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15 Sep

Bangladesh Expands Metro Rail Services in Dhaka

MohiniBangladesh

Bangladesh has inaugurated a major extension of its metro rail system in Dhaka, aiming to ease chronic traffic congestion. The new lines, developed with Japanese assistance, are expected to carry 500,000 passengers daily. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said modern public transport will improve urban life and reduce air pollution. For Bangladesh-focused reporting, this marks a significant urban upgrade; for South Asian coverage, it reflects the region’s push toward sustainable city transport solutions, comparable to metro expansions in India and Nepal’s planned transit projects.

15 Sep

On September 22, PM Modi will officially open the renovated Tripureswari Temple

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tripura on September 22 to unveil the redeveloped Tripureswari temple, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Sunday. Speaking at the Neermahal Jal Utsav in Sepahijala district, Saha said he had personally invited the Prime Minister, who accepted the request to inaugurate the iconic Shakti Pith. “PM Modi is coming to unveil the redeveloped Tripureswari temple on September 22 and offer puja there,” the CM confirmed. The redevelopment project was undertaken under the Centre’s PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive) scheme, at a cost of ₹51 crore. The state government has also initiated construction…

15 Sep

Politics is a means to serve society’ at BJP District Meeting, says Darjeeling MP Raju Bista

Banasree SarkarSiliguri

Darjeeling Member of Parliament and BJP National Spokesperson Raju Bista on Sunday addressed the BJP Darjeeling District Organizational Meeting held in Darjeeling town. The meeting brought together district-level party leaders, workers, and karyakartas, who gathered to review ongoing initiatives and prepare for the upcoming “Seva Pakhwada”—a nationwide service campaign of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Speaking at the meeting, Bista underlined that the BJP has always stood firm on the guiding principle of Antyodaya, meaning “upliftment of the last person in the queue.” He reiterated that the party’s vision, as articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, rests on the foundation of…

15 Sep

Meth pills valued at Rs 7.11 crore are found close to the Mizoram-Myanmar border, and Assam Rifles stop a smuggling effort

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a major success against cross-border narcotics smuggling, security forces seized methamphetamine tablets worth ₹7.11 crore near the Mizoram-Myanmar border, officials confirmed on Sunday. The operation, carried out by Assam Rifles troops in Champhai district, highlights the growing challenge of drug trafficking networks operating along India’s porous international borders. According to officials, the seizure took place on Friday when troops noticed a suspicious individual moving near Zokhawthar, a border town known as a sensitive transit point for cross-border activities. On being approached, the individual abandoned a bag and fled into nearby terrain, taking advantage of the difficult landscape. A thorough…

15 Sep

TCS launches 26th Rural IT Quiz to boost tech awareness among students from smaller towns

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), in collaboration with the Department of Electronics, IT & BT, Government of Karnataka, has announced the launch of the 26th edition of its acclaimed TCS Rural IT Quiz. Recognized by the Limca Book of Records as India’s first IT quiz for rural students, the program aims to raise technology awareness among students from smaller towns and districts across the country. The quiz, part of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, is open to students of Classes 8 to 12, excluding those from city corporation limits. It features online tests, virtual rounds, and physical quiz events, covering technology…

13 Sep

Myntra’s profit increase Rs 548.3 crore in FY25

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi, Fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform Myntra Designs Pvt Ltd has reported a multi-fold jump in consolidated profit to Rs 548.3 crore for the financial year ended March 2025. According to data received from Toffler, the Bengaluru-based company had reported a profit of Rs 30.9 crore in the previous financial year. The company's operating revenue grew 18 percent from Rs 5,121.8 crore in FY24 to Rs 6,042.7 crore in FY25.

13 Sep

Shyam Metalics mobilises 800 employees for blood donation drive at Jamuria plant

Business BureauBusiness

Shyam Metalics, a leading integrated metal-producing company, successfully conducted a large-scale blood donation camp at its Jamuria Plant today, drawing participation from over 800 employees. The initiative underscored the company’s commitment to community welfare and showcased the spirit of workforce solidarity extending beyond industrial operations. The event was inaugurated by Mr. S.K. Maity, Plant Head, Jamuria Unit, followed by the commencement of the day-long donation drive. Distinguished guests including Maharaj Somatma Nanda, Mrs. Latifa Kazi, Mr. Narendranath Chakraborty, and Mr. Hareram Singh attended the camp, delivering motivational speeches and interacting with employees to encourage voluntary blood donation. Mr. Brij Bhushan…

13 Sep

The International Potato Center promises to encourage innovation and research to boost Tripura’s potato sector

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura’s growing potato sector has received a major boost with the International Potato Center (CIP), a Peru-based global research institution, pledging support to strengthen cultivation, innovation, and sustainability in the state. CIP Director General Simon Heck, who visited Tripura on Friday, described the state as a “successful industry that embraces innovation and research” and promised long-term collaboration. During his visit, Heck interacted with state officials, research institutions, horticulture experts, and local farmers to assess the progress made in potato farming. He noted that Tripura’s commitment to agricultural development is evident and aligns well with CIP’s mission of promoting food security,…

13 Sep

The first railway link between Mizoram and the Indian railway network is established as PM Modi opens the Bairabi–Sairang train route

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Bairabi–Sairang new railway line, a mega infrastructure project worth over ₹8,070 crore that officially connects the state capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time. The ambitious project, carved through some of the country’s most difficult hilly terrain, is being hailed as a remarkable engineering accomplishment. Stretching across valleys and mountains, the railway line comprises 45 tunnels, 55 major bridges, and 88 minor bridges. With the inauguration, Sairang is now directly linked to the national capital via the Rajdhani Express, placing Aizawl firmly on India’s railway map. Addressing the public…

13 Sep

Arunachal signs a 30-year coal mine lease agreement for Namchik-Namphuk

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

A 30-year mining leasing agreement for the Namchik-Namphuk coal mines at Kharsang in Changlang district has been legally signed by the Arunachal Pradesh government and M/s Coal Pulz Pvt Ltd, a company based in Guwahati. After more than ten years of halting coal production, the agreement, signed Thursday in Itanagar by state Geology & Mining secretary A K Singh and Coal Pulz Pvt Ltd director Naveen Singhal, opens the door for coal production to resume. With an estimated yearly production of 2 lakh tonnes under the approved mine plan, mining operations will shortly start, according to State Geology and Mining…