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26 Jul

98 Households Of Riew Village Back 11,000 mw Siang Upper Multipurpose Project

Purbalee DuttaNews, North East

In a significant development, 98 households from Riew village in Siang district have agreed to the preparation of a pre-feasibility report (PFR) for the 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on Friday in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Cabinet Minister Ojing Tasing, Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta, Siang Deputy Commissioner PN Thungon, and Riew villagers. Officials noted that Riew is the second-largest village in the Siang region, and the consenting households make up about 62% of its population—signaling a shift in local sentiment towards the once-contested mega-dam project. Earlier…

26 Jul

Arunachal’s chief minister attends the Dalai Lama’s religious event in Ladakh

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Chief Minister Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh attended the Karsha Monastery in Ladakh's 'Yarchos Chenmo', a summer dharma gathering, on July 25 along with thousands of devotees at Zanskar's Karsha Photang. Nearly 30,000 spiritual seekers gathered beneath the expansive Ladakhi skies to hear lectures from the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, in front of the revered audience. In a social media post, Khandu highlighted the timeless wisdom and quiet power of compassion that the revered Tibetan leader exuded, describing his meeting with the Dalai Lama in Ladakh as a profoundly humbling and spiritually uplifting experience. Khandu is in Ladakh…

26 Jul

₹4,000 crore not enough for Tripura, says CM Manik Saha

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Friday urged the Central Government to raise the cap on Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) from the current ₹4,000 crore, calling it insufficient for the state’s growing developmental demands. Speaking at a public event in Sepahijala district, he stressed that increased central support is essential to maintain the momentum of infrastructure and tourism projects. Dr. Saha also launched a ₹34 crore initiative to boost religious and cultural tourism, including the foundation stone laying for tourism infrastructure at Kamalasagar and the historic Chaturdash Devta Temple in the Kasba Kalibari Complex. He noted that access…

26 Jul

Fixing Mizoram’s roads will be top priority in 2028, says BJP Chief

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

BJP Mizoram State President K. Beichhua on Friday announced that the party will give top priority to improving the state's road infrastructure—especially National Highway 306—if it comes to power in the 2028 Assembly elections. Speaking at the BJP state office in Aizawl, Beichhua described NH-306, also known as NH-6, as Mizoram’s “lifeline” that connects the state to Assam and the rest of the country. He criticised the current and past governments for neglecting the highway’s poor condition. “Despite its importance, no government has taken responsibility for maintaining or upgrading the road,” he said. Beichhua, a former minister and three-time MLA,…

26 Jul

Nepal’s First Electric Cable Car in Pokhara Begins Trial Runs

MohiniNepal

Nepal has completed the trial phase of its first electric cable car system in Pokhara, offering a green alternative for tourists heading to Sarangkot. The ropeway, developed in partnership with a Korean firm, is expected to open officially to the public in August. The cable car, powered entirely by renewable electricity, will reduce pollution and traffic congestion along the popular hiking route. It covers a distance of 2.5 km in just 8 minutes, offering panoramic views of the Annapurna range. Officials say the project could become a model for similar ventures in India’s hill stations like Darjeeling and Sikkim. Tour…

26 Jul

Bangladesh Launches Coastal Evacuation Plan as Monsoon Intensifies

MohiniBangladesh

Bangladesh has activated a new community-based evacuation protocol for its vulnerable coastal districts, as monsoon rains intensify and forecasts indicate the possibility of cyclonic formations in the Bay of Bengal later this month. The Ministry of Disaster Management confirmed that shelters in Khulna, Barisal, and Chattogram divisions are being readied to accommodate over 1.5 million people if needed. Local volunteers are being trained to coordinate relief work, and special attention is being given to vulnerable groups, including the elderly and disabled. India's eastern coastal regions are also on high alert. The cross-border collaboration on early warning systems between India and…

25 Jul

Coriander futures prices increase on higher demand

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi: Coriander prices rose by Rs 30 to Rs 7,670 per quintal in futures trade on Friday as speculators raised their bets in anticipation of a firm trend in the spot market. At the NCDEX, coriander contracts for August delivery rose by Rs 30, or 0.39 percent, to Rs 7,670 per quintal in a business turnover of 14,710 lots. Market analysts said coriander prices rose on a firm trend in the spot market and restricted supplies from producing regions.

25 Jul

Ujjivan SFB Q1 net rises 24% QoQ to Rs 103 cr; secured loan share jumps to 46%

Business BureauBusiness

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank reported a net profit of ₹103 crore for Q1FY26, marking a 24% quarter-on-quarter rise, driven by strong secured loan growth and stable asset quality. The bank’s gross loan book stood at ₹33,287 crore, up 11% year-on-year, with secured loans growing 63% YoY to ₹15,162 crore—constituting 46% of the total book. Total disbursements for the quarter reached ₹6,539 crore, up 24% YoY, while deposits grew to ₹38,619 crore, reflecting a 19% annual growth. CASA deposits rose 13% YoY to ₹9,381 crore. The bank's RoA and RoE improved to 0.8% and 6.7% respectively. Collection efficiency remained high at…

25 Jul

Amit Shah Unveils National Cooperation Policy

Purbalee DuttaNation

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah unveiled the National Cooperation Policy (NCP)-2025 in New Delhi on Thursday, calling it a historic move towards achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’. He described the policy as visionary, realistic, and result-driven. Shah highlighted that the policy focuses on uplifting India’s 1.4 billion citizens, especially rural populations, farmers, women, Dalits, and tribals. The vision is to build a developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047 through cooperative growth. The mission is to support the establishment of professional, transparent, tech-enabled, and self-sustaining cooperative units, ensuring at least one in every village. Shah stressed…

25 Jul

Big boost to health services in Aizawl with new trauma unit

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Trauma Care Facility at Civil Hospital, Aizawl, terming it a “major step forward” in strengthening the state’s emergency healthcare system. Funded with ₹121.50 lakh from the Centre and ₹450 lakh from the state, the trauma unit features a triage centre, treatment rooms, X-ray and CT scan units, and a minor OT, along with staff quarters. It is part of a larger plan to enhance emergency response, now bringing the total number of operational trauma care centres in Mizoram to seven. At the event, Lalduhoma announced a hospital expansion with two new…