who are forcefully seeking donation from business community through sale of tickets, lotteries and calendars, to be humanitarian by considering that business...

Agartala: Tripura government has initiated a three-day mega cleanliness drive in Agartala city from Thursday ahead of the proposed visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday to showcase the success of Smart City Mission activities.The PM is scheduled...

Kolkata: The CBI on Wednesday filed a writ into the Calcutta High Court challenging the West Bengal Police FIR naming federal agency's seven officials accusing them of their involvement into the unnatural death of Lalan Sheikh into the CBI...

Patna: Bihar Assembly on Wednesday witnessed unprecedented pandemonium following Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lashing out angrily at BJP members over the issue of hooch tragedy raised by them during pre-lunch sitting forcing 15 minutes adjournment of the lower house...

Shillong:The Meghalaya government on Wednesday signed a MoU with Apollo Telehealth Networking Foundation for the 1st Cancer Care Project in the State.The MoU was signed in presence of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Health and Family Welfare...

Kolkata: India’s biggest sporting gala is not too far from the horizon but the buzz for the Indian Premier League begins this December with the player auctions.The IPL auctions are tense and exciting affair as teams try to outbid...

Kolkata: TAKE Sports and Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) have jointly launched the SSP Chawrasia Invitational as a gesture to honour Indian golfing great SSP Chawrasia.The tournament will be staged at SSP’s home course, the revered Royal Calcutta...

Kolhapur: International ranking chess player Pankaj Pawar and Zahir Farukhi majestically entered in final round with defeating their rivals world champion Sandeep Dive and Girish Tambe respectively in state ranking Carrom competition, held at Shree Ram Society Hall in...