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06 Dec

IGL shares gain over 3% on bonus issue plan

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

IGL share price jumped nearly 4 per cent in mid-day trade on December 5 after the city gas distributor announced that the board will consider a proposal to issue bonus shares on December 10. "It is notified that the Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on December 10, 2024 to consider a proposal to issue bonus shares in the prescribed proportion to the equity shareholders of the company, subject to the approval of the shareholders," a statement issued by the company on December 4 said. The company has not announced the bonus ratio and is likely to announce it…

06 Dec

BSF seizes 2.18 kg of gold worth ₹1.71 crore in major smuggling bust

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted a major smuggling operation, confiscating 2.180 kilograms of gold valued at ₹1.71 crore near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura’s Sepahijala district. The seizure was made by the vigilant 81 Battalion near Border Out Post N C Nagar. Acting on specific intelligence, BSF personnel set up an ambush along the International Border. Suspicious activity was detected near the border fence, but the suspected smugglers fled under the cover of dense vegetation and darkness. Despite their escape, BSF troops conducted a meticulous search and recovered gold bars, biscuits, and nuts collectively weighing 2.180 kilograms. The recovered…

06 Dec

Mizoram police seize heroin and meth in major drug bust

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a significant operation against drug trafficking, the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department seized 244.5 grams of heroin and 2.28 kilograms of methamphetamine tablets from Mualkawi village in Champhai district on Thursday. Three individuals were apprehended during the operation, which was carried out with support from the Assam Rifles and volunteers of the Young Mizo Association (YMA). Officials lauded the collaborative effort as a crucial step in combating the region’s burgeoning drug trade. In another joint operation, the Assam Rifles and the Excise and Narcotics Department seized 22 grams of Heroin No. 4 valued at Rs 15.40 lakh from the…

06 Dec

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. announce the launch of Toripalimab in India

Business BureauBusiness

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. announced the launch of Toripalimab in India. Toripalimab is a New Biological Entity (NBE). It is the only immuno-oncology drug approved by various regulatory authorities around the world such as the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), and others for the treatment of adults with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (RM-NPC). Only immuno-oncology drug approved by various regulatory authorities around the world such as the USFDA, DCGI, EMA, MHRA,NMPA and others for the treatment of adults with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (RM-NPC). Combination…

06 Dec

The governor of Arunachal Pradesh attends the Arunachal Rang Mahotsav 2024 grand finale

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Rang Mahotsav 2024

On November 5, 2024, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM (Retd.) attended the grand finale of the state's first international theater festival, Arunachal Rang Mahotsav 2024, which left Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar buzzing. The event, which took place over two weeks from October 22 to November 5, included a captivating variety of performing arts from both domestic and foreign venues. The Governor praised theater as the lifeblood of society and a vital tool for spreading social messages during his remarks at the event. He proclaimed the event to be the biggest and longest theater festival…

06 Dec

Nationwide movement by KVK workers against pay discrimination

editorArunachal Pradesh

Employees of Krishi Vigyan Kendras, which are administered by different host organizations besides the ICAR, staged a nationwide protest on Thursday, calling for the adoption of a "one nation, one KVK" policy following the Paroda High Power Committee's recommendations and "to put an end to the discrimination meted out by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research." Over 600 KVKs with host organizations other than the ICAR witnessed the walkout, which the National Forum of KVK and the AICRP called. More than 7,000 workers, scientists, technical professionals, and administrative staff participated, brandishing banners and placards and shouting slogans denouncing the discriminatory…

05 Dec

TWF leads protest against state’s plan to hand over Puspabanta palace to Taj Group

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Over 100 women activists from the Twipra Women Federation (TWF) staged a strong protest in Agartala’s Circuit House on December 4, opposing the state government's agreement to hand over the historic Puspabanta Palace to the Taj Group for conversion into a hotel. The protestors, led by TWF President Manihar Debbarma, demanded that the government reconsider its decision, emphasizing the need to preserve the cultural heritage tied to the palace. The Twipra Women Federation, affiliated with the Tipra Motha party, voiced concerns that the transformation of the palace into a commercial property would erase its historical significance. “If the government insists…

05 Dec

Assam Rifles seize 8,000 kg of illegal areca nuts in Champhai

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a significant crackdown on smuggling activities, Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Customs Preventive Force, seized 8,000 kilograms of illegal areca nuts in Champhai district. The contraband, estimated to be worth approximately ₹56 lakh, was recovered based on precise intelligence inputs. The seized consignment has been handed over to Customs for further investigation and legal proceedings. Assam Rifles has intensified its operations in the region to dismantle smuggling networks and apprehend those orchestrating these illicit activities. This operation follows a series of successful interceptions by the Assam Rifles. Recently, the force, in coordination with the Excise and Narcotics Department,…

05 Dec

Aviva India posts ₹63 crore profit in H1 FY25, announces plans for greater inclusion

Business BureauBusiness

Aviva India has reported a profit of ₹63 crore for the first half of FY25, a 25% increase from ₹50 crore in the same period last year. Assets Under Management (AUM) rose by 13% to ₹14,636 crore, reflecting robust investor confidence and effective fund management. The solvency ratio improved to 194% from 189% in H1 FY24, underscoring the company’s financial stability. Gross Written Premiums (GWP) stood steady at ₹548 crore, while operational efficiency advanced significantly, with the Opex-to-GWP ratio declining to 27% from 30%. Aviva’s product mix showed an increased focus on protection plans, aligning with evolving customer needs. CEO…

05 Dec

An agreement was made signed of the Major Khathing Museum to the Army

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshMajor Khathing Museum

A historic agreement was signed between the Indian Army and the Tawang District Administration, giving the Army control of the Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing Museum of Valour. At a ceremony that included senior officials and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed. The agreement, which gives the Indian Army control over the museum close to the Tawang War Memorial, was signed by Brigadier VS Rajput, Commander of the 190 Mountain Brigade, and Deputy Commissioner of Tawang Kanki Darang. Major Khathing's crucial contribution to Tawang's 1951 integration into India is honored at the museum. Major…