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16 Sep

STSAMC Rejects Governor’s Denial of Alleged PLA Intrusion in Taksing

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The Save Taksing Save Arunachal Movement Committee (STSAMC) has described the Governor’s official denial of reports of Chinese PLA intrusion into the Taksing region as “unfortunate,” “condemnable” and “unacceptable.” The committee claimed that several civil society organisations, student bodies, political parties and local media outlets have visited the affected areas and independently reported alleged intrusions. Questioning the Governor’s denial, the committee said that members of the Nah and Mra clans, along with the Tagin Cultural Society, had visited Taksing, physically assessed the situation and submitted written reports to the Deputy Commissioner, the Chief Minister and the Governor. The STSAMC further…

16 Sep

Injury Blow for India: Varun Chakravarthy Exits Asian Games 2026, DC Spinner Named Successor

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Team India has been forced into a late squad modification ahead of the men’s cricket tournament at the Asian Games 2026—set to begin on September 24 in Aichi-Nagoya, with India entering directly in the quarterfinals after the multi-sport event opens on September 19—following an indefinite injury layoff for spinner Varun Chakravarthy. Having recently returned to international contention following a previous hamstring setback, Chakravarthy felt discomfort during his third over in the first T20I against Afghanistan, leading to his exit from the series and subsequent assessment at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. A PTI source revealed that the selection panel deliberated…

16 Sep

Siemens opens applications for 14th scholarship programme for engineering students

Business BureauBusiness

Siemens Limited has launched the 14th edition of its Siemens Scholarship Program, inviting applications from meritorious first-year engineering students from government engineering colleges across India.The programme aims to provide financial assistance to deserving students who lack adequate economic resources while supporting their holistic development and preparing them for careers in engineering, research and development and manufacturing. Based on the German Dual Education model, the initiative combines academic learning with exposure to industry practices and dynamics. The scholarship is available throughout the four years of engineering graduation, with 50% of the scholarships reserved for girls to promote equal opportunities in technical…

16 Sep

Bajaj Life Insurance and ICICI Lombard Push for Deeper Insurance Penetration Across Tripura at 8th SLIC Meeting

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Bajaj Life Insurance, one of India's leading private life insurers, and ICICI Lombard, India's leading private general insurer, participated in the eighth State Level Insurance Committee (SLIC) meeting in Tripura, held in Agartala on 10th September 2026. Chaired by Dr. Parshant Kumar Goyal (IAS), Secretary (Finance), Government of Tripura, the meeting saw participation from senior officials of the State Government, IRDAI, insurers, banks and other stakeholders, who came together to take stock of progress and deliberate on the next set of priorities for the state. IRDAI has designated Bajaj Life Insurance and ICICI Lombard as the Lead Life Insurer and…

16 Sep

Conrad K. Sangma Launches Mobile Healthcare Initiative in Meghalaya

nanikaMeghalaya

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday inaugurated three Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) in Shillong to strengthen last-mile healthcare delivery and bring primary and preventive medical services closer to communities in remote areas. The three units will serve Mawpat, Pynursla and Baghmara, covering around 93 villages and a combined population of more than two lakh people. The MMUs are expected to reach nearly 45 villages in Mawpat, 26 in Pynursla and 22 in Baghmara, located in East Khasi Hills and South Garo Hills districts. Each unit will be staffed by doctors and trained medical personnel and equipped with essential…

16 Sep

Bhanu Tatak Faces CBI Case Over Alleged Foreign Funding

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Arunachal Pradesh-based lawyer and environmental activist Bhanu Tatak over alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), officials said. Tatak, who is associated with the Siang Indigenous Farmers’ Forum (SIFF) and coordinates the civil society group Dibang Resistance, has been involved in protests against major hydropower projects proposed in Arunachal Pradesh. According to the FIR, filed on August 20 against Tatak and unknown persons, the CBI has alleged that she received foreign contributions directly into her personal bank account without obtaining the registration or prior permission required under…

15 Sep

National Grand Finale Set for November 2026 at NISM Campus, Maharashtra

PreetiAssam

The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), successfully conducted the North-Eastern Regional Round of the National Financial Literacy Quiz (NFLQ) 2026 at Cotton University, Guwahati, on September 12 and 13. The two-day event witnessed enthusiastic participation from undergraduate and postgraduate students representing Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. The quiz tested participants on financial markets, investment principles, investor protection and responsible financial practices. The Guwahati round marked the fifth regional leg of NFLQ 2026, following competitions in Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru. More than four…

15 Sep

Tesam Pongte Leads Four-Member Arunachal Delegation at Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

A four-member delegation from Arunachal Pradesh, led by assembly speaker Tesam Pongte, is attending the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in South Africa, officials said on Tuesday.The conference, hosted by the Parliament of South Africa and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) South Africa Branch, began on Monday in Cape Town.The state delegation comprises Pongte, Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyigyor, Khonsa East MLA Wanglam Sawin and Lumla MLA Tsering Lhamu.Nyigyor said in a social media post that the delegation attended the inaugural ceremony of the conference.“Altogether 56 Commonwealth countries are attending the CPA Conference and election at Cape Town, which will conclude…

15 Sep

National Engineers’ Day 2026: Know the History of M Visvesvaraya, Its Significance and His Powerful Quotes

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What does a pioneering engineer from the 1800s have to do with today's AI-driven, sustainable infrastructure? Everything. Today, on September 15, 2026, National Engineer’s Day reminds us that Sir M. Visvesvaraya’s philosophy was simple yet profound: engineering equals accountability. Long before modern sustainability buzzwords, Sir M.V. pioneered flood protection and water management that saved livelihoods and set blueprints for systemic design. His methods of precision, local integration, and foresight directly mirror what today's smart cities and climate-resilient projects strive to achieve. From designing the legendary KRS Dam to laying the administrative groundwork for institutions like the Bank of Mysore during…

15 Sep

Nagaland Police Probe Suspected Adulterated Alcohol After Nine D*ie in Tuensang District

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

Nine people died in Nagaland’s Tuensang district over September 10 and 11, prompting a police investigation into a possible link with the consumption of spurious or adulterated liquor. The deaths were reported from Tuensang town and Chendang Saddle village. Police said preliminary inquiries have found circumstantial evidence suggesting that several of the victims had consumed alcohol before falling ill. However, authorities have stressed that the suspected liquor link has not yet been scientifically or conclusively established. “Circumstantial” evidence has emerged in several cases, police said, while forensic examinations and other scientific procedures are being carried out. Post-mortem examinations have either…