States » East


World’s first Mithun Churpi produced in Arunachal

Itanagar, Mar 19 (UNI) In a groundbreaking achievement, Tadang Tamut, a progressive Mithun farmer from Jomlo Mongku Mithun Farmers' Federation in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang district, has successfully produced the world’s first Mithun Churpi in collaboration with the National Research Centre for Mithun (NRCM) in Medziphema, Nagaland, official sources said on Wednesday.
The Mithun Churpi was showcased at the Mithun Mela cum Technology Injection Program in Dem village, Keyi Panyor district, marking a significant milestone in Mithun-based entrepreneurship and technology transfer, they said.
Churpi, also known as "Durkha," "Chogo," or "Chugo," is a traditional hard cheese made from yak or cow milk, commonly consumed in the Himalayan regions of Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Ladakh, and Arunachal Pradesh.
More News

Nitish inspects preparations for Khelo India Youth Games 2025 beginning on May 4

27 Apr 2025 | 3:26 PM

Patna, Apr 27 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday inspected ongoing preparations for Khelo India Youth Games 2025, to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 4.

see more..

Bangiya Christiya Pariseba to organise statewide tributes for Pope Francis

26 Apr 2025 | 11:56 PM

Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) The Bangiya Christiya Pariseba – a United Forum of Christians of all Denominations in West Bengal - will organise a condolence and prayer meeting to pay homage to Pope Francis at which people from all religions and castes will be invited.

see more..

Meghalaya CM attends Pope Francis’ funeral service

26 Apr 2025 | 11:42 PM

Shillong, Apr 26 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma, attended the funeral service of Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday.

see more..

Bihar: Court grants custodial interrogation of Sanjiv Mukhiya in question paper leak case

26 Apr 2025 | 10:35 PM

Patna, Apr 26 (UNI) Additional chief judicial magistrate (I) Pravin Kumar Malviya on Saturday ordered 36 hours police remand for custodial interrogation of Sanjeev Mukhiya in connection with question paper leak case of various competitive examinations.

see more..

Chaudhary to file defamation suit against Prashant Kishor for baseless allegation

26 Apr 2025 | 10:27 PM

Patna, Apr 26 (UNI) Bihar Rural Works Minister Ashok Chaudhary on Saturday declared that he would file defamation suit against "Jan Suraaj " founder Prashant Kishor for making baseless allegation against him about purchasing ticket for his daughter to contest 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

see more..