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13 Sep

Kamlesh Paswan celebrates Adi community’s agricultural festival

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Union Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan announced a three-fold increase in the budget allocation for the region, aimed at accelerating its growth in line with other parts of the country. Speaking at the Solung festival in Ruksin, East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, Paswan reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to fast-tracking projects in the Northeast, following the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Significant progress is already visible in sectors such as power, education, healthcare, agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure development," Paswan stated. He urged collaborative efforts to ensure that government schemes reach those in need, saying, "We must…

12 Sep

India’s retail inflation to upgrade to 3.65% in August 2024

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

New Delhi, September 12 (Language) Retail inflation rose to 3.65 percent in August, according to official data released on Thursday, although the prices of vegetables and pulses recorded a double-digit increase.However, retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained below the Reserve Bank's average target of 4 percent for the second consecutive month. It was at a five-year low of 3.6 percent in July. Core inflation was 6.83 percent in August 2023."The year-on-year inflation rate (3.65 percent) based on the All-India Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of August, 2024 is the second lowest in the last…

12 Sep

TCS announces 25th Edition of Rural IT Quiz to foster tech awareness in smaller towns

Business BureauBusiness

The 2024 edition of Tata Consultancy Services’ iconic quiz aims to raise awareness amongst students from smaller towns and districts across India. Now in its silver jubilee year, the program is recognized by the Limca Book of Records as the first IT Quiz for rural students in India and has grown into one of the largest IT quizzes in the country, engaging over 21 million students so far. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, and the Department of Electronics, IT, BT and Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka,…

12 Sep

Assam Rifles seize drugs and contraband worth Rs 1.64 crore in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Assam Rifles have recovered drugs and contraband worth Rs 1.64 crore in Champhai district, Mizoram, over two days of intensive operations. On September 9 and 10, four separate operations led to the seizure of Heroin No. 4, foreign-origin cigarettes, beer, and Areca Nuts. Two individuals were apprehended in connection with these seizures. The first operation, conducted in Melbuk, Zokhawthar, resulted in the recovery of two plastic packets containing 22 grams of Heroin No. 4, valued at Rs 15.4 lakh. One person was arrested during this operation.The second operation, in Zotlang village, Champhai, uncovered 100 bags of Areca Nuts worth…

12 Sep

Assam and Tripura fill Rajya Sabha seats with new members

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar administered the oath to two newly elected members of the upper house of Parliament on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The ceremony, held in Parliament House in New Delhi, welcomed Tripura BJP President Rajib Bhattacharjee and former Assam MLA Mission Ranjan Das. Union Health Minister and BJP President J. P. Nadda was also present at the brief oath-taking ceremony. The seats filled by Bhattacharjee and Das had recently become vacant. In Assam, the vacancies arose after Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Kamakhya Prasad Tasa were elected to the Lok Sabha. Bhattacharjee, elected to the Rajya Sabha…

12 Sep

Electric scooters get priority in Mizoram’s new policy

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The recent introduction of Mizoram's Electric Vehicle Policy, effective from September 10, has stirred a public outcry, with citizens expressing concern over its impact on traditional vehicle owners. The policy, designed to promote electric vehicles (EVs), exempts them from Aizawl’s long-standing odd-even traffic system, allowing EVs to operate daily, unlike conventional vehicles, which are restricted to alternate days. In addition to this exemption, the policy offers further incentives, such as priority registration for electric vehicles and reserved parking spaces in key city areas, aiming to encourage the use of EVs, especially electric scooters that are gaining popularity in Aizawl. However,…

12 Sep

Kareena Kapoor opens up on embracing her 40s

banashreeBollywood

Actress Kareena kapoor is gearing up for her upcoming movie 'The Buckingham Murder'. The actress has been working in the since she was 20 years old, gave many hit movies. Her performance in the movies had great impact, even today audiences are fond of the characters she played. As the actress is turning old, she is about to be 44 years old. Kareena opened up on experiencing insecurities dealing with her ageing. She said, "I am very content with my life and career. I have achieved everything I set out to, and I am happy that people around the world…

12 Sep

Ratu Techi pushes for education reform in Arunachal Pradesh

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Sagalee Assembly constituency’s newly elected MLA, Ratu Techi, has initiated a major push for educational reforms in Arunachal Pradesh’s Papum Pare district. The former superintending engineer of the Public Works Department recently completed an extensive tour of government schools, aiming to assess the condition of education and implement significant changes. Over the course of a week, Techi, along with local leaders and administrative officials, visited schools in six circles—Silsango, Mengio, Parang, Leporiang, Sagalee, and Toru. His inspection tour aligns with the state government's preparation for rolling out the New Education Policy (NEP). One of Techi's key proposals is the consolidation…

12 Sep

VOL 6, ISSUE 32 – The Mileage

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11 Sep

A huge quantity of foreign liquor seized in Falakata before Durga Puja

Priyanka RoyNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Alipurdurwar, September 11: Ahead of Durga Puja, officials of the Falakata police station have seized a huge amount of foreign liquor. Three people have also been detained in the case.On Wednesday, based on a tip-off, the police raided a warehouse located in Jaichandpur Pakritala area under Gwabarnagar Gram Panchayat of Falakata block and recovered a huge quantity of liquor. The liquor was of different brands, with an estimated market value of around ₹10 lakh. Law enforcement officials have said that similar raids will be conducted in the coming days.