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21 Jun

Sign of Healthy Ecosystem: Rare Black Bear Spotted in Manipur After Hunting Decline

PreetiAssam, India

A rare Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus), a species classified as Vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, has been recorded through a camera trap in Shirui Village of Ukhrul district, Manipur. The sighting has been described by conservationists as a major milestone for wildlife protection in the region and a positive sign that community-driven conservation efforts are helping restore the local ecosystem. The wildlife monitoring exercise was conducted by Patrick Shangh, Co-founder of ENFOGAL, in collaboration with Pamreithing Luireiwo, a former hunter who has now become a conservationist. Luireiwo’s deep understanding of the forest…

20 Jun

‘Not Just Geography, But Strategic Destiny’: Rajnath on Northeast at EAC HQ

PreetiMeghalaya

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday described the Northeast as a crucial pillar of India’s security architecture, prosperity and strategic strength, stating that the region holds a central position in the country’s national security framework and foreign policy objectives. Addressing personnel at the Headquarters of the Eastern Air Command in Shillong, Meghalaya, Singh said the entire eastern region is closely linked with India’s strategic future, where borders, rivers, cultures and communities are deeply interconnected. “The entire region is an integral part of India’s strategic destiny. When we speak of the East, we are not merely referring to a geographical area,…

20 Jun

Rajendra Kumar Saboo gets additional charge as UCO Bank chief

nanikaBanking

UCO Bank has announced the assignment of additional charge of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) to its Executive Director, Rajendra Kumar Saboo, according to an exchange filing. The decision comes after the completion of the tenure of former MD & CEO Ashwani Kumar on May 31, which left the top leadership position vacant. As per the regulatory filing, Saboo will assume the additional responsibilities with effect from June 19, 2026. He will continue in the role until August 31, or until a permanent appointment is made, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The appointment has…

20 Jun

Youth Groups Seek Inquiry Into Cough Syrup Trafficking Case in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Members of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and other student and youth organisations staged a demonstration outside the General Post Office (GPO) in Agartala on Friday, demanding a comprehensive investigation into the alleged use of postal channels for transporting narcotic substances. The protest was organised in the wake of two recent seizures of consignments containing banned cough syrup at the Agartala head post office, which have raised concerns over the possible misuse of the postal system for illegal drug transportation. Addressing the gathering, DYFI leaders questioned how prohibited substances could allegedly pass through a government-run network despite existing…

20 Jun

TAC Pushes for Faster Telecom Expansion in Remote Areas of Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Telecom Advisory Committee (TAC) reviewed the progress of telecom infrastructure projects and digital connectivity initiatives in Mizoram during a meeting held at the CWW Conference Hall in New Capital Complex.The meeting was chaired by Mizoram Lok Sabha MP and TAC Chairman Richard Vanlalhmangaiha and attended by committee members along with senior officials of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Mizoram Business Area.During the meeting, the MP stressed the need to expand telecom services to every village in the state, particularly to support the implementation of government programmes that rely on digital platforms and geo-tagging. He urged BSNL officials to take…

20 Jun

Mizoram Highlights Key Gains from EAP-Funded Development Projects

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has called for an increase in the ceiling for Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) available to northeastern states, saying greater access to such funding would help accelerate infrastructure development and improve public services across the region.The Chief Minister made the appeal while addressing a seminar and workshop on “Leveraging Externally Aided Projects in the North Eastern States,” organised by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, in Shillong on Friday. The inaugural session of the seminar was chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and attended by chief ministers from all northeastern states, senior officials…

20 Jun

SEBI Simplifies Securities Transmission Process, Raises Claim Limit for Faster Settlements

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced significant measures to simplify the transmission of securities and enhance investor convenience by increasing the claim limit for simplified processing. The market regulator has doubled the threshold for claims that can be processed through an easier transmission mechanism, a move aimed at reducing procedural hurdles and speeding up the transfer of securities to legal heirs and nominees. Under the revised framework, claimants seeking the transmission of shares and other securities will benefit from a more streamlined process, particularly in cases involving smaller claims. By raising the claim limit, SEBI intends…

20 Jun

After ‘Distorted’ Claims, Marshall Baruah Vows to Repaint Zubeen Portrait on Ganeshguri Flyover

PreetiAssam

Marshall Baruah Responds to Allegations of Distorting Zubeen’s Portrait; Assures ‘Will Redraw It Properly’ Controversy continues on social media over the repainted portrait of beloved artist Zubeen Garg on the Ganeshguri flyover. After a section of people criticized the painting for being distorted, artist Marshall Baruah has now responded to the reactions. It may be noted that widespread reactions were sparked across the state over the erasure of Zubeen Garg’s portrait and the words ‘Comrade Never Die’ painted on a pillar of the Ganeshguri flyover in the city. Following this, artist Marshall Baruah decided to repaint the portrait. On the…

20 Jun

Ultraviolette enters Northeast with first experience centre in Aizawl

Business BureauBusiness

Electric motorcycle manufacturer Ultraviolette Automotive has entered the Northeast market with the launch of its first UV Space Station in Aizawl, marking a key step in the company’s retail and service network expansion across India. The new experience centre, established in partnership with MSS Motors, will offer customers access to sales, servicing, test rides, accessories and merchandise under one roof. The facility is aimed at strengthening customer access to Ultraviolette’s electric motorcycles in the region. According to the company, the centre will showcase its performance-oriented electric motorcycles, including the X-47 Crossover and the F77 series. The motorcycles feature a 40.2…

19 Jun

NF Railway General Manager Reviws Operational Readiness, Infrastructure Growth In Tripura

ParomitaTripura

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) general manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava concluded a detailed two-day inspection of important railway infrastructure and operational facilities at Agartala and Sekerkote Railway Stations in Tripura under the Lumding Division on Friday.During the inspection, the NFR general manager, along with senior railway officials, closely reviewed track conditions, railway assets, passenger amenities and ongoing developmental work.He also assessed the progress of various projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, passenger convenience and rail connectivity in the region.A detailed review of track maintenance standards, ballast condition, drainage systems, bridges and other railway assets was carried out during the inspection. Such…