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15 May

Meals prepared from scratch at home are actually healthy & delicious

Banasree SarkarHealth

Store-bought or processed versions frequently include unhealthy fats, preservatives, artificial tastes, hidden sugars, and too much sodium, all of which might eventually be harmful to one's health. In contrast, foods prepared at home are fresher, less processed, and may be tailored to your dietary requirements. Additionally, cooking from scratch maintains nutrients better and limits exposure to additives that might aggravate chronic diseases, inflammation, and digestive problems. Making homemade peanut butter only requires blending roasted peanuts until they are creamy; no sugar, salt, or hydrogenated oils are used. The majority of store-bought versions include additional sugars and harmful fats. Making it…

15 May

Glucon-D’s ‘Energy Ka Gola’ boosts summer sales strategy, reaches 10,000+ kids across key Indian cities

Business BureauBusiness

Zydus Wellness has launched a strategic consumer engagement initiative, ‘Energy Ka Gola’, aimed at reinforcing Glucon-D’s market leadership in the glucose-based beverage segment during India’s fluctuating summer. The campaign is targeting over 10,000 children across Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Lucknow with the distribution of 700+ kgs of Glucon-D-infused ice golas in Orange, Mango, and Nimbu Pani flavours, served at 100+ playgrounds and stadiums. Positioned as a functional refreshment solution, the initiative addresses the need for instant energy and immune support among active children exposed to heat, humidity, and monsoon swings. Packed with glucose and Vitamin C, Glucon-D’s formulations are designed…

15 May

Tripura sees record surge in CBSE pass rates

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura has recorded a major leap in CBSE results this year, with Class 10 pass rates rising to 86%, a sharp 26% jump from last year. Class 12 results also improved significantly, reaching 71%, up by 21 percentage points. Special Secretary of Education Raval Hemendra Kumar announced the results at a press conference at the state Secretariat. “The performance of Vidya Jyoti schools has been exceptional, with 15 schools securing 100% pass in Class 10, up from just one last year,” he said. Suraj Basu of Belonia Government English Medium School topped the Class 10 list with 496 marks (99.2%),…

15 May

Mizoram’s bamboo mission gets ₹2.52 cr tech Boost

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a major push toward sustainable industrial growth, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday inaugurated a set of advanced bamboo processing units worth ₹2.52 crore at the Sairang Horticulture Centre. The initiative falls under the National Bamboo Mission and includes a Bamboo Treatment & Seasoning Plant, a Bamboo Depot & Godown, and an Activated Charcoal Unit. Calling bamboo a "game-changer for Mizoram's economy," CM Lalduhoma highlighted its fast regeneration rate and environmental benefits. “Unlike timber, which can take decades to mature, bamboo grows back in just a couple of years. It’s our opportunity to grow sustainably without cutting down forests,”…

15 May

Meeting for monsoon disaster preparedness, chaired by Lower Siang DC

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Lower Siang deputy commissioner Rujjum Rakshap conducted a high-level conference with department heads, administrative officers, and members from the Indian Army, ITBP, and BRTF stationed here on Wednesday as an important step to guarantee disaster preparedness ahead of the south-west monsoon. Developing an efficient and adaptable disaster management plan (DMP) and evaluating the district's readiness were the main goals. Rakshap, who is also the chairman of the district disaster management authority (DDMA), stressed how vulnerable Likabali and the district are to natural disasters and asked all departments and stakeholders to remain vigilant and informed. He emphasized the importance of proactive,…

15 May

TCI’s fourth quarter profit inflation 11.4% to Rs 115.1 crore

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Mumbai, May 15 Multi-modal logistics operator Transport Corporation of India (TCI) on Wednesday reported its profit after tax for the March 2025 quarter stood at Rs 115.1 crore, up 11.4 percent over the same quarter last year.The company had reported a PAT (profit after tax) of Rs 103.3 crore in the fourth quarter of FY 2024.Consolidated revenue for the period under review grew 9.3 percent to Rs 1,197.2 crore from Rs 1,095.4 crore in the January-March period of FY 2023-24, TCI said in a statement.The company's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) stood at Rs 140.1 crore as…

14 May

Tripura Power Minister links recent blackouts to deliberate acts of sabotage

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Tuesday alleged that an “organised vicious circle” is behind a series of deliberate acts of sabotage targeting the state's power infrastructure. The claim comes after widespread blackouts hit Agartala and nearby areas earlier in the day. CCTV footage from Kamarpukur locality showed a man on a two-wheeler tampering with a transformer, which led to an immediate power outage. The incident is among at least 21 cases where transformers across Agartala were deliberately damaged. “There is no shortage in power generation or supply in Tripura. These are clear acts of sabotage aimed at disrupting…

14 May

Mizoram’s Lalhnehpuia Chhakchhuak honored with Anhfeldt Medallion

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a proud moment for Mizoram, 22-year-old Lalhnehpuia Chhakchhuak from Zarkawt, Aizawl, has been conferred the prestigious Anhfeldt Medallion by North Park University, Chicago, during its graduation ceremony held on May 10. The Anhfeldt Medallion is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic excellence, marked by an outstanding Grade Point Average (GPA). Chhakchhuak, who began his studies at North Park University in the Fall of 2021 on a 50% scholarship, has now earned one of the institution’s top honors. He is the only son of Aldrin Lallawmzuala and Dr. Lalrinsangi. His academic journey and perseverance have made him a source…

14 May

India slams China’s ‘preposterous’ renaming of Arunachal locations

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

India has firmly rejected China’s repeated attempts to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling the move "vain and preposterous" and reiterating that the northeastern state is an inseparable part of the country. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) responded to Beijing’s continued issuance of so-called "standardised names" for several locations within Arunachal Pradesh, which China refers to as "South Tibet." The Indian government dismissed these actions as baseless and politically motivated. "We have noticed that China has persisted with its vain and preposterous attempts to name places in the Indian state of…