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19 Dec

The State Youth Festival with the subject “Viksit Bharat—Young Leader Dialogue” was held in Arunachal

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Under the subject "Viksit Bharat – Young Leader Dialogue," the state youth festival was successfully conducted, bringing together gifted and passionate young from different districts of Arunachal Pradesh to highlight creative ideas and cultural diversity. Under the cultural and innovation track, the state Youth Affairs Department and the state chapter of MY Bharat collaborated to organize the event. Gopesh Pandey, Deputy Director of MY Bharat, described the festival's goals and emphasized the vital role that young people have in the development of the country. The chief guest, honored guest, and jury members were formally congratulated by State Youth Affairs Director…

19 Dec

Sony LIV enters Bengali originals with ‘Jazz City’, set in the heart of Kolkata

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Kolkata is set to take centre stage in the digital entertainment space as Sony LIV launches its first-ever Bengali original series, Jazz City. The series will begin streaming exclusively on Sony LIV from February 6, marking the platform’s formal entry into Bengali storytelling. Set against the moody backdrop of Kolkata’s jazz clubs and narrow bylanes, Jazz City presents a dark and layered narrative that blends music, mystery, and moral conflict. The story follows a hustler burdened by his past, who is drawn into a world of power struggles, hidden loyalties, and difficult choices. The city’s quiet corners and late-night music…

19 Dec

Special Guwahati–Aizawl Trains Introduced to Manage Holiday Rush, Says K. Vanlalvena

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

K. Vanlalvena, Mizoram's sole Rajya Sabha member, announced that the Ministry of Railways has initiated special train services between Guwahati and Aizawl to alleviate travel challenges during the Christmas season. The new services respond to the increased demand from travelers heading to Mizoram and neighboring states. Scheduled departures include one train from Guwahati on Monday returning from Aizawl on Tuesday, and another from Guwahati on Wednesday returning on Thursday, each with 14 coaches. This initiative aims to provide relief to passengers unable to secure confirmed tickets due to limited availability on regular trains. Vanlalvena raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha…

19 Dec

Progress of Hydro Projects Reviewed by Arunachal Deputy Chief Minister

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein reviewed the small hydro power projects being implemented by Hydropower Development Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh Limited (HPDCAPL), with a focus on strengthening progress across ongoing and proposed projects in the State. Key discussions covered strategically important projects including the Sumbachu Small Hydro Power Project and the Taksang Chu Small Hydro Power Project in Tawang. The review examined construction milestones, electro mechanical works, inter departmental coordination, and site specific challenges affecting timely completion. The status and readiness of other identified other such projects allotted to HPDCAPL were also assessed, alongside a focused roadmap to…

18 Dec

NATHEALTH, AHPI to hold Kolkata healthcare investment workshop on December 18

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Kolkata will host a key healthcare investment roundtable and workshop on December 18, 2025, as NATHEALTH, India’s apex healthcare industry body, partners with the Association of Healthcare Providers–India (AHPI) to strengthen healthcare growth in Eastern India. The closed-door, half-day event will be held at The Bengal Club in Kolkata. The workshop, organised alongside the NATHEALTH Eastern Region Roundtable, aims to bring healthcare providers and investors onto a common platform. Senior leaders from hospitals, private equity firms, investment advisory organisations, and healthcare entrepreneurs are expected to attend. Discussions will focus on improving access to capital, strengthening clinical governance, and building sustainable…

18 Dec

Repolling in Panchayat Elections Concludes Peacefully Across Four Districts of Arunachal Pradesh

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Repolling in the panchayat elections was successfully conducted across four districts in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, with no incidents of unrest reported. The repolling period lasted from 7 AM until 1 PM, and Arunachal Pradesh State Election Commissioner Rinchin Tashi confirmed that the process occurred peacefully. Voter participation varied across polling stations: in Bichom district's Government Upper Primary School (GUPS) Nedo, 231 out of 340 registered electors cast votes, resulting in a turnout of 67.94%. In the Rotom Zilla Parishad constituency of Kamle district, 171 of 222 voters participated, leading to a turnout of 77.03%. The GUPS Nongkhon in Namsai…

18 Dec

Assam: Delivery Executive Dies by Suicide After Alleged Public Assault, Three Held

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Tripura Police have arrested three individuals, including two women, in connection with the public assault of delivery executive Prasenjit Sarkar, who subsequently died by suicide. The arrests took place in Assam's Sribhumi district, with the accused identified as Sushmita Bhattacharjee, Sangita Bhattacharjee—a schoolteacher—and Sourav Bhattacharjee. Two additional suspects, Meghadeep Bhattacharjee and Piu Dhar, remain at large as search operations continue. The assault occurred on December 14, purportedly due to a delivery dispute. The incident involved three women and two men, who were alleged to have attacked Sarkar in public while capturing the event on video and distributing it on social…

18 Dec

Esther Anil Proves Stardom Isn’t the Final Act with Prestigious LSE Degree

PreetiEntertainment

Actor Esther Anil, renowned for her performance in the film Drishyam (2013) in Malayalam cinema, has successfully graduated with a degree in International Development from the London School of Economics (LSE). In a heartfelt Instagram post, she reflected on the challenges that both she and her family faced during this journey, accompanied by photos from her graduation ceremony. Esther reflects on her journey, recounting how her father's suggestion to apply to the London School of Economics (LSE) seemed unrealistic to her at first. He had mentioned a person who studied there, and she initially dismissed it as an unattainable goal.…

18 Dec

Seminar on Possible Impacts of Kaladan Project and Bairabi–Sairang Railway Line Held

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A seminar addressing the social, cultural, and economic impacts of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMMTTP) Road and the Bairabi–Sairang Railway Line was held at Government Siaha College, featuring S. Lalremtuanga, Deputy Chief Executive Member, as chief guest. He emphasized the necessity of recognizing both the benefits and potential adverse effects of development, particularly regarding the impact on Lai and Mara districts. Lalremtuanga stressed coordinated efforts among various stakeholders and highlighted the importance of educating the youth to maximize positive outcomes. Additional presentations were made by Abraham Beirazi Khithie and Zomuana on the expected impacts and preparation needed for…

18 Dec

Rising capacity, digital push reshape insurance buying in Kolkata: Aon Report

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India’s insurance market continues to remain largely soft, with stable or declining prices across most segments, according to Aon’s Global Insurance Market Insights Report. However, property and cyber insurance stand out as exceptions, witnessing rising costs and tighter underwriting norms. The report notes that market capacity in India is expanding due to the entry of new insurers, mergers and acquisitions, and increased participation by foreign reinsurers. This trend is being further supported by the government’s decision to raise the foreign direct investment limit in insurance to 100 per cent, boosting competition and innovation. In Kolkata and other eastern Indian markets,…