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27 Jun

Nepal Launches Smart Village Pilot in Kavrepalanchok

MohiniNepal

Nepal has launched a Smart Village project in Kavrepalanchok district, combining digital literacy, clean energy, and e-health services to modernize rural life. The initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Communication, UNESCAP, and India’s Digital India Foundation. The pilot covers 15 villages, equipped with solar-powered digital kiosks, online education modules, and telemedicine access. Local youth are being trained to maintain the infrastructure and act as digital facilitators. This model has the potential to be replicated in other South Asian regions, including hilly districts of North Bengal, where connectivity and access to services are still limited.

27 Jun

Lauritz Knudsen bets big on India’s industrial growth with mega product launch and tech tour

Business BureauBusiness

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation has made a significant move to capitalize on India’s rapidly expanding electrical equipment and industrial automation market by launching its largest-ever product portfolio. The initiative includes a 30-city ‘Technology Tour’ to showcase over 10 innovative solutions tailored for regional industrial clusters, with a strategic focus on EV infrastructure, smart automation, and digital power distribution systems. With India's electrical equipment sector projected to exceed USD 95 billion by 2029 and industrial automation reaching USD 39.65 billion by 2033, Lauritz Knudsen’s entry into deeper markets highlights its intent to ride the momentum of tech-led transformation. The company’s…

26 Jun

Tripura driver gets eastern India’s first Bachmann’s Bundle Pacing, marks milestone in cardiac innovation

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A 33-year-old car driver from Tripura has become the region’s first recipient of complete physiological pacing—Bachmann’s Bundle (BB) Pacing and Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP)—at Medica Superspecialty Hospital, Kolkata (a Manipal Hospitals unit). The pioneering dual technique replicates the heart’s natural electrical rhythm, offering a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional pacemakers. The patient, Ravi (name changed), had been suffering from a dangerous heart condition—sick sinus syndrome combined with intermittent AV block and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. His heart rate had dropped to a life-threatening 25 beats per minute. Led by Dr. Dilip Kumar, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, the team…

26 Jun

At the 46th Mukhyamantri Samipeshu, Tripura CM responds to public complaints

Banasree SarkarTripura

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha made another direct connection with the populace during the 46th session of Mukhyamantri Samipeshu. He addressed a variety of complaints and provided immediate assistance to those in need. People from all around the state came to the Chief Minister's official residence today to ask for help with matters pertaining to livelihood, land, education, and health. One of the most noteworthy appeals came from Priyam Chowdhury, a Shantirpara student who qualified for both JEE Main and JEE Advanced and earned a spot at the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in addition to receiving excellent grades…

26 Jun

Biplab Deb blames CPI(M) for suppressing freedom in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

BJP Rajya Sabha MP and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has launched a scathing attack on the Communist Party of India (Marxist), branding its 35-year rule in the state as a period of "Permanent Emergency" marked by suppression of democracy, freedom, and historical identity. Speaking at the ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ (Constitution Murder Day) observance in Agartala to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi in 1975, Deb accused both the Congress and the CPI(M) of undermining constitutional values and rewriting history for political gain. “Indira Gandhi imposed Emergency for personal reasons and darkened the…

26 Jun

Mizoram Government offices go fully digital

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Government of Mizoram has formally implemented the e-office system across all 41 departments housed within the State Secretariat, marking a significant milestone in the state’s digital governance journey. The initiative, led by the Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), was announced by ICT Minister Dr. Vanlalthlana at a press conference held on Wednesday. The e-office system, a centralized digital platform designed to replace traditional paper-based office work, is now fully functional in all government departments operating under the Secretariat, as well as the Chief Minister’s Office. The decision to go digital is aimed at enhancing efficiency, improving transparency,…

26 Jun

NASA Unveils Mars Mission Timeline With Human Crew by 2040

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NASA has officially announced its roadmap to land humans on Mars by 2040. In a press briefing, Administrator Bill Nelson confirmed that crew selection and training for extended deep-space missions will begin in 2027. The Mars Transit Habitat prototype is already in construction, and astronauts will soon undergo multi-year isolation trials in Houston. The mission will be built upon lessons from Artemis lunar flights. India’s ISRO and space agencies in Europe and Japan have been invited to collaborate. With increasing STEM talent in South Asia—including Bangladesh and Nepal—education authorities are hopeful the mission will inspire the next generation of scientists…

26 Jun

Aluminium futures prices increase marginally

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New Delhi, June 25: Aluminium prices on Wednesday rose marginally by 5 paise to Rs 247.55 per kg in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions amid positive trend in the spot market. Aluminium contracts for July delivery rose by 5 paise, or 0.02 per cent, to Rs 247.55 per kg on the Multi Commodity Exchange in a business turnover of 3,691 lots. Analysts said fresh positions created by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

25 Jun

Tata AIA launches two equity-linked funds to ride India’s growth story

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Tata AIA Life Insurance has unveiled two new equity-linked funds—Top 200 Alpha 30 Index Fund and Top 200 Alpha 30 Index Pension Fund—designed to empower investors to capitalise on India’s rapid economic growth and strengthen long-term wealth and retirement planning. Launching during the New Fund Offer (NFO) window from June 23 to June 30, 2025, the funds are available at INR 10 per unit and aim to deliver capital appreciation through investments in the Nifty 200 Alpha 30 Index. This index captures 30 high-alpha stocks across sectors, ensuring smart stock selection with higher return potential. Both funds offer dual benefits…

25 Jun

Nairobi Seeks International Aid as Flash Floods Displace 100,000

MohiniInternational

Kenya has declared a national emergency following weeks of torrential rains and flash floods that have displaced more than 100,000 people across 20 counties. Bridges, schools, and crop fields have been swept away, with the death toll now exceeding 230. President William Ruto called it one of the worst climate-related disasters in recent memory. Relief teams are struggling to reach interior villages, and cases of waterborne diseases are rising. The UN and African Union have pledged aid. Indian and Bangladeshi humanitarian groups, including Red Cross affiliates, are exploring ways to support East African response systems. The situation parallels monsoon flooding…