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10 Sep

Wild Elephant Spotted Roaming with Tractor Tyre Around Neck in Assam’s Numaligarh

Paromita EditorAssam

A wild elephant was spotted roaming in Assam’s Numaligarh area with a tractor tyre lodged tightly around its neck, triggering concern among local residents. The elephant was reportedly seen moving through a tea garden in the Bakial area with the tyre stuck around its neck. Locals suspect that the animal may have become trapped in the tyre while moving through the area in search of food. Photographs of the elephant, captured by local residents, have brought attention to the unusual incident and raised concerns over the increasing interaction between wildlife and human settlements. Wild elephants frequently venture into areas close…

10 Sep

Aadhaar Download on WhatsApp Made Simple: Know How to Use MyGov Helpdesk

sunny EditorBusiness

Getting access to your Aadhaar Card is now more convenient, as the document can be obtained through WhatsApp using the Government of India's MyGov Helpdesk. The service can be useful when you need your Aadhaar but do not have the original document with you, as it removes the need to visit the UIDAI website and follow the usual download process. To begin, save the MyGov Helpdesk WhatsApp number, +919013151515, to your phone's contacts. Open WhatsApp and send "Hi" or "Namaste" to the saved number. MyGov will then send an automated response with two options, COWIN Services and DigiLocker Services. Select…

10 Sep

BharathCloud, ibentos partner to expand AI-powered marketing and event technology

Business BureauBusiness

Sovereign AI cloud service provider BharathCloud has partnered with AI-driven technology company ibentos to advance AI-powered brand marketing and event technology across India and Canada. The partnership was formalised following discussions at the India-Canada Business Summit held alongside the 7th India-Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment, chaired by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Goyal said bilateral trade in goods and services reached $23.66 billion in 2024, while merchandise trade stood at nearly $8.98 billion, marking a 10% year-on-year increase. Under the partnership, BharathCloud will use ibentos HYPE, an AI-powered marketing platform, to create and manage on-brand campaigns…

10 Sep

Open-source ATMs and UPI credit tools bring banking innovation closer to Bharat

Business BureauBusiness

A new wave of fintech innovation is targeting one of India’s biggest financial inclusion challenges — making banking, credit and cash services available faster and closer to customers. At Global Fintech Fest 2026, Department of Financial Services Secretary Sanjay Lohiya launched three technology-led solutions, in the presence of UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay. The first is an open-source Android ATM that can instantly issue personalised RuPay debit, credit and NCMC cards and merchant UPI QR codes, potentially reducing turnaround time from weeks to minutes. It can also support cheque deposits, account opening and loan applications. Banks are exploring the machines as…

10 Sep

Health Officials in Longleng Urge Public Action to Pledge Eyes During 41st NEDF

nanika EditorNagaland

The District Health Society, Longleng, observed the 41st National Eye Donation Fortnight under the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCB & VI) by hosting a sensitization and awareness program at District Hospital, Longleng, on September 7. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Thungchanpeni Patton highlighted eye donation as a noble act that restores sight and urged the community to dispel common misconceptions while encouraging families to honor loved ones' pledges to donate. Ophthalmologist Dr. Thejavituo Kire explained the cornea harvesting process and noted that because there is no artificial substitute for human corneas, donated…

10 Sep

Poor Road Condition Hampers Connectivity from Bamuni-Dalgaon to NH-127 in Kaliabor

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A nearly four-kilometre rural road connecting Bamuni through Dalgaon to the four-lane National Highway 127 at Borbhagiya in Assam’s Kaliabor has deteriorated severely, causing difficulties for residents and daily commuters. The road, constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and maintained by the Public Works Department (PWD), has developed several small and large potholes along different stretches. The damaged surface has made travel increasingly difficult and affected the regular movement of vehicles. Residents who depend on the road for their daily commute have been facing problems as the condition of the route has worsened over time. Several stretches…

09 Sep

Indo-Bangladesh Border: Lightning Claims Lives of Two Farmers in Dhubri

Preeti SinghBangladesh

Two farmers were killed after being struck by lightning while working in their agricultural fields near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam’s Dhubri district on September 9. The incident took place at Kedar Part-III village under the Golokganj sector. The deceased have been identified as Moslem Uddin and Abul Hussain, both residents of the village. According to local sources, the two farmers had crossed the border fencing through Gate No. 51 to reach their agricultural fields in the no-man’s-land area on the other side of the fence. While they were working in the fields, a severe thunderstorm hit the area, and…

09 Sep

Jawa 42 completes AllStars range with new design, 60-plus enhancements

Business BureauBusiness

JawaYezdi Motorcycles has unveiled the new Jawa 42, completing its AllStars range alongside the Jawa 42 FJ and Jawa 42 Bobber, ahead of the festive season.Positioned as the biggest evolution of the motorcycle that helped establish the modern classic category in India, the new Jawa 42 gets more than 60 enhancements, including a wider and more muscular stance, redesigned side panels, alloy wheels, wider tyres, a reworked rear section and a compact upswept twin exhaust.The motorcycle retains key Jawa design elements, including the round headlamp, 13.2-litre fuel tank and flat, bench-style seat. The 790-mm sculpted seat has been redesigned with…

09 Sep

Aaranyak Marks 38th Foundation Day After 37 Years of Conservation

Paromita EditorAssam

Aaranyak, a leading biodiversity conservation organisation in Northeast India, on Wednesday celebrated its 38th Foundation Day, marking the completion of 37 years of conservation, research and community-oriented work. The Foundation Day was observed at Aaranyak’s headquarters in Guwahati as well as at its field stations across Assam, including the Kaziranga, Manas, Dibrugarh and Udalguri landscapes. Aaranyak began its journey on September 9, 1989, as a neighbourhood nature club in Beltola, Guwahati, under the leadership of a group of young environmental enthusiasts led by its present Secretary General, Dr Bibhab Kumar Talukdar. Over the past 37 years, the organisation has grown…

09 Sep

Vantara, Mandalao Launch Major Elephant Welfare and Conservation Programme in Laos

Paromita EditorLatest

Mandalao Elephant Conservation and Vantara, a global wildlife conservation organisation based in Gujarat, India, have launched a new programme to strengthen elephant welfare, veterinary care and conservation in Laos. The initiative follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two organisations and aims to expand veterinary capacity, provide retirement and lifelong care for elephants in need, and support the conservation of Laos’ remaining wild elephant population. Laos, historically known as Lan Xang or the “Land of a Million Elephants”, is now estimated to have around 400 wild elephants and more than 400 elephants in captivity. Both populations continue to…