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07 Jul

₹10 Lakh Facility to Boost Tung Farmers’ Livelihoods

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Rural Development and Administration Minister Prof. Lalnilawma on Tuesday visited the under-construction building for a tung processing centre at Saitual in his Tawi Assembly constituency, reaffirming the state government's commitment to improving the livelihoods of local farmers and artisans.The processing centre is being constructed through the Rural Development and Administration Department (RD&AD) at a cost of ₹10 lakh. The facility is expected to support tung growers by providing infrastructure for processing the produce, helping improve its value and market potential.During the visit, Prof. Lalnilawma said the Mizoram government attaches great importance to the welfare of people engaged in traditional…

07 Jul

Viral Video Sparks Outrage: Self-Proclaimed BJP Leader Booked For Assault And Threats In Guwahati

PreetiAssam

The incident of a youth attacking another by claiming to be a "self-proclaimed BJP leader" on the city roads has sparked intense discussion. After the main accused, Abhilash Dutta, was arrested, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma clarified that he has no connection with the BJP. In a post on social media platform 'X', the Chief Minister said, "The accused has been arrested. He has no connection with the BJP. There is no place for road hooliganism in Assam. Strict legal action will be taken against anyone involved in such incidents." According to the FIR filed at Latasil Police Station, the…

07 Jul

Titan Reports Strong Q1 Growth as Jewellery Sales Drive Performance

nanikaBusiness

Titan Company’s consumer businesses recorded a strong performance in the first quarter of FY27, registering 41% year-on-year growth, according to the company’s quarterly business update. The growth was mainly driven by robust demand in the jewellery segment, supported by festive purchases and strong sales during Akshaya Tritiya. During the quarter, Titan added 77 new stores, expanding its combined retail network to 3,680 stores across its various business segments. The company said its jewellery brands witnessed broad-based growth, with stable gold prices supporting customer demand. Titan reported that portfolio buyer growth in jewellery remained in the early double digits, while average…

07 Jul

Trent Shares Plunge 12% as Q1 Revenue Growth Falls Short of Elevated Market Expectations

anuprovaLatest

Shares of Trent Ltd. fell nearly 12% after the company released its first-quarter business update, as a 19% year-on-year revenue growth failed to meet the high expectations built into the stock following its strong rally over the past year. Although the retailer continued to deliver healthy sales growth, investors were disappointed by the pace of expansion, which was slower than anticipated amid lofty market valuations. The correction reflected profit booking and concerns that the company's exceptional growth momentum may be moderating after several quarters of robust performance. Analysts noted that while Trent's core retail formats continue to attract strong consumer…

06 Jul

Suspected Terrorists Open Fire on Assam Rifles Convoy in Manipur, 2 Dead

PreetiManipur

Two Assam Rifles personnel lost their lives in a sudden terrorist attack in Manipur. Several other personnel were also injured in the attack that took place in Ukhrul district on Monday. According to police, at around 1:30 PM, suspected terrorists opened fire on a convoy of 40 Assam Rifles in the Nungsang Khong area. Two personnel were killed on the spot in the attack and several others were injured. Following the incident, security forces cordoned off the entire area and launched a massive search operation. Police said the operation to track down the attackers is underway. Meanwhile, Manipur Home Minister…

06 Jul

Tripura to Convert Old Jail Into Rural Marketplace to Boost Women Entrepreneurs and Local Products

ParomitaTripura

An abandoned jail complex in North Tripura will be converted into marketplace for items produced by members of women self-help groups and rural entrepreneurs under the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM).With a project cost of Rs 1.01 crore, the place will house a cosy coffee house, a restaurant serving delicious food, exclusive products made by women SHG members and handcrafted and locally produced items."We have proposed to use the abandoned subdivision jail at Dharmanagar by setting up a marketplace, and the TRLM authority accepted our proposal. Renovation work has already begun, and the facilities are expected to open before Durga…

06 Jul

4 Corps Briefs Arunachal Governor on Security Measures, Outreach Initiatives in Border Districts

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 4 Corps, Lt Gen Neeraj Shukla, called on Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen. K.T. Parnaik at Lok Bhavan in Itanagar on Monday and held detailed discussions on the prevailing security situation along the international border.The discussions also focused on measures to strengthen border management, and the ongoing welfare and outreach initiatives undertaken by the Armed Forces for the people living in remote frontier areas.Governor Parnaik emphasised the importance of maintaining a high degree of vigilance and ensuring regular patrolling in sensitive border regions to safeguard national interests.He highlighted the need for seamless coordination between the…

06 Jul

Amid Border Row, Arunachal Congress Tribal Wing Calls for Parliamentary Review of LAC Situation

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Amid conflicting claims over alleged Chinese intrusion in Arunachal Pradesh, the Arunachal Adivasi Congress (AAC) has urged the Central government to constitute a parliamentary committee to assess the ground situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the McMahon Line. The AAC, the Adivasi wing of the Indian National Congress, said the proposed panel should examine the status of border infrastructure, civilian settlements and security arrangements in the frontier areas of Arunachal Pradesh and submit its findings to Parliament for appropriate action. The organisation also criticised Union Minister Kiren Rijiju over his recent remarks dismissing reports of Chinese intrusion…

06 Jul

Taneira bets on festive demand with nationwide season sale on handcrafted ethnic wear

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Group's ethnic wear brand Taneira has launched its nationwide Season Sale, offering discounts of up to 40 per cent on select handcrafted sarees and up to 50 per cent on kurtas and kurta sets, as the retailer looks to tap rising consumer spending ahead of the wedding and festive season. The sale, which began on July 1, is available across Taneira's retail stores and online platform. Encircle loyalty programme members can also avail an additional 5 per cent discount during the first five days of the campaign, enhancing value for repeat customers. The promotional campaign spans an extensive portfolio…

06 Jul

Kailashahar Airport revival plan could boost tourism, trade and regional connectivity in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The launch of the Centre's Modified UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme has renewed expectations that the long-defunct Kailashahar Airport could soon be revived, bringing improved air connectivity to northern Tripura after more than three decades. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently unveiled the revamped regional connectivity scheme with a financial outlay of ₹28,840 crore over the next 10 years. The programme aims to strengthen India's aviation network by making 100 existing airstrips operational, developing 200 helipads, expanding regional flight routes through viability gap funding and making air travel more affordable in underserved regions. Although the Centre has not officially…