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13 Jul

Tata Motors drives passenger mobility expansion with next-generation bus portfolio

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Motors reinforced its leadership in the commercial passenger vehicle segment by unveiling its next-generation mobility portfolio at Prawaas 5.0, launching the new Ultra Prime and StarbusPrime range of buses alongside a comprehensive lineup of CNG and electric mobility solutions. The move reflects the company's strategic focus on strengthening its presence across school, staff, tourism, intercity, intracity and last-mile transportation markets. The expanded portfolio includes the LPO 1620 CNG, Ultra Prime LPO 412, Ultra Skool 9/9 EV, Magic EV, Winger Plus and the Ultra Prime RE Concept. The new bus range offers refreshed styling, enhanced interiors, improved ride quality and…

13 Jul

Airtel Bets on Financial Services, Cloud and Data Centres to Power Next Phase of Growth: Sunil Bharti Mittal

anuprovaBusiness

Bharti Airtel is set to accelerate its next phase of growth by expanding its presence in financial services, cloud computing, and data centre businesses, Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has said. As the telecom industry evolves beyond traditional voice and data services, the company is focusing on high-growth digital segments that offer long-term revenue opportunities and stronger customer engagement. Mittal highlighted that the rapid adoption of digital technologies, increasing enterprise demand for cloud infrastructure, and the surge in data consumption are creating new avenues for business expansion. Airtel plans to strengthen its digital ecosystem by investing in advanced cloud solutions, secure…

12 Jul

CM Sangma Chairs Monsoon Review, Orders Priority Restoration Of Roads

PreetiMeghalaya

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Saturday chaired a review meeting with the Deputy Commissioners on the monsoon situation across the state.Continuous rain has caused landslides and localised flooding in parts of the Garo Hills and Khasi Hills. "I have directed the administration to remain on high alert as rain is forecast to continue, to work in close coordination with the block-level response teams and the line departments, to restore affected road connectivity on priority, and to ensure relief reaches every affected family without delay," he said.Sangma said that due to the alertness and hard work of field teams, no life…

12 Jul

Governor: “Your Feat Will Inspire Assam’s Daughters”

PreetiAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya felicitated Rupamoni Gorh, the first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest, at a programme held at Lok Bhavan in Guwahati on Saturday. Hailing from the Lilabari area of Assam's Lakhimpur district, Gorh achieved this unique feat on May 21, 2026, as a member of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police’s first-ever all-women international Everest expedition. Her accomplishment represents a major milestone in Indian mountaineering: The 14-member team that included 11 women climbers, scaled the 8,848.86-metre peak via the South Col route on the Nepal side. Congratulating Gorh on her remarkable achievement, the Governor said, "Your feat…

11 Jul

South Salmara Police Bust River Route Drug Smuggling, Nab Supplier

PreetiAssam, Crime

At a time when attempts were being made to smuggle narcotics via river route, one accused fell into the police net. During an anti-drug operation conducted on a passenger boat, South Salmara Police seized a large quantity of suspected narcotic tablets and cough syrup and arrested a suspected supplier. According to the district police, the seized narcotic items were recovered from the passenger boat. A person named Rajib Mia has been arrested on charges of being involved in the incident. The police have taken custody of the seized items and registered a case under the relevant laws. An investigation is…

11 Jul

Arunachal Governor Calls for Expanded Rural Banking, Greater Support for Startups and Farmers

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik, (Retd.), on Saturday stressed the need to ensure that banking facilities reach every village and remote habitation of the State, enabling citizens to access financial services with ease and confidence.The Governor made the remarks during a meeting with Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank (APRB) Chairman Vikal Sharma at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar.During the meeting, Sharma briefed the Governor on the Bank’s operations, outreach initiatives, financial inclusion programmes, and the banking and insurance services being extended to people across the State.Highlighting the role of financial institutions in promoting inclusive growth, the Governor said Arunachal Pradesh Rural…

11 Jul

Incessant Rain Wreaks Havoc in Mizoram: 80+ Families Shifted, Major Roads Cut Off

ParomitaMizoram

More than 80 families have been evacuated to safer locations in Mizoram after the Khawthlangtuipui River overflowed in Lunglei district following nearly a week of incessant rainfall, officials said. The worst-hit area is Tlabung town, located near the Bangladesh border, where floodwaters submerged several houses. As many as 42 families were shifted to safer places after their homes were either fully or partially inundated. Another 40 families from Tipperaghat village under Tlabung subdivision were also evacuated after rising waters entered residential areas. Besides flooding, continuous rainfall has triggered landslides, rockfalls and other rain-related incidents at more than 29 locations across…

11 Jul

2-Month Closure: Use New Saraighat Bridge And KBB As Alternate Routes

PreetiAssam

With repair work starting on the old Saraighat Bridge over the Brahmaputra, all vehicular movement will be completely suspended from July 13. During this period, two-way traffic will run only via the new Saraighat Bridge, the Guwahati Traffic Police said. The repair and rehabilitation work of the old bridge under Northeast Frontier Railway will continue for nearly two months. Because of this, it has been decided to completely close the bridge to all types of vehicular traffic from 5 AM on July 13. Under the new arrangement, heavy goods vehicles traveling from Lower Assam to Upper Assam have been directed…

11 Jul

Tripura Pushes for Full Trade Through Sabroom ICP

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The proposed launch of full-fledged commercial trade through the Sabroom Integrated Check Post (ICP) with Bangladesh emerged as one of the key issues at the two-day Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026, with investors and business leaders seeking clarity on when the strategic trade corridor will become fully operational.Industrialists, exporters and business delegations from India and abroad repeatedly raised questions on the timeline for opening regular commercial trade through the Sabroom-Ramgarh border. Participants said the route could significantly improve Tripura's connectivity with Bangladesh and international markets, making the state an important logistics and export hub for Northeast India.The issue gained further…

11 Jul

B. Borooah College expands academic offerings with integrated teacher education programme

Business BureauBusiness

B. Borooah College (Autonomous) has announced the launch of its four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) from the 2026–27 academic session, strengthening its academic portfolio while responding to the growing demand for professionally trained teachers under India's evolving education framework. The programme, to be offered in partnership with Government Banikanta College of Teacher Education, will provide B.A. B.Ed. and B.Sc. B.Ed. dual-degree courses, enabling students to complete both qualifications within four years instead of pursuing them separately. The integrated curriculum combines subject knowledge, pedagogical training, classroom exposure and professional preparation, allowing graduates to become eligible for teaching positions at the…