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04 Dec

High Participation: Lai ADC Election in Mizoram Sees 83.99% Voter Turnout

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) election experienced a voter turnout of 83.99% across 25 constituencies, with a total of 56,873 registered voters (27,854 men and 29,019 women). The Sakeilui constituency had the highest turnout at 94.59%, while Lawngtlai–Chandmary had the lowest at 73.54%. A total of 111 polling stations were established, facing challenges in some areas due to difficult terrain. Various political parties participated, including the ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), Mizo National Front (MNF), Congress (INC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and independent candidates. Vote counting is scheduled for December 9, 2025, and the current term of the MDCs…

04 Dec

At Task Force Meet, Tripura Chief Minister Raises Key Issues Facing the Northeast

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha highlighted significant barriers to the development of the Northeast region during the second meeting of the High-Level Task Force on Logistics Expenditure, Infrastructure, and Communication Development, chaired by Union Minister of DoNER Jyotiraditya Scindia. He pointed out that high logistics costs, communication shortcomings, and infrastructure deficiencies are critical obstacles hindering progress. The task force is intended to foster a coordinated and systematic approach for addressing these issues collectively among all North Eastern states. Saha presented a detailed pictorial report that encapsulated the challenges identified by the states during the inaugural meeting and proposed remedial steps.…

03 Dec

Bajaj Finance Strengthens Financial Inclusion Efforts with Literacy Event in Tripura

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Bajaj Finance Ltd., India’s largest Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in the private sector, and part of Bajaj Finserv, today organized its Financial Literacy programme, titled ‘ArthsutraSamvad’ in Tripura. The pan-India programme aims to further financial inclusion across villages and underbanked locations in India’s hinterland. ‘ArthsutraSamvad’, is being implemented under RBI’s initiative for augmenting financial literacy and awareness. It aims to create awareness about financial discipline, online frauds and good practices in money management. Dignitaries including Shri Nirdesh Deb, Additional Superintendent of Police, Cyber Crime, Tripura Police, Shri Pranab Sarkar, President, Agartala Press Club, Shri Abhishek Dey, Joint Secretary, Agartala Press…

03 Dec

VOL 7, ISSUE 44 – The Mileage

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03 Dec

Samantha’s New Beginning: Raj’s Sister Shares Powerful Message of Support and Unity

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Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru surprised fans by getting married on December 1 in Coimbatore, receiving an outpouring of love and congratulations. Raj's sister, Sheetal, welcomed Samantha into the family with a heartfelt note and shared the first family portrait featuring the newlyweds. On Tuesday, Sheetal Nidimoru, Raj's sister, warmly welcomed Samantha into the Nidimoru family through an Instagram post. She shared a heartfelt note along with the first family picture featuring the newlyweds, Samantha and Raj. Sheetal reflected on the spiritually aligned and deeply meaningful nature of the day when Samantha officially joined the Nidimoru family,…

03 Dec

WHO Issues Global Guideline on GLP-1 Medicines for Obesity

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a landmark global guideline on the use of GLP-1 medicines in treating obesity. The guideline emphasizes that while these therapies are highly efficacious, they alone will not reverse the obesity challenge, which requires a multisectoral strategy. The WHO stressed the importance of fair access and called for urgent action on manufacturing, affordability, and health system readiness, noting that without deliberate policy, access could worsen existing health disparities.

03 Dec

Meesho IPO: Price band, GMP and key details

Purbalee DuttaBusiness

Meesho Ltd., the value-focused e-commerce platform, opens its IPO today as interest in new-age consumption stocks continues to surge on Dalal Street. Supported by major global investors such as SoftBank, Peak XV Partners and Prosus, the offering is drawing attention for both its scale and its asset-light, value-commerce model that has gained strong traction in smaller Indian cities. With solid growth indicators and a healthy grey market premium (GMP), the issue is seen as an attractive entry point for investors seeking exposure to this segment. The GMP has been hovering between ₹39 and ₹49 per share, suggesting a potential listing…

03 Dec

Turkish Airlines, Samsung team up to bring smart tagged baggage tracking to passengers

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Turkish Airlines has announced a major digital leap with its partnership with Samsung to launch the Smart Tagged Baggage Service, enabling passengers to track their luggage through Samsung’s Smart Things Find technology. Starting December 1, travellers can monitor bags equipped with Galaxy SmartTag, ensuring faster and more efficient location tracking in cases of misplacement or delay. With this move, Turkish Airlines becomes the first airline globally to integrate SmartThings technologies into baggage tracking, reaffirming its commitment to digital transformation with a passenger-first approach. Passengers will also be able to upload photos of their bags in the SmartThings Find app for…

03 Dec

The GBP hospital in Tripura implants the first leadless pacemaker

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura has achieved a significant medical milestone with Agartala Government Medical College and GB Pant Hospital successfully performing their first leadless pacemaker implantation on a critically ill 71‑year‑old patient. The miniature, wire‑free device—delivered directly into the heart through a vein—marks a major advancement in minimally invasive cardiac care. Health officials said the patient was admitted in a life‑threatening condition, suffering from complete heart block, traumatic brain injury, intraparenchymal haemorrhage and septic shock. Specialists from Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery, Medicine ICU and Cardiology worked for several days to stabilise him before proceeding with the implantation. Unlike conventional pacemakers that require chest surgery…

03 Dec

A rodent outbreak destroys 42% of crops, affecting thousands of farmers

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A severe rodent infestation has destroyed nearly 42 per cent of Mizoram’s agricultural output this year, affecting more than 5,000 farmers across all 11 districts, according to the state Agriculture Department. The outbreak was triggered by the flowering of Bambusa tulda, locally known as Thingtam, a phenomenon that occurs once every 48 years and causes rodent populations to surge rapidly. Deputy Director (Plant Protection) Lalrindiki said over 1,700 hectares of farmland spanning 180 villages have suffered significant damage. While poisoning drives helped slow the spread, the rodent population began declining only after the harvest period. Mamit district recorded the most…