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18 May

Study Highlights Potential of Tribal Herbal Knowledge in Expanding Rural Healthcare Access

riyaNagaland

A Nagaland University study has documented the rich yet rapidly declining ethno-medicinal knowledge of the Sonowal Kachari tribe of Assam, highlighting its potential to transform affordable healthcare and future drug discovery. Focusing on 39 medicinal plant species and their applications, the study systematically records traditional herbal practices that have long been passed down orally within the Sonowal Kachari tribe. By engaging 180 elderly knowledge holders, the research captures a detailed and quantitative understanding of plant-based treatments used to manage a range of ailments. One of the key findings of the study is the continued relevance of herbal medicine as a…

18 May

JSW Energy Divests Stake in JSW Steel for ₹3,150 Crore to Fuel Growth Strategy

nanikaBusiness

In a major corporate move on Monday, JSW Energy announced that it has successfully divested 25 million equity shares of JSW Steel. The transaction, executed through a bulk deal on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), fetched the power producer a massive ₹3,150 crore in gross proceeds. According to a regulatory filing, the sale involved 2,50,00,000 equity shares with a face value of ₹1 each. Following this substantial transaction, JSW Energy’s remaining balance holding in JSW Steel stands at 4,50,38,350 equity shares. The company stated that the divestment is part of a calculated, strategic liquidity release. By monetizing…

18 May

Four Dead After Speeding Stone-Laden Truck Overturns in Tripura

riyaTripura

A stone-laden truck overturned nearly one kilometre before the CRPF camp in Dhalai district on Sunday, killing four persons on the spot and seriously injuring four others. The deceased have been identified as Rabindrajoy Tripura, aged 48, and Mujida Tripura, aged 58, both residents of Naiharam Roaja Para. The other two deceased are Bakhak Joy Tripura, aged 40, and Narojoy Tripura, aged 27, residents of Rajmoni Roaja Para in Gobindabari. According to reports, the truck was travelling from Chawmanu to the Biju Border out Post carrying stone chips for ongoing infrastructure work near the international border. Sources said the accident…

18 May

Tech stocks lead strong rebound in Dalal Street, Nifty back above 23,600

anuprovaBusiness

India’s equity markets made a spectacular recovery on Monday, bouncing back strongly after early technical lows led by a surge in technology stocks. The benchmark BSE Sensex staged a huge 1,000-point recovery from day's low after plunging deep into the red during early trade as global bond yields soared and crude oil prices rose. At the same time, the wider NSE Nifty 50 could climb back above the crucial 23,600 psychological level. The initial bloodbath on Dalal Street wiped out trillions in market capitalisation temporarily but heavy institutional buying in index heavyweights like Infosys, TCS and Tech Mahindra fiercely countered…

18 May

Khemchand Yumnam Assures Development Works After Site Inspection

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Manipur Chief Minister Minister Khemchand Yumnam inspected the ongoing improvement and upgradation works of the Imphal–Saikul Road along with concerned officials and reviewed the progress of the project.During the inspection, Yumnam said the construction work was progressing satisfactorily and assured the public that the project would be completed after the rainy season. The minister reviewed various sections of the road project and interacted with officials involved in the execution of the work. The Imphal–Saikul Road is considered an important route connecting several areas, and the upgradation work is expected to improve transportation and road connectivity for local residents.Later, Yumnam also…

18 May

Militant Cadre of Banned PREPAK Outfit Arrested in Imphal

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Security forces continued combing and search operations in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Sunday as efforts to trace missing persons in the area remained underway. According to official sources, search operations were carried out in the hill ranges located northwest of Leilon Vaiphei and Kharam Vaiphei villages in Kangpokpi district. Authorities said security personnel are continuing operations in the area as part of the ongoing mission to locate the missing persons. Officials, however, did not disclose further details regarding the number of personnel involved in the operation or the identities of those missing. The latest operation comes amid continued security deployment…

18 May

India’s No.1 Wires & Cables Brand Polycab Expands Reach with Siliguri Service Depot

Business BureauBusiness

Polycab India Limited, India’s No.1 wires and cables company, has expanded its distribution infrastructure in eastern India with the launch of a new Quick Service Depot in Siliguri, aimed at strengthening supply chain efficiency and accelerating deliveries across North Bengal and nearby markets. The company on May 15 announced that the new 9,250 sq. ft. facility, located around 7 kilometres from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station, will support the distribution of Polycab’s entire product portfolio, including wires, lighting products, fans, switches, switchgear, conduits and pipes. The depot is expected to improve product availability, reduce lead times and enable faster order fulfilment…

18 May

Viral Cash Display Video Lands Tripura Police Constable Under Suspension

riyaTripura

A police constable, constable Piyush Debbarma, has been placed under suspension after a video clip of his wife, Nandarani Debbarma, displaying wads of cash at their residence at Bhatkhaori village under Salema Police Station in Dhalai district went viral on social media. Police said that a case has been registered in this connection and four people, including the woman and her husband, have been called for questioning’ to know the source of money. Police said the video is old and no cash related to the video was found from the house of the woman. Police sources claimed that during questioning,…

18 May

Aizawl Hosts Key Meeting Between CM Lalduhoma and Union Minister Bambhaniya

riyaMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Sunday metNimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, who is currently on a visit to Mizoram, at his official residence in Aizawl. The Chief Minister welcomed the Union Minister to Mizoram and conveyed his best wishes for a pleasant stay in the state. During the meeting, he raised four important matters concerning Mizoram. The CM requested for enhanced allocation of rice under the Open Market Sales Scheme (OMSS) and sought permission to procure rice through Bharat Rice in cases where procurement under OMSS is not feasible. He also…

17 May

Intensifying Clashes in Myanmar’s Chin State Trigger Fresh Refugee Influx into Mizoram

riyaMizoram

A fresh wave of refugees fleeing violence-hit Myanmar has entered the border areas of Mizoram, prompting local authorities and community organisations to prepare for a possible larger influx amid reports of renewed military operations in Myanmar’s western Chin state. According to police sources, at least 822 Myanmar nationals crossed into Zokhawthar village in Champhai district between Tuesday and Wednesday after fears grew over a possible advance by Myanmar junta troops towards areas bordering India. Officials said that 811 refugees entered through the Indo-Myanmar border trade point on Tuesday alone, while another 11 crossed over on Wednesday. These new arrivals add…