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26 Jun

Arunachal: Army Truck Accident on NH-13 Kills Subedar, Injures Two

PreetiArunachal Pradesh

An Indian Army soldier was killed and two others were injured after an Army truck met with a tragic accident on National Highway-13 near the 30 Battalion SSB campus in Dirang, West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday afternoon. According to official sources, the vehicle belonging to the 18 Sikh Light Infantry was carrying three Army personnel and was on its way to the unit when the driver reportedly lost control on a hilly stretch of the highway. The truck crashed through the chain-link fence of the 30 Battalion Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) campus before plunging down a steep…

26 Jun

Gauripur Raid Uncovers Illegal Slaughter: 5 Arrested, Dao, Sword Seized

PreetiAssam

A police operation based on a tip-off has uncovered suspected illegal beef sales. Five people were arrested in the raid conducted on Friday at Charaldanga village under Gauripur Police Station in Dhubri district. According to police, the operation was carried out at the residence of Ramjan Ali, led by Sub-Inspector (Probationary) Prabhash Karmakar. Though the accused tried to flee on seeing the police team, all five were apprehended at the spot. The arrested persons are Ramjan Ali, Mehedi Hussain, Mehbub Hussain, Atikul Alam, and Sahid Alam. During the search, blood stains, bone fragments, a wooden block used for cutting meat,…

26 Jun

Tripura Farmers’ Income Doubled in Decade, Says CM Manik Saha

ParomitaTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday claimed that the average monthly income of farmers in the state has more than doubled over the past decade, rising from Rs 6,580 in 2015-16 to Rs 13,590, attributing the increase to a series of government initiatives aimed at strengthening agriculture and improving farmers' livelihoods. Addressing a programme at Bamutia in West Tripura district, the Chief Minister said the state government has implemented several proactive measures to boost the agricultural sector and improve the socio-economic condition of farmers. "A farmer's income in Tripura has increased from Rs 6,580 in 2015-16 to Rs 13,590…

26 Jun

One Dead in Agartala Apartment Explosion; Govt Panel to Submit Probe Report in 7 Days

ParomitaTripura

The Tripura government has constituted a high-level inquiry committee to investigate the explosion at a multi-storey apartment on Ramnagar Road No. 4 in Agartala that claimed one life, even as Chief Minister Manik Saha indicated that preliminary findings suggest possible negligence on the part of the Tripura Natural Gas Company Limited (TNGCL). The explosion occurred at around 12:30 pm on June 25. Subhrajit Chowdhury, who sustained critical burn injuries in the blast, succumbed to his injuries during treatment at GB Pant Hospital on Friday. According to an order issued by the Urban Development Department, the inquiry committee will be headed…

26 Jun

Superspecialist Forum Challenges AGMC Policy, Seeks Consultation Before Private Practice Curbs

ParomitaTripura

A forum of superspecialist doctors has opposed the Tripura government's decision to prohibit private practice by faculty members and medical officers at the state-run Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GB Pant Hospital, arguing that the policy was introduced without adequate consultation and is unlikely to improve healthcare unless long-standing systemic issues are addressed.In a letter addressed to AGMC and GB Pant Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Bidhan Goswami, the Superspeciality Doctors' Forum stated that the government's decision had been formulated and implemented without sufficient consultation with stakeholders directly involved in patient care.The forum, comprising 14 superspecialist doctors, pointed out that…

26 Jun

Coca-Cola bets on creator economy with FIFA World Cup watch-along platform

Business BureauBusiness

Coca-Cola has unveiled “Matchday Hangout”, a creator-led live football watch-along experience aimed at capitalising on India’s growing football fandom and expanding digital engagement during the FIFA World Cup season. The initiative marks the beverage giant’s latest effort to blend sports marketing, creator-led content and quick-commerce partnerships to strengthen consumer interaction. The programme, produced and hosted by RevSportz, will feature 12 national live streams where football fans can watch matches, react in real time and participate in discussions alongside creators Rohan Joshi, SakshiShivdasani and KaashviHiranandani. Select matchdays will also feature ZervaanBunshah, Varun Thakur and footballer DalimaChhibber. Karthik Subramanian, Senior Director, Marketing,…

26 Jun

Turkish Airlines posts record May traffic with 7.9 million passengers

Business BureauBusiness

Turkish Airlines reported a strong performance in May 2026, carrying 7.9 million passengers and achieving the highest May traffic figures in its history, supported by growth in passenger capacity and cargo operations. The airline said its available seat kilometers (ASK), a key measure of passenger carrying capacity, rose 2.5 per cent year-on-year to 23.2 billion in May from 22.6 billion in the corresponding month of 2025. The overall load factor stood at 84.0 per cent, with international flights recording a load factor of 84.0 per cent and domestic services 84.4 per cent. Cargo and mail operations also registered growth during…

26 Jun

RBI Unveils Draft Rules to Expand Participation in India’s Money Markets

anuprovaBusiness

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released draft regulations proposing broader access to the country's money markets, a move aimed at improving market liquidity, enhancing efficiency, and deepening India's financial ecosystem. The proposed framework seeks to widen participation by allowing more eligible entities to access key money market instruments under a simplified and transparent regulatory structure. The central bank has invited feedback from market participants before finalising the guidelines, reflecting its consultative approach to financial sector reforms. Money markets play a crucial role in meeting short-term funding requirements for banks, financial institutions, and corporates, while also supporting the effective…

26 Jun

Mizoram Reports Massive Disaster-Related Losses

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram suffered damage and economic losses exceeding Rs 1,291 crore due to natural disasters and disease outbreaks between 2021 and 2025, according to a Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) report reviewed during a meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) chaired by Chief Minister Lalduhoma on June 25. Official sources said the report estimated the total losses at Rs 1,291.11 crore, comprising physical damage worth Rs 656.76 crore and economic losses of Rs 634.35 crore. The assessment highlighted Cyclone Remal, African Swine Fever (ASF), heavy rainfall-induced landslides and rodent infestations in different parts of the state as the major…

25 Jun

Rashtriya Raksha University invites applications for admission to its Pasighat Campus

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has invited applications for admission to various academic programmes at its Pasighat Campus in Arunachal Pradesh for the Academic Session 2026–27.The campus currently offers programmes in Police Administration, Security Management, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Physical Education and Sports Sciences. These include M.A. in Police Administration and Strategic Management, B.A. in Security Management, Diploma in Police Science, Post Graduate Diploma in Strength and Conditioning, and Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics. Eligible candidates interested in pursuing careers in security studies, police administration, cyber security and…