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12 Aug

Huge protest against Sheikh Hasina’s government over the controversial job quota system

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"Protesting police officers in Bangladesh have agreed to drop their strike after being sure that most of their demands will be met," media reports said on Monday. The Bangladesh Police Subordinate Employees Association announced a strike on August 6 following a fight between police and students across the country through a large spread of protests against Sheikh Hasina's government over the controversial job quota system.

12 Aug

Godrej Agrovet announces major oil palm expansion in Tripura with new mill and R&D center

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Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) has announced a strategic expansion of its oil palm operations with the establishment of a cutting-edge Oil Palm Processing Mill and a Research & Development (R&D) center in Dhalai district, Tripura. This initiative is complemented by an increase in nursery capacity from 300,000 to 500,000 plants annually and the launch of "Samadhan," a comprehensive support center designed to assist oil palm farmers. The groundbreaking ceremony was marked by the presence of Tripura’s Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath and Dr. Harikrishna Kulaveerasingam, Head of R&D at SD Guthrie Plantations, Malaysia. The R&D center will…

10 Aug

‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign launches with Tiranga Yatra

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has called for a collective effort to ensure the success of the upcoming 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. In a review meeting held via video conference on Friday, Dr. Saha engaged with MLAs, Ministers, and Chairpersons of PSUs, emphasizing the significance of the event. Joined by Pradeep Kumar Chakraborty, Secretary of the Information and Cultural Department, the Chief Minister highlighted the campaign's objective to honor the sacrifices made by those who defended the nation. "We have received directives from the Central government regarding the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' program, which will take place from August 11…

10 Aug

Godrej Agrovet to boost oil palm sector with new processing mill and R&D center in Tripura

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Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) is set to enhance the oil palm industry in Tripura with the establishment of a new Oil Palm Processing Mill and an advanced Research & Development (R&D) center. The facilities, located in Dhalai district, will significantly impact the local agricultural landscape. The company also plans to expand its nursery capacity from 300,000 to 500,000 plants annually. The announcement was made during a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Tripura's Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath and Dr. Harikrishna Kulaveerasingam, Head of R&D at SD Guthrie Plantations, Malaysia. The R&D center will focus on developing high-yield, climate-appropriate…

10 Aug

70 women got the first payment of Rs 3,000, and 33 others got the second payment of Rs 2,000 provided by the Manipur government

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6,164 children's age is between six months and six years; 2,638 are adolescent girls; 232 are pregnant women; and 753 are lactating mothers who live in refugee camps in Manipur and are in touch with the nearby Anganwadi centers, the government informed Parliament on Friday. In reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi gave an update on the support extended to displace individuals at such camps in the northeastern state. According to Devi, these individuals are in touch with 271 nearby Anganwadi centers. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, 103 women are expecting…

10 Aug

Arunachal CM inaugurates ₹19 crore water supply plant for TRIHMS

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, along with Public Health Engineering & Water Supply (PHED) Minister Mama Natung, inaugurated a state-of-the-art drinking water supply project for the Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) on Friday. The ₹19 crore project, funded under the Smart City Mission, is set to significantly enhance water availability at the state’s only medical college. The new facility, capable of supplying 1.9 million litres per day (MLD), was developed over two years to meet the growing needs of TRIHMS. The project will benefit students, faculty, patients, and campus residents by ensuring a steady and…

10 Aug

Bandhan Bank honors Leander Paes’s historic hall of fame induction

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Bandhan Bank has celebrated Indian tennis legend Leander Paes’s landmark induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, making him the first Asian to receive this prestigious honor in the player category. The accolade highlights Paes’s exceptional contribution to tennis and his significant global impact over a distinguished career spanning more than thirty years. At a special felicitation ceremony, Ratan Kumar Kesh, MD & CEO (Interim) of Bandhan Bank, praised Paes’s achievements, stating, “Leander’s induction into the Hall of Fame is a proud moment for the nation. His relentless pursuit of excellence and sportsmanship serve as an inspiration to us…

10 Aug

Mizoram faces hardship as ASF kills 9,000 pigs

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram's sole Lok Sabha MP, Richard Vanlalhmangaiha, has called for urgent assistance to pig farmers in the state, who have been severely affected by the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). Speaking during the 18th Lok Sabha Budget Session, Richard highlighted the devastating impact of the disease on the livelihoods of thousands of farmers. The MP pointed out that over 9,000 pigs have died due to ASF, causing significant economic hardship across Mizoram. Richard expressed concern that despite the severity of the situation, the Mizoram government has yet to receive any financial assistance from the Central Government. In his appeal,…

10 Aug

‘Chay and Sobhita are very sure that they want to marry’- says father Nagarjuna on son’s engagement

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A surprising news popped out on the internet when Naga Chaitanya got engaged to actress Sobhita Dhulipala. Naga Chaitanya was earlier married to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu for a couple of years. Father Nagarjuna revealed the reason for the sudden decision. He said, Not immediately. Like I told you, we chose to have a hurried engagement because it was an auspicious day, and since Chay and Sobhita are very sure that they want to marry, we said, Let’s do it.” On his statement, Nagarjuna has also mentioned about their marriage date, which is not yet fixed. Further he was also…

10 Aug

After breaking up with Samantha, Chaitanya got engaged again

Banasree SarkarEntertainmentNaga Chaitanya

Nagarjuna himself gave the news of his son's engagement on social media. This time Naga Chaitanya and Shovita Dhulipala spoke to the media about their relationship. Nagarjuna said that after the breakup of his first marriage, his son became depressed. But Naga Chaitanya is very happy to find a second-minded person. Chaitanya divorced Samantha Ruth Prabhu in 2021. After that, he used to spend his days in depression. The actor's father Nagarjuna said about the son, “The engagement phase was done very well. Chaitanya found happiness in life again. He is really happy. My son does not express his feelings…