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11 Mar

India is very close to meeting the target of mobile device production of Rs 20 lakh crore

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In the last 10 years, India is very close to meeting the target of mobile device production of Rs 20 lakh crore, surpassing the target of Rs 9.20 lakh crore in the current financial year 2024. India has come very close to achieving its target of mobile phone production worth Rs 20 lakh crore in the last 10 years. Not only that, the phone has crossed the export target of Rs 1.20 lakh crore in the current financial year (FY24). Exports have increased by 7500 percent in the last decade. This information was given on Thursday leading electronics industry body…

11 Mar

udaan ships over 2.25 billion products across India in 2023, achieves remarkable milestones

Business BureauBusiness

udaan has reported a groundbreaking year for the calendar year 2023, shipping over 2.25 billion products across Bharat. The platform, known for its extensive reach and efficient services, catered to over 23 million orders during this period, marking a significant milestone in the e-commerce landscape of the country. Key highlights from udaan's performance in 2023 include: Remarkable Sales Figures: Nearly 1500 sellers on the udaan platform achieved business transactions worth INR 1 crore each, with close to 600 sellers surpassing the INR 2 crore mark. Wide Product Range: The platform facilitated the sale of approximately 31 million electronics products, around…

11 Mar

Camikara strikes gold, India’s premier pure cane juice rum sweeps global competition

Business BureauBusiness

Piccadily Distilleries, the name behind India's first pure cane juice rum, Camikara, has achieved a resounding victory at the Rum & Cachaça Masters 2024 competition. The event, held in London, saw Camikara clinch two gold medals for its 12-year-old and 8-year-old variants, alongside a prestigious silver for its 3-year-old expression. This landmark win not only cements Camikara's status as a frontrunner in the global spirits arena but also marks a pivotal moment for India's rum industry. Siddhartha Sharma, the visionary founder of Piccadily Distilleries, emphasized Camikara's unique production process, which captures the essence of India's climate, soil, and sugarcane. With…

11 Mar

Assam Cabinet approves development council for ‘Kiran Sheikh’ community

editorAssam

Assam's Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved several significant measures during a meeting, announced Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah. One of the notable decisions was the establishment of a development council for the Kiran Sheikh community residing in the Barak Valley, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Minister Baruah emphasized the government's commitment to supporting various communities by approving such development councils. Additionally, the Cabinet sanctioned the utilization of the Meitei script for primary level education in Manipuri language schools, aiming to enhance educational accessibility and inclusivity. Furthermore, Minister Baruah disclosed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to…

11 Mar

Political parties registration may be cancelled if holds protest

editorSikkim

Assam led Government will soon implement Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) within the state, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressing to the media has stated that if political parties calls for bandh against CAA, the members may be de-registered according to the issued notification by the Gauhati High Court. Assam CM stated, “People have the right to protest. But political parties should keep a Gauhati High Court order in mind before announcing bandhs against the CAA or their registration may be cancelled. A students’ body announcing bandh is a different matter, but if political…

11 Mar

Defense Minister to give a visit in northeast states

editorSikkim

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2024, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to visit northeast India on March 14. The elections is expected to take place between April-May. Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said, "He will address two rallies in Barpeta and Kokrajhar. Now our karyakartas are busy for the meetings of the Defense Minister. Assam BJP has formed clusters in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies of the state. The Union Ministers, BJP's central leadership will visit each cluster." Amid Lok Sabha elections, BJP will contest in 11 out of 14 seats while its ally parties AGP will contest in Barpeta and…

10 Mar

Pune And Kolhapur Airports Get New Airport Terminal Buildings

Business CorrespondentBusiness

PM Modi on March 10th (Sunday) virtually inaugurated the new terminal buildings of the Pune and Kolhapur airports in Maharashtra which will be furnished with different modern facilities. The facility will also include 10 aerobridges and 72 check-in counters. The new terminal building of the Lohegaon international airport in Pune, is expanded over 7,50,000 square feet and have a strength of controlling more than one crore passengers per year. The new terminal building at the Kolhapur airport is being built in an area of 4,000 square metres. It will be furnished with all modern amenities and 10 check-in counters for…

09 Mar

KIDNEY AND HEART TRANSPLANT UNIT INNAUGURATED AT HEALTHCITY HOSPITAL

Business CorrespondentBusiness

Kidney and Heart disease is a major health issue worldwide. It causes millions of deaths each year. 850 million people WORLDWIDE are now estimated to have kidney diseases from various causes. Chronic kidney diseases (CKD) and Heart diseases cause at least 2.4 million deaths per year and are now the 6th fastest growing cause of death. In India about 80,000 patients are added annually to the pool of ESRD (End stage kidney disease), however only 2.4% undergo transplant The prevalence of CKD and Heart disease in the northeastern region is estimated to be around 12%-15%, which is higher than the…

09 Mar

125-feet long statue of Lachit Barphukan, Assam

editorSikkim

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives here, Assam on Saturday and unveils statue of 16th century Ahom general Lachit Borphukan in Jorhat district. The PM was accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma both in Ahom attire. According to the sources, the statue is measured 125-feet long at the Lachit Barphukan Maidam Development Project in Hollongapar, which is close to Teok area in the district. Additionally, back in February 2022, former President Ram Nath Kovind had laid the statue’s foundation.

09 Mar

Modi explores Kaziranga, Congress questions

editorSikkim

Party Congress launches fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit to Assam, on Saturday. To earlier reports, the PM is scheduled to explore world heritage Kaziranga National Park on his visit to Assam. The Congress alleges that, “We’re glad that the Prime Minister has found time amidst his various travels to spend today morning in Kaziranga, an iconic national park, which owes much to the great interest shown both by Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. However, beyond Kaziranga, here are four questions for him on the increasingly disturbed situation in different parts of the northeast of India."…