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15 Nov

Food Minister claims arrival of Petrol Wagon ends fuel crisis

Banasree SarkarTripuraPetrol Wagon

Sushanta Chowdhury, the minister of food and civil supplies for Tripura, said on Thursday that the state's gasoline and diesel problems will be resolved in a day when wagons loaded with gasoline arrived. The most recent information indicates that things have improved and that carts carrying gasoline have already arrived in the state. "All the district and subdivision level officers, food inspectors, and officials from the directorate are in attendance at the meeting where all the major issues are going to be discussed," he told reporters outside of a review meeting of the food and civil supplies department. Additionally, we…

15 Nov

Jio Financial Services shares jump 7 on inclusion in F&O contract

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Shares of Jio Financial Services rose 7 to an intraday high of Rs 320.50 after NSE included the company in F&O contract.NSE released that futures and options contracts on 45 stocks, including Jio Financial Services, will start trading from November 29.In a indirect, NSE said, “ Members are advised to note that predicated on the stock selection criteria laid down by SEBI vide indirect no. SEBI/ HO/ MRD/ MRD- POD- 2/ P/ CIR/ 2024/116 dated August 30, 2024 and upon receipt of approbation from SEBI, members are hereby notified that futures and options contracts on the following 45 fresh securities…

14 Nov

HAL Q2 net profit inflation by 22 percent to Rs 1,510 crore, shares appreciate by more than 2 percent

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

The HAL Q2 Results saw a marginal PBT growth close to 8 percent.On November 2030, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited published an announcement alleging a consolidated net profit of close to Rs 1510.49 crores that compounded year on year by 22.14%. It was lesser the PBT of Rs 1236.67 crores registered by the company in the July September quarter of the year beginning the fiscal year March 2024, the document mentions.Revenue for the second quarter reached Rs 5976.3 crores growing 7 percent from Rs 5635.4 crores for July- September quarters a year ago. There as a growth exhibited for earnings before interest…

14 Nov

HDFC ERGO launches Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for Tripura’s farmers in Rabi 2024 Season

Business BureauBusiness

HDFC ERGO General Insurance, a leading private sector insurer in India, has been authorized by the Government of Tripura to implement the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for farmers in the state's eight districts. This initiative will cover both loanee and non-loanee farmers for the Rabi 2024 season. The scheme insures farmers against yield losses due to external risks such as drought, floods, and pests. Crops eligible for coverage include Boro Paddy, Potato, Cauliflower, Brinjal, Tomato, and Watermelon, across districts like Dhalai, Gomati, Khowai, and others. The premium rates and sum insured vary by crop and district, with deadlines…

14 Nov

From today, Rapido will begin providing passenger taxi service at Kolkata Airport

TanupriyaWest Bengal

The cab aggregator plans to begin taxi services on Thursday in order to improve transportation at the Kolkata Airport. Along with airport officials, state transport minister Snehashish Chakraborty and transport secretary Saumitra Mohan have scheduled the inauguration ceremony for November 14. This action will address the passengers' lack of adequate transportation options. The passengers had repeatedly and vehemently brought up the matter. They claim that finding a taxi to their destination is difficult, particularly at night. There are currently a number of taxi services at the Kolkata Airport. At the airport, cab services are offered to passengers by Uber, Ola,…

14 Nov

ICR Police in Arunachal Pradesh Offer Women Officers Menstrual Leave

TanupriyaArunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh

A new policy has been implemented by the ICR police that permits female officers to take special leave during their menstrual cycles, which entitles them to miss one working day. Special leave will be seen as "on duty," according to ICR Police Superintendent Rohit Rajbir Singh, and will not affect an officer's attendance or leave balance. The department's dedication to the health and welfare of its employees is demonstrated by this practice. Tawang Police has put in place a policy to improve the operational readiness, morale, and productivity of female officers—who may encounter unique difficulties in their line of work.…

14 Nov

Northeast India will welcome the Vande Bharat Express which connects Assam and Tripura, from Silchar to Agartala

TanupriyaTravel

A new Vande Bharat Express train that connects Silchar, Assam, with Agartala, the capital of Tripura, is shortly to benefit the Northeastern area of India. For residents of these states, this new service will greatly increase connection, cut down on travel times, and make travel more comfortable. The government's dedication to enhancing Northeastern infrastructure and facilitating faster and simpler travel for its citizens is demonstrated by the opening of this new Vande Bharat train. In Northeast India, this will be the second Vande Bharat Express train to be introduced. A Vande Bharat Express between Guwahati, Assam, and New Jalpaiguri, West…

14 Nov

Joint operation leads to major drug bust and explosive seizure in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a major operation, Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles seized a substantial cache of explosives and arrested two individuals near Aizawl, according to an official statement released Wednesday. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team set up a mobile vehicle checkpoint at Lawipu Junction, intercepting a taxi and uncovering 1,000 gelatin sticks, 1,000 detonators, and 20 meters of safety fuse. In a separate operation on November 11, security forces conducted one of the month’s largest drug busts in Champhai district. Acting on cross-border smuggling intelligence, Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police intercepted a vehicle on the Zokhawthar-Melbuk Road. The suspects abandoned…

14 Nov

Rajib Bhattacharya highlights Bharatiya Janata Party’s success despite opposition conspiracy in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharya has accused the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Congress of conspiring to prevent the BJP from establishing governance in the state. Speaking at a memorial event on November 13 to honor late BJP leader Shyamhari Sharma, Bhattacharya claimed that despite opposition efforts, the people decisively rejected these attempts. Bhattacharya recalled Sharma’s assassination during a 1991 by-election in Agartala, where Sharma, the first BJP worker killed in the state, fell victim to political violence allegedly orchestrated by CPI(M) and Congress. "Despite these challenges, the BJP has successfully formed the government here…

14 Nov

YMA calls Manipur violence “Barbaric”, demands action

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Central Coordination Committee (CCC) of the Mizoram Young Mizo Association (YMA) has condemned recent violent incidents in Manipur, demanding justice and a thorough inquiry by the Central Government. The CCC expressed deep concern over attacks in Jiribam's Zaiawn village on November 7, which involved arson and vandalism, resulting in 17 homes being destroyed. In a November 13 meeting, the CCC passed resolutions denouncing the killings, including the shooting of local teacher Mrs. Zosangkim Hmar. Additionally, the committee condemned an alleged incident on November 11 where Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel reportedly opened fire, resulting in 10 deaths and…