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26 Sep

CM of Arunachal Pema Khandu spearheads a campaign to raise awareness of GST in Roing

Banasree SarkarAndhra Pradesh

As part of a statewide awareness campaign about the recently introduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, and local MLA Mutchu Mithi took to the streets of Roing town to speak with traders and business owners face-to-face. The campaign aims to draw attention to the new system's business-friendly and consumer-friendly features in conjunction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's September 22, 2025, announcement of the Next-Gen GST reforms. CM Khandu claims that the reforms will immediately assist households and small businesses in Arunachal Pradesh by lowering the cost of necessities…

26 Sep

KISNA Jewellery’s Lucky Draw Event Brings Joy to Kokrajhar: A Chance to Win Big this Festive Season

Business BureauBusiness

Continuing its commitment to celebrating customer loyalty across India, KISNA Diamond & Gold Jewellery has officially launched the festive ‘Bumper Lucky Draw 25’ campaign in Kokrajhar at CB Jewellers, Near Railway Gate, Ward No. 5. The grand launch was led by Owner, Mr. Bidyut Debnath, and Sales Manager, Mr. Ratan Basu Roy, in association with KISNA. The event marked the beginning of a festive shopping season, bringing together fine jewellery and exciting life-changing rewards for Kokrajhar customers. As part of this campaign, every jewellery shopper spending ₹25,000 or more at CB Jewellers will be eligible to win: · One scooty…

25 Sep

They Call Him OG — And He Earns It in Every Frame

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They Call Him OG, directed by Sujeeth, is a high-octane action entertainer designed squarely for Pawan Kalyan’s fan base. The film plays it safe, relying heavily on tried-and-tested tropes, but makes up for its lack of narrative originality with technical finesse, a compelling visual aesthetic, and the charisma of its lead star.The story follows Ojas Gambheera (Pawan Kalyan), a samurai-trained warrior from post-war Japan who returns to Mumbai in the 1990s to serve as the protector of Satya Dada (Prakash Raj), a benevolent businessman and underworld figure. Ojas is a calm yet deadly force, respected and feared for his sword-wielding…

25 Sep

Teacher absenteeism sparks 24-hour bandh in West Kameng

editorArunachal Pradesh

In the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, a 24-hour bandh led by a student organization in protest of 11 teachers who refused to report to work caused chaos in daily life, which an official stated on Wednesday had "affected academic environment." The All West Kameng District Students’ Union (AWKDSU) led the bandh, which started at 5 a.m. on Tuesday and ended at 5 a.m. on Wednesday. Officer-in-charge of the Bomdila police station According to Sub Inspector H B Tator, the bandh ended amicably and without any unfortunate incidents. Government offices saw little attendance on Tuesday, and stores and commercial…

25 Sep

Guwahati’s Birla Fertility achieves rare success using advanced Micro-TESE technology

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Birla Fertility & IVF Guwahati has achieved a rare medical breakthrough in treating severe male infertility, successfully retrieving viable sperm in a case of non-obstructive azoospermia with extremely low testicular volume. The centre employed advanced microscopic technology for Micro-TESE (Microsurgical Testicular Sperm Extraction), allowing precise detection of rare sperm pockets within testicular tissue. The patient, a 39-year-old male with severe testicular failure and cardiac complications, had struggled to conceive for six years and was advised donor semen at multiple clinics. Led by Dr. Kalpana Jain, the multidisciplinary team included Dr. Rimpy Moni Baruah, urologists Dr. Chandan Phukan and Dr. Sauvik…

25 Sep

Motilal Oswal Sees 52% Bull-Case Upside In Newly Listed Realty Stock

Purbalee Duttabreaking news

Motilal Oswal initiated coverage on Sri Lotus Developers and Realty Ltd. on Wednesday, September 24, assigning a ‘Buy’ rating with a price target of ₹250 per share. This suggests a potential upside of 35% from Tuesday’s closing price of ₹187. In its research note, the brokerage highlighted Sri Lotus Developers as a leading player in the society redevelopment segment. The company’s pre-sales have grown at a CAGR of 39% between FY22 and FY25 and are projected to accelerate further at a 129% CAGR from FY25 to FY28, driven by a robust project pipeline. Currently, the developer has four completed and…

25 Sep

The tourism minister of Tripura is looking for national support to increase the state’s tourist initiatives

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss ongoing initiatives and future development plans for the state’s tourism sector. The meeting focused on seeking central government support to strengthen Tripura’s efforts to position itself as a vibrant tourist destination in the northeast. Minister Chowdhury presented a detailed outline of current activities being undertaken by the state’s Tourism Department while also highlighting new project proposals aimed at upgrading infrastructure, improving connectivity, and promoting Tripura’s rich cultural and natural heritage. He emphasized that these projects, if backed with adequate financial support, could…

25 Sep

New GST Tribunal to hear all appeals, boost ease of doing business: FM Sitharaman

Banasree SarkarNational

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman officially opened the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) here, marking a significant turning point in the development of the GST system. The GSTAT will offer a specialized, national platform for the appellate process's credibility, consistency in interpretation, and predictability in results. In addition to being an institutional milestone, the Finance Minister described the introduction of the GSTAT as a "powerful reminder of our determination to continue improving, reforming, and adapting it for the future" and a testament to the progress made by the GST over the past eight years. Sitharaman emphasized that GST must…

25 Sep

India’s wildlife records are expanded by the discovery of the golden-haired tube-nosed bat in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have recorded the presence of the rare golden-haired tube-nosed bat (Harpiola isodon) in Mizoram. This marks the first time the species has been documented in India, pushing its known global range westward by more than 1,000 kilometres.The breakthrough came during a systematic survey of bat diversity in the forested landscape of Hmuifang village, Aizawl district, led by noted bat researcher Dr. Uttam Saikia. To ensure accuracy, Dr. Saikia worked in collaboration with global experts including Dr. Gabor Csorba of the Hungarian Natural History Museum, Dr. Manuel Ruedi from the Natural History Museum…

25 Sep

GST 2.0 Boosts Jawa and Yezdi Sales: All Models Now Under Rs 2 Lakh

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Classic Legends (CL) announced the new prices for its line of celebrated performance classics under Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles. Most of them, ranging from the Adventure, Roadster, Bobber, to the Scrambler, are now available at under Rs 2 lakh. Decades ago, a policy change banned the 2-stroke motorcycle, deemed unfit for the environment, halting the journey of Jawa and Yezdi in India, then market leaders in their segment. This month, another progressive policy shift has restored them to centre stage. With GST 2.0 reforms, the Jawa and Yezdi are being reborn as people’s performance classics, once again set to lead India’s motorcycling…