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20 Oct

First Confirmed Record in India in Over Two Centuries: Assam Forest Minister Announces Discovery

PreetiAssam

A rare flowering shrub believed to have vanished from Indian botanical records for over two centuries has been rediscovered in Assam's Bongaigaon district, marking a significant milestone for botanical research in the state. Assam Forest and Climate Change Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced that the species, Ardisia colorata, was rediscovered in the Abhayapuri area by Gauhati University researchers Manash Baruah and Nilakshee Devi during extensive botanical surveys conducted across Assam between 2020 and 2025. According to the minister, the finding represents the first confirmed record of the species in India in nearly 204 years. The shrub was originally described in…

19 Oct

Sanatan Raksha Sangathan Puts Up Posters in Hazratganj, Gomti Nagar and Kapurthala Areas

Preetibreaking news

With Dussehra and Diwali season, political rivalry has once again taken a heated turn in the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. On Sunday morning, a controversial hoarding was seen in various important and VIP areas of Lucknow city. Widespread sensation was created across the region after hoardings were put up featuring photos of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and several other national-international personalities in place of the ten heads of Lanka's King Ravan. At the very top of the circulated hoarding, it is written in big letters "Ravans Opposed to Sanatan Bharat". These posters have been…

18 Oct

Repeat offenders Saddam Hussain and Sahjamal Sheikh held for bike theft

barnalighoshAssam

Two notorious bike thieves have been caught by Kahilipara Police. The arrested have been identified as Saddam Hussain and Sahjamal Sheikh, who were held along with the stolen bike. According to police, the duo stole a Royal Enfield Hunter (Reg No. AS 01 GQ 0839) from Kanaklata Path in Kahilipara at around 4:30 am on Friday. After the theft, police tracked the bike's GPS location showing it moving towards Goalpara and immediately alerted Dhupdhara Police. At around 6:30 am, while the thieves were on the move, police intercepted them and caught one thief along with the stolen bike. The other…

16 Oct

BHIM Payments App launches Tatkal NPS for instant pension account opening

Business BureauBusiness

NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has introduced Tatkal NPS on the BHIM Payments App, enabling eligible users to open National Pension System (NPS) accounts through a three-step digital process without visiting a branch or submitting fresh paperwork. Announced on October 14, the facility, introduced by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), uses existing bank-verified KYC details. Users need to enter their date of birth, select an eligible bank account and make an initial contribution through UPI. The service is currently available to customers of State Bank…

16 Oct

Assam police seizes drugs worth Rs 13 crore in twin operations in Guwahati and nagaon 5 arrested

barnalighoshAssam

Assam Police achieved another major success in its anti-drug operation in the state. In two separate special operations conducted in Guwahati and Nagaon on Friday, police seized a huge quantity of narcotic substances worth about Rs 13 crore. Police have already apprehended five persons involved in the illegal drug trade in this operation. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma disclosed this through social media and lauded such strict action by the police. In the first operation, Guwahati Police recovered 1.056 kg of narcotics worth about Rs 8 crore. Two persons have been caught by the police on charges of being involved…

16 Oct

Mizoram gets first CTVS department as SBIFML, Doctors For You strengthen cardiac care

Business BureauBusiness

Mizoram has established its first Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) Department at Zoram Medical College & Hospital (ZMCH), with support from SBI Funds Management Ltd (SBIFML) in partnership with Doctors For You (DFY), to expand access to specialised cardiac treatment in the state. The initiative also includes the upgradation of the hospital’s Intensive Cardiac Care Unit (ICCU). Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated the CTVS unit and upgraded ICCU at ZMCH in Aizawl on October 14. The CTVS Department recorded 37 cases between June and September 2026, including nine in June, five in July, 13 in August and 10 in September,…

16 Oct

Eco-Friendly Patrolling Boost: Forest Staff in Raimona Get Bicycles to Enhance Mobility

PreetiAssam

In a bid to strengthen patrolling activities and wildlife conservation efforts, bicycles have been provided to frontline forest staff of Raimona National Park. The initiative was supported by the Legal and Advocacy Division (LAD) of Aaranyak in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Forest of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). A total of ten bicycles were handed over to forest personnel during a programme held on October 14 at the Kachugaon Forest IB under the Central Range of Raimona National Park. The bicycles are expected to enhance field mobility, improve patrolling efficiency, and support sustainable conservation practices. The initiative…

16 Oct

DMC Issues Fresh Directives on Building Maintenance, Sunday Shop Timings

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

The Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has urged owners of private and commercial buildings within its jurisdiction to paint and maintain their properties in a clean and presentable condition by November 30, 2026, ahead of the festive season. In a press release, DMC chief executive officer Dr. Kuzonyi Wideo said the appeal followed discussions with Dimapur-based civil society organisations (CSOs) on October 1. The initiative is aimed at improving the overall appearance of the city and creating a cleaner and more orderly urban environment. The council has called on building owners to ensure that their properties are properly maintained and painted…

16 Oct

AICRP on Ergonomics Conducts Road and Machinery Safety Drive for Progressive Farmers

nanikaArunachal Pradesh

An intensive farm safety awareness campaign aimed at preventing accidents involving tractor-trailers and heavy agricultural machinery was recently organized at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Karsingsa, Papum Pare district, drawing participation from around forty-five progressive farmers. Conducted by the All India Coordinated Research Project on Ergonomics and Safety in Agriculture and Allied Sector under the Department of Agricultural Engineering at the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology in Nirjuli, and sponsored by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in New Delhi, the initiative focused heavily on mitigating roadway collisions and operational hazards. During the program, Professor K. N.…

16 Oct

Big Reason Revealed: Jasprit Bumrah Expected to Rest for New Zealand ODI Series

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The Indian team management is leaning towards resting pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah from the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand so that he can channel all his energy into red-ball cricket, as per reports from TOI which emphasize that his fitness is intact but workload management remains essential. To bridge the gap for the Test series beginning in Wellington on November 19, the management intends for Bumrah to play the third India A fixture starting November 6, giving him ideal preparation following his initial red-ball drills in Ahmedabad and a scheduled trip to the BCCI Centre of Excellence later…