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February 22, 2026 9:10 PM

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Nagaland to Host First ‘North East Festival of Rice: Grains of Heritage’

Nagaland will host the first-ever ‘North East Festival of Rice: Grains of Heritage’ at Agri Expo in Chümoukedima.      The festival which will be held on 26th and 27th of this month, aims to promote heirloom rice varieties, traditional farming tools, and seed preservation practices from across the r...

February 22, 2026 8:23 PM

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Nagaland Hosts First-Ever Soybean Festival to Boost Farmer Empowerment

In a major boost to soybean cultivation and farmer empowerment, Nagaland hosted its first-ever Soybean Festival at Agri Expo, Chümoukedima from February 20 to 21, bringing together over 200 farmers, scientists, and agricultural officials from across the state.     Speaking at the event, Director of ...

February 22, 2026 7:06 PM

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J&K: 6th National Rafting Championship concludes in Doda district

In Jammu and Kashmir, the four-day-long 6th National Rafting Championship, titled “The Ultimate River Battle", concluded with a grand closing ceremony at Shibnote (Premnagar) in Doda district today. Participants and adventure enthusiasts from across Jammu & Kashmir and other parts of the country...

February 22, 2026 6:09 PM

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Punjab Police Busts Pakistan-Backed Drug Cartel in Faridkot

Punjab Police has arrested six persons, including a serving army personnel, a dismissed cop and two women with narcotics, arms and ammunition, drug money and two high-end vehicles in Fardikot today. They were involved in a well organised trans-border Pakistan-backed international drug cartel. They w...