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20 Jun

Youth Groups Seek Inquiry Into Cough Syrup Trafficking Case in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Members of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and other student and youth organisations staged a demonstration outside the General Post Office (GPO) in Agartala on Friday, demanding a comprehensive investigation into the alleged use of postal channels for transporting narcotic substances. The protest was organised in the wake of two recent seizures of consignments containing banned cough syrup at the Agartala head post office, which have raised concerns over the possible misuse of the postal system for illegal drug transportation. Addressing the gathering, DYFI leaders questioned how prohibited substances could allegedly pass through a government-run network despite existing…

20 Jun

TAC Pushes for Faster Telecom Expansion in Remote Areas of Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Telecom Advisory Committee (TAC) reviewed the progress of telecom infrastructure projects and digital connectivity initiatives in Mizoram during a meeting held at the CWW Conference Hall in New Capital Complex.The meeting was chaired by Mizoram Lok Sabha MP and TAC Chairman Richard Vanlalhmangaiha and attended by committee members along with senior officials of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Mizoram Business Area.During the meeting, the MP stressed the need to expand telecom services to every village in the state, particularly to support the implementation of government programmes that rely on digital platforms and geo-tagging. He urged BSNL officials to take…

20 Jun

Mizoram Highlights Key Gains from EAP-Funded Development Projects

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has called for an increase in the ceiling for Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) available to northeastern states, saying greater access to such funding would help accelerate infrastructure development and improve public services across the region.The Chief Minister made the appeal while addressing a seminar and workshop on “Leveraging Externally Aided Projects in the North Eastern States,” organised by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, in Shillong on Friday. The inaugural session of the seminar was chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and attended by chief ministers from all northeastern states, senior officials…

20 Jun

SEBI Simplifies Securities Transmission Process, Raises Claim Limit for Faster Settlements

anuprovaBusiness

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced significant measures to simplify the transmission of securities and enhance investor convenience by increasing the claim limit for simplified processing. The market regulator has doubled the threshold for claims that can be processed through an easier transmission mechanism, a move aimed at reducing procedural hurdles and speeding up the transfer of securities to legal heirs and nominees. Under the revised framework, claimants seeking the transmission of shares and other securities will benefit from a more streamlined process, particularly in cases involving smaller claims. By raising the claim limit, SEBI intends…

20 Jun

After ‘Distorted’ Claims, Marshall Baruah Vows to Repaint Zubeen Portrait on Ganeshguri Flyover

PreetiAssam

Marshall Baruah Responds to Allegations of Distorting Zubeen’s Portrait; Assures ‘Will Redraw It Properly’ Controversy continues on social media over the repainted portrait of beloved artist Zubeen Garg on the Ganeshguri flyover. After a section of people criticized the painting for being distorted, artist Marshall Baruah has now responded to the reactions. It may be noted that widespread reactions were sparked across the state over the erasure of Zubeen Garg’s portrait and the words ‘Comrade Never Die’ painted on a pillar of the Ganeshguri flyover in the city. Following this, artist Marshall Baruah decided to repaint the portrait. On the…

20 Jun

Ultraviolette enters Northeast with first experience centre in Aizawl

Business BureauBusiness

Electric motorcycle manufacturer Ultraviolette Automotive has entered the Northeast market with the launch of its first UV Space Station in Aizawl, marking a key step in the company’s retail and service network expansion across India. The new experience centre, established in partnership with MSS Motors, will offer customers access to sales, servicing, test rides, accessories and merchandise under one roof. The facility is aimed at strengthening customer access to Ultraviolette’s electric motorcycles in the region. According to the company, the centre will showcase its performance-oriented electric motorcycles, including the X-47 Crossover and the F77 series. The motorcycles feature a 40.2…

19 Jun

NF Railway General Manager Reviws Operational Readiness, Infrastructure Growth In Tripura

ParomitaTripura

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) general manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava concluded a detailed two-day inspection of important railway infrastructure and operational facilities at Agartala and Sekerkote Railway Stations in Tripura under the Lumding Division on Friday.During the inspection, the NFR general manager, along with senior railway officials, closely reviewed track conditions, railway assets, passenger amenities and ongoing developmental work.He also assessed the progress of various projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, passenger convenience and rail connectivity in the region.A detailed review of track maintenance standards, ballast condition, drainage systems, bridges and other railway assets was carried out during the inspection. Such…

19 Jun

Centre approves govt ayurvedic medical college for Tripura

ParomitaTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha today said the Centre has approved the state government's proposal to establish a government ayurvedic medical college and hospital at Udaipur in Gomati district.The proposal has been cleared by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) under the Ministry of AYUSH. The institution will have an intake capacity of 60 seats from the 2026-27 academic session, he said."I am delighted to share that the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, has accepted our application for the establishment of the Tripura Government Ayurvedic Medical College…

19 Jun

4,698 candidates to appear for NEET-UG re-test in Tripura

ParomitaTripura

A total of 4,698 candidates are expected to appear for the NEET-UG re-examination in Tripura.The medical entrance test will be held at 10 examination centres across the state on June 21.Elaborate arrangements have been put in place for smooth conduct of the exam."All preparations, including elaborate security arrangements, has been completed for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled to be held on June 21," an official source said.He said that 4,698 candidates are expected to appear for the test at 10 examination centres across the state.Addressing a press conference, West Tripura District Magistrate Vishal Kumar said nine examination centres have been set…

19 Jun

Bihar’s New Prodigy: 15-Year-Old Akshara Gupta Slams 306_ in U-19 One-Day Trophy, 50 Off 16 Balls

PreetiIndia, Latest, Sports

She is just 15 years old, but with the dominance of her bat, a teenage cricketer from Bihar has already become the talk of the town. With a destructive innings of an unbeaten 306 runs in the Under-19 Women’s One Day tournament, Akshara Gupta has drawn the attention of cricket lovers across the world. Akshara played this record-breaking innings on Thursday at the Sandys Compound Ground in Bhagalpur in the Bihar Cricket Association’s Women’s Under-19 One Day Trophy competition. Akshara scored 306 runs off just 126 balls, an innings that included 55 fours and 8 sixes. Adopting an aggressive approach…