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02 Feb

Push for Domestic Gas Pipeline Connectivity in Aizawl: Chief Minister

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma announced ongoing efforts to establish domestic gas pipeline connections in Aizawl during the launch of the Oil and Gas Conservation Awareness Campaign, Saksham 2025–26, organized by Indian Oil Corporation Limited. The pipeline construction is reportedly progressing from Tripura. Emphasizing government initiatives for the oil and gas sector, Lalduhoma highlighted enhanced exploration activities and the drive to utilize the state's green energy potential in support of sustainable development. B. Lalchhanzova, the Minister of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, also stressed the government’s efforts to ensure an uninterrupted gas supply, noting upgrades at the Mualkhang Gas Bottling…

02 Feb

For the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Marriott Bonvoy brings members closer to cricket with exclusive experiences

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Marriott Bonvoy has announced a wide range of exclusive cricket experiences for members during the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka. As part of its global partnership with the International Cricket Council, Marriott Bonvoy will offer more than 500 specially curated “Marriott Bonvoy Moments” to members worldwide starting February. These include matchday hospitality access, behind-the-scenes pre-match experiences, and child-focused anthem walk-on opportunities. Two members will receive the flagship Marriott Bonvoy Golden Ticket, which includes a trip for two to the World Cup finals, premium hospitality access, hotel stays, ground transportation,…

02 Feb

Samsung sets two GWR with its India #WithGalaxy Photography Campaign

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Samsung India has created history as its nationwide India #WithGalaxy photography campaign for the Galaxy S Series entered the Guinness World Records, marking a major milestone in smartphone photography and digital storytelling. The campaign set two world records for creating the largest smartphone photography competition and for achieving the most contributions to an online photo sentence (artwork). Together, the submissions formed one of the world’s largest collaborative digital artworks, reflecting India’s cultural diversity and creative spirit through smartphone lenses. Launched between December 30, 2025 and January 26, 2026, the initiative invited citizens across the country to capture real-life moments using…

02 Feb

PhysicsWallah expands student outreach with free doubt support, offline mock preboards ahead of CBSE Class 10 exams

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Edtech major PhysicsWallah (PW) has announced a nationwide student support initiative aimed at strengthening its offline engagement while supporting Class 10 CBSE aspirants appearing for the 2026 board examinations. The initiative offers free doubt resolution and expert academic guidance to all Class 10 students across India, including those not enrolled with PW, positioning the move as a broad-based outreach during the peak exam season. As part of the initiative, PW will also conduct offline mock preboard examinations in Science and Mathematics to enhance exam preparedness. These preboards will be organised at PW’s physical centres, including Vidyapeeth, Pathshala and Tuition Centres,…

02 Feb

AI-based career advising tool established for schools in Keyi Panyor

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In an attempt to improve career counseling and student skill development, the Keyi Panyor district administration in Arunachal Pradesh introduced an AI-based career awareness and advice application for government schools. Teachers from all throughout the district participated in a one-day training program that was organized in partnership with the Wadhwani Foundation to present the idea. The application, a collaborative effort between the Union Ministry of Education, NCERT-PSSCIVE, and the Wadhwani Foundation, gave students, teachers, parents, and counselors organized and validated career information. With the use of safe and trustworthy advice authorized by national education authorities, students were able to plan…

02 Feb

New cancer therapies bring fresh hope for patients in Assam

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Advances in cancer treatment are offering new hope to patients in Assam, reducing the need for long-distance travel and improving survival outcomes, doctors said at a medical awareness programme held here on Friday. Medanta – The Medicity organised the cancer awareness and medical interaction programme in North Lakhimpur, where Dr Kunjahari Medhi, Senior Director, Medical Oncology and Haemato Oncology at Medanta’s Cancer Institute, highlighted the growing role of immunotherapy and targeted therapy in cancer care. Assam continues to report cancer rates higher than the national average, with tobacco-related cancers common among men and breast and cervical cancers widely affecting women.…

02 Feb

WHO pushes lower-sodium salt substitutes as excess intake linked to 1.9 million deaths annually

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged consumers to replace regular table salt with lower-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) as part of its renewed global push to cut excessive sodium intake, a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases. According to WHO estimates, high sodium consumption contributes to nearly 1.9 million deaths worldwide each year. While the organisation recommends limiting sodium intake to no more than 2 grams per day, average global consumption remains over double that level at around 4.3 grams. To address slow progress, WHO has extended its original 2025 target of reducing sodium intake by 30 per cent to…

02 Feb

Classic Legends launches ‘Nomads’ riding collective, unite Jawa, Yezdi and BSA riders nationwide

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Classic Legends brought together riders of Jawa, Yezdi and BSA under a unified riding collective called Nomads as part of nationwide Republic Day celebrations on January 26. The initiative coincided with the launch of a dedicated community page on the company’s official website titled ‘Nomads: Ride as One, Ride the Legacy’. Republic Day rides were organised across the country, stretching from Jammu to Tamil Nadu and Gujarat to Manipur, reflecting unity in diversity through motorcycling. More than 2,000 riders participated, representing over 20 independent riding communities and more than 150 dealership-led riding groups. Riders from varied age groups, professions and…

02 Feb

Arunachal CM Thanks Upper Siang Villagers for Backing Hydropower Project

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu thanked the 76 families of Karko village in Upper Siang district signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the state government, thereby extending support for the preparation of the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). Taking to social media on Monday, Khandu expressed his “heartfelt appreciation” to the families. “This reflects trust, awareness and a strong sense of responsibility towards the future of Arunachal Pradesh and the nation,” the Chief Minister said. “This project is not just about infrastructure. It is about energy security, flood moderation, regional development and strategic…

31 Jan

Montra Electric delivers India’s first PM E-DRIVE–certified electric heavy truck, unlocking Rs 9.6 lakh incentive per vehicle

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Montra Electric, the e-M&HCV business vertical of the Murugappa Group, has achieved a major clean-mobility milestone by becoming India’s first heavy-duty electric truck manufacturer to secure certification under the Government of India’s PM E-DRIVE Scheme. The company also delivered the country’s first PM E-DRIVE–certified electric heavy truck the Rhino 5538 EV 6x4 tractor trailer to UltraTech Cement Limited, reinforcing the cement major’s sustainability push. The handover was flagged off by Arun Murugappan, Chairman, Montra Electric (TI Clean Mobility Private Limited), in the presence of senior leadership from both organisations. The certification enables incentives of up to ₹9.6 lakh per vehicle…