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07 Sep

Under IRDAI’s State Insurance Plan, First State-Level Insurance Committee Meeting held in Nagaland

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Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited, the Lead Insurer for Nagaland under the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (IRDAI) State Insurance Plan (SIP), participated in the first State-Level Insurance Committee (SLIC) meeting held in the State. Chaired by Shri Kesonyu Yhome, IAS, Finance Commissioner, Government of Nagaland, the meeting brought together officials from IRDAI, Tata AIG, Government Departments and insurance companies to discuss measures to strengthen insurance penetration and bridge the insurance protection gap across Nagaland. Shri Yhome highlighted the high vulnerability of the State to various natural calamities, the high- seismicity and landslide prone conditions requiring adequate…

06 Sep

Assam Holds Consultation on 10 Years of Juvenile Justice Act 2015

PreetiAssam

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Saturday addressed a multi-stakeholder consultation on “10 Years of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015: Reflections on Progress, Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward”, organised by the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Hon’ble Gauhati High Court, with the support of the State Child Protection Society (SCPS), Assam, Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Assam, and UNICEF. The consultation, held in Guwahati, brought together Justice Kalyan Rai Surana, Chairperson, Juvenile Justice Committee; Dr. Madhulika Jonathan, Chief, UNICEF Office for Assam and North-Eastern States; Mukesh Chandra Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary;…

06 Sep

Govt Warns of Serious Action Over Delay in Salary Fraud Probe Documents

PreetiNagaland

The Government of Nagaland has directed all departments to extend full cooperation to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to investigate cases of fraudulent drawal of multiple salaries, including salary along with life pension, from more than one source within the State Government by government employees.In a circular issued by the Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department (PIMS Cell), the government has directed all departments to ensure that any requisition, request or communication received from the SIT is attended to on priority.The departments have been instructed to furnish the required documents and information accurately, completely and within the stipulated time frame…

05 Sep

Gaurav Gogoi Slams Govt Over NSA on Pranab Doley, Calls It Bid to Stifle Dissent

PreetiAssam

A citizens' meeting was held at Bokakhat demanding the unconditional release of land and human rights activist Pranab Doley.Addressing the gathering, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President and Member of Parliament Gaurav Gogoi launched a sharp attack on the state government, alleging that it is resorting to unconstitutional measures like the National Security Act (NSA) to stifle dissenting public voices.The MP asserted that Doley's detention under the NSA is part of a conspiracy to strip indigenous people of their rights and undermine the uniqueness of Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Strongly condemning the government's action, he demanded Doley's immediate, unconditional…

05 Sep

HomeLane opens first Bardhaman experience centre, targets growing demand for organised interiors

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HomeLane, a technology and AI-enabled home interiors brand, has launched its first experience centre in Bardhaman on GT Road, expanding its presence in West Bengal and strengthening its focus on Tier II and Tier III markets. Spread across 1,500 sq. ft., the centre offers modular kitchens, wardrobes and complete home interior solutions, with hyper-realistic displays, personalised designs, technology-enabled consultations and transparent pricing. The facility is powered by Space Craft, Home Lane’s AI-enabled design platform, which allows customers to visualise layouts and finishes through immersive 3D designs and receive instant pricing. The Bardhaman expansion comes as demand for organised interior solutions…

05 Sep

Bordumsa Unrest: AAPSU Seeks Arrests, Calls for Halt to Electoral Roll Revision

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) on Friday demanded the immediate suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Chakma-Hajong inhabited areas and other places with Chakma-Hajong voters, following violence during protests at Bordumsa in Changlang district. “Our clear-cut demand to the Arunachal government is the immediate suspension of the SIR exercise across Chakma-Hajong inhabited areas and places with Chakma-Hajong voters,” AAPSU president Meje Taku said at a press conference following a meeting held after the violence. Taku said an AAPSU activist was injured during the unrest and alleged that members of the students’ organisation had…

05 Sep

Tirap Programme Promotes Women-Led Enterprises and Sustainable Livelihoods

nanikaArunachal Pradesh

A one-day programme promoting women’s empowerment through entrepreneurship, enterprise development and market linkages was held in Khonsa, Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh, on Friday in collaboration with the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM). Organised by the DBT-APSCS&T Centre of Excellence for Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Kimin, the programme focused on building the capacity of rural women to process and add value to millet and other underutilised crops through technology adoption and awareness. Speaking at the event, ZPM Dadam block Chasom Hakhun encouraged women to become self-reliant by developing their skills, establishing enterprises and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities. Assistant Commissioner Khonsa…

05 Sep

Mirzapur: The Movie Box Office: Pankaj Tripathi Starrer Roars on Day 1, ₹50 Crore Weekend in Sight

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Mirzapur: The Movie has started its box office journey on a strong note. The Pankaj Tripathi-starrer performed beyond expectations on its opening day, with particularly strong response coming from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi. The film has reportedly registered Bollywood’s biggest-ever opening day for a non-star-led movie. Before its release, trade experts were expecting the film to collect around ₹18–20 crore on Day 1. However, Mirzapur: The Movie managed to go past the estimate, earning ₹24.75 crore on its opening day. As per Sacnilk, the Hindi version generated most of the revenue, while the Telugu dubbed version contributed around ₹15…

05 Sep

AAPSU to Announce Next Course of Action on September 12 Amid Bordumsa SIR Tensions

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) on Friday, September 4, warned of further action over the violence reported in Bordumsa in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district during a hearing related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. AAPSU president Meje Taku, along with general secretary Mato Bui and convenor Tadar Baro, said the organisation would continue its campaign over the issue involving the Chakma community. The union is expected to announce its next course of action on September 12. Speaking on the developments, Taku said, “They have started the fight, and we will finish it,” indicating that the…

05 Sep

TCS opens registrations for 27th Rural IT Quiz, expanding technology talent pipeline beyond metros

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and the Department of Electronics, IT & BT, Government of Karnataka, have announced registrations for the 27th edition of the TCS Rural IT Quiz, continuing a programme aimed at strengthening technology awareness and identifying young talent across India’s smaller towns and districts. The 2026 edition, an integral part of Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026, will feature online tests, virtual quiz rounds and in-person competitions for students of Classes 8 to 12. Schools within city corporation limits will not be eligible. The quiz will cover artificial intelligence, cloud computing, business, emerging technology trends and IT applications across banking,…