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31 Mar

68 Candidates Enter Fray for Aizawl Municipal Corporation Elections

riya EditorAssam

A total of 68 candidates, including 28 women, are in the fray for the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections. Polling for the 19-member AMC will be held on April 21, and votes will be counted on April 27. Mizoram State Election Commissioner Dr H Lalthlangliana said that none of the candidates withdrew their papers on the last date of withdrawal on Monday. He said that 68 candidates, comprising 40 males and 28 women from four major political parties, are in the fray for the upcoming AMC polls. The ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), main opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) and…

30 Mar

Joint Operation By Security Forces Result In Apprehension Of Cadres And Recovery Of ARMS, Ammunition And Explosives

Paromita EditorAssam

During the period of 22 March 2026 – 28 March 2026, Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations under Spear Corps, in close conjunction with Manipur Police, conducted a series of precise, intelligence-driven joint operations across Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Chandel, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and Tengnoupal Districts. The operations led to the apprehension of 17 cadres from hill and valley-based groups and the recovery of 17 weapons, explosives and other war-like stores. On 22 March 2026, a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and Bishnupur Police Commandos was launched in the Nambol Sabal Leikai area of Bishnupur District. The team apprehended…

30 Mar

26,412 electors approved for home voting in Assam Assembly polls

Paromita EditorAssam

A total of 19,774 electors of above 85 years of age and 6,638 persons with disabilities (PwDs) have been approved by the Returning Officers for home voting in Assam Assembly elections.This was informed by the Election Commission of India in a press statement issued today.Home voting in different constituencies of Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry has already commenced and will be completed by April 5.The elector will be informed of the schedule of home voting in advance and a team of polling officials will visit the elector’s residence to collect their vote.A second visit will also be undertaken if the voter is not…

30 Mar

Poll Duty Official Killed, Three Critically Injured in Road Accident in Dhubri

Paromita EditorAssam

An election duty official was killed and three others, including a senior administrative officer, were critically injured in a road accident at Matiabagh in Dhubri early Monday while on their way to the District Commissioner’s office. Officials said the team was travelling in a vehicle deployed for an Election Flying Squad when it collided head-on with a truck. The squad was heading to report for duty ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Romiya Ghosh, an assistant officer from Tulsibil, died on the spot. Three others — Shashi Bhushan Rajkhowa, Circle Officer of Chapar; Dipankar Adhikari, Field Officer in the Disaster…

30 Mar

IYM hosts first-ever ‘Mega Mileage Challenge’ for FZ-S Fi Hybrid Motorcycle in Kolkata

Business BureauBusiness

India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. has hosted the Mega Mileage Challenge in Kolkata for the FZ-S Fi Hybrid motorcycle. The event aimed at educating customers about the impressive fuel efficiency delivered by the FZ-S Fi Hybrid’s Smart Motor Generator (SMG) Technology and its benefits. Organized in collaboration with authorized dealerships – Banyan Tree Automobiles, ATC Electronics Pvt. Ltd., Tanushka Auto, and Velocity Motors – the challenge witnessed enthusiastic participation from Yamaha customers, along with their family members who eagerly joined the experience. The Smart Motor Generator (SMG) and Stop & Start System (SSS) optimizes fuel economy and as a…

30 Mar

SpaceX Successfully Lofts 119 Payloads in High-Cadence Transporter-16 Rideshare Mission

anuprova EditorNASA

Marking another milestone in the commercialization of low Earth orbit, SpaceX successfully launched its Transporter-16 mission early Monday morning, March 30, 2026, delivering 119 diverse payloads into a Sun-synchronous orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket roared to life at 4:02 a.m. PDT (11:02 UTC) from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, piercing the predawn sky with a brilliant plume of exhaust. This flight, the 21st dedicated mission under SpaceX's SmallSat Rideshare Program, underscores the company's dominance in providing affordable and frequent access to space for a global array of customers. The manifest for Transporter-16 was…

30 Mar

West Bengal Assembly Polls 2026: Third Supplementary Voter List Released Under Intensive Revision

nanika EditorWest Bengal

In a significant update ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) released the third supplementary voter list for West Bengal late Saturday night. This latest publication is part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, which aims to ensure a clean and accurate electoral roll for the state. The release marks a continuing effort by the commission to finalize the list of eligible electors. This follows the publication of the partial final voter list on February 28, and two subsequent supplementary lists issued on March 23 and March 28. While the ECI has made…

30 Mar

REDMI 15A 5G launched in India with focus on battery, performance and affordability

Business BureauBusiness

Xiaomi India has launched the REDMI 15A 5G, positioning the device as a reliable, everyday smartphone built for long usage and smooth performance. The new handset is designed to handle daily tasks such as streaming, multitasking and communication without compromising on efficiency. The REDMI 15A 5G comes with a 6300mAh battery, which the company claims can last up to two days on a single charge under heavy usage. It supports 15W charging and 7.5W wired reverse charging. The device features a 6.9-inch display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and brightness of up to 800 nits, along with Wet Touch…

30 Mar

Assam District Completes Second Round of EVM, VVPAT Randomization

riya EditorAssam

In preparation for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly Election, the second randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) took place in Tamulpur district at the District Commissioner’s Office Conference Hall. The event was attended by Returning Officers from the 43–Tamulpur (ST) and 44–Goreswar Constituencies, the District Election Officer, contesting candidates or their agents, and the General Observer. The process utilized the EVM Management System 2.0 to allocate EVMs and VVPATs on a polling station basis, ensuring the availability of reserve machines for Poll Day if necessary. Tamulpur district consists of 482 polling stations, with…

30 Mar

Axis Max Life, YES BANK mark 21 years; eye digital-first insurance push

Business BureauBusiness

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited and YES BANK Limited on Sunday celebrated 21 years of their bancassurance partnership, reaffirming a joint focus on digital-first delivery and hyper-personalised protection solutions. Over two decades, the alliance has evolved into a strong distribution ecosystem, leveraging YES BANK’s network of over 1,300 branches to serve around 18.03 lakh policyholders with a cumulative sum assured exceeding ₹1.50 lakh crore. The partnership has integrated new-age technologies to simplify insurance access, offering solutions across child education, retirement planning, wealth creation and term protection. Key innovations include video-based consultations and agile underwriting systems aimed at faster onboarding and…