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29 Apr

Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Disrupt Life Across Tripura

nanikaTripura

Tripura is reeling from the aftermath of severe weather conditions that swept through the state on April 27 and 28. According to reports from the State Emergency Operations Center, heavy rains, thunderstorms, and high-velocity winds have left a trail of destruction, resulting in damage to at least 1,534 houses across multiple districts. While authorities have confirmed that no fatalities occurred during the weather event, two individuals sustained injuries amidst the chaos. The storm’s impact extended well beyond residential areas, causing significant damage to critical infrastructure. Strong winds uprooted numerous trees, which in turn blocked several arterial roads and brought down…

29 Apr

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India posts 33% revenue growth in Q1 FY26, PAT rises 36%

Business BureauBusiness

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Limited on Monday reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of FY26, posting a 33 per cent year-on-year rise in revenue to ₹2,292 million, driven by steady domestic demand and a sharp increase in export sales. The company said domestic sales grew by 15.5 per cent during the quarter, supported by the relaunch of previously recalled products in the market. Export sales witnessed a significant jump of 144 per cent compared to the same period last year, mainly due to a lower base effect. Profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter stood at ₹678…

28 Apr

Assam MP Launch Landmark Wild Water Buffalo Relocation Initiative

riyaAssam

In a major conservation corner, India has begun the translocation of risked Asiatic wild water buffalo from Assam’s Kaziranga Tiger Reserve to Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve marking the longest wildlife relocation by road ever accepted in the country. The common action by the Assam and Madhya Pradesh Forest Departments seeks to introduce the species to Central India, where it has been locally defunct for further than a century. Known as “champaign masterminds,” these megaherbivores play a pivotal part in maintaining champaign ecosystems by regulating foliage and supporting biodiversity. The Asiatic wild water buffalo (Bubalus arnee) is listed as Exposed…

28 Apr

Apple Prepares ‘Ultra’ Tier Expansion for Foldables and OLED MacBooks

anuprovaTechnology

Apple is reportedly poised to broaden its "Ultra" branding into a permanent, cross-category product tier that will sit above its current "Pro" models to showcase its most experimental and expensive hardware. According to reports from April 28, 2026, this strategy will lead with the long-awaited foldable iPhone, which sources indicate will be named the iPhone Ultra rather than the "iPhone Fold." Expected to debut this September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, the device could cross the $2,000 threshold, featuring a 7.7-inch inner display and a sophisticated liquid metal hinge. By placing it in the Ultra tier, Apple can market the…

28 Apr

Aaranyak and Kirloskar Brothers Ltd make the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary safer

nanikaAssam

In a move to bolster the safety and operational efficiency of frontline conservationists, the biodiversity organization Aaranyak, in collaboration with Kirloskar Brothers Ltd, has provided essential field equipment to the forest staff of the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. The distribution event, held on April 25, aims to support those on the front lines protecting the sanctuary’s renowned population of the greater one-horned rhinoceros. The Aaranyak Rhino Research and Conservation Division (RRCD) led the effort, which included giving away 25 high-quality water filters and 50 rechargeable flashlights. These supplies were given to forest workers who work in the sanctuary's difficult terrain, where…

28 Apr

ICICI Bank opens first branch in Tirap district at Khonsa

Business BureauBusiness

Private sector lender ICICI Bank has opened its first branch in Khonsa, the headquarters of Tirap district in Arunachal Pradesh, marking the bank’s entry into the southeastern district of the state. The new branch expands the bank’s presence in Arunachal Pradesh, where it now operates 21 branches along with 22 ATMs and Cash Recycling Machines (CRMs). The branch was inaugurated by Wanglin Lowangdong, MLA of Borduria Bogapani constituency, along with Tirap Deputy Commissioner Techu Aran. The facility has been equipped with a Cash Recycling Machine and will provide a range of banking services including savings and current accounts, fixed and…

28 Apr

Aizawl Hosts Union Minister of State for Home Affairs

riyaMizoram

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar arrived in Aizawl on Monday ay on a two-day visit. He was received at Lengpui Airport by Dr. Andrew H. Vanlaldika, Additional Secretary, Home Department and C. Lalremruati, Protocol Officer. Kumar had a meeting with officials from various departments of the Government of Mizoram at MINECO Conference Hall. During the meeting, the Union Minister said that he had travelled from afar just to listen to the concerns and needs of the people and then urged the senior government officials present to speak freely and frankly about their concerns and priorities…

28 Apr

Mizoram Governor Urges Action for Revival of Chite Lui River

riyaMizoram

Mizoram Governor General Vijay Kumar Singh has called for sustained, coordinated efforts to restore the Chite Lui river, as he reviewed the progress of the Save Chite Lui Action Plan and discussed the road map for its second phase at Lok Bhavan in Aizawl. Chairing a meeting with the Save Chite Lui Coordination Committee and officials of the Public Works Department (PWD), the Governor, who is also the patron of the committee, was briefed in detail on Phase II of the initiative aimed at conserving and rejuvenating the river, which has long been under environmental stress. Emphasizing the urgency of…

27 Apr

Enforcement Directorate Busts Interstate Liquor Smuggling Network in Arunachal

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Enforcement Directorate's (ED), Guwahati Zonal Office has conducted search operations at nine premises of wholesale liquor entities spread across Arunachal Pradesh.The raids were conducted at Itanagar, Nahagarlagun, Seppa, Ziro, Daporijo, Namsai and Roing in connection with a case registered under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.ED initiated investigation on the basis of multiple FIRs registered by the Assam Police concerning illegal transportation/smuggling of liquor from Arunachal Pradesh into Assam, supplemented by a reference from the Assam Excise Department. An ECIR was recorded on 17.10.2024, and the scope has since been expanded through an addendum to…

27 Apr

Butterfly Park at Pakke Tiger Reserve Draws Large Crowds of Visitors

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Visitors from Arunachal Pradesh and Assam are increasingly exploring the Butterfly Park inside Pakke Tiger Reserve at Seijosa in Pakke Kessang district, which is steadily emerging as a major tourist attraction in the region.Established in 2024 and inaugurated by Arunachal Pradesh Health Minister Biyuram Wahge at the West Bank Forest Camp, the park is contributing to biodiversity conservation while also promoting eco-tourism.Basang Wahge, Honorary Wildlife Warden, Pakke Tiger Reserve, Pakke Kessang district, said the area is home to more than 360 species of butterflies.He said the park has been developed to conserve and showcase this rich diversity, while also creating…