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13 Oct

Rs 1,847 Crore Worth 184 Projects Underway in Ri-Bhoi, 14 Completed: Meghalaya CM

PreetiMeghalaya

Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma on Monday laid the foundation stone for the Mini Secretariat, Patharkhmah in the presence of Secretariat Administration Mini Sosthenes Sohtun, in a programme held at Western Ri Bhoi Football Ground in Patharkhmah. The new Jirang Block Office was inaugurated at Jirang by a renowned football athlete of the area Ribansi Jamu in the presence of the Chief Minister and the dignitaries. The new building of Patharkhmah Senior Secondary School and Patharkhmah Model Degree College were also inaugurated during the occasion. The Jirang C&RD Block was created on 24 March 2001 with its headquarters at…

12 Oct

Tawang Police Engages with Border Residents, SSB and ITBP to Boost Security Cooperation

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

A police delegation led by Tawang Superintendent of Police, Tawang, Darang Tasi, visited Khenzamane (Gorong Kukpa) and Gorzam under Jemithang Circle on Sunday as part of efforts to strengthen border security, enhance inter-agency coordination and engage with communities residing in the border areas.During the visit, the officers were accompanied by the Gaon Burahs of Shocktsen and Bapteng Kang, along with Lama Kesang of Gorzam Stupa.The interaction provided an opportunity to engage with local community representatives and understand their concerns, experiences and perspectives on security and other issues affecting border villages.As part of the visit, SP Tasi Darang interacted with the…

12 Oct

Yamaha rolls out festive schemes to boost two-wheeler sales

Business BureauBusiness

India Yamaha Motor has introduced limited-period festive offers across its motorcycle portfolio and 125cc Fi Hybrid scooter range, combining insurance benefits and low down payment schemes to attract buyers during the festive season. Under the scheme, Yamaha’s Fascino 125 and RayZR 125 hybrid scooters come with insurance benefits of ₹3,399 and a low down payment of ₹2,499. The FZ-S range, including the FZ-S Fi Hybrid, FZ-S Fi, FZ-S Fi V4 DLX and FZ-S Fi V4, alongside the FZ series comprising the FZ Rave, FZ-Fi and FZ Blue Flex, offers insurance benefits of ₹5,999 and a low down payment of ₹3,900.…

12 Oct

Arunachal Miss Ranji, U-19 Fixtures Amid Leadership Row

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh have forfeited their Ranji Trophy Plate Group opening match against Nagaland, scheduled to begin in Ahmedabad on October 11, after an administrative dispute within the Arunachal Pradesh Cricket Association (APCA) left the state without a functioning authority to select and manage its team. The crisis has also affected age-group cricket, with Arunachal Pradesh failing to field its Under-19 team for a Vinoo Mankad Trophy match against Sikkim in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. The developments have raised concerns over the impact of the association’s internal dispute on players and the state’s participation in domestic cricket competitions. The administrative deadlock stems…

12 Oct

Arunachal Eyes Sports Growth and Sustainable Yak Livelihoods

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is planning to build a football stadium with a seating capacity of 25,000 to 30,000 near Holongi in Balijan Circle of Papum Pare district, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has announced. The proposed facility is expected to strengthen the state’s sports infrastructure and provide more opportunities for football players. Speaking to the media, Khandu said around one lakh square metres of land had been identified for the project. The tendering process has been completed, and construction is expected to begin within a month. The proposed stadium is intended to support the growing popularity of football in Arunachal Pradesh and…

12 Oct

Jio-BP Pushes Up Fuel Prices: Petrol Gets Costlier By Rs 5, Diesel By Rs 3 – The Reasons Inside

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In the wake of elevated crude oil prices and tight supply constraints caused by the war crisis in the Middle East, private fuel retailer Jio-BP, which is a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has increased petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel by Rs 3 per litre, with the updated rates taking effect from 6 am on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Following an earlier upward price revision by another private operator, Nayara Energy, customers fueling up at Jio-BP and Nayara Energy stations will now face increased costs, whereas retail fuel rates at stations belonging to government-owned oil marketing companies…

12 Oct

Catch-and-Release Angling Competition Main Attraction at Chirbirey River Fest

PreetiLatest, Sikkim

The three-day Chirbirey River Fest commenced at Chirbirey at Jorethang on Saturday marking 25 years of the Sikkim Anglers’ Association’s (SAA) commitment to river stewardship and the conservation of river ecosystems. The festival is being organised by the SAA in collaboration with the Fisheries Department, Government of Sikkim. The inaugural programme was graced by Advisor to the Fisheries Department, Am Prasad Sharma, as the chief guest, and Advisor to the Cooperation Department, Shyam Pradhan, as the special guest. They were accompanied by MLA, Salghari-Zoom, and Advisor to the Transport and Skill Development Departments, Madan Cintury, and Secretary, Fisheries Department, Roshni…

12 Oct

‘Magic in Mayhem’ Wins Best Graduation Project at Royal School of Fashion Design Showcase

PreetiAssam

The Royal School of Fashion Design and Technology (RSFT) of Assam Royal Global University (RGU) celebrated the creativity and talent of its graduating designers through ‘Synthesis 2026 – A Graduation Design Showcase’, held at the Royal Garden on the university campus on Friday.The showcase brought together fashion, craftsmanship, cultural narratives, sustainability and contemporary design, providing the graduating students with a professional platform to present their original collections before an audience comprising fashion professionals, designers, creative practitioners, academicians and fashion enthusiasts.The event was graced by nationally renowned fashion and costume designer Anju Modi as the chief guest. Her celebrated work extends…

11 Oct

Forests Turn Into Classrooms: Nameri Tiger Reserve to Host Residential Learning Programmes

PreetiAssam

The Assam Forest Department has launched an educational initiative to take learning beyond textbooks and connect students directly with nature at Nameri Tiger Reserve.The 'Nameri Wild Classroom', open to students of Class 8 and above, including college-goers, will offer two- and three-day residential learning programmes, Forest and Climate Change Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said."It will give school and college students an opportunity to learn directly from nature at Nameri Tiger Reserve," Baruah said.The programme includes birdwatching, guided forest walks, wildlife tracking and activities focused on river ecology. Students will also have opportunities to experience rafting on the Jia-Bharali River and…

10 Oct

Tata AIA revamps Vitality programme as wellness-linked insurance gains market relevance

Business BureauBusiness

Tata AIA Life Insurance has relaunched its Vitality wellness programme, combining life insurance protection with incentives for healthier living as insurers increasingly explore preventive healthcare to strengthen customer engagement. The programme rewards physical activity, health screenings and other wellness habits, with the company highlighting research suggesting that sustained lifestyle improvements could potentially add up to five years to life expectancy. The enhanced offering lowers the daily step target for earning points from 7,500 to 5,000 and integrates Health Connect to improve tracking of steps, heart rate and other health data. Members progress through Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers, unlocking…