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04 Jul

Union Government Backs Mizoram’s Proposal for MSME Technology Centre, Says Official Statement

ParomitaMizoram

The Union government has assured Mizoram of support for the establishment of an MSME technology centre in the state to strengthen skill development, entrepreneurship and industrial growth, an official statement said here on Friday.The assurance came during a meeting between Mizoram's Minister for Labour, Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Lalnghinglova Hmar and Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Jitan Ram Manjhi, in New Delhi.The two leaders discussed the setting up of the technology centre, with Manjhi assuring that the Ministry of MSME would extend necessary support once the state government completes the required proposals and formalities, the statement…

04 Jul

Over 46,000 Names Deleted During Mizoram Electoral Roll Revision, CEO Dismisses MZP Allegations

ParomitaMizoram

Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Garima Gupta has rejected allegations that foreign nationals were included in the state's electoral rolls, stating that the recently concluded Special Intensive Revision (SIR) found no such irregularities. Speaking after the completion of the voter verification exercise, Gupta said the revision, conducted between May 20 and June 28, led to the complete digitisation of all enumeration forms and a thorough verification of electoral records. According to the CEO, more than 46,000 names were deleted from the electoral rolls during the exercise after due verification. Her remarks come in response to concerns raised by the Mizo…

04 Jul

Cargo Movement Halt Hits Transporters

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Hundreds of cargo trucks carrying essential commodities from Silchar to Manipur have remained stranded for the past several days due to the prevailing security situation in the neighbouring state, leaving transporters and truck operators facing growing financial losses. A long line of eight-wheel and 12-wheel trucks has been parked along the Silchar–Jiribam road after authorities suspended the movement of goods vehicles as a precautionary measure amid the tense situation in Manipur. The suspension has disrupted the supply chain and affected the transport of essential goods to the state. Truck drivers said their vehicles have been stationary for nearly a week,…

04 Jul

Manipur CM Makes First Churachandpur Visit Since 2023 Violence

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh on Saturday visited Churachandpur to attend the funeral of former BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, marking his first visit to the district since ethnic violence broke out across the state on May 3, 2023.The Chief Minister travelled to Churachandpur by helicopter along with BJP MLA Tongbram Robindro Singh under heavy security arrangements. His visit came amid protests by sections of the Kuki-Zomi community, which had opposed his entry into the district until a political solution to the ongoing ethnic conflict is reached. Valte, a three-time BJP legislator from Thanlon Assembly constituency and a senior Zomi…

04 Jul

AFTF Seeks End to 80:20 Recruitment Quota

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Frontier Tribal Front (AFTF) has demanded the scrapping of the existing 80:20 recruitment reservation ratio and called for 100 per cent reservation in government jobs for the tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh.Addressing a press conference at the Arunachal Press Club in Itanagar on Friday, AFTF president Tadak Nalo announced that the organisation would organise a peaceful march on July 11 from Akashdeep to IG Park to press for its demand. He appealed to student organisations, community-based organisations, political parties, civil society groups and the people of the state to participate in the protest.Nalo claimed that around 62,000 candidates…

04 Jul

Vedanta Digital Metals Platform Drives Strong MSME Adoption and Sales Surge

nanikaBusiness

Vedanta Metal Bazaar, the world’s largest non-ferrous metals e-store operated by Vedanta Group, has reported strong growth in FY26, processing nearly $5 billion worth of sales through more than 30,000 orders placed by over 600 customers. The platform has also seen significant adoption among Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which accounted for a major share of transactions. According to the company, over 450 MSMEs used the digital platform for metal procurement during the year, generating approximately $440 million in transaction value. In addition, Vedanta Metal Bazaar facilitated around ₹1,600 crore in channel financing for more than 100 MSMEs, helping…

04 Jul

CPI(M) Alleges Vizhinjam MD’s Removal Favoured Adani

anuprovaIndia

The CPI(M) in Kerala has alleged that the removal of an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the post of Managing Director of the Vizhinjam International Seaport project was intended to benefit the Adani Group, which is developing and operating the port under a public-private partnership. The party claimed that the administrative decision was politically motivated and questioned the circumstances surrounding the officer's transfer, demanding greater transparency from the state government. CPI(M) leaders argued that the change in leadership could influence key decisions related to the strategic infrastructure project and called for a detailed explanation of the reasons behind the…

04 Jul

Stayfree eyes growth with Xpert XL as menstrual hygiene market evolves

Business BureauBusiness

Stayfree has expanded its menstrual hygiene portfolio with the launch of Stayfree Xpert XL, signalling a renewed focus on innovation as India's feminine hygiene market continues to witness rising consumer demand, greater product differentiation and wider retail penetration. The new product introduces 3-in-1 protection, combining Gel Lock Pockets for deep and instant absorption, an Air Soft Cover for a breathable and gentle feel against the skin, and a compact, individually wrapped design that fits into a pocket, making it easier to carry and dispose of. The product is available in packs of 6, 18 and 40 units, with the six-unit…

04 Jul

Anti-Narcotics Crackdown: Tripura Seizes ₹2.5 Cr Worth Illegal Cough Syrup Hidden in Parcel Van

PreetiTripura

In a major anti-drug operation, the Tripura Police's Special Branch, in collaboration with the Government Railway Police (GRP), intercepted a large consignment of suspected banned cough syrup valued at over ₹2.5 crore from the parcel van of the Deoghar Express at Agartala Railway Station on the night of July 2. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, police teams conducted a detailed search of the parcel coach and recovered 39,345 bottles of suspected Eskuf and Fairdyl cough syrup. The bottles had been concealed inside 81 sealed metal drums in an apparent attempt to avoid detection by law enforcement agencies. The joint operation…

03 Jul

Purpose-driven learning gains focus as educators seek to ease academic pressure

Business BureauBusiness

As India places greater emphasis on developing a future-ready workforce, educators are calling for a shift from exam-centric education to purpose-driven learning that nurtures creativity, emotional well-being and lifelong skills alongside academic achievement. Neelima Kamrah, Principal of KIIT World School, said students today face mounting pressure from academic competition, social expectations, peer comparison, digital distractions and career concerns, often leading them to associate learning with stress rather than curiosity. She said while academic excellence remains important, education must encourage children to understand, explore and innovate instead of merely pursuing grades. Kamrah said schools have a critical role in preparing students…