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09 Jun

All Assam Seishinkai Shito-ryu Karate: 18 Competitors from Sipajhar Win Medals

Preeti SinghSports

In the All Assam Seishinkai Shito-ryu Karate Competition held at the Khanapara Veterinary College Indoor Stadium in Guwahati, 18 competitors from Sipajhar managed to win medals across various categories.A total of 20 karatekas from the Stadium-Gorukhuti Karate Academy of Sipajhar, representing the Darrang district, participated in this state-level competition. Out of them, 18 competitors successfully won medals.Notably, the medals won by the karatekas who achieved success in both the Kata and Kumite categories are as follows: Limasmita Nath: Gold in both Kata and Kumite.Dibanisha Almayan: Gold in Kata, Bronze in Kumite.Jyotishman Shivam: Gold in Kata, Bronze in Kumite.Arjuma Khanam: Gold…

09 Jun

Brazil Hit by Injury Blow Before World Cup; Balerdi Ruled Out, Ederson Flown In as Replacement

Preeti SinghSports

Following Argentina's lead, the Brazilian camp is now worried. Just 24 hours ago, Argentina's defender Leonardo Balerdi was ruled out of the World Cup due to an injury. Now, a similar scenario has unfolded in the Brazilian team.Brazil's defender Balerdi was injured during a warm-up match. Ederson has been sent to America to replace Balerdi. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has included a midfielder in the squad to replace a right-back. The reliable Brazilian defender got injured during the preparation match held against Turkey in Cleveland.

09 Jun

Indian Army’s Major Abhilasha Barak Wins UN Military Gender Advocate Award for Work in Lebanon

Preeti SinghIndia

Indian Army officer Major Abhilasha Barak has been honored with the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for 2025. Major Abhilasha Barak is the first Indian woman peacekeeper leader to receive this award. Major Barak is currently deployed as a commander in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).Major Barak, who joined the peacekeeping force in June 2025, has been deeply engaged in working with women and vulnerable populations in southern Lebanon. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have congratulated the female army officer on her rare achievement.

08 Jun

JK Lakshmi Cement Bets on Solar + Battery Storage: Udaipur, Durg Plants to Get Green Push by Oct 2026

Preeti SinghBusiness

With the objective of reducing electricity costs across its projects, JK Lakshmi Cement Limited has approved an investment of up to ₹24 crore in two solar power projects. Under this initiative, the company will acquire a 26% stake each in 'Dinos Park Private Limited' and 'Elevate Solar Energy'.Through this scheme, new solar power projects will be set up at the Udaipur and Durg units. The project in Udaipur will feature a 25 MW capacity solar plant coupled with a 20 MW battery storage system. On the other hand, a solar power project with a capacity of 17.14 MW will be…

06 Jun

Kaziranga’s Avian Riches Revealed: 217 Raptors, 266 Storks Recorded in New Survey

Preeti SinghAssam

A recent wildlife survey has revealed the rich avian diversity of Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, recording 30 species of raptors and six species of storks across the protected landscape. The comprehensive stork and raptor rapid survey was conducted during February and March this year by the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve Authority in collaboration with researchers from Gauhati University. The findings were released on the occasion of World Environment Day. According to the report, a total of 217 individual raptors belonging to 30 species and 266 individual storks representing six species were recorded during the survey. Kaziranga's diverse habitats,…

05 Jun

Centre May Scrap Capital Gains Tax on Govt Securities to Retain FPI Amid West Asia Crisis

Preeti SinghBusiness

Due to the crisis arising in Western Asia, the Central Government might take a major decision to prevent foreign capital from moving out of the Indian market. According to a source, if Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) invest in government securities or bonds, the government is planning to completely waive or withdraw the capital gains tax on the returns earned from them.On Wednesday, an ordinance was approved in the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make necessary amendments to the income tax law. This conditional formal notification could be issued within this week itself.Currently, foreign investors holding…

02 Jun

Social Media Banned for Those Under 16 in Malaysia

Preeti SinghTechnology

Various countries around the world have been taking different measures to curb social media in order to control the calculation of global violence-ridden mindsets, criminal tendencies, indiscipline, and various misdeeds. This time, Malaysia has implemented a strict new law to control the use of social media.According to this law, no individual in the country under the age of 16 will be able to open accounts on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc. The number of social media platform users in Malaysia is currently around 80 lakh (8 million). Now, the Malaysian government will verify those accounts and take steps to cancel…

31 May

SLBC Assam organised outreach programme on Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme

Preeti SinghAssam

The State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC), Assam organised an outreach programme on Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 at Assam Water Centre, Guwahati on Saturday with the objective of creating awareness among MSMEs, banks and other stakeholders regarding the scheme and its benefits.The programme aimed to create awareness among MSME entrepreneurs, bankers and other stakeholders regarding the scheme and its benefits. Addressing the gathering, Safal Tripathi, General Manager and Convenor, SLBC Assam, said that ECLGS 5.0 has been launched by the Government of India to provide additional liquidity support to eligible MSMEs facing financial stress and working capital constraints.…

29 May

Facebook, WhatsApp Will No Longer Remain Free

Preeti SinghBusiness

Free services will no longer be available on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The parent company, Meta, had previously announced this on multiple occasions. Recently, Meta has taken the initiative to collect fees from users through new versions of the apps.Under the newly introduced WhatsApp Plus, Facebook Plus, and Instagram Plus, users will have to pay money. The monthly fee for Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus will be approximately ₹340, while for WhatsApp, users will have to pay ₹255 per month.As a result of this new system by Meta, apprehensions are also growing that services on the older versions of the…

28 May

Three killed in head-on collision between SUV and truck in North Guwahati

Preeti SinghAssam, North East

Three people were killed when their SUV collided head-on with a truck at Gauripur in North Guwahati on Thursday.Police said the truck was coming on the wrong side of the road when an SUV coming at a high speed collided head-on with the truck, turning the vehicle into a mangled heap of metal.The deceased have been identified as Ranjit Dey, Karuna Bezbaruah and Partha Pratim Barman. Sources said all three were residents of Maligaon.Police reached the spot soon after the incident and sent the bodies to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital for post-mortem examination.