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22 Jun

Global Steel Major ArcelorMittal Accelerates Industrial AI Adoption

nanikaBusiness

Global steel and mining major ArcelorMittal has announced a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to automate and digitally transform its global operations using cloud computing and artificial intelligence capabilities. The collaboration aims to enhance manufacturing efficiency, improve safety standards, strengthen asset reliability, and optimise energy consumption across the company’s worldwide production network. According to ArcelorMittal, the integration of AWS cloud and AI tools will be embedded directly into its manufacturing processes, enabling advanced data-driven decision-making. The company plans to converge its operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems on a secure and scalable AWS infrastructure, allowing greater…

22 Jun

District Civil Supplies Office Calls for NGO Projects Under Consumer Welfare Scheme; Deadline July 3

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Office of the District Civil Supplies Officer, Hnahthial, has invited proposals for financial assistance under the Mizoram Consumer Welfare (Corpus) Fund 2026, encouraging organisations and individuals to undertake projects aimed at promoting consumer awareness, education and rural empowerment across the state. The initiative is being implemented in accordance with the Mizoram Consumer Welfare Fund Guidelines, 2022, which seek to strengthen consumer rights, improve public awareness and support welfare activities that benefit consumers, particularly those in rural and disadvantaged communities. According to an official notification issued on June 22, eligible applicants can submit proposals focusing on consumer literacy, consumer education,…

22 Jun

TREDA plans solarisation of government offices across Tripura to expand clean energy use

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura has set an ambitious target of adding 11 megawatts (MW) of solar power generation capacity during the 2026-27 financial year as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen renewable energy infrastructure and reduce dependence on conventional sources of electricity.The initiative is being spearheaded by the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA), which is working to expand the use of solar energy across government institutions and remote parts of the state. At present, Tripura generates around 35 MW of solar power.TREDA Director General (In-Charge) Debabrata Sukladas said preparations are underway to meet the target and that several projects are already…

22 Jun

Tripura Jal Board project under AMRUT 2.0 lauded for empowering SHG women in water quality and service delivery

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Jal Board (TJB) has been awarded the prestigious SKOCH Gold Award 2026 for its innovative water management project implemented under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, marking a significant achievement for the state's efforts in improving water governance and public service delivery.The award was presented at a ceremony held on June 20 at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in New Delhi. The recognition was given for the project titled “AMRUT Mitra under AMRUT 2.0 Scheme / Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance within Agartala AMC Area.”Mihir Kanti Gop, IAS, Chief Executive Officer of the Tripura Jal Board, received the…

22 Jun

Asian Markets Advance on Iran Peace Hopes; South Korea Leads Gains on Chip Rally

anuprovaBusiness

Asian stock markets moved higher as investor sentiment improved on growing optimism surrounding diplomatic progress involving Iran, while South Korea’s benchmark index outperformed regional peers thanks to strong gains in semiconductor stocks. The positive mood across markets was supported by easing concerns over geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with investors encouraged by signs of progress in talks aimed at reducing regional instability and safeguarding global energy supplies. Falling oil prices further boosted risk appetite, easing fears of inflationary pressures and disruptions to economic growth. South Korea emerged as one of the strongest performers in the region, with technology and…

21 Jun

CM Saha: Rs 529 Cr in Farmers’ Accounts via Paddy Procurement, Village Growth Key

PreetiTripura

More than Rs 529 crore has been directly transferred to farmers in Tripura through government paddy procurement, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday, highlighting that increasing farmers’ income remains one of the state government’s major priorities. Addressing a programme at the Tripura State Agriculture Research Centre in Arundhatinagar following the release of the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), Saha said improving the financial condition of farmers is essential for the overall development of villages and the state. “If farmers’ income rises, villages will progress. When villages progress, the state will develop,” the Chief Minister…

21 Jun

Police: No Victims, No AI Content in DPS, SFS School Image Allegations

PreetiAssam

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Shambhavi Mishra on Saturday clarified that the recent controversies involving Delhi Public School (DPS) and St Francis De Sales School (SFS) over alleged circulation of AI-generated images of female students were two separate incidents with no connection between them.Speaking at a press briefing in Ulubari, Guwahati, Mishra said both schools had submitted complaints at the Cyber Police Station on June 13, after which separate investigations were launched.“The two cases have no connection whatsoever. They became linked only because they came to light around the same time,” she said.As part of the investigation, police recorded statements…

21 Jun

Sign of Healthy Ecosystem: Rare Black Bear Spotted in Manipur After Hunting Decline

PreetiAssam, India

A rare Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus), a species classified as Vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, has been recorded through a camera trap in Shirui Village of Ukhrul district, Manipur. The sighting has been described by conservationists as a major milestone for wildlife protection in the region and a positive sign that community-driven conservation efforts are helping restore the local ecosystem. The wildlife monitoring exercise was conducted by Patrick Shangh, Co-founder of ENFOGAL, in collaboration with Pamreithing Luireiwo, a former hunter who has now become a conservationist. Luireiwo’s deep understanding of the forest…

20 Jun

‘Not Just Geography, But Strategic Destiny’: Rajnath on Northeast at EAC HQ

PreetiMeghalaya

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday described the Northeast as a crucial pillar of India’s security architecture, prosperity and strategic strength, stating that the region holds a central position in the country’s national security framework and foreign policy objectives. Addressing personnel at the Headquarters of the Eastern Air Command in Shillong, Meghalaya, Singh said the entire eastern region is closely linked with India’s strategic future, where borders, rivers, cultures and communities are deeply interconnected. “The entire region is an integral part of India’s strategic destiny. When we speak of the East, we are not merely referring to a geographical area,…

20 Jun

Rajendra Kumar Saboo gets additional charge as UCO Bank chief

nanikaBanking

UCO Bank has announced the assignment of additional charge of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) to its Executive Director, Rajendra Kumar Saboo, according to an exchange filing. The decision comes after the completion of the tenure of former MD & CEO Ashwani Kumar on May 31, which left the top leadership position vacant. As per the regulatory filing, Saboo will assume the additional responsibilities with effect from June 19, 2026. He will continue in the role until August 31, or until a permanent appointment is made, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The appointment has…