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Manipur: Pork frenzy in Imphal Valley as prices plunge amid health concerns

GUWAHATI: Pork is currently available at prices ranging between Rs 150 and Rs 200 per kg, nearly half the typical retail price of Rs 350 – Rs 380. The reason behind this price reduction remains uncertain, although the Manipur Progressive Pig Farmers’ Association reported that numerous pigs had died due to an unidentified disease in […]

UGC warns varsities to provide academic, admission & fee info on site

NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a strict order directing universities to publish all basic information on their respective websites to avoid confusion for students. The UGC has stated that “mandatory disclosures” must be included on the websites, along with all basic information. The New Indian has accessed a list of minimum mandatory disclosures […]

New era of peace & prosperity has begun in J&K: Prez Murmu

Blurb: SRINAGAR: During her first visit to Jammu and Kashmir, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that India is proud of “the responsible youth of Kashmir” and noted that a new era of peace, progress, and prosperity has set in. Addressing the 20th convocation of Kashmir University, President Murmu was happy to note that 55 […]

Bihar train accident: 4 dead, 21 trains diverted as Northeast Express derails

The 12506 North East Express train has been derailed near Raghunathpur railway station in the Buxar district of Bihar at around 9.35 pm on Wednesday, October 11. Several trains have been cancelled and diverted after more than 12 coaches of the 12506 Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express derailed. As per reports, four people have lost their […]

China funding: CBI case brings more trouble for NewsClick

NEW DELHI: After the Delhi Police, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against news website NewsClick, its founder Prabir Purkyastha, and American citizen Neville Roy Singham, and a foreign-based firm on allegations of violating the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). NewsClick is accused of receiving illicit funding from the Chinese government […]