Banasree Sarkar

Assam Rifles launches empowerment initiatives for women in Manipur

According to officials, Assam Rifles held a number of effective outreach programs in a number of highland districts as a heartfelt homage to Women’s Equality Day. According to a defense spokesperson, the programs were created to recognize women’s efforts, advance gender equality, and encourage grassroots empowerment, particularly in isolated and border areas in the districts…

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30 k*lled in landslide on Vaishno Devi route, rescue operations in full swing

Heavy rains caused a major landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra on August 26 that killed at least 30 people. The incident happened at Adhkwari Cave Temple, a significant destination on the pilgrimage route to the holy shrine, near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya. “As rescue efforts continue with full deployment of manpower and machinery, several…

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Mirabai Chanu of Manipur wins gold at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in 2025

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, an Olympic winner, made a triumphant comeback at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, where she took home the gold in the women’s 48 kg division. The silver medallist from the Tokyo Olympics finished first on the women’s 48 kg podium, lifting 193 kg in total, setting new Commonwealth Championship records…

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Chamoli Tragedy: Cloudburst buries homes in Tharali, many feared missing

A destructive cloudburst hit the Chamoli region of Uttarakhand, causing extensive damage throughout Tharali tehsil and leaving several persons presumed missing. Panic and widespread evacuations resulted from the debris that surged into residences, marketplaces, and government buildings. Officials said the tehsil complex and Tharali market area were among the worst hit, with many residential buildings,…

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Zakir Khan makes history with the first Hindi comedy show at Madison Square Garden

Stand-up comedian Zakir Khan was the first Indian comic to perform in Hindi in the renowned Madison Square Garden in New York City. On Instagram, the comedian shared the heartwarming experience with his followers. His “sakth launda” attitude and approachable humor have made him famous throughout India. Zakir wrote about how daunting it felt to…

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