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29 May

Tourist Rush in Sikkim as Travellers Flee Intense Heatwave Across India

riya EditorSikkim

Sikkim is witnessing a massive influx of tourists this summer as travellers from across the country flock to the Himalayan state to escape the severe heatwave affecting several regions of India. Official records from the 3rd Mile check post show that 16,749 tourists travelling in 5,375 vehicles crossed the checkpoint between May 24 and May 28 for visits to high-altitude destinations such as Nathula Pass and Tsomgo Lake. The check post issues permit for Nathula, which is a restricted border area in East Sikkim. According to official data, May 24 recorded the highest tourist movement during the period, with 1,990…

29 May

Assam Regimental Centre Celebrates Induction of 726 Agniveers

riya EditorAssam

The Assam Regimental Centre held attestation & Passing out Parade of 726 Agniveers. The Parade was reviewed by Governor of Uttarakhand Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) in the presence of General Officer Commanding, 101 Area, Lieutenant General Mohit Wadhwa, Sena Medal. The scintillating ceremony marked the completion of training of Agniveers who will thereafter be serving as part of Assam Regiment and Arunachal Scouts at various locations of the Country. Foreign Dignitaries, Senior Offrs of countries of Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles and Sri Lanka were also present for the scintillating…

29 May

Shopsy launches AI-powered app to target Gen Z and Bharat shoppers

Business BureauBusiness

Flipkart-owned Shopsy has launched a new AI-powered version of its shopping app, transforming the hypervalue platform into a gamified and engagement-led commerce destination aimed at Gen Z consumers and Bharat’s next 100 million online shoppers. The company said the new platform has been designed for young and value-conscious consumers across metros and tier-2 and smaller cities, where much of India’s new online shopper growth is taking place. According to a Bain & Company report cited by the company, nearly 65 per cent of new shopper growth is now coming from tier-2+ cities, while Gen Z accounts for around 40-45 per…

29 May

Sikkim CM Orders High-Level Panel to Review Lachen Road Connectivity Issue

riya EditorSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has directed the constitution of a high-level committee to conduct a site visit and recommend a permanent and sustainable solution to the ongoing Lachen road connectivity issue. The Chief Minister on Friday convened a meeting to address the issue with the Pipons, representatives of the Lachen Dzumsa, and residents at Samman Bhawan. “Directions have been issued for the constitution of a high-level committee to conduct a site visit and recommend a permanent and sustainable solution. Subject to technical feasibility and expert assessment, the proposal for the construction of a tunnel may also be explored,”…

29 May

After seven years of listing excitement, will 2026 be the year for Reliance Jio’s IPO?

anuprova EditorBusiness

After years of anticipation, speculation about Reliance Jio's much-awaited initial public offering (IPO) has intensified. According to market experts, the telecom behemoth may finally make its stock market debut in 2026. Ever since the first reports of a possible listing emerged nearly seven years ago, investors have closely tracked developments related to the company’s public offering plans. Reliance Jio, the telecom and digital services arm of , has transformed India’s telecom landscape with affordable data services, rapid 5G expansion, and a growing digital ecosystem that includes broadband, streaming, cloud services, and fintech ventures. Analysts believe the company’s strong subscriber base…

29 May

Travelport partners with Cognizant and Anthropic to boost AI-driven travel technology

Business BureauBusiness

Travel technology company Travelport has partnered with Cognizant and Anthropic to modernise travel booking and distribution systems using artificial intelligence, the companies announced on Tuesday. The collaboration aims to build an AI-powered travel ecosystem capable of improving how travel technology is developed, tested and maintained, while also bridging the gap between AI-driven travel planning and real-time booking systems. Under the partnership, Cognizant will deploy Anthropic’s Claude AI models across Travelport’s travel retailing and distribution platforms. The initiative is expected to help airlines, hotels, travel management companies and online travel agencies improve efficiency and automate complex travel processes. The companies said…

29 May

Oriflame wraps up Northeast influencer yatra covering 13 cities and 5,000 km

Business BureauBusiness

Swedish beauty and wellbeing company Oriflame has concluded its month-long Northeast Influencer Yatra, one of the largest influencer-led brand campaigns undertaken in the region, covering more than 5,000 kilometres across 13 cities and engaging over 300 influencers. Conducted in partnership with Whosthat360, the campaign began on April 7 at Lady Keane College in Shillong and ended with a grand finale in Kolkata on May 10. The yatra travelled through Agartala, Aizawl, Dimapur, Kohima, Guwahati, Nagaon, Dibrugarh, Itanagar, Siliguri and Durgapur, hosting 13 on-ground activations across Northeast India and West Bengal. At every stop, the Oriflame Beauty and Wellness Partner Truck…

29 May

IIT-Guwahati Develops Clean Fuel Tech Using Methane and Carbon Dioxide

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hyderabad-based Kaashyap Cleantech Innovations Pvt Ltd to commercialise a technology that converts greenhouse gases into bio-methanol, a clean liquid fuel with industrial applications. The partnership aims to take a research-driven innovation from the laboratory to large-scale commercial production. Developed by researchers at IIT-Guwahati, the technology uses chemoautotrophic bacteria to convert methane and carbon dioxide — two major greenhouse gases — into bio-methanol through a biological process. According to the institute, the technology offers an alternative to conventional methanol production methods, which generally require high energy…

29 May

Himanta Biswa Sarma Faces Judicial Scrutiny as Court Revives FIR Plea

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A Delhi court has issued a notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on a plea seeking registration of an FIR over his alleged remarks concerning “Miya Muslims”, bringing the matter back under judicial scrutiny. Additional Sessions Judge Sonu Agnihotri issued the notice while hearing a revision petition filed by activist Harsh Mander. The petition challenges an earlier order passed by a magistrate court on April 20, which had declined to direct the police to register an FIR against the Assam Chief Minister. The case relates to remarks allegedly made by Sarma during a public event held in Digboi…

29 May

Manipur’s Loktak Lake Goes Global as Astrophysicist Names Early-Universe Galaxy Structure After It

nanika EditorManipur

In a remarkable convergence of indigenous identity and cutting-edge space science, a 29-year-old astrophysicist from Manipur has brought global recognition to his home state. Ronaldo Laishram, originally from Khangabok in the Thoubal district, has led an international team in discovering a massive, early-universe galaxy structure. In a proud tribute to his roots, Laishram has officially named the cosmic discovery the "Loktak Protocluster," after Manipur’s iconic Loktak Lake. Currently working as a post-doctoral researcher at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), Laishram identified the giant protocluster using data from two of the world's most advanced space observatories: the Subaru Telescope…