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27 Aug

Mizoram churches launch campaign against corruption

editorMizoram

Mizoram's two largest churches, the Presbyterian Church of India and the Mizoram Baptist Church, have announced a significant campaign aimed at combating corruption in the state. This initiative marks a concerted effort by the churches to address and reduce corruption through increased awareness and community engagement. In a recent meeting, representatives from both churches decided to amplify their anti-corruption message by revising and expanding previously printed booklets on the subject. The campaign will include a series of preachings highlighting the detrimental effects of corruption, making this issue a more prominent topic in sermons and church activities. The Mizoram Synod has…

27 Aug

Bangladesh inundates with floodwaters, with villages in neighboring Tripura being washed away

Banasree SarkarTripuraFloodwaters in Tripura

The floodwaters from Bangladesh have entered India and inundated several villages in northeastern state of Tripura, officials said. The flood started when heavy rainfall caused rivers in Bangladesh to spill over, drowning many villages such as Burichong, Shahidul, Panchra, Hyderabad, Shankuchail, Rajapur, Nabiabad, Bhapiradla and Panchpilar. These villages were badly affected as the floodwater gushed through the region. Floodwaters made their way near the Indian border as things continued to worsen. They crossed the border and went via border gates 184 to 188 in the Buxnagar area to enter Tripura. Numerous villages are currently under water in Tripura's impacted regions…

27 Aug

Bank of Baroda raises Rs 5,000 crore through 10-year infra bonds at 7.3%

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

State-owned Bank of Baroda on Monday inflation Rs 5,000 crore through 10-year infrastructure bonds at a coupon rate of 7.3 percent, according to sources aware of the development.The offering of the bonds, rated AAA by Crisil Ratings, had a base issue size of Rs 2,000 crore and a greenshoe option of Rs 3,000 crore and was fully subscribed.A dealer at a state-owned bank said yields on 10-year government securities have fallen, resulting in lower cut-off rates for BoB compared to State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender. Generally, SBI is considered like a barometer for the Indian economy…

26 Aug

The Department of Telecom has manages to restore internet services in Tripura after the floods

Banasree SarkarTripuraTelecom Recovery

The Department of Telecommunications is leaving no stone unturned to restore phone and internet services in the flood-hit state of Tripura. In spite of all the odds, networks including as Vodafone, Reliance Jio, Airtel, and BSNL have restored almost 94% of service. Communication has been restored, which has been of great assistance to rescue crews, government authorities, and the general people during this ongoing crisis. Particularly from August 19 to August 23, the state of Tripura experienced torrential rains that had never before occurred, wreaking havoc. There was never before witnessed floods and widespread inconvenience due to a deluge. Massive…

26 Aug

Joint Operation by Tripura Police and BSF Nabs 12 Bangladeshis and 3 Indian Brokers

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura police and the Border Security Force (BSF) have arrested 12 Bangladeshi nationals and three Indian touts involved in illegal activities across the Indo-Bangladesh border. In the first operation, West Agartala Police apprehended five Bangladeshi nationals—Sohel Rana, Nurman Ali, Hamim Ali, Litan Ali, and Salim Riyaj—who had entered Tripura illegally. Officer-in-Charge Paritosh Das confirmed that the detainees, originally from Chapai Nababganj, were found with mobile phones, and a case has been filed against them. Efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the touts involved in facilitating their illegal entry. In a separate incident, Lefunga Police Station Chief Sahadeb Das reported…

26 Aug

For WT20 WC Pakistan announce 15 member squad

Ashish MajumderSports

Recently The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday, August 25 announced 15-member squad for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which is scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates in October. Actually fast bowler, Fatima Sana has been named the captain of the women’s team, taking over the reigns from Nida Dar. This is very important news and people should take it seriously so that cricket becomes a famous sport in whole world. Today cricket is played and watched in every corner of the world and it has become very successful. Actually for the popularity of cricket…

26 Aug

Munjya star Abhay Verma to be seen alongside Shahrukh Khan

editorBollywood

Abhay Verma who was recently seen in the movie 'Munjya' alongside Sharvari gained much popularity marking it one of the hit movies in 2024. According to the sources, Abhay Verma will start shooting his next project alongside Shahrukh Khan. On asking about the project, Abhay didn't share much details but expressed his excitement. During the interview Abhay said that it isn't the right time or place to discuss about the project. He expressed his admiration for the King khan not just as a actor but also as a person. He also added saying, "Honestly, I have never been so nervous…

26 Aug

Gold price drop in India: Check 22 carat price in your city on August 25

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Gold price in India today: On August 25, gold prices in India were around Rs 73,000 per 10 grams. The rate of 24 carat gold of highest purity was Rs 73,040 per 10 grams. For those considering jewellery, 22-carat gold, known for extra durability due to its light alloy mix, was priced at Rs 66,950 per 10 gram.In contrast, the price of silver was Rs 88,000 per kg. retail cost of gold in india The retail price of gold in India, which represents the final cost per unit weight to consumers, is shaped by many factors beyond its intrinsic value.

24 Aug

‘Balancing my career as an actor and as an entrepreneur’ -Katrina Kaif

editorBollywood

Bollywood actress Katrina kaif who has now turned to be also a entrepreneur of her beauty brand Kay Beauty. The actress shared about how she manages time between shooting and running her brand. Katrina shared, "Balancing my career as an actor and as an entrepreneur is incredibly rewarding but also demanding. There are times when my husband tells me to put down the phone at the dinner table, but I often have just one last thing to do for a key launch. He understands that this dedication comes from extreme passion. I believe anyone entering the business or entrepreneurial world…

24 Aug

50 kg pomegranates per plant is harvested by a Karnataka farmer

Ashish MajumderAgriculture

Ekanthraj switched from areca nut and coconut cultivation to pomegranate farming in Karnataka’s dry Kadur region of Chikmagalur. He harvests a whopping 50 kg of pomegranates per plant against the national average of 35 kg and makes an annual profit of 1.7 crore rupees. He sells the pomegranates at 180 rupees to 200 rupees per kg and also exports them to Bangladesh. This is actually very interesting news and we can learn many things from it. Actually agriculture is very important thing for any country and we need to take it very seriously. If you see eating fruits is very…