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18 Nov

Cooktops are distributed by the Tripura government to schools and anganwadi centers

TanupriyaTripuraTripura

Tripura is the first state in the nation to use cooktops to create an energy-efficient cooking system. Tripura is the first state to begin implementing this cooking system, despite it being introduced nationally last year, according to Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath's remarks on Sunday. As part of the effort, Nath gave cooktops to the representatives of 100 primary schools and Anganwadi centers. He declared that cooktops will be gradually distributed to all 10,223 Anganwadi centers throughout the state, starting with 2,000. 2000 induction cooktops were distributed to Anganwadi centers as part of the National Efficient Cooking Programme, which was…

18 Nov

MZP calls for quota shift for Mizo students amid Manipur violence

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram's apex student body, Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), has called on the Central government to ensure the safety and security of Mizo students in violence-hit Manipur. Expressing grave concern over the escalating tensions following the recent killing of 10 tribal individuals, the MZP urged the Centre to temporarily reallocate Mizoram’s quota seats in technical and medical institutions outside Manipur until peace is restored. The student body also appealed to the Lalduhoma-led Mizoram government to safeguard the Meitei community residing in the state and encouraged Manipuris to prioritize self-protection amid the ongoing crisis. In a strong statement, the MZP criticized both…

18 Nov

Tripura DySP fined ₹25,000 for assault, faces departmental action

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has ordered Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Prasun Kanti Tripura to pay ₹25,000 as compensation for his involvement in an assault case on January 25, 2024. The Commission has also recommended that the Director General of Police (DGP) and Chief Secretary of Tripura initiate departmental proceedings against him for violating fundamental police ethics. The case was based on a complaint by Binoy Debnath, a resident of Agartala’s Abhoynagar, who alleged that his son, Dr. Kaushik Debnath, was brutally assaulted by Prasun Kanti Tripura, then SDPO of Amtali, along with his family members and others.…

18 Nov

Seijosa police have arrested the accused in the case of firearms and drug smuggling

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshSeijosa police

In a major development, Md Nurjamal Haque, also known as Rahul, a prominent drug distributor and the main suspect in a well-known guns case, was detained by Seijosa police, led by SP Pakke Kessang, Sri Tasi Darang. A police force under the command of SDPO Sri Sashi Dore, SI Sang Thinley, OC PS Sja, H/C Duyu Talley, HC (IRBN) Arman Tachang, and Constables Adam Namkang and Kalu Gyadi carried out a well-planned raid early on November 16, 2024. A rental home called "Kainat" in the Air Force Colony, Solonibari, in the Sonitpur district of Assam, was the target of the…

18 Nov

In Manipur, Mizo has requested the Center for the safety of students

BabitaMizoram

Mizoram's apex student body on Saturday urged the Center to take steps to ensure the safety and security of Mizo students in Manipur, which has been plagued by violence. As tensions rose in Manipur following the death of ten tribal members, Mizo Jirlai Paul expressed concern over the safety of Mizo students there. It requested the Center to temporarily shift the Mizoram part of Manipur's technical and medical schools out of the neighboring state till the situation normalizes. The party called on the Manipuris to look after themselves and encouraged the Lalduhoma government to take steps for the protection and…

18 Nov

MMA workshop for journalists

BabitaArunachal Pradesh

The Abrasumente Academy hosted an MMA workshop for local journalists in Itanagar. The goal of the session, was to teach media workers the fundamentals of mixed martial arts. The program, which took place at the Abrasumente Academy here, gave journalists a chance to get fitter and acquire self-defense skills. The program was viewed as a move in the right direction toward empowering people and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. The CEO of Abrasumente Academy, Higio Tarak, thanked the Arunachal Press Club for their involvement and emphasized the academy's dedication to advancing mixed martial arts in the state. Additionally, he underlined how…

17 Nov

EESL launches National Efficient Cooking Programme in Tripura

Business BureauBusiness

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) inaugurated the National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) in Tripura, distributing 2,000 induction cooktops to Anganwadi Centres across the state. This initiative, in collaboration with the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), aims to promote energy efficiency and transition to clean electric cooking methods. The event was attended by key officials, including Tripura's Minister of Power, Shri Ratan Lal Nath, and EESL's CEO, Shri Vishal Kapoor. This program addresses health and environmental concerns associated with traditional biomass cooking, offering a cost-effective and safer alternative. Minister Ratan Lal Nath highlighted…

16 Nov

Narmada Agrobase Q2 results: Company reports gain in net profit on lower expenses

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Narmada Agrobase Ltd has reported a manifold jump in net profit to Rs 1.29 crore in the July-September quarter on lower expenses. Revenue from operations for the second quarter of 2024-25 stood at Rs 10.24 crore as against Rs 11.40 crore in the previous year, the company said in a statement. Expenses declined to Rs 8.51 crore in the second quarter of FY25 from Rs 11.24 crore in the year-ago period. Operating profit or earnings before interest and tax depreciation amortisation increased to Rs 2.06 crore due to lower inventory and raw material costs. The company remains optimistic about its…

16 Nov

UTI Mutual Fund expands footprint with new financial centre in Birbhum

Business BureauBusiness

UTI Asset Management Company (UTI AMC) is set to enhance its presence in India with the opening of a new UTI Financial Centre (UFC) in Birbhum, West Bengal. Located at Pankajini Lodge, Ground Floor, Shantiniketan Road, Bhubandanga, Bolpur, the new centre will be inaugurated on November 18, 2024, as part of the company’s initiative to open 19 UFCs across South, East, and Northeast India. This strategic expansion is aimed at fostering financial inclusion and making mutual fund investments more accessible to investors in smaller cities and towns. Speaking about the expansion, Mr. Imtaiyazur Rahman, Managing Director and CEO of UTI…

16 Nov

Recently against South Africa India record their biggest T20I win

Ashish MajumderSports

Recently India defeated South Africa by 135 runs in the fourth T20I to win the four-match series 3-1. Actually India put up their highest-ever away T20I total of 283/1 and dismissed South Africa for 148. In fact it’s India’s biggest T20I victory (by runs) against South Africa. Actually India won T20 World Cup and all the five men’s T20I bilateral series they played this year. This is very interesting news and from it we can know many things about team India in T20I cricket. Today cricket has become very fast sport and for this reason people find it very interesting…