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19 Dec

Adventure, Music and Culture: 10th Orange Festival Begins at Dambuk

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Orange Festival of Adventure and Music (OFAM) is celebrating its tenth edition in Dambuk, Arunachal Pradesh, starting on Thursday. This festival highlights adventure sports, music, and the vibrant local culture. Attendees can participate in various adventurous activities including rafting through rapid river currents, engaging in paintball matches, hiking picturesque trails, cycling through orange orchards, rock climbing, and taking hot air balloon rides that provide breathtaking views of the region. The event is set to feature performances from several renowned artists; the first night witnessed a strong attendance with a performance by acclaimed singer and composer Adnan Sami. Upcoming performances…

19 Dec

Box Office Shockwave: Dhurandhar Crosses a Landmark Rajinikanth Once Ruled

PreetiLatest

Dhurandhar, a spy thriller directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, was released in theaters on December 5. By its 14th day, the film has performed exceptionally well, grossing approximately ₹480 crore in India and surpassing ₹700 crore globally. Notably, it has now eclipsed the highest-grossing film of Rajinikanth, further solidifying its commercial success. Producers of Dhurandhar, Jio Studios, reported that the film has achieved a net domestic collection of ₹479.50 crore within its first two weeks of release. The film garnered ₹218 crore in its initial week and then continued to exceed its first week's collections. The weekly…

19 Dec

Exim Routes IPO listing: Shares surge 31% over issue price

Purbalee DuttaBusiness

Exim Routes had a strong debut on the NSE SME platform on Friday, December 19. The stock opened at ₹110, marking a 25% gain over its issue price of ₹88. It further surged to ₹115.50, hitting its upper circuit limit, a 31% increase from the issue price. Despite this impressive listing, the debut fell short of market expectations, as the stock was anticipated to list at a 36% premium based on the latest grey market premium (GMP). Exim Routes is a global platform facilitating the exchange of recyclable paper products, offering services such as sourcing, procurement, quality assurance, and logistics…

19 Dec

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Makes Closest Approach to Earth

MohiniScience & Tech

The closest approach of Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object discovered passing through our solar system (following 'Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov). The comet is currently roughly 274 million kilometers away—nearly double the distance between Earth and the Sun. NASA’s Hubble and James Webb telescopes have been observing the visitor since its discovery in July, with scientists noting its unique chemical composition which differs significantly from comets originating in our own Oort Cloud.

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

Business BureauBusiness

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

Business BureauBusiness

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…