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13 May

Tipra Motha Delegation Seeks Clarification from PWD Over Alleged Tender Ban on Tribal Contractors

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tipra Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma on Tuesday expressed concern over a reported Tripura government order restricting contractors registered under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) from participating in certain Public Works Department (PWD) tender processes. A delegation led by Debbarma met PWD Chief Engineer Rajib Majumder to discuss the matter. The delegation included Tipra Motha MLAs Philip Kumar Reang and Pathan Lal Jamatia, along with Members of District Councils Suraj Debbarma, Jiten Debbarma and James Debbarma. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Ranjit Debbarma said contractors holding licences issued by the TTAADC had recently been directed not to…

13 May

High Court Invalidates 2017 Anti-Defection Amendment

nanikaAssam

The Gauhati High Court has struck down an anti-defection law enacted by the North Cachar (NC) Hills Autonomous Council, declaring it "unconstitutional" and "beyond legislative competence." The decision reinforces the constitutional boundaries between autonomous bodies and plenary legislative authorities. A division bench, comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury, delivered the verdict following a petition filed by residents of the Dima Hasao district. The petitioners challenged the validity of Rule 18A of the NC Hills Autonomous Council (42nd Amendment) Act, 2017, which sought to disqualify elected members for switching parties or defying party whips. The High Court…

13 May

BJP Leaders Offer Prayers at Tripura Sundari Temple, Highlight Development Push

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Senior BJP leaders continued their outreach in the Northeast on Wednesday as Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak visited Tripura to offer prayers at the famous Tripura Sundari Temple in Gomati district.The two leaders arrived in Agartala a day after attending the swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. They were received at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharya. Speaking to reporters after reaching Agartala, Rekha Gupta said she was happy to visit Tripura and thanked…

13 May

Special POCSO Court in Manipur Awards Life Term to Man for Assaulting Minor Daughter

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

A Special POCSO Court in Manipur’s Senapati district has sentenced a 48-year-old man to imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life after convicting him of sexually assaulting his seven-year-old daughter.The judgment was delivered on May 12 by Special Judge (POCSO) Lamkholal Kipgen, nearly four years after the case first came to light in 2022. The convict, identified as K. Besii of Kalinamai village under Mao police station, was found guilty under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, which deals with aggravated penetrative sexual assault.According to the court order, the accused was arrested…

13 May

Mizoram CM Highlights Refugee Challenges, Seeks Regional Cooperation in Northeast

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said Assam continues to share a close and historic relationship with Mizoram and described the neighbouring state as a “big brother” while attending the swearing-in ceremony of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati. Speaking to reporters after attending the event, Lalduhoma said he had come to Assam on a personal invitation from Himanta Biswa Sarma and stressed the importance of maintaining strong ties between the two neighbouring states. “Mizoram has been a part of undivided Assam for a long time until it became a Union Territory in 1972 and Assam is like a big…

13 May

NGOs and Community Leaders Raise Welfare Issues at Mamit Meeting with Union Minister

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal interacted with representatives of several non-governmental organisations and community leaders in Mizoram’s Mamit district and assured support from the Central Government for the welfare and development of the people. The interaction programme was held at the Tourist Lodge in Mamit where leaders of major civil society organisations took part in discussions with the Union Minister. Representatives from organisations including MHIP, YMA, MUP, Village Council (VC) and MZP attended the meeting and placed before the Minister various issues concerning the district and its residents. During the interaction, the NGO representatives and community…

13 May

Tinder bets on astrology-led matchmaking as intentional dating trend grows in India

Business BureauBusiness

Tinder has rolled out its new “Astrology Mode” in India as the dating platform seeks to tap into the growing preference among young singles for more intentional and personality-driven connections. The launch comes amid changing dating behaviour highlighted in Tinder’s Year in Swipe 2025 report, which found that 64 per cent of young users believe emotional honesty is the most important aspect in modern dating, while 73 per cent said they recognise genuine interest when they can freely be themselves. The feature allows users to unlock their astrological “Big 3” — Sun, Moon and Rising signs — by entering their…

13 May

Rising demand for speciality healthcare drives Manipal Hospitals’ Northeast expansion push in Agartala

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Growing demand for advanced healthcare services in Northeast India has prompted Manipal Hospital Mukundapur to strengthen its regional outreach through ‘Anveshana – Medical Education for Media’, organised in Agartala on Tuesday. The initiative focused on increasing awareness about neurological and spine-related disorders while highlighting the business potential of specialised healthcare services in emerging Northeast markets. The programme brought together senior doctors including Dr. Sukalyan Purkayastha, Director and Senior Consultant, Neurointerventional and Endovascular Surgery, Manipal Hospitals East Region, and Dr. Anindya Basu, Senior Consultant and Clinical Lead – Spine Surgery at Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, along with members of the media fraternity.…

12 May

Bajaj Electricals Eyes Major Growth Pivot Starting FY27

nanikaBusiness

The company’s journey is a testament to Indian industrial resilience. What began in 1938 as the acquisition of "Radio Lamp Works" by Kamalnayan Bajaj has evolved from a single-product distributor into a ₹5,000 crore market leader. Originally focused on distributing Italian-made radio lamps, the company was forced to pivot during World War II. Supply disruptions during the war led to the establishment of a local manufacturing facility in Shikohabad, eventually rebranding as Bajaj Electricals in 1960. Today, the company operates across a diverse range of categories, but the focus is firmly on the future. Despite being a household name for…

12 May

Teen Missing from Maharashtra Dies After Falling into River in Arunachal Pradesh

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The decomposed body of a 17-year-old boy from Maharashtra, who had gone missing earlier this month after being swept away by strong river currents, was recovered from the banks of the Yomgo River in Siang district, police said. The deceased has been identified as Prateshmesh Baswakar, son of Rahul Baswakar, an Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel, and a resident of the ITBP camp at Guminagar in Aalo. Prateshmesh had gone missing on May 3 during a picnic near Bene village in West Siang district. He was feared drowned after being swept away by the powerful current of the Yomgo River. Police…