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10 Aug

Team ‘Hemanta’ from Kamrup Rural, Assam shortlist for Samsung ‘Solve for Tomorrow’

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Team ‘Hemanta’ from Kamrup Rural, Assam, has been shortlisted as one of the top 20 semi-finalists in Samsung’s flagship CSR programme, ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ 2024. Represented by 51 students from across the nation, these top 20 teams will attend a specially curated Innovation Walk at Samsung Offices and R&D Centres.The selected teams showcase remarkable geographical diversity, with participants hailing from remote locations such as Imphal in Manipur, East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, and Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh. Among the ideas presented, 25% of the youth track focus on water conservation and curbing water pollution, while 20% of the school track aim…

10 Aug

BHU inaugurate mobile app Namaste BHU for students

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Banaras Hindu University has launched its mobile app Namaste BHU. Through this, they plan to strengthen digital connections within the university and ease access to services and information for students and faculty, enhancing the overall campus experience.The app is available to download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Users can create an account on the app using their registered mobile number with the University (BHU) and start using it.Services include a university directory with information on faculties, departments and programs offered, names, designations, emails and phone numbers of key officials, faculty and staff. Additionally, the application will allow…

10 Aug

M&M inaugurates new dealership in Guwahati

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Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML), a subsidiary of Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M), today opened a brand-new dealership in Guwahati, Assam. Green Valley Autoworks is located at Jayanagar, Tripura Road near Nerim, Guwahati 781028 and will sell the entire range of LMM products including the all-electric Treo range – available in passenger as well as cargo, Zor Grand electric cargo, e-Alfa Plus rickshaw/Cargo, Jeeto (petrol/diesel/CNG) small commercial cargo 4-wheeler, and Alfa diesel/CNG 3-wheeler vehicles. The dealership boasts Mahindra-trained manpower for sales as well as service, excellent finance schemes for customers and lucrative exchange benefits. The dealership inauguration was done by…

09 Aug

Arunachal Governor opens Education Conclave 2024

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) inaugurated the three-day 'Chintan Shivir cum Education Conclave 2024' at the DK Convention Center in Itanagar today, emphasizing education as a powerful tool for social transformation. Themed ‘Shikshit Arunachal - Viksit Arunachal’, the conclave aims to enhance the educational framework in the state. In his inaugural address, Governor Parnaik urged all stakeholders to focus on developing the physical, mental, and moral foundations of students, molding them into 'Shiksit, Anushasit, Prerit aur Viksit' (Educated, Disciplined, Inspired, and Advanced) individuals. He expressed that such efforts would support the transformation of ‘Shikshit Arunachal’ into ‘Viksit…

09 Aug

Subrata Chakraborty praises peaceful voting in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura has expressed strong confidence in securing a decisive victory in the ongoing Panchayat elections, attributing their anticipated success to the party's sterling performance over the past five years. The three-tier Panchayat elections cover 2,102 seats, including 1,819 Gram Panchayat seats, 188 Panchayat Samiti seats, and 95 Zila Parishad seats. BJP General Secretary Amit Rakshit, speaking at a press conference, revealed that the party had already secured over 71% of the seats uncontested. "Today, in some seats, elections were held. So far, the process has been peaceful, with voters participating in a festive atmosphere,"…

09 Aug

BSF alleged to have tortured Mizo man at Indo-Bangladesh border

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), a prominent student body, has accused the Border Security Force (BSF) of physically assaulting a Mizo man, Zirsangliana, near the Indo-Bangladesh border. In a press release, the MZP alleged that personnel from the 20 Bn. BSF, stationed at B.O.P Crocodile, tortured Zirsangliana on August 5 after he reportedly crossed into Bangladesh to visit relatives. The student body further claimed that the Mizoram police refused to register a complaint against the BSF, condemning the actions of both the security force and the local police. However, Lawngtlai SP Lokeshwaran clarified that Zirsangliana was handed over to Vasai…

09 Aug

Akasa Air marks two years with over 11 million passengers, aims for global recognition

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Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, is celebrating its second anniversary today, highlighting its rapid ascent in the aviation industry. Since launching its first commercial flight on 07 August 2022 from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, the airline has emerged as a leader in on-time performance and service excellence, having served over 11 million passengers. Vinay Dube, Founder and CEO of Akasa Air, expressed pride in the airline's achievements, noting, "We embarked on a journey to redefine air travel, and today, we have delivered on our commitment to reliability, service excellence, and affordability." The airline's success is backed by its empathetic crew, comfortable…

09 Aug

LG expands self-laundry service to Kolkata institutes

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LG Electronics has extended its innovative self-laundry service to three prominent institutes in Kolkata, enhancing student convenience and campus life. The new facilities, installed at IIT Kharagpur, Brainware University, and Ambuja Neotia University, feature 18 state-of-the-art LG Commercial Washing Machines. This expansion follows the successful launch of similar services at institutions like Galgotias College, BITSOM, and NIT Goa. The new installations are expected to serve around 3,600 students, offering them the convenience of managing their laundry through the 'Laundry Crew' app. This app allows for easy machine reservations, operations, and automated payments, ensuring a seamless experience. “Our goal is to…

09 Aug

Kolkata shines as regional winner of LG’s All-India KPOP contest 2024

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LG Electronics has proudly announced the winners of the second regional round of its All-India KPOP Contest 2024, held in Kolkata. The event, conducted in partnership with the Korean Cultural Centre India (KCC), celebrated outstanding talent in the KPOP community from the region. Ancy Irengbam clinched the top spot in the Vocals category, while the dance group Krazyones The Flowerknights dazzled the judges with their high-energy performance, securing the top position in the Dance category. Both winners showcased exceptional skill and a profound connection to KPOP, making the competition fierce and exciting.The All-India KPOP Contest 2024, now in its third…

09 Aug

Meenakshi Seshadri shares her point on why they’re still heroes

editorBollywood

Actress Meenakshi Seshadri who was a superstar during 90's made her Hindi film debut in the 1980s and then to focus on her personal life she has quit the film industry in 1996. The actress is now gearing up for her comeback. During an interview, Meenakshi was asked why male actors remain superstars for longer. She said, "There are quite a few reasons why male actors have a longer run in the industry. Even with Dharmendra, Jeetendra, and Amitabh Bachchan’s generation, they are still at it. Another factor is that men are not really the ones who are doing domestic…