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07 Sep

Anushka Sharma admits that she and Virat Kohli are not perfect parents

editorBollywood

Anushka Sharma after a long break recently made a public appearance for an event in Mumbai. Anushka Sharma and husband Virat Kohli are blessed with two children Vamika and Akaay. The actress shared about the pressure of being parents, citing them as not perfect parents. She said, "There is so much pressure to be like this perfect parent. We are not perfect parents, we will complain about things, and it is okay to admit it to them also. So they know that you are flawed. Imagine kids having to live up to, ‘Oh my parents are like this’. So owning…

07 Sep

CM Manik Saha unveils ₹564 crore flood relief plan

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced a Rs 564 crore special relief package for flood-hit regions across the state. The package aims to aid in immediate relief and recovery following the extensive damage caused by recent floods, which affected roads, bridges, agriculture, and infrastructure. During the Tripura Legislative Assembly session, CM Saha said, "The flood has caused damages estimated at Rs 14,247 crore, impacting national highways, power lines, farmlands, and homes." He added that district officials have assessed the damage, and the state will submit a request for additional relief funds to the Union Home Ministry. The relief package…

07 Sep

Eight suspects caught in Mizoram drug operation

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Mizoram authorities arrested eight individuals in Aizawl and seized 220 grams of heroin and 105 kilograms of ganja. Among those apprehended are two individuals from Cachar, Assam, one from Pherzawl, Manipur, and one from Aizawl. The ganja, reportedly smuggled from Meghalaya and Tripura, was recovered during joint operations by excise officials and Assam Rifles personnel. All eight suspects have been charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and further investigations are underway.

07 Sep

Arunachal’s APAMB partners with RC Roy for ginger export

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with RC Roy Associates, a prominent ginger exporter. The deal, valued at ₹35 crore, involves the sale of 5,000 metric tonnes of ginger. The MoU was finalized on Thursday in the presence of State Agriculture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu. Under the agreement, RC Roy Associates will procure the ginger at ₹20 per kilogram, with an advance payment of up to 30% of the total value being made to farmers, self-help groups (SHGs), and farmer producer organizations (FPOs) through APAMB. APAMB Chief Executive Officer Okit Palling highlighted…

07 Sep

Weather warning in South Bengal; the sea may be rough again

Banasree SarkarweatherWeather update

The Alipore Meteorological Department has again issued a warning of heavy rain in South Bengal from next Monday. At least five southern districts are likely to receive heavy rain on Monday and Tuesday. The weather office said that the sea will be rough again. A warning has been issued for fishermen. According to the weather office forecast, heavy rain is likely in North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, and Jhargram on Monday and Tuesday. These districts may receive scattered rainfall of 7 to 11 cm. Besides, rain with thundershowers is likely in Bankura, Birbhum, and Murshidabad…

07 Sep

Wockhardt shares reduction 5% amid conflict of interest allegations

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi, Sep 6 (Language) Shares of Wockhardt Ltd fell 5 per cent on Friday and reached the lower circuit limit after Congress leveled fresh allegations of conflict of interest against the SEBI chief linked to the pharmaceutical company.Making further allegations of conflict of interest against Sebi Chairperson Madhabi Buch, Congress on Friday claimed that she received rental income from an entity affiliated with a company which the capital markets regulator is probing for various matters including insider trading.Congress media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said that between 2018 and 2024, Butch – as a full-time member and later…

06 Sep

Hina Khan state she is facing ‘a lot of problems’: ‘Can’t even eat properly without feeling pain…’

Business CorrespondentEntertainment, News

Hina Khan, who was lately diagnosed with breast cancer, keeps her fans updated about her health. Lately, the actress took to her Instagram handle to share how 'everything hurts' and that she is facing 'a lot of problems'. Hina shared two pictures of herself, where she showed off her smile and said, "I choose to smile and encourage myself."In the pictures, the athleisure-wearing actress can be seen smiling at the camera, and marks can also be seen on her body. In the caption, she revealed, “Everything hurts, but shouldn't you smile.. hannah? (But, we can't stop smiling).” He further shared,…

06 Sep

LG opens first direct service center in Howrah to boost customer service

Business BureauBusiness

LG Electronics, India’s leading consumer durable brand, has inaugurated its first Direct Service Center in Howrah, Kolkata, aiming to reduce turnaround times and provide comprehensive service for all LG products. This facility is the first of its kind by any company in the rapidly growing Howrah district and marks the third LG Care (LGC) center in West Bengal. The Direct Service Center is staffed by 30 highly skilled engineers trained at LG’s Kolkata-based Technical Training Academy. The new center will also introduce an "Evening Care" process, allowing customers to access services after regular hours. Additionally, genuine LG spares and accessories…

06 Sep

Criticism arises over recruitment for engineers in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura's Labour Minister, Tinku Roy, announced that the state government has successfully recruited 20,000 individuals in various departments over the past three years. These positions include regular scale, contractual, and fixed pay categories. During a discussion on unemployment initiated by Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman, the minister highlighted ongoing efforts to address joblessness in the state. He revealed that plans are already in motion to fill an additional 20,000 posts across government departments. The number of registered unemployed individuals in Tripura has reportedly dropped from 7,41,305 in 2018 to 3,09,882 as of March 31, 2024. "It is not true that…

06 Sep

Bandhan Bank partners with Ashok Leyland for vehicle financing solutions

Business BureauBusiness

Bandhan Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ashok Leyland, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, to provide customized vehicle financing solutions for customers. This partnership is aimed at meeting the growing demand for vehicle loans with flexible repayment plans tailored to commercial needs. The MoU was signed by Mr. Rajinder Babbar, Executive Director & Chief Business Officer, Bandhan Bank, and Mr. K.M. Balaji, CFO, Ashok Leyland. The agreement will allow Bandhan Bank to offer end-to-end financial solutions for Ashok Leyland customers, while boosting Ashok Leyland’s market position with industry-leading total cost of ownership benefits.“This partnership reflects our commitment…