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13 Jun

Manik Saha calls vandalism at Tagore’s house a national shame

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura, along with Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and Member of Parliament Biplab Kumar Deb, has strongly condemned the recent attack on the ancestral residence of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in Shahjadpur, Sirajganj district of Bangladesh. The leaders called the incident a grave assault on shared cultural heritage and demanded immediate and strict action against those responsible. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, in a strongly worded statement, described the vandalism at Tagore’s historic home as a "matter of national shame". He emphasized that Rabindranath Tagore, the revered poet and composer of the national…

13 Jun

Governor VK Singh asked to take control of CADC

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Three prominent Chakma organisations in Mizoram have jointly urged Governor VK Singh to impose Governor's Rule in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC). The appeal cites alarming levels of administrative chaos, unchecked financial mismanagement, and a breakdown of democratic norms within the council. The Young Chakma Association, Mizoram Chakma Students' Union, and Chakma Mahila Samiti submitted a detailed memorandum to the Governor, alleging over 200 illegal appointments made since a recruitment moratorium was enforced by the Raj Bhavan in November 2022. These appointments, the groups claim, were made without public notices, exams, or interviews — flouting standard procedures and undermining…

13 Jun

Bangladesh’s Capital Takes Major Step Toward Urban Modernization

MohiniBangladesh

In a move hailed as transformative, Bangladesh has inaugurated two new lines of the Dhaka Metro Rail, connecting critical business and residential districts. This expansion, backed by Japan’s JICA, is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and pollution. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attended the flag-off ceremony and said, “This is a leap towards a more connected and sustainable Dhaka.” The metro is now capable of handling over 500,000 daily commuters. Urban planners in Kolkata and Guwahati are observing Dhaka’s model as they draft blueprints for mass transit improvements in India’s northeastern cities, where traffic and urban sprawl mirror similar challenges.

13 Jun

Paytm shares fall 10% amid massive sell-off; know why the stock plunged

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Shares of One97 Communications, the parent company of payment solutions provider Paytm, fell 10% on the National Stock Exchange and hit an intraday low of Rs 864.40. Shares of Paytm fell 9.97% on the BSE and hit an intraday low of Rs 864.20. This sharp fall in Paytm shares came after the Finance Ministry dismissed speculations of the implementation of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions. The Finance Ministry said in a post on social media on Wednesday, "Speculations and claims of imposition of MDR on UPI transactions are completely false, baseless and misleading. Such baseless…

12 Jun

Aluminium futures prices increase marginally

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi, June 12: Aluminium prices on Thursday rose marginally by 45 paise to Rs 243.45 per kg in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions amid positive trend in the spot market. Aluminium contracts for July delivery rose by 45 paise, or 0.19 percent, to Rs 243.45 per kg on the Multi Commodity Exchange in a business turnover of 1,166 lots. Analysts said fresh positions created by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

12 Jun

KISNA expands into Moranhat, Dibrugarh with grand jewellery launch at Usha Jewellers

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KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, one of India’s fastest-growing jewellery brands, launched its exclusive diamond jewellery collection at Usha Jewellers in Moranhat, near Dibrugarh, Assam, on Wednesday. The grand inauguration was attended by renowned singer Kusum Kailash and prominent guests including Suruj Dehingia, Mayur Boruah, Chanakya Gogoi, and Prohelika Sharma. With over 1,500 premium jewellery partners and 80+ exclusive brand showrooms across 29 states, KISNA is now pushing further into Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, focusing on the Northeast region. The collaboration with Usha Jewellers is a strategic step in its expansion, aiming to deliver a modern, transparent jewellery…

12 Jun

Swiggy launches corporate rewards program in 7,000 companies, eyes expansion to 15,000 by 2025

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Swiggy has rolled out its ambitious Corporate Rewards Program across 7,000 companies nationwide, offering a suite of exclusive benefits for working professionals. The initiative—live in major metros like Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Kolkata—aims to reach over 15,000 organizations by the end of 2025. The program allows employees to access rewards such as discounted Swiggy One memberships, food delivery discounts (Rs. 125 to Rs. 200 off), 20% off on party orders, and up to Rs. 2000 off on SwiggyDineout. Access is granted after verifying a work email via the Swiggy app’s dedicated “Corporate Rewards” section. In Kolkata,…

12 Jun

Ranjit Debbarma meets army officer over migrant issue

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

With the May 18 deadline drawing close, Tipra Motha Party MLA Ranjit Debbarma has stepped up pressure on the Assam Rifles to expedite the deportation of illegal immigrants in Tripura, in line with the Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) recent directive. The legislator met with Brigadier Manish Rana on Wednesday and submitted a detailed memorandum calling for immediate and decisive action. The MHA’s directive, issued on May 19, 2025, instructed all state Chief Secretaries, Union Territory administrators, and border forces to identify and deport illegal migrants—specifically Bangladeshi and Rohingya nationals—within 30 days. With 22 days already elapsed, Debbarma expressed serious…

12 Jun

Green Mizoram Day celebrated with planting trees

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

With a renewed commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable growth, Mizoram celebrated Green Mizoram Day on June 11 across all districts, reaffirming the state’s long-standing dedication to preserving its lush, natural heritage. This year’s theme, “Plant Trees and Catch the Rain”, underscores the critical link between afforestation and water conservation—a message that resonated strongly amid growing climate concerns. The main state-level function was held in Thenzawl town of Serchhip district, where State Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Lalthansanga led the celebrations. Addressing the gathering, the minister stressed the multifaceted importance of trees—not only as providers of shade and oxygen…

12 Jun

Eco-Aviation Takes Flight as Japan Eyes Future of Clean Travel

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Japan has successfully conducted the first test flight of a hydrogen-powered passenger aircraft, marking a major milestone in eco-friendly aviation. The prototype, developed by a government-backed aerospace consortium, flew for 40 minutes over the skies of Nagoya. Hydrogen fuel emits only water vapour, making it a cleaner alternative to conventional jet fuel. Japan hopes to commercialize hydrogen-powered short-haul flights by 2030, in a bid to meet its net-zero emission goals. The technology is drawing international attention, including from Indian aviation authorities and startups in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, which are exploring green fuel alternatives for domestic air routes.