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11 Nov

Siliguri’s 28th State Carrom Championship is won by Papiya Biswas

editorSiliguri

At the 28th State Carrom Championship, which took place in Siliguri, young carrom player Papiya Biswas of Siliguri took first place in the women's division. The Jatiya Shakti Sangha and Pathagar Club in Ward No. 05 hosted the five-day competition, which started on November 6 and ended on Sunday. With 137 contestants, the competition included players as young as 12 and as old as 21, as well as players as elderly as 50. Members of the Income Tax Department and the Life Insurance Corporation of India participated in the tournament together with local players from seven districts. The top three…

11 Nov

Sikkim CM joins spiritual empowerment event in Gangtok

editorSikkim

On November 10, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said he was really happy to be a part of the "Spiritual Empowerment for a Clean and Healthy Society" event held at Manan Kendra in Gangtok. The Brahma Kumaris' Social Service Wing hosted the event, which united a thriving community committed to fostering both individual and group well-being via the transforming potential of spirituality. The event's emphasis on the value of leading a balanced life was praised by CM Tamang. He emphasized the deep insights that eminent speakers such as BK Gireesh Bhai, BK Avtar Bhai, BK Sonam Didi, and Dr.…

09 Nov

Tiger population density in Manas National Park increased from 2011 to 2019

editorAssam

Tiger population density increased significantly in Manas National Park between 2011 and 2019 as a result of better protective infrastructure, more staff, and higher money. The persistence of issues like habitat loss and poaching highlights the necessity of ongoing management attention as tiger populations get closer to their carrying capacity. The Transboundary Manas Conservation Area's Manas National Park and Royal Manas National Park constitute an important core habitat in the TraMCA landscape, according to Firoz Ahmed, the team head at Aaranyak. Tiger populations in Manas National Park have recovered remarkably, demonstrating the importance of these interconnected ecosystems for biodiversity conservation.…

09 Nov

At a goodbye event in New Delhi on Friday, outgoing Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud spoke with Chief Justice-designate Justice Sanjeev Khanna

editorCover Stories

In a tearful statement on Friday, Chief Justice of India-designate Sanjiv Khanna praised Chief Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud and stated that the Supreme Court will be left with a "void" following his departure.According to news agency PTI, Justice Sanjiv Khanna also commended departing Chief Justice Chandrachud for his "monumental" efforts to advance the Supreme Court and pursue his vision of it being "a sanctuary of inclusivity" that was open to everyone. Justice Sanjiv Khanna observed, "When a towering tree in the forest of justice steps back, the birds pause their songs, and the wind moves differently," during a goodbye gathering…

08 Nov

Cows are kept in an abandoned house in Domjur Rural Hospital, the picture was caught on camera

editorBreaking News

It is learned that there are several abandoned houses in front of the seminar hall behind the main hospital building. Cows are tied in one of those rooms and bags of cow food are stored in the other room.It is known that the local youth Sheikh Saheb runs the Khatal business with four or five cows. Local residents said that there is a cowshed outside the hospital but a door has been made of tin in the front wall. The key and lock of that door are not with anyone in the hospital, but with Khatal Malik Sheikh Sahib. It…

06 Nov

The finance ministry has asked the banks to provide more loans for agriculture related activities

editorAssam

To make sure that goals are reached for the current fiscal year, the Finance Ministry has requested that public sector banks expand the amount of credit available for dairying, fisheries, and animal husbandry. According to a statement released by the Finance Ministry on Wednesday, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, M. Nagaraju, attended a high-level meeting to examine the status of loan disbursement to these agri-allied businesses. Top representatives from the state UT Level Bankers' Committee, NABARD, and public sector banks attended the conference. Discussions were also attended by representatives of the Department of Fisheries, the Department of Animal Husbandry &…

04 Nov

ABB Robotics and NAMTECH partner to launch India’s pioneering school of robotics

editorBusiness

ABB Robotics and New Age Makers’ Institute of Technology (NAMTECH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish India’s first School of Robotics, slated to open in 2025. This collaboration aims to bridge the skills gap in robotics and automation, aligning with India’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” vision for self-reliance in the manufacturing sector. The school will integrate ABB’s global expertise with NAMTECH’s innovative educational approach to develop a curriculum that fosters skills essential for the future of work. “This partnership will create a globally competitive talent pool, empowering India’s youth with industry-relevant robotics skills,” said Subrata Karmakar, President, ABB Robotics…

04 Nov

Protests against illegal sand mining have erupted along the Assam-Malaya border

editorAssam

Several organizations from Assam and Meghalaya, who are angry about the ongoing illegal sand mining that has endangered their lives and means of subsistence, met and staged a protest rally on Saturday to voice their displeasure with the government's lack of response to their grievances. The Mothers' Union of the Assam and Meghalaya border region presided over the conference, which aimed to end the threat that has seriously confused their lives. The gathering took place in the playground in Nokmakundi village, which is located on the boundary between Assam and Meghalaya. In addition to seizing the sand mining equipment from…

01 Nov

Samir Soni recalls an incident of Neelam Kothari while he was shooting intimate scenes

editorBollywood

Bollywood actor Samir Soni revealed about how his wife Neelam Kothari was once instigated by her friend against Samir doing intimate scenes as Neelam was at first ok with the shooting. Samir recalled saying, "I finished shooting for the show and one day, I came back home and she asked me about the show. She asked me, ‘How were the intimate scenes?’ I was like, ‘I will do whatever the director says.’ Luckily the director was a woman. Then she asked me, ‘How frequently were these scenes?’ I thought this isn’t going well." "Apparently one of her friends had seen…

31 Oct

Vidya Balan ready to do Dirty Picture 2, says ‘I’m fully ready’

editorBollywood

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan is all set to make a huge come back in the cinemas with all of her iconic roles. The actress will soon be seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 as Manjulika. Vidya Balan recently shared about doing 'Dirty Picture 2', she said, "I remember a few people saying, you know, but your image is the very decision of my career. People told me I remember a few people saying you know, but your image is very different I said what image? I've started my career just now. I'm just a few films old. I don't want to…