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25 Aug

H.P. Ghosh Memorial Foundation lays foundation stone for medical college in Tripura

Business BureauBusiness

The H.P. Ghosh Memorial Foundation on Monday laid the foundation stone for the H.P. Ghosh Medical College at Lalchari in Tripura's Dhalai district, with Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) ManikSaha inaugurating the project. The proposed medical college, located in the aspirational district of Dhalai, is expected to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and expand access to medical education in Tripura and the wider Northeast region. The institution will begin with an intake capacity of 100 MBBS students from the next academic year and is planned to expand subsequently with postgraduate medical programmes, a College of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences. Speaking at the programme,…

25 Aug

Bengal innovators enter Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Top 40 with AI-led solutions

Business BureauBusiness

Six young innovators from West Bengal have secured places in the national Top 40 of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, presenting technology-led solutions focused on wage transparency, communication accessibility and the wellbeing of elderly people living alone. Rahul Gupta and Anushka Gupta are exploring an AI-based solution to simplify minimum wage information, helping workers in sectors such as construction, domestic work and agriculture better understand their wage entitlements. Sayak Samanta and Soufir Rahman are developing SignBridge AI, which aims to translate sign language into speech and text in real time, addressing communication barriers for people with hearing and speech disabilities. Shourjiya…

24 Aug

Inside Abhay Deol’s Invisible Home: The Story Behind His Eco-Friendly Glass House in Assagao

PreetiBollywood

Abhay recently opened up about his dream home in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, and his brief to his architects is what makes the story so interesting. He told his architects, Vishakha Dholakia Chowdhry and Muninder Singh Chowdhry: “When I’m looking at the person in front of me, I don’t want to see the ceiling — or want any windows. With no bugs and the AC on.” In simple words, he wanted an invisible house. A house made entirely of glass, where the outside and inside merge seamlessly. No visible ceiling cutting the view, no window frames blocking…

24 Aug

Villagers Protest as Security Forces Seize Illegal Weapons in Manipur Search Operations

PreetiLatest, Manipur

Security forces recovered a substantial cache of arms, ammunition and protective equipment during two separate search and cordon operations conducted in Imphal East and Kangpokpi districts of Manipur on Monday. In the first operation, based on reliable intelligence corroborated by 4 Mahar (Borders), a joint team of the CDO/Imphal East and 28 Assam Rifles conducted a search operation at the foothills of Sinam Kom Village under Sagolmang Police Station in Imphal East. The team recovered one 7.62 mm SLR rifle with magazine, one 5.56 mm INSAS rifle with two magazines and one 9 mm pistol with magazine. The recovery also…

24 Aug

Annapurani Super Six to cost Rs 4,000 crore, money to go directly to women heads

PreetiLatest

Economically backward families will now get three free cooking gas cylinders annually. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay officially announced this on Monday. He clarified that only families with an annual income of less than Rs 2.5 lakh will be considered eligible for this benefit. Fulfilling a pre-election promise, Vijay said that this scheme, named 'Annapurani Super Six', will be implemented from the Pongal festival of 2027. Under the scheme, the woman head of the family will be the main beneficiary and the money for the cylinders will be directly deposited into their bank accounts. The government exchequer will…

24 Aug

CDFI Urges ECI Intervention Over Alleged Targeting of 1,292 Chakma Voters in Arunachal Pradesh

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The Chakma Development Foundation of India (CDFI) today urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to intervene against the systematic targeting of at least 1,292 Chakma electors in four Assembly Constituencies of Arunachal Pradesh, including 413 voters in Bordumsa-Diyum, 49 voters in Miao, 774 voters in Doimukh and 56 voters in Chowkham constituencies, during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.It also sought deployment of ECI observers and central security forces during the hearings from September 2 at Diyun and Bordumsa.“One individual filed objections against up to 30 Chakma electors for not being Indian citizens despite not being…

24 Aug

Agriculture Department Promotes Eco-Friendly Farming Practices in Anini

nanikaAndhra Pradesh

More than 50 farmers participated in an awareness and orientation programme on natural farming organised by the Dibang Valley Agriculture Department at Anini on Sunday. Held under the supervision of Anini ADO Duyu Udi, the programme was attended by ZPM Siyo Miwu, Mipi CO Anmol Singh, GPC Dumpi Mega, farmers and members of the local community. Dibang Valley KVK agroforestry expert Neelam Sunny sensitised participants to the principles and practical benefits of natural farming, highlighting the use of indigenous bio-inputs such as beejamrit and jeevamrit to improve soil health, reduce dependence on external inputs and promote sustainable cultivation. Farmers were…

24 Aug

NB Marks PR Expands Strategic Communication Services in Odisha

Business BureauODISHA

NB Marks has strengthened its Public Relations and Advertising presence in Odisha through expanded operations in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Balasore.The agency offers integrated communication services covering media relations, advertising, corporate communication, event publicity, and digital support. According to company representatives, its regional insights and professional execution help organizations build stronger stakeholder engagement and brand credibility. The CEO of NB Marks, Mr. Sandipan Pandit, mentioned that ‘Odisha’s heritage, temple tourism, industrial expansion, coastal economy, and cultural identity provide brands with opportunities to create authentic and engaging communication campaigns.’

24 Aug

Two Arunachal Athletes Earn India Spots for 2026 Asian Games

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh athletes Nyeman Wangsu and Rupa Bayor have been selected to represent India at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, scheduled to be held from September 19 to October 4. The two athletes are among 492 sportspersons approved by the Sports Ministry for the Asian Games. Wangsu will compete in women's Changquan in Wushu, while Bayor will represent India in individual Poomsae in Taekwondo. For Wangsu, the selection marks another important opportunity to compete at one of Asia's biggest sporting events. She had earlier qualified for the 2023 Asian Games in China along with fellow Arunachal Pradesh athletes…

24 Aug

Deadly Landfill Collapse in Conakry Claims 30 Lives After Heavy Rains

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A deadly landslide struck Dar Es Salam, the largest landfill in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, early Sunday after heavy rains caused a massive pile of waste to collapse, killing 30 people, according to the central government. The rains began around 2 a.m. and swept across the landfill, triggering the landslide that buried nearby shacks. Six people were seriously injured, several homes were destroyed, and search-and-rescue teams continued working to find survivors. Authorities said the open-air landfill had been scheduled for closure on Sunday. Residents living nearby had already received eviction notices, but many remained in the area when the disaster occurred.…