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28 Sep

Immediate Treatment Guide for Dog Bites and Scratches Along with Important Medical Shots

sunnyHealth

Because rabies is a nearly fatal viral infection of the central nervous system that can be prevented through prompt wound care and post-exposure prophylaxis if managed immediately after exposure, a dog bite or scratch should never be taken lightly, especially considering that dogs are responsible for 99% of global human rabies cases and India faces a massive burden with millions of annual animal bites and thousands of deaths, making World Rabies Day on September 28 a vital call to action to prevent infection by immediately washing the wound with soap and running water for 15 minutes instead of just rinsing…

27 Sep

Assam Police Detain CJP Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka Ahead of Volunteers’ Meeting

PreetiAssam

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has demanded the immediate release of its Co-Convenor and spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka and other party volunteers who were detained by Assam Police in Guwahati on Sunday ahead of a scheduled regional volunteers’ meeting. According to the CJP, more than 30 of its workers, including members of the party’s central committee, were detained before the meeting could begin. The party also said at least 20 additional volunteers who had arrived in Dispur to attend the programme were detained. The meeting was initially scheduled for 10 am at Assam Shree Parshuram Seva Sadan on Kharga Choudhury Road…

26 Sep

Injury Marks Found on Deceased Student’s Body; Magisterial Inquest Raises Serious Questions

PreetiAssam

The investigation into the death of 22-year-old Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria has intensified, with Guwahati Police arresting a 26-year-old man, identified as Aashique Ali, and examining multiple aspects of the case, including alleged lapses at a Dharapur homestay where the two had reportedly stayed. According to police, Nimisha was taken to the Physical Health Centre at Garal around 4.30 am by three young men before being referred to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where doctors declared her brought dead. Police have since arrested Ali and taken him into custody for questioning. Investigators have seized the homestay’s registration records,…

26 Sep

60-Member House Reshaped: BJP Now Second Largest Party After UDP Defections

PreetiMeghalaya

Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma is currently examining the documents submitted by the eight United Democratic Party (UDP) legislators who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Assembly Adviser Andrew Simons said on Friday. According to Simons, all necessary documents related to the merger have been submitted to the Speaker for scrutiny. He said UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh and legislature party leader Sanbor Shullai have formally informed the Speaker about the merger with the BJP through a written communication. “We are treating this as a merger with the BJP. All required documents have been submitted and will now be…

26 Sep

Villagers Continue Protest Against Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Villagers from Geku and nearby areas in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district have intensified their protest against the deployment of security forces for conducting the pre-feasibility report (PFR) survey of the proposed 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). The protesters continue to block entry routes to the region, preventing the movement of machinery intended for the survey sites. Amid the ongoing agitation, the Adi Bané Kébang-United (ABK-U) submitted a memorandum to the deputy commissioners of Siang and Upper Siang districts on Thursday, demanding an immediate suspension of all PFR-related activities. The memorandum conveyed resolutions adopted during a recent consultative…

26 Sep

35% of Indian singles feel lonely despite growing efforts to build connections: Survey

Business BureauBusiness

As modern lifestyles reshape the way young adults form relationships, 35 per cent of Indian singles say they feel lonely often or always, even as 70 per cent are actively working to build new social connections, according to a Match Group Human Connection Survey conducted by Ipsos. The survey of 1,000 single Indians aged 18–45 across major metropolitan and Tier 1 cities found that 75 per cent socialise in person more than once a week. However, 64 per cent said they prioritise work or studies over their social life, while 55 per cent reported being too exhausted after daily tasks…

26 Sep

Japan International Cooperation Agency Partners with IIFL Home Finance to Boost Financial Inclusion and Housing in India

nanikaBusiness

IIFL Home Finance Limited has secured a significant $150 million loan agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) aimed at bolstering access to affordable housing finance for low-income women across India. This strategic partnership is designed to expand homeownership opportunities specifically tailored for women belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections and Low-Income Groups, with the broader objectives of significantly improving living standards, fostering women’s economic empowerment, and advancing overall financial inclusion throughout the country. Implemented as part of a robust co-financing arrangement involving the Asian Development Bank and major private financial institutions, including MUFG Bank, the capital secured through…

26 Sep

Former Army Chief Urges Youth to Embrace Adaptability

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Former Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi (Retd) on September 25 described the Northeast as a “true gateway” to India and urged young people to combine technological knowledge with adaptability, ability and a strong grounding in Indian values. Dwivedi was speaking at ‘Namami Bharatam’, a collective singing programme organised by Vidya Bharati Northeast Region at the Srimanta Sankaradeva International Auditorium in Guwahati. The programme was held to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and brought together students, educators, alumni and members of civil society. Addressing the gathering, Dwivedi said, “The Northeast is not the place where India ends,…

26 Sep

Arz Kiya Hai becomes first Coke Studio Bharat track to top Spotify India

Business BureauBusiness

Coke Studio Bharat’s Arz Kiya Hai, featuring singer-songwriter Anuv Jain and electronic-fusion duo Lost Stories, has reached No. 1 on Spotify India’s Top Songs chart, becoming the first song from the platform to achieve the milestone. Released in August 2025, the track has remained on Spotify India’s Daily Chart for more than a year and has also peaked at No. 71 on Spotify’s Global Top Songs chart. It has accumulated more than 484 million audio streams, 260 million YouTube views and over 17.7 million pieces of user-generated content. The collaboration combines Jain’s songwriting and exploration of shayari with Lost Stories’…

25 Sep

Panic in Remote Kamjong as Armed Miscreants Open Indiscriminate Fire on Villagers

PreetiManipur

A horrific and bloody incident has once again occurred in the northeastern border state of Manipur. On Thursday afternoon, a group of unidentified armed miscreants forcibly entered Pilong village in Kamjong district, located right next to the Indo-Myanmar border, and opened indiscriminate fire, killing four innocent villagers on the spot. Preliminary investigations suggest that the group, suspected to be members of a rebel organisation from neighbouring Myanmar, was equipped with modern automatic weapons. According to the police, the deceased have been identified as Phami Jajo (43), Ningthem Kashak (35), Betterson Jajo (50), and Varesim Jajo (67). Another individual present during…