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26 Aug

Kathmandu Stock Exchange Plans Cutting-Edge Data Center

MohiniNepal

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has issued tenders to establish a modern data center in Kathmandu, equipping it with servers, firewalls, and network infrastructure to enhance market reliability and cybersecurity. This move opens the door for faster trading systems and improved data protection. This infrastructure leap forward may inspire financial exchanges in Bangladesh and Bhutan to upgrade digital infrastructure, creating interconnectedness and bolstering investor confidence across South Asian capital markets.

26 Aug

Brazil Warms to Renewables with $10B Solar Power Deal

MohiniInternational

Brazil has struck a $10 billion deal with a consortium of international investors to develop massive solar energy farms across the northeast region—aiming to boost energy independence and support jobs amid tariff pressures from the U.S. This comes as Brazil navigates economic headwinds, including high interest rates and dip in exports. Observers in India, Bhutan, and Nepal are keenly eyeing Brazil's renewable pivot, drawing parallels for potential public-private green energy partnerships in South Asia’s energy transition efforts.

26 Aug

Tripura begins a Rs 126 crore power transmission project to guarantee a steady supply of electricity

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a major push toward strengthening Tripura’s power infrastructure, Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Monday laid the foundation stone for the reconductoring of High-Temperature Low-Sag (HTLS) conductors across nine 132 kV transmission lines at Bodhjung Nagar near Agartala. The ₹126.33 crore project, being implemented by Tripura Power Transmission Limited (TPTL), is supported by the Ministry of DoNER under its Special Infrastructure Development Project. Speaking at the ceremony, Nath said the initiative marks a significant step toward the state’s goal of providing uninterrupted electricity to every household. “Uninterrupted power supply is essential for development. With this project, we will strengthen…

26 Aug

PM To Inaugurate Maruti Suzuki’s Electric Car

Purbalee Duttabreaking news

Maruti Suzuki is set to begin production of its first born-electric SUV, the e-Vitara, at Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant in Gujarat starting today. The event will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Japanese Ambassador Keiichi Ono. The e-Vitara, Maruti Suzuki’s debut electric vehicle in India, will be manufactured for both domestic use and export to over 100 countries. Alongside the SUV’s production launch, PM Modi will also inaugurate the manufacturing of lithium-ion battery cells and electrodes for strong hybrid vehicles at the TDSG facility in Hansalpur—a joint venture between Toshiba, Denso, and Suzuki.…

26 Aug

Mizoram intensifies its anti-drug effort near the Myanmar border, reaching villages with an awareness campaign

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has intensified its anti-drug campaign along the international border with Myanmar, launching a series of awareness and vigilance programmes aimed at curbing the inflow of narcotics into the state. The initiative comes under the Special Drive on Drugs, a coordinated effort by the state police and civil society groups. On Monday, a high-level team led by Inspector General of Police (IGP) H. Ramthlengliana and leaders of the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA) visited villages in Champhai district, one of the most vulnerable entry points for drug trafficking due to its proximity to the porous Indo-Myanmar border. The…

26 Aug

Introducing Dove Peptide Bond Strength – Hair reborn, 20x stronger

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26 Aug

Residents of Dima Hasao are protesting in response to the murder case

editorAssam, breaking news

Thousands of people in Dima Hasao district took to the streets demanding justice for 48-year-old Bina En*tipi, who was found de*d in a forest near Umrangso on August 14. Police said that Bina was se*ually assaulted and m*rdered by five men working as contract labourers at the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project site. Over 10,000 women surrounded the Umrangso Police Station, raising slogans demanding the death penalty for the accused. Many carried banners reading “No justice, no rest” and urged authorities to ensure that the g*ilty are p*nished swiftly. Police have arrested five men in connection with the case: Stephen Hanse…

26 Aug

Arunachal Govt announces ₹5 lakh cashless health cover for pensioners

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh government has provided cashless health coverage to state pensioners under the Chief Minister Arogya Arunachal Yojana (CMAAY), worth up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually, which is a huge relief for retired government personnel. The decision was made earlier this year during the Chief Minister Arogya Arunachal Society's second governing body meeting, which was presided over by Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The action will guarantee that people who have devoted their lives to public service continue to get full healthcare benefits after they retire, according to officials. A recent notification states that retirees might choose to…

25 Aug

Copper futures increase on spot demand

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi: Copper futures on Monday rose 0.48 percent to Rs 892.35 per kg on increased spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 4.25, or 0.48 percent, to Rs 892.35 per kg in a business turnover of 6,063 lots. Analysts attributed the rise in copper prices to higher bets by participants.

25 Aug

Medanta Gurgaon Pioneers Treatment for Coronary Artery Disease and Kidney Ailments

Business BureauBusiness

The Medicity, Gurgaon, named India’s Best Private Hospital by Newsweek for six consecutive years, is not only advancing medical science but also influencing healthcare economics in India. Its latest initiatives in Itanagar emphasized the rising cost burden of untreated coronary artery disease (CAD), valvular heart disease (VHD), and interconnected conditions like Cardio-Renal-Hepatic-Diabetic Metabolic Syndrome (CRHD-MS). According to Dr. Praveen Chandra, Chairman of Interventional Cardiology, early diagnosis combined with robotic-assisted procedures, TAVR, and minimally invasive surgeries reduces long-term expenditure by lowering hospitalization and post-treatment costs. Dr. Debabrata Mukherjee, Senior Director of Nephrology, noted that unmanaged metabolic disorders create a multiplier effect…