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11 Nov

Fraudulent QR Code scheme in Aizawl petrol pump exposed, 23-year-old man arrested

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A 23-year-old man, H. Lalrohlua from Hrangchalkawn, Lunglei, was arrested in Aizawl on November 9 for a scheme in which he redirected payments to his personal account at a Mizofed petrol pump. Lalrohlua, currently residing in Aizawl’s Armed Veng area, allegedly replaced the petrol pump’s original QR code with his own, scamming customers who paid via G-Pay. The fraudulent activity came to light after CCTV footage captured Lalrohlua swapping the QR codes, and the video quickly went viral on social media. Transactions from his G-Pay account revealed payments from multiple customers, with amounts including Rs. 1000, Rs. 425, and Rs.…

11 Nov

Request for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to Inaugurate Water Project Well by Siliguri Municipal Corporation

editorSiliguri

The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) has formally requested Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to inaugurate the alternative intake well-established at the water treatment plant in Fulbari. On Monday, the Chief Minister will arrive for a four-day visit to north Bengal, during which she will proceed to the hills before returning to Siliguri on November 14. Several official events have been scheduled throughout her visit to the hills. The Trinamool Congress-run SMC's mayor-in-council (water & health), Dulal Dutta, stated that Mayor Gautam Deb has asked the chief minister to open the intake well via the Darjeeling district government. The chief minister will…

11 Nov

Indian Railways has become safer than ever to travel

editorArunachal Pradesh

Indians are safer on the trains than they have ever been. This is especially admirable considering that India is the nation that transports the most people by rail, with over one lakh crore passenger kilometres (PKM) and over 685 crore passengers every year. Passenger safety is of utmost importance to Indian Railways. More than Rs 1 lakh crore was invested in safety-related initiatives in 2023–2024, and even more is planned for the current fiscal year. This will result in better road safety close to tracks by building over- and under-bridges, as well as better maintenance of trains, bridges, tracks, and…

09 Nov

HIVE Digital shares jump 11% as bitcoin holdings rise

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Shares of cryptocurrency mining company HIVE Digital have surged 11% following its October production report reflecting a substantial year-over-year jump in bitcoin holdings.In its latest report, HIVE Digital announced that it mined 117 Bitcoin in October, marking a 1% increase month-over-month. The firm's HODL portfolio has grown to 2,624 BTC, an increase of 51% over the past year. Frank Holmes, executive chairman of HIVE Digital, attributed this growth to the firm's "prudent capital management," which allowed the company to maintain a strong portfolio while covering operating costs.HIVE Digital also shared a positive outlook on the recent US election results, hoping…

09 Nov

The cleaning of Mahananda Ghat starts after Chhath Puja is over

Banasree SarkarSiligurimahananda river

Siliguri Municipality was quick to clean the Mahananda river after Chhath Puja. After Bihar, Chhath Puja is celebrated in Siliguri on the largest scale. Thousands of devotees throng the Mahananda river for Chhath Puja. Also, the Chhath Vrats make artificial ghats on the banks of the Mahananda river with banana trees, flowers, and other materials. As soon as the process of puja is over, the devotees leave everything in the river. And Siliguri Municipality is always willing to remove all those materials and return the Mahananda River back to its previous form. Janjal Division Mayor Parishad Manik Dey, along with other…

09 Nov

QNET India promotes wellness with health supplements for World Diabetes Day

Business BureauBusiness

World Diabetes Day World Diabetes Day, observed globally by the World Health Organization (WHO) on November 14, highlights the importance of managing diabetes with a focus on well-being and immune health. Diabetes is more than just a blood sugar condition—it affects the entire body, including the immune system, making it vital to adopt a holistic approach to wellness. With “Diabetes and Well-being” as the theme, this year emphasizes the importance of building resilience, immunity, and a balanced lifestyle for those managing diabetes. Diabetes can weaken immunity, leaving millions vulnerable to infections and other health issues. Through a natural, effective health…

09 Nov

Mizoram Police detain MSU President Samuel Zoramthanpuia in extortion case

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The President of the Mizo Students’ Union (MSU), Samuel Zoramthanpuia, was arrested by Mizoram Police on Friday for his alleged role in a kidnapping and extortion case involving an employee of M/S Satnam Global Infraproject Ltd., a contractor under Mizoram Power & Electricity Department. The arrest was carried out in connection with a complaint filed by Bhanu Shankar Rabidas, a non-local employee residing in Aizawl. Initially detained by the Anti-Corruption Bureau on Friday morning on separate charges of fraud and misappropriation of Chief Minister's Relief Fund, Zoramthanpuia was subsequently charged with kidnapping and extortion by the Aizawl Police. According to…

09 Nov

Bhaktinagar police station is investigating the suspect murder incident

editorCrime

Concern has been raised among the community following the unexplained death of Pushpa Chhetri, a young lady in Siliguri's Bhanu Nagar neighborhood. Pushpa Chhetri had been living in a Bhanu Nagar rental home. Two people, one of whom was a woman, reportedly went to Pushpa's house on Friday afternoon and discovered her dead corpse with a slash in her throat. The incident was reported to the Bhaktinagar police station right away. The Bhaktinagar police station's IC and other staff members responded to the spot after learning of the incident, retrieved the corpse, and submitted it for autopsy. According to local…

09 Nov

Tripura’s fisheries sector faces Rs 1,350 crore loss amid flooding crisis

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura’s fisheries sector has suffered extensive damage, with losses estimated at Rs 1,350 crore due to recent flooding, according to Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das. The minister, speaking at a state-level review meeting on Friday, reported that a comprehensive loss assessment has been submitted to the Central government, which has assured support following a review. The review meeting, the second of its kind this year, focused on evaluating the fisheries department's progress at district and sub-divisional levels, identifying challenges, and finding ways to bolster fish production in the state. “Flooding in August severely impacted fish farmers, and we are actively working…

09 Nov

IndiGo expands Northeast connectivity with eight new flights for winter season

Business BureauBusiness

IndiGo has announced the launch of eight new flights this winter, aiming to boost accessibility across Northeast India. The new schedule introduces exclusive tri-weekly flights between Agartala and Dibrugarh starting October 29, 2024, alongside direct flights connecting Guwahati to Dimapur and Ahmedabad from December 10. Additionally, Kolkata-Bangkok services will see increased frequency, with flights operating four times weekly beginning November 24, 2024. These new routes are designed to strengthen domestic connectivity, providing business and leisure travelers with convenient options across East and Northeast India. IndiGo’s Head of Global Sales, Vinay Malhotra, stated, “The demand surge has led us to expand…