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05 Sep

A historic step for legal education, the Sikkim chief minister officially opens the first National Law University

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

In a momentous development for Sikkim and the Northeast, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday inaugurated the state’s first National Law University (SNLU), describing it as a milestone in the journey of legal education and justice delivery. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Hon’ble Chief Justice and Chancellor of SNLU, Justice Biswanath Somadder, whose pivotal role in making the university a reality was acknowledged by the Chief Minister. Addressing a packed gathering of judges, legal experts, students, and dignitaries, CM Tamang said the creation of the Sikkim National Law University is not just about setting up another academic institution…

05 Sep

Mobile Money Growth Boosts Financial Inclusion

Mohini BarmanInternational

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a major expansion of mobile banking and digital payment systems to improve financial inclusion across the country. Over 40 percent of Nigeria’s population currently lacks access to traditional banking. Officials say mobile platforms can help rural communities access savings, loans, and payments more efficiently. The move is part of a broader plan to digitize Africa’s largest economy. Global financial institutions, including some from India and Bangladesh, are exploring partnerships in Nigeria’s growing fintech sector. Analysts believe this could create opportunities for cross-border innovation in digital finance.

05 Sep

US Economy Adds 250,000 Jobs in July

Mohini BarmanInternational

The United States labor market continues to show strength as 250,000 new jobs were added in July, surpassing economists’ expectations. The unemployment rate remained steady at 3.9 percent, close to a historic low. The health, technology, and construction sectors drove most of the gains, while retail saw slower growth. Economists say the strong numbers suggest the US economy is resilient despite global uncertainties, including inflation and supply chain disruptions. President Joe Biden welcomed the report, calling it proof of “sustained economic recovery.” However, critics argue that wage growth is still lagging behind inflation, leaving many Americans struggling with high living…

05 Sep

After a youngster dies tragically, CM Sarma orders satellite mapping of Guwahati’s open drains

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A heart-wrenching incident in Guwahati has prompted Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to order immediate action to prevent such tragedies in the future. The Chief Minister on Thursday directed the state’s Chief Secretary to use satellite mapping to identify all open drains in the city, especially those lying exposed at under-construction sites. The decision follows the death of a five-year-old boy in Kalapahar, which has triggered widespread outrage and raised serious questions about civic safety in the capital city. The victim, identified as Sunit Kumar, was playing near an under-construction drain close to Vivekananda School on Wednesday afternoon when…

05 Sep

VLCC launches ‘The Great Indian Beauty Festival 2025’ with up to 50% off nationwide

Business BureauBusiness

VLCC, one of India’s leading beauty and wellness brands, has announced the launch of The Great Indian Beauty Festival 2025, billed as the country’s largest beauty celebration of the year. The month-long festival, running from September 1 to 30 across 219+ VLCC clinics, promises customers up to 50% discounts on a wide range of advanced skin and body solutions. The festival highlights festive glow facials, anti-ageing treatments, pigmentation correction, painless laser hair reduction, infusion therapies, and full makeover packages. Over 250 doctors from VLCC’s network will also provide free consultations and skin-health checks. Among the innovations introduced are the globally…

05 Sep

Strict rules are issued by the Bongaigaon administrator to Durga Puja committees

Banasree SarkarAssam

The Bongaigaon district administration met with the Puja committees to make sure the celebration of Durga Puja went well. Under the direction of DC Navdeep Pathak, the meeting focused on cleanliness, pandal safety clearances, volunteer deployment, separate entry and departure for men and women, emergency number display, and ambulance readiness. Additionally, the DC ordered that idol immersion be finished between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and that pandals not obstruct public roads. Committees were directed by Fire Officer Dayal Chakravarty to maintain fire safety equipment and guarantee access for fire service vehicles, while SSP Mohanlal Meena asked them to install…

04 Sep

Coriander futures prices upgrade on demand

editorBusiness, News

New Delhi: Coriander prices on Thursday rose by Rs 178 to Rs 7,708 per quintal in futures trade as speculators increased their positions following a firm trend in the spot market. At the NCDEX, coriander contracts for October delivery rose by Rs 178, or 2.31 per cent, to Rs 7,708 per quintal with a turnover of 11,600 lots. Market analysts said coriander prices rose on a firm trend in the spot market and restricted supplies from producing regions.

04 Sep

Tribal body protests non-tribals contesting ST-reserved seats in BTC polls

editorAssam

The BTR Tribal Sangha Coordination Committee strongly opposed non-tribal candidates running in Scheduled Tribe (ST)-reserved seats in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections on Wednesday. The committee's head, Niranjan Brahma, told reporters at Kokrajhar's Bodo Sahitya Sabha Bhavan that non-tribal candidates had been running for seats that were designated for STs by getting ST certificates fraudulently. According to him, at least 13 non-tribal candidates have already submitted their nomination papers this year, especially from Baksa district, even though 30 of the 40 BTC constituencies are set aside for ST candidates. "Nomination papers have been filed by candidates with surnames like…

04 Sep

JSW Group, Assam government to build world-class museum in Guwahati for Vrindavani Vastra

Business BureauBusiness

The JSW Group has joined hands with the Government of Assam to establish a world-class heritage museum in Guwahati, which will house the 17th-century devotional textile, the Vrindavani Vastra. Considered a cultural treasure created under the guidance of Srimanta Sankardev, the textile is currently preserved at the British Museum in London. The British Museum has agreed to loan the Vrindavani Vastra to Assam for public display during 2026–27, where it will remain for 18 months. The Government of Assam has allotted land at Khanapara’s Sericulture Farm for the project, which will be fully funded by JSW Group. The museum will…

04 Sep

Bandhan Mutual Fund launches India’s First Sector Leaders Index Fund

Business BureauBusiness

Bandhan Mutual Fund has unveiled the Bandhan BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund, marking India’s first index fund designed to provide investors exclusive access to sector leaders across the economy. The open-ended scheme will track the BSE India Sector Leaders Index, which identifies the top three companies by market capitalization from each of the 21 sectors within the BSE 500 Index. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens on September 3, 2025, and closes on September 17, 2025, with investments accessible through licensed mutual fund distributors, financial advisors, online platforms, or directly via the Bandhan AMC website. Vishal Kapoor, CEO of…