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09 Aug

Dhaka Expands Domestic Production to Offset Global Inflation

MohiniBangladesh

Following a spike in global food prices—the highest in over two years—Bangladesh’s government implemented a rapid import strategy for rice and pulses to protect consumers. Simultaneously, they introduced incentives for farmers, including subsidies on seeds and fertilizer, to boost domestic supply. Prices have remained stable, averting social unrest, according to markets analysts. Economists across South Asia are studying Bangladesh’s approach as a potential blueprint for managing global commodity volatility.

09 Aug

Himalayan Glacier Awareness Campaign Launches

MohiniNepal

Nepal has launched a nationwide educational initiative in support of the UN’s International Year of Glaciers' Preservation (IYGP2025). Schools, parks, and local governments are mobilizing awareness drives about glacier retreat and its impact on water security. The campaign involves science exhibitions, documentary screenings, and public workshops on glacier conservation and downstream risks. This educational model is being watched by regional neighbors like India and Bhutan, with talks underway to host a Himalayan glacier preservation summit focusing on cross-border research collaboration.

09 Aug

Brazil Protects New Rainforest Area and Digital Innovation Hub

MohiniInternational

Brazil has expanded protected status for the Peruaçu Caves National Park, a new UNESCO World Heritage site, to preserve biodiversity and local indigenous heritage. Simultaneously, the government has launched a digital innovation hub in Brasília, offering tech startups and researchers access to innovation grants and mentorship in green technology. The dual initiative reflects Brazil’s ambition to balance environment conservation with digital economic growth—a model South Asian nations like India and Bangladesh might emulate in their own natural and innovation zones.

09 Aug

IMD issues red alert: Heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms to lash Arunachal Pradesh for next 3 days

editorArunachal Pradesh

An impact-based weather forecast warning of thunderstorms with lightning and heavy to very heavy rainfall is in effect for the next three days in a number of Arunachal Pradesh districts, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) here. Isolated locations in East Kameng, Kurung Kumey, Papumpare, Lower Subansiri, Lohit, and Longding are likely to see heavy rainfall of 7 to 11 cm in a 24-hour period, while Namsai, Tirap, and Changlang are likely to have extremely heavy rainfall of 12 to 20 cm. Papumpare, Lohit, and Changlang are expected to get extremely heavy rain on August 9–10, while Lower Subansiri…

08 Aug

Ramco Cements Q1 profit upgrade to Rs 181.58 crore

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi, Ramco Cements Ltd has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 181.58 crore in the June quarter of FY26, driven by improved cement prices and operational efficiency. According to a regulatory filing released by Ramco Cements on Thursday, the company had posted a net profit of Rs 36.57 crore in the June quarter of the previous fiscal. Its revenue from operations declined marginally to Rs 2,074 crore in the June quarter of FY26 from Rs 2,093.55 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. "During Q1 FY26, cement sales stood at 40 lakh tonnes as against 42.9…

08 Aug

Akasa Air marks 3-year milestone with 19 million flyers, eyes global expansion

Business BureauBusiness

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, celebrated its third anniversary by achieving a remarkable milestone of flying over 19 million passengers, with 8 million carried in the past 12 months alone. Launched on August 7, 2022, with a Mumbai-Ahmedabad flight, Akasa has now expanded its network to 28 cities including five international destinations, backed by a fleet of 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Founder and CEO Vinay Dube emphasized Akasa’s commitment to becoming a “generational institution in global aviation,” with a focus on safety, people-first policies, and innovation. The airline boasts a 49% revenue jump in FY25, industry-leading load factors over…

08 Aug

TRAI evaluates mobile network quality in Arunachal and Nagaland; Itanagar sees strong 5G performance

Business BureauBusiness

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings from its Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across key locations in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, including Itanagar, Naharlagun, Dimapur, Kohima, and the strategic Itanagar–Bumla Pass (Tawang) highway. The test, carried out from June 2 to 23, assessed real-time voice and data performance across urban, rural, and highway settings, covering 270.3 km of city roads, 526.6 km of highways, and 28 hotspot zones. Key telecom players—Airtel, BSNL, RJIL, and VIL—were assessed across technologies from 2G to 5G. Airtel and RJIL led in Call Setup Success Rates (90.11% and 89.73% respectively), while…

08 Aug

Youth Policy 2025 is unveiled by the Arunachal Cabinet to empower and develop young people

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh State Youth Policy 2025, a comprehensive and action-driven framework to empower youth, promote cultural heritage, and catalyze socio-economic development throughout the state, was approved and launched today by the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet in a historic decision intended to reshape the state's youth population's future. The Youth Development Goals are nine goals that emphasize quality education, sustainable employment, innovation, health and well-being, sports and adventure, cultural expression, biodiversity preservation, civic engagement, and creating a safe and inclusive society. The policy is described as a dynamic and action-oriented roadmap. The policy seeks to balance the development of contemporary skills with…

08 Aug

Massive heroin haul in Mizoram, 1 arrested

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Police and the Assam Rifles have seized heroin and smuggled foreign cigarettes valued at over ₹9 crore in two separate operations in Champhai district. One person has been arrested in connection with the narcotics haul. According to officials, the first operation took place on Wednesday after the security agencies received specific intelligence inputs about possible contraband movement in the area. Acting swiftly, a joint team of Assam Rifles and state police set up checks at the Champhai police gate. During the inspection, the team recovered one kilogram of heroin hidden inside a vehicle. The estimated market value of the…

08 Aug

POCSO case filed after minor girl found with 23-year-old at railway station

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A 23-year-old man was arrested at Agartala railway station on Wednesday on charges of human trafficking and rape involving a minor girl. The incident came to light after activists from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal intercepted the pair and alerted police. The accused, identified as Ansar Ali of Indranagar in West Tripura district, was reportedly in a relationship with the girl for nearly three years. According to Sukantala Debbarma, Officer-in-Charge of the East Agartala Women’s Police Station, the girl had been reported missing earlier the same day. Police said the duo was preparing to board a train…