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22 Sep

Sikkim MP calls for a quick cultural design and railway survey for Rangpo station

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim’s long-standing demand for stronger railway connectivity gained fresh momentum on Monday as the state’s lone MP, Indra Hang Subba, met Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu in the national capital. The meeting focused on two key projects — the proposed Melli–Dentam railway link and the under-construction Sevoke–Rangpo line, which will soon connect Sikkim to India’s railway network for the first time. Subba pressed the ministry to expedite the Final Location Survey (FLS) of the Melli–Dentam link, calling it critical for boosting accessibility in the hilly state and unlocking new opportunities for socio-economic development. The survey had earlier…

22 Sep

Tom Holland’s On-Set Mishap Puts ‘Brand New Day’ Filming on Hold

editorEntertainment

On Friday, British actor Tom Holland sustained a mild concussion while filming the upcoming Marvel film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' in the United Kingdom. As a precaution, Holland took a several-day vacation from filming after suffering a minor injury. No additional people were injured in the incident. Holland suffered a mild concussion on Friday during filming an action sequence for the film. The actor will leave the scene for a few days to recover. The exact cause of the injury is unknown, however no other cast or crew members were injured. Despite his injuries, Holland appeared in public on Saturday,…

22 Sep

Tea garden workers in Assam to get 20% bonus ahead of Durga Puja

Banasree SarkarAssam

In anticipation of the Durga Puja festivities, the Assam government has granted a 20% bonus for employees working at tea gardens run by the Assam Tea Corporation, providing much-needed financial respite. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting on September 22, when Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the government's emphasis on helping the state's tea industry workers throughout the holiday season. Workers in tea gardens, who are an important component of Assam's economy and have been demanding improved pay and working conditions in recent years, will greatly benefit from the bonus. The cabinet approved the construction of the…

22 Sep

Fans come first for Himanta at Zubeen’s tribute: no VIP culture

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday made it clear that the final tributes to music legend Zubeen Garg must remain a people’s event, free from the trappings of VIP culture. As the state continues to mourn the untimely demise of the celebrated singer, the government and family members are finalizing arrangements for his last rites, ensuring that his fans are at the heart of every farewell ceremony. Zubeen Garg, who passed away in Singapore on September 19, was brought back to Assam on Saturday. His mortal remains were kept at Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati, where thousands of…

22 Sep

Assam: Hagrama Mohilary casts vote in Debargaon, confident of BPF’s return to power

Mohini BarmanAssam

Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) chief and former Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief executive member, Hagrama Mohilary, exercised his franchise today at the Debargaon Higher Secondary School polling station in Kokrajhar district during the ongoing BTC elections. He was accompanied by his family members. Speaking to reporters after casting his vote, Mohilary exuded confidence in his party’s performance, asserting that the BPF would secure a clear majority and return to power in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). “The people of BTR have faith in the leadership and vision of the BPF. We are confident of forming the next government,” Mohilary said.…

22 Sep

Assam cabinet approves establishment of 10th Assam Police battalion

Mohini BarmanAssam

The state cabinet approved the establishment of the 10th Assam Police battalion at Sonapure near here at a cost of Rs 260 crore, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The meeting, held on Sunday, also approved a 20-per cent bonus to workers of tea gardens under the Assam Tea Corporation on the occasion of Durga Puja, Sarma told reporters here. Besides, the cabinet cleared the setting up of question papers of the Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination (CCE) to be conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) in both English and Assamese languages, to remove the language barrier for candidates,…

21 Sep

Flipkart reinvents two-wheeler shopping with fully digital experience ahead of Big Billion Days 2025

Business BureauBusiness

Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce giant, is set to transform two-wheeler shopping with a fully digital, end-to-end experience as the Big Billion Days festival approaches. The platform offers an extensive range of petrol and electric two-wheelers, including top brands such as Hero, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki, TVS iQube, Chetak, Ather, VIDA, OLA, Ampere, and premium options like Royal Enfield, Jawa Yezdi, KTM, and Triumph. The recent GST revision, reducing tax on two-wheelers below 350cc from 28% to 18% from September 22, further boosts affordability. Flipkart’s digital-first approach allows customers to complete the entire purchase journey online, including insurance, registration, and financing, with…

20 Sep

Vodafone Idea shares arise on news of AGR hearing

editorBusiness, News

New Delhi: Shares of telecom giant Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) rose more than 7 percent on Friday after the Supreme Court agreed to hear on September 26 its plea seeking quashing of additional adjusted gross revenue (AGR) demands for the 2016-17 period. The stock closed 7.13 percent higher at ₹8.41 per share on the BSE. During the day's trading, it rose 12.35 percent to ₹8.82. On the NSE, it rose 7.14 percent to ₹8.40. A bench of Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice K. Vinod Chandran, and Justice N.V. Anjaria's bench was hearing VIL's fresh plea against the Department of Telecommunications'…

20 Sep

Make money with ChatGPT: 5 lucrative methods

editorTechnology

The tech landscape has undergone significant shift since OpenAI introduced ChatGPT. OpenAI's large language model (LLM) is so strong that it can perform a variety of tasks, including creative tasks like writing essays, calculating numbers, creating code, and more. The incredible AI powers of ChatGPT are now being used by people to supplement their income. Continue reading to learn how to use and make a tidy profit if you are interested in the same. Create a website or app Developing a product is the next best approach to monetize ChatGPT. Additionally, you don't need to know how to code for…

20 Sep

Retired IAS Officer K.V. Eapen joins slice SFB Board to boost northeast banking access

Business BureauBusiness

slice Small Finance Bank (slice SFB) has appointed retired IAS officer and former IMF Senior Advisor, K.V. Eapen, as an Independent Director on its Board, strengthening the bank’s focus on Northeast India. Mr. Eapen, with 35 years of experience in public administration, financial policy, and institutional governance, has served in key roles across Assam and Meghalaya, including as Secretary of the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, overseeing national financial inclusion programmes. His international experience at the International Monetary Fund, coupled with prior board positions in public sector banks…