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01 Aug

TPYC blames CM for Tripura’s d*ug threat, calls for his resignation2) Youth Congress demands CM Manik Saha’s resignation over drug crisis

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Pradesh Youth Congress (TPYC) has launched a scathing attack on the state government, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Manik Saha, accusing him of failing to tackle the state’s growing drug crisis. The call for resignation comes amid rising public concern over increasing drug trafficking and substance abuse among Tripura’s youth. Addressing a press conference in Agartala, TPYC president Nilkamal Saha held the Chief Minister — who also holds the Home portfolio — directly responsible for what he termed as a “total breakdown in administrative control” over narcotics networks spreading across the state. “The Chief Minister has admitted…

01 Aug

₹33 crore meth seized in Mizoram: Assam rifles strike again

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Assam Rifles on Thursday seized over 11 kilograms of methamphetamine tablets valued at more than ₹33 crore in Champhai district, Mizoram. This marks the second high-profile drug interception in the region within just one week, underscoring growing concerns over organized drug networks operating along the Indo-Myanmar border. Acting on credible intelligence inputs, the troops launched a targeted search operation in the Zote area, a known transit point close to the Myanmar border. The operation led to the discovery of a large quantity of meth tablets, locally referred to as "party drugs" or “Yaba,” which have increasingly flooded northeastern drug…

01 Aug

Thai cooperation is sought by Arunachal to advance the orchid mission

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta met virtually with India's ambassador to Thailand, Nagesh Singh, to discuss international collaboration in orchid growing and to provide new impetus to Arunachal Pradesh's ambitious Orchid Mission. In order to support both scientific and commercial orchid production in the state, the discussions centered on luring Thai private investments, locating premium planting supplies, and gaining access to technological know-how. Training farmers, farmer producer organizations (FPOs), and self-help groups (SHGs) to increase agricultural efforts received particular focus. The state is looking for Thai assistance to establish a model orchid cluster and a center of excellence under a…

01 Aug

Chief Justice Of India To Inaugurate New Building of Itanagar Permanent Bench Of Gauhati HC

Purbalee DuttaNews, North East

Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, is scheduled to inaugurate the new building of the Gauhati High Court’s Itanagar Permanent Bench on 10 August. The event will be attended by Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and other dignitaries. The modern high court complex, located in Naharlagun, includes five courtrooms and various other facilities, constructed at a cost of ₹135.35 crore. The project began in February 2021 and was executed by the Public Works Department, with M/s Ganapati Construction Company of Guwahati as the contractor. Previously, the bench functioned temporarily from Yupia, where…

01 Aug

Nepal Unveils ‘Clean Himalaya’ Campaign to Tackle Mountain Waste

MohiniNepal

In a bid to preserve its pristine mountain ecology, the Government of Nepal has launched the ‘Clean Himalaya’ campaign, which includes the construction of a recycling and waste segregation unit at Everest Base Camp. Every climbing season, thousands of trekkers and climbers leave behind non-biodegradable waste. The campaign mandates climbers to carry back at least 8 kg of waste or face penalties. The new facility will handle plastic, cans, oxygen bottles, and e-waste. South Asian adventure operators, including firms in Sikkim, Ladakh, and Bhutan, are applauding the move. Many are proposing cross-border eco-tourism policies to protect the fragile Himalayan belt…

01 Aug

Sydney Launches World’s First AI-Powered Traffic Flow Network

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Sydney, Australia’s largest city, has rolled out a revolutionary AI-powered traffic signal system that uses real-time vehicle data to manage congestion more efficiently. Developed by the startup GreenPulse AI, the system adjusts signal timing every few seconds based on actual traffic patterns. Initial trials in central Sydney reduced average travel times by 38%, with emissions dropping by nearly 25% during peak hours. Authorities now plan to expand the system to suburban routes and connect it with public transport networks. Urban planners in Delhi, Dhaka, and Kathmandu have expressed interest in the project, particularly as cities in South Asia grapple with…

31 Jul

Hitachi Energy Q1 result: Net profit gain nearly 13-fold to ₹132 crore; revenue up 15%

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Hitachi Energy on Wednesday, July 30, reported that its profit after tax (PAT) grew nearly 13-fold to ₹131.6 crore in the first quarter of FY 2025-26 (Q1 FY26). The company had posted a profit of ₹10.4 crore in the same period a year ago. The tech company said in a regulatory filing that the rise in its profit was driven by effective execution of high-margin orders, continued operational excellence, good product mix and growth in exports. During the quarter under review, the energy company's operating revenue stood at ₹1,529.8 crore, marking a 15.3% year-on-year growth from ₹1,327.3 crore in the…

31 Jul

BJP demands action after workers attacked in Khowai

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A high-level delegation of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) visited the Asarambari Assembly Constituency in Tripura’s Khowai district on Monday, following an alleged attack on BJP workers by supporters of the Tipra Motha Party during the live airing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday. The BJP team included ministers, MLAs, and members of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), who arrived in the area to take stock of the situation, meet the injured workers, and call for immediate action to prevent further political violence.BJP leader Rampada Jamatia, addressing the media, blamed the…

31 Jul

Government Moves Resolution In Lok Sabha For Extending President’s Rule In Manipur

Purbalee DuttaNews, North East

On Wednesday, the government introduced a resolution in the Lok Sabha to seek approval for extending President’s Rule in Manipur by another six months beyond August 13. Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai, presented the statutory resolution for discussion. Speaker Om Birla noted that President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13 and approved by Parliament on April 2, which grants validity for six months. For further extension, both Houses must pass the resolution. During the debate, Congress MP Anto Antony criticized the situation, calling it a “manmade disaster” caused by the government’s failure. He said the once…

31 Jul

Over 350 grams of heroin seized in Mizoram’s Champhai

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking along the Indo-Myanmar border, two women—one of whom is a foreign national from Myanmar—were arrested on Wednesday with over 350 grams of heroin in Mizoram’s Champhai district. The operation was conducted in Ruantlang village, located near the international border, by a joint team from the Excise and Narcotics Department and local volunteers from the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA). According to officials, the heroin was seized during a coordinated search and was found in the possession of the two women. Peter Zohmingthanga, spokesperson for the Excise and Narcotics Department, confirmed that 350.6 grams…