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05 Sep

Star Health strengthens free primary healthcare access in West Bengal through Asansol and Siliguri Arogya Seva Kendras

Business BureauBusiness

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (BSE: 543412 | NSE: STARHEALTH), India’s leading standalone health insurer, has strengthened access to free primary healthcare in West Bengal through its CSR initiative, Arogya Seva Kendra. The company currently operates two Arogya Seva Kendras in the state, located in Asansol and Siliguri, providing communities with free doctor consultations, basic diagnostic tests, medicines, health screenings and preventive healthcare support. The Asansol centre has recorded 6,805 beneficiary visits across 194 clinic days, averaging around 35 visits per day. The centre has conducted 2,625 laboratory tests, provided 6,613 pharmacy services, screened 1,894 beneficiaries for diabetes…

04 Sep

Dr. U.K. Singh Inaugurates Advanced Animal Research Facility at Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur

PreetiAssam

A state-of-the-art Animal House Facility was inaugurated at the Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), Tezpur.The facility was inaugurated by Dr. U. K. Singh, DS & DG (Soldier Support System), DRDO HQ. The facility is one of its kind in the Northeast region and will house laboratory animals, including mice, rats and rabbits, under controlled conditions to facilitate approved pre-clinical screening, efficacy and safety evaluation in accordance with applicable Committee for Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CCSEA) guidelines and prescribed ethical norms.The facility will substantially enhance DRL’s capability for the biological evaluation of defence-oriented R&D products and technologies. It will…

04 Sep

Prohibitory orders issued in Arunachal’s Bordumsa after violence during SIR hearing

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Tension gripped Bordumsa in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district on Friday after an SIR hearing turned violent, prompting the local administration to impose prohibitory orders under BNSS Section 163, officials said.Bordumsa Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sabadam Tayang said the hearing for Bijoypur was initially held at the panchayat hall on September 3 to dispose of claims and objections under Forms 6 and 7.The hearing was, however, adjourned following disruptions by some youths and rescheduled to September 4 at the ADC office.Members of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU), Bordumsa Students’ Union and other organisations reportedly protested against the alleged inclusion…

04 Sep

Conservationists Oppose Reducing Kaziranga ESZ to 1 km, Seek Scientific Study and 10-km Buffer Protection

PreetiAssam

A debate has intensified over the proposal to reduce the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve to just one kilometre. Conservationists argue that such a move would undermine decades of protection and insist that the buffer width must be determined scientifically through an independent study involving local communities. The Balipara Foundation, which issued the appeal, stresses that Kaziranga is a global natural asset and any change to its protection must be validated with evidence, possibly in consultation with international institutions. Development pressures are already visible around towns such as Jakhalabandha, Kohora, Bagori and Bokakhat, where unregulated…

04 Sep

Meghalaya’s New MP James Sangma Hails Historic Electoral Roll Bill at Tura Event

nanikaMeghalaya

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma joined National People’s Party (NPP) leaders from Garo Hills at the District Auditorium to formally felicitate newly elected Rajya Sabha MP James Sangma. Congratulating the new Parliamentarian, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma commended James for consistently serving as a strong voice for Meghalaya and an advocate for the broader Northeast, expressing firm confidence in his ability to raise the people's core aspirations and drive regional development in Parliament. Expressing his gratitude to the NPP leadership and supporters present at the gathering, James Sangma noted that the felicitation carried special significance as it coincided with the…

04 Sep

Mirzapur Movie Review: Fans Rate It 4/5, Say Munna Bhaiya Steals the Show

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The Mirzapur movie has finally hit the big screen, bringing back some of the franchise’s most-loved characters, including Guddu Pandit (Ali Fazal), Munna Tripathi (Divyenndu) and Kaleen Bhaiya (Pankaj Tripathi). The crime thriller has opened to a largely positive response, with fans heading to theatres to witness the return of their favourite characters. Munna Bhaiya, in particular, has become the biggest talking point among viewers. As the film continues its theatrical run, netizens have been sharing their reactions online. Many fans have praised Munna Bhaiya’s comeback and called it the biggest reason to watch the film on the big screen.…

03 Sep

Kuki-Zo Council Demands President’s Rule in Manipur

ParomitaManipur

The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has demanded the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, while strongly opposing the Centre’s decision to defer the Census exercise. KZC spokesperson and secretary (Information and Publicity) Ginza Vualzong said the decision to defer the Census was taken after a high-level meeting convened by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The KZC said that after what it described as nearly 20 months of unrest and ethnic violence in Manipur, the state was still facing a critical situation. The organisation claimed that the ethnic conflict had increasingly targeted the Kuki-Zo community and that justice, security and dignity remained…

03 Sep

AM/NS India, ICAR-IARI sign MoU to study use of iron ore tailings in agriculture

Business BureauBusiness

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct long-term research on the sustainable use of iron ore tailings (IOTs) in agriculture. The MoU was signed by Dr Vishwanathan N., Head–Research & Development, AM/NS India, and Dr C. Viswanathan, Joint Director (Research), ICAR-IARI, in the presence of Dr Bhupinder Singh, Principal Scientist and Principal Investigator, and senior officials from both institutions. The collaboration builds on preliminary studies launched in 2024 at IARI, New Delhi, and near AM/NS India’s beneficiation facility in Kirandul, Chhattisgarh.…

03 Sep

RBI Swap Facility Boosts International Banking Activity at GIFT City

nanikaBanking

Indian banks operating through International Banking Units (IBUs) at GIFT City’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) have sanctioned loans worth $54.02 billion under the Reserve Bank of India’s swap facility for FCNR(B) deposits as of August 31, 2026. The amount has risen sharply from $4.1 billion sanctioned by 14 IBUs on July 15, reaching $18.87 billion by July 31 and accelerating to $54.02 billion by the end of August, with 20 IBUs now participating in the scheme. The rapid increase highlights growing demand for foreign currency funding through GIFT IFSC and the expanding role of its financial services infrastructure. IBUs…

03 Sep

Beyond Fish: Nepal Floodwaters Could Put Bihar’s Food Safety at Risk

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The floodwaters entering Bihar from Nepal are raising concerns that go well beyond waterlogging and displacement. The safety of fish being carried into the state by the floodwaters has become a particular concern, with the Bihar government advising people not to catch, sell or consume such fish until the flood situation improves. The warning comes after flash floods in Nepal caused water from the Trishuli River to flow into Bihar through the Gandak and Kosi rivers. Several northern districts have witnessed rising water levels, while unfamiliar fish species have reportedly been spotted in flood-affected areas. There have also been reports…