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02 Jul

Thangaalan to release on August 15, producer Dhananjayan confirms long-awaited date

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The much-awaited film Thangaalan starring Vikram and directed by Pa Ranjith finally has a confirmed release date. In an interview with Galatta, producer G Dhananjeyan shared that the film will release in theaters on August 15, 2024. This news has brought a lot of relief and excitement to the fans, who were eagerly waiting for updates on the release of the film. Thangalan is a period drama based on the historical backdrop of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) in Karnataka. The film, which was completed last year, was initially scheduled to release in January 2024, but had to be postponed several…

01 Jul

India implements 3 new criminal laws implemented with immediate effect from July 01

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News Desk: On Monday, India witnessed a major change in the legal framework with the implementation of three new criminal laws. Indian Judicial Code, Indian Civil Protection Code and Indian Evidence enactment. It is noteworthy that the new law is to be implemented with immediate effect from July 1. According to reports, the first FIR under the Indian Penal Code has been registered in Delhi after the implementation of the new law. An FIR has been lodged against a street vendor accused of illegally occupying public land for commercial purposes. The Indian Judicial Code has replaced the Indian Penal Code,…

01 Jul

Atul Bora emphasizes on enhancing farmers’ income by double cropping project

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Assam Agriculture minister Atul Bora has launched double cropping project at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat which will include 23 districts, covering 1,000 hectares of land across the state. Bora stressed the primary goal of the project is to boost farmers' income. Double cropping is to cultivate fallow lands after the kharif rice harvesting season which will enhance its productivity, cropping intensity and soil fertility also this will reduce labour migration.

29 Jun

Vodafone Idea will increase mobile tariffs by 11-24% from July 4

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Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel will implement increment mobile service rates from July 3.According to a company statement, Loss-making telecom operator Vodafone Idea will extend mobile tariffs by 11-24 percent across the board from July 4.Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel will implement increment mobile service rates from July 3.The company has increased the minimum recharge price for the entry-level plan, 28 days of mobile service, to Rs 199 by nearly 11 percent from Rs 179.Vi has risen the price of the popular 84-day validity plan with 1.5GB data per day to Rs 859 from the earlier Rs 719.The company has…

29 Jun

Two & three wheelers will not be fined for minor traffic offences, says Assam CM

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Assam Government has come up with new protocol to ease financial burden of the common people. The government has decided not to fine for minor traffic offence commited by drivers of two and three wheeler in Assam. Assam CM through X said, "While we follow a zero-tolerance policy against violations of the law, we understand that there are some offences that might be inadvertent, at times. In keeping with this, and posing our faith in citizens, we have decided to forego fines for minor offences by drivers of two- and three-wheelers." He also added, "Complaints are made in our various…

28 Jun

Fourth arrest in Siliguri SIM box case, investigation reveals links to Bangladesh

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Siliguri, June 28: The Detective Department (DD) of Siliguri Metropolitan Police has detained Abdul Qadir (39), resident of Jalpaiguri, in the fourth arrest in the SIM box case. Recent developments have further revealed the cross-border links of the case, pointing towards links with Bangladesh. The matter first came to light on May 16 when the Special Operations Group (SOG) unearthed a SIM box operation under the guise of a mobile shop in Siliguri. Acting on intelligence regarding criminal activities related to SIM boxes, police raided a mobile shop in Jyotiyakali. They recovered three SIM boxes with various illegal materials and…

28 Jun

Cabinet approves Witness Protection Scheme in Assam

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For ensuring fair justice system, Assam to introduce state's first-ever witness protection scheme which is approved by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday. Assam CM through his social media handle informed about the scheme, "The Competent Authority is a standing committee in each District chaired by the District and Sessions Judge. The Head of the Police in the District and an officer not below the rank of the ADC to be nominated by the District Magistrate will be its members and the Head of the Prosecution in the District will be its Member Secretary. The Witnesses will be…

27 Jun

NEET-UG paper leak, government to take strict action against the guilty

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The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha began, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Addressing the 18th Lok Sabha for the first time, President Draupadi Murmu addressed recent NEET-UG paper leak incident. She said, "If due to any reason there is obstruction in examinations it is not appropriate. Sanctity, transparency are a must in government recruitments and examinations. The government is committed to conduct fair investigation and ensure the most stringent punishment to those guilty in the recent incidents of paper leak." Additionally, the President has also congratulated the…

27 Jun

Blood donation camp was systematized by Naxalbari Sarada Vidyamandir in collaboration with Marwari Yuva Manch

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Naxalbari, June 27: In a commendable initiative, Naxalbari Sarada Vidyamandir in joint efforts with Marwari Yuva Manch successfully organized a blood donation camp on Thursday with the target of collecting 200 units of blood.According to reports, active blood donors have been voluntarily contributing to this noble cause since morning. Sujit Das, Head Teacher, Naxalbari Sarada Vidyamandir expressed his gratitude to all the participants and emphasized that the annual blood donation camp was organized in accordance with the principle of 'Sebai Param Dharma, Raktdan Jeevan Daan'.All the collected blood units will be taken to Rotary Blood Bank. Meanwhile, the former vice-president…

26 Jun

Inside Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s lavish wedding invitations: gold idols along with a silver temple

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A culturally rooted invitation card filled with photographs and frames of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's lavish wedding invitation features gold idols along with a silver temple. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are going to tie the knot on July 12 in Mumbai. According to the viral invite, the couple will perform many functions before and after the wedding. The video that showed a temple-like box in which a small temple was built just weeks ahead of several Hindu deities has been shared with guests for the wedding to be held on 12 july.. A video of the invitation was recently shared…