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04 Oct

Singtam murder case: Two people are being held after a government worker is killed in a fight at Lall Bazaar

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Singtam Police have registered a murder case against two individuals following the death of 39-year-old government employee Dinesh Pradhan after a violent altercation at Lall Bazaar on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 7 PM when a heated dispute broke out between Pradhan and the two accused, Ishlam Sheikh and Jalal Sheikh, who run a meat shop in Singtam. The quarrel quickly escalated, leaving Pradhan with serious injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Both accused have been arrested, and a case of murder has been filed under Section 103 of the…

04 Oct

When Priyanka Introduced Triptii: A Moment of Class That Won the Internet

editorEntertainment

At Bvlgari's inaugural Indian exhibition, Serpenti Infinito, held at Mumbai's Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), actress Priyanka Chopra mingled with various celebrities. Her chat with actor Triptii Dimri was what caught fans' attention. Priyanka Chopra presents Triptii Dimri to the CEO of BvlgariTriptii struck a pose for the paparazzi in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter). Upon finishing, she walked toward the exit, where Priyanka was seen waiting patiently with a smile. They embraced as a way of greeting each other. Priyanka has Triptii pose with herNot long after, they were approached by Jean-Christophe Babin, the CEO of…

04 Oct

Assam’s infrastructure and economy are to be revolutionized by Modi’s ₹20,000 crore initiative

Banasree SarkarAssam

In an effort to change the course of the state's development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed a number of large-scale projects in Assam that are estimated to be worth over ₹20,000 crore. The projects, which cover transportation, infrastructure, education, and agriculture, show a broad drive for social and economic change. The Namrup Fertilizer Unit, which has a production capacity of 12 lakh metric tons (LMT) and is valued at ₹12,000 crore, is the main focus of the announcements. The plant, which is regarded as one of the biggest in the area, is anticipated to greatly increase agricultural output and lessen…

04 Oct

ED and IT may be enlisted by Assam CID to look into Shyamkanu Mahanta’s suspected financial crimes

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is considering involving the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Income Tax (I-T) Department in its investigation into alleged large-scale financial irregularities linked to event manager Shyamkanu Mahanta, a key accused in the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg. The CID, already probing Garg’s mysterious death in Singapore on September 19, has uncovered financial irregularities allegedly spanning over two decades. During raids at Mahanta’s home and office on September 25 and 26, officials seized multiple PAN cards registered under the same firm, nearly 30 stamp seals linked to various companies and government offices, and documents…

03 Oct

Xiaomi India celebrates Durga Puja with ‘Amar Pujo, Amar Xiaomi’ campaign in Kolkata

Purbalee DuttaBusiness, Lifestyle

Xiaomi India has launched its special Amar Pujo festive campaign in West Bengal, bringing together exclusive offers, influencer-led storytelling, and community engagement during the Durga Puja celebrations.The campaign was unveiled with popular Tollywood actress Darshana Banik, who visited the South City Mall Mi Store and explored the offerings during Xiaomi India’s festive sale. In a fun video, she highlighted the frustration of using outdated devices, before discovering irresistible Amar Pujo offers on Xiaomi products. From upgrading to the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ and purchasing QLED TVs with a 3-year warranty, to picking up the Xiaomi Pad 7 and gifting smartwatches…

03 Oct

Waaree Energies Stock Gains 3%

Purbalee DuttaBreaking News

Waaree Energies Ltd share price jumped over 3% on Friday after the company cleared capital expenditure plans of about Rs 8,175 crore to expand capacity across its energy storage, electrolyser, and inverter businesses. Shares of the company were trading at Rs 3,434.2 in the morning session on Tuesday, following the announcement. Additionally, the board approved an expansion of the electrolyser manufacturing plant from 300 MW to 1,000 MW annual production capacity, requiring a capex of about Rs 125 crore in Waaree Clean Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd. Waaree Energies stock touched a day’s high of Rs 3,469.00 and a low of Rs…

01 Oct

As Zoho’s Messaging App Gains Steam, Privacy-Conscious Users Point Out This WhatsApp Feature It Lacks

Purbalee DuttaBreaking News

Zoho Corp's homegrown messaging app has exploded in popularity over the past week, with some thinking it can take on Meta-owned WhatsApp in the Indian market. According to users on various social media, Arattai provides E2EE for calls and videos, having to shift to “secret messages” for the feature in chats is inconvenient and leaves other one-on-one and group chats outside the privacy protection. Addressing the issue on social media, the official account on X acknowledged this and told concerned users that “Privacy is super important to us, and end-to-end encryption for chats is something we’re actively working on.” All you need…

30 Sep

Nifty Down 6% In 1 Year!

Purbalee DuttaBreaking News

The Sensex and Nifty hit their record highs of 85,978.25 and 26,277.35 touched on September 27, 2024. While India’s long-term growth story remains intact, a series of global and domestic challenges have weighed on investor sentiment. Experts say the correction should be seen more as a reset than a structural reversal, but multiple headwinds have combined to drag markets lower. Here are sone key reasons behind the 6% fall in the Nifty Trade Tensions and Sentiment Shock: According to Anirudh Garg, Partner and Fund Manager at INVasset PMS, the sharpest trigger came from India–US trade relations. “The current 5% correction is…

29 Sep

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches MMUA seed fund programme in Donkamokam

Banasree SarkarAssam

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma spearheaded two important projects in the Rongkhang Legislative Assembly Constituency (LAC) of the West Karbi Anglong district, greatly advancing rural healthcare and entrepreneurship in Assam. About 19,000 women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) got checks for Rs 10,000 apiece to support their entrepreneurial goals as part of the Panchayat and Rural Development (P&RD) Department's Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA), a seed capital fund distribution program. Assam Cabinet Minister Nandita Gorlosa, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member (CEM) Dr. Tuliram Ronghang, Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Amarsing Tisso, and other dignitaries attended the…

29 Sep

Honda launches CB125 Hornet, Shine 100 DX in Guwahati with mega deliveries

Business BureauBusiness

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched two new motorcycles—the CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX—in Guwahati, Assam, marking a significant expansion of its portfolio in the Northeast market. Priced at Rs. 1,12,000 for the CB125 Hornet (introductory offer) and Rs. 77,668 for the Shine 100 DX (ex-showroom Guwahati), the company also rolled out grand customer deliveries on Saturday. Designed for next-gen riders, the CB125 Hornet comes with sporty styling, golden USD front forks, all-LED lighting, a 4.2-inch TFT display with Honda RoadSync Bluetooth connectivity, and a 123.94cc fuel-injected engine delivering 8.2 kW power and 11.2 Nm torque. Honda…