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29 Oct

Ampere expands Howrah footprint with two new electric scooter experience centres

Business BureauBusiness

Greaves Electric Mobility has strengthened Ampere’s retail and service network in Howrah with the inauguration of two new dealerships, Bikash Bikes Point in Domjur and Krishna Motowinds Pvt Ltd in Shibpur, aiming to improve customer access to electric two-wheelers and after-sales support. The new Experience Centres will showcase Ampere’s portfolio, including the Nexus EX+, Magnus GMax, Magnus Neo and Reo Vyb, catering to different customer segments. The Nexus EX+ features a 5 kW motor, while the Nexus EX+ and Magnus GMax offer variants equipped with more than 30 intelligent features powered by Intellipack. The portfolio also incorporates next-generation lithium iron…

29 Oct

Northeast Tourism in Focus as Tawang ITM 2026 Connects 43 International Buyers from 22 Countries

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is hosting the 14th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM) from October 29 to 31, bringing together more than 200 domestic and international tourism stakeholders to promote tourism in the Northeast, strengthen business partnerships and expand the region's access to national and international markets. Organised by the Union Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh government and other northeastern states, the three-day event is expected to attract 43 international buyers from 22 countries, along with domestic buyers, tour operators and tourism service providers from across the eight northeastern states. The event has returned…

29 Oct

Diwali 2026 Vastu Guide: Essential Changes to Make at Home for Lasting Prosperity and Abundance

sunny EditorFestival

With Diwali just around the corner and homes beautifully decorated to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, Vastu Shastra outlines key steps to maximize festive energy, beginning at the main entrance where a brightly lit doorway featuring a marigold or mango leaf toran encourages positive energy flow, especially if the door faces North, East, or North-East, complemented by a solid brass or copper Urli on the right side filled with clean water, fresh flower petals, and floating diyas to neutralize negative energy, while avoiding shoe racks, broken mirrors, or dirty rugs in front of the threshold; inside the home, the crucial Diwali Puja…

28 Oct

Satgaon Event Distributes Judo Uniforms to 10 Visually Impaired Students

Preeti SinghAssam, Sports

World Judo Day was celebrated in Guwahati on Wednesday through a series of programmes highlighting the values of inclusion, discipline and sportsmanship associated with the martial art. The day is observed globally on October 28 to mark the birth anniversary of Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo. The International Judo Federation (IJF) has been commemorating the occasion annually, with the 2026 theme being “Belonging”, aimed at fostering an environment where every judoka feels recognised, respected and welcomed. The celebrations in Guwahati began in the morning at Satgaon, where a special programme was organised for visually impaired judo students. The event…

28 Oct

Unresolved Cases of Mission Basundhara 2.0 and 3.0 to be Reviewed Under 4.0

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is on a two-day tour to Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts, held two crucial meetings on various land-related issues concerning the indigenous people of several districts in Upper and northern AssamIn the first meeting held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Dibrugarh, attended by the District Commissioners of Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, and Majuli, along with forest department officials and representatives of tribal organisations, discussions were held regarding the problems faced by tribal people concerning the revenue department.In the second meeting, held in the presence of representatives from various organisations of the Moran and Matak communities,…

28 Oct

10,715 Senior Citizens Assisted Under Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana in 2026-27

Preeti SinghAssam

Union Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Sudhansh Pant, reviewed the implementation of various schemes of the Ministry in Assam, covering drug demand reduction, Scheduled Caste (SC) development, senior citizen welfare, sanitation workers and rehabilitation of vulnerable groups.During the review, the Union Secretary emphasised the need for a coordinated, whole-of-government approach, stressing that the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment must play an effective nodal role in bringing together the departments and agencies responsible for implementation. He highlighted the importance of convergence under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, PM-AJAY and NAMASTE, and appreciated the progress made by Assam while…

28 Oct

Study records eight owl species in Guwahati: Assam Forest Minister

Paromita EditorAssam

A new scientific study has recorded eight owl species across Guwahati, highlighting the city’s rich nocturnal biodiversity and the importance of protecting its remaining green spaces, Assam Forest and Climate Change Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said on Wednesday.The research also identifies urban noise as a major challenge in detecting these elusive birds, underlining the need to make conservation an integral part of urban development.Published in the journal Urban Ecosystems, the study documented owls in 24 of the 33 one-square-kilometre grid cells surveyed between November 2023 and July 2025. The Barn Owl and Spotted Owlet were the most frequently detected species. The…

28 Oct

Montra Electric expands Northeast presence with new Guwahati dealership

Business BureauBusiness

Montra Electric, the commercial electric vehicle brand of the Murugappa Group, has inaugurated a new electric three-wheeler dealership at Betkuchi in Guwahati, strengthening its presence in Northeast India. Operated by SK GROUP X (OPC) PVT. LTD., the dealership will provide sales, servicing and spare parts support for the company's Super Auto passenger vehicle and Super Cargo electric carrier. The inauguration was attended by Montra Electric Managing Director Jalaj Gupta and SK GROUP X Managing Director Sapan Kashyap, along with customers and dealer partners. Customer vehicle deliveries followed the inauguration. The company has established 11 outlets with 35 service facilities across…

28 Oct

MG Windsor Indulge Edition launched at Rs 17.99 lakh with enhanced premium features

Business BureauBusiness

JSW MG Motor India on Wednesday launched the MG Windsor INDULGE Edition at an ex-showroom price of Rs 17,99,800, introducing a special edition of its electric crossover with upgraded styling, enhanced rear-seat comfort and exclusive accessories. The vehicle is powered by a 38-kWh battery pack delivering 136 PS of power and 200 Nm of torque, with a certified range of 332 km. Its exterior features a Shadow Gold body with a contrasting black roof, black outside rear-view mirrors, 18-inch black alloy wheels and exclusive INDULGE badging. The cabin gets Urban Tan and Black upholstery, embroidered front headrests and a standard…

28 Oct

Robust Operational Performance Propels Vedanta to Record Q2 EBITDA of ₹9,938 Crore

nanika EditorBusiness

Metals and mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd reported a stellar performance for the second quarter ended September 2026, with consolidated profit after tax leaping 151 percent year-on-year to ₹6,202 crore compared to ₹2,471 crore in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. The company's total revenue surged 57 percent to ₹25,812 crore during the July-September quarter, up from ₹16,445 crore recorded in the same period last year. Driven by favorable market and regulatory environments alongside higher volumes, marketing gains, and operational efficiencies, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization reached a record ₹9,938 crore for Q2FY27, marking a 17 percent…