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03 Sep

Nepal Expands Cross-Border Trade with India

MohiniNepal

Nepal has inaugurated a new inland container depot in Biratnagar, aiming to strengthen trade links with India and other South Asian countries. Officials said the facility will ease congestion at border checkpoints and help exporters access global markets more efficiently. The project has drawn interest from Indian businesses in Bihar and West Bengal, who expect faster delivery of goods. Economists in Kathmandu noted that the new hub could reduce Nepal’s reliance on third-country trade routes via Kolkata port. For regional trade, the move signals stronger connectivity and cooperation under the BIMSTEC framework.

03 Sep

Germany Pushes Ahead with Green Energy Plan

MohiniInternational

Germany has announced a €20 billion investment in renewable energy projects as part of its plan to phase out coal by 2030. The government said new wind farms will be developed across the North Sea, while solar panels will expand in southern states like Bavaria. The decision comes as Germany tries to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels after the Russia-Ukraine war disrupted gas supplies. Experts say the shift could create more than 200,000 new jobs and make Germany a global leader in green technology. Environmental groups welcomed the move, though critics argue that energy prices may remain high in…

03 Sep

The BJP government is allegedly causing turmoil and dividing communities, according to the Tripura Congress

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Congress President Ashish Kumar Saha on Tuesday accused the state BJP-led government of fostering divisions between tribal and non-tribal communities and creating unrest across the state. Saha also criticized the administration for adopting what he called an “undemocratic attitude” toward opposition parties and dissenting voices. Addressing a press conference at the Pradesh Congress Bhavan, Saha raised concerns about the deteriorating law and order situation in Tripura. He pointed out that the government allowed a ruling party protest outside the Congress Bhavan last Monday and expressed strong objection to the comments made against the central Congress leadership during the event.…

03 Sep

Mizoram introduces FOCUS 2.0 for climate-resilient agriculture with Rs 380 crore in IFAD support

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of the Governing Council of the Society for Climate Resilient Agriculture in Mizoram (SCRAM) to review the implementation roadmap of FOCUS 2.0, the state’s flagship initiative for climate-resilient agriculture. The meeting was held at the Planning & Programme Implementation Department Conference Hall. Following the successful completion of FOCUS 1.0, the state government has launched FOCUS 2.0 under the Handholding Scheme. The programme is planned as a six-year initiative, implemented through convergence among state departments, with the Planning & Programme Implementation Department serving as the nodal agency. The State Finance Department…

03 Sep

Justice Budi Habung becomes first permanent Gauhati High Court judge from Arunachal Pradesh

editorArunachal Pradesh

In a remarkable turn of events, Justice Budi Habung was appointed as the first permanent judge of the Gauhati High Court from Arunachal Pradesh. After the President of India gave his consent, the Ministry of Law and Justice formally announced the appointment on Monday. Justice Habung has served as an extra judge in the Gauhati High Court since being promoted to the bench in 2023. Northeastern citizens, governmental officials, and legal experts are hailing Justice Habung's elevation as a historic occasion. He is from the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. In order to guarantee more participation of the tribal…

03 Sep

Amway’s Nutrilite earns NFSU trusted recognition for five flagship supplements

Business BureauBusiness

Amway India today announced that five of its flagship Nutrilite supplements have been awarded the prestigious NFSU-NSTS Trusted Recognition by the Centre of Excellence – National Supplement Testing for Sportspersons (CoE-NSTS) at National Forensic Sciences University, Gujarat. This recognition endorses Nutrilite All Plant Protein, Nutrilite Cal Mag D Plus K2, Nutrilite Glucosamine HCL with Boswellia, Nutrilite Salmon Omega-3 Softgels, and Nutrilite Daily Plus as compliant with international standards set by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The certified products are independently tested for unsafe substances and will now feature the “NFSU-NSTS Trusted” mark on their packaging, providing an added layer of…

03 Sep

VOL 7, ISSUE 31 – News Bearer

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03 Sep

Medanta’s Dr. Ashok Rajgopal crosses 40,000 knee replacements, givies new hope to patients across India

Business BureauBusiness

Behind every medical milestone lies a story of changed lives. MedantaGurugram, recently ranked India’s Best Private Hospital by Newsweek for the sixth consecutive year, has celebrated one such achievement as Dr. Ashok Rajgopal, Group Chairman – Medanta Institute of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Orthopaedics, completed 40,000 knee replacement surgeries. Patients who once struggled with basic mobility shared how the procedures restored their independence, underscoring the human impact behind the numbers. The demand for such procedures is growing sharply in India, where nearly 60 million people are projected to suffer from knee osteoarthritis by 2025. Annual knee replacements have surged past 2.5…

02 Sep

ET Industry Leaders Awards 2025 highlights north east’s business and innovation prowess in Guwahati

Business BureauBusiness

The ET Industry Leaders Awards North East 2025, an initiative by The Times of India in association with Byatikram Group, concluded successfully at Hotel Vivanta, Guwahati, recognizing outstanding achievers across education, healthcare, journalism, art, and social service. The event drew prominent business leaders, innovators, and social contributors from across the North East on a single platform. The ceremony began with the National and State Anthem and a traditional lamp lighting. Distinguished attendees included Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Rana Pratap Kalita, Dr. B. Kalyan Chakraborty, Prof. Dr. Nachiketa Tripathi, actor Nishita Goswami, and Dr. Saumen Bharatiya, President of Byatikram Group. Thirty-one individuals…

02 Sep

Nestlé fires CEO Laurent Freixe over undeclared relationship with subordinate

editorBusiness

Following an internal investigation that revealed he had an undeclared relationship with a subordinate, Nestle fired Chief Executive Laurent Freixe. Nestle veteran Philipp Navratil becomes the next CEO. He joined the company in 2001 and most recently served as the head of the Nespresso division. A statement claims that Freixe was fired after an internal investigation revealed that he had violated Nestle's code of business conduct by having an unreported intimate relationship with a direct subordinate. With the help of outside attorneys, the board said it had authorized the investigation, which was headed by Chairman Paul Bulcke and lead independent…