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14 Aug

A stash of ammunition was discovered in South Salmara-Mankachar, Assam, just before Independence Day

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Just days ahead of Independence Day celebrations, Assam Police recovered a substantial cache of ammunition buried underground in the Kalabari area of South Salmara-Mankachar district. The recovery was made during an intensified security sweep launched across the district to prevent any untoward incident during the national celebrations. Acting on a credible intelligence input, a special police team conducted a search in the area on Wednesday. The operation was led by Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Pratap Das, assisted by Officer-in-Charge of South Salmara Police Station, J.S. Khubung. Police officials reported that during the course of the search, the team discovered…

14 Aug

Tinsukia will celebrate Grand Ganesh Chaturthi by welcoming 12-foot Lord Ganesha

Banasree SarkarAssam

A 12-foot image of Lord Ganesha will be erected at West Sripuria Vivekananda Road as Tinsukia prepares for the lavish Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The Shree Ganeshaya Vivekananda Sangha is organizing the event, which promises to be filled with lively celebrations and fervent devotion. The tall, finely detailed idol will serve as the focal point for both worshipers and tourists. The organizers have organized a number of religious and cultural events, such as aarti, bhajans, and communal feasts, to commemorate the auspicious occasion. One of India's most popular holidays, Ganesh Chaturthi, honors Lord Ganesha, who is the remover of barriers and…

14 Aug

HMSI inaugurates its new sales and service outlet—Jainco Honda in Assam

Business BureauBusiness

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has strengthened its presence in the Northeast by inaugurating a new authorized main dealership, Jainco Honda, at MG Road, Jorhat, Assam. The outlet offers Honda’s 4S solutions — Sales, Service, Spare Parts, and Safety — under one roof, aiming to provide a complete two-wheeler experience. The dealership will showcase HMSI’s full product portfolio, including four scooter models — Activa and Dio in the 110cc segment, and Activa 125 and Dio 125 in the 125cc segment — along with ten motorcycle models ranging from 100cc to 200cc, including Shine 100, Unicorn, and Hornet 2.0. A…

13 Aug

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Q1 profit upgrade 5%

editorBusiness, News

New Delhi: Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd (ABLBL) on Wednesday reported that its consolidated net profit rose 4.92 per cent to Rs 24.06 crore in the June quarter of FY26. It had reported a net profit of Rs 22.93 crore in the April-June period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by the Aditya Birla Group, formed after the split of the Madura Fashion & Lifestyle business. This is the first quarterly result of ABLBL, which was listed on the bourses on June 23, 2025, after the split. ABLBL's operating revenue grew 3.14 per cent to Rs 1,840.58 crore…

13 Aug

TAFE honours grassroots agri-innovators in Massey DYNASTAR Contest Season 2

Business BureauBusiness

Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), maker of the iconic Massey Ferguson tractors, concluded the second edition of its Massey DYNASTAR Contest – Season 2, recognising scalable, socially impactful agricultural innovations. The contest drew over 16,000 entries from 26 states and 5 Union Territories, with 12 finalists representing Assam, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh. The grand prize — a Massey Ferguson 254 DYNASMART 2WD tractor worth ₹8.2 lakh — went to Belgaum’s Avinash Desai for his mobile slurry dewatering machine concept. Prateek Agarwal from Hojai, Assam, secured second place with a solar-powered energy hub, while…

13 Aug

Too much protein may harm your health

Banasree SarkarHealth

Staying healthy is important—but going too far with certain “good” habits can actually harm your body, doctors warn. Health experts are noticing a trend, especially among young adults, where overdoing things like high-protein diets, weekend drinking, and extreme exercise is leading to unexpected medical problems. The message is clear: balance matters. High-Protein Diets Can BackfireWhile high-protein diets may help with weight loss, extreme versions like the carnivore diet—where nearly all carbs are cut—can lead to nutritional issues. Lack of fiber can cause constipation, headaches, and bad breath. Eating too much red or processed meat can also raise bad cholesterol levels…

13 Aug

Mahesh Bhupathi says padel is one of the sports in India with the quickest rate of growth

Banasree SarkarSports

Indian tennis success has long been associated with Mahesh Bhupathi, solidifying the country's place on the world tennis scene. The 12-time Grand Slam doubles winner is now sharing his knowledge and insights with padel, another rapidly growing racket sport. Bhupathi thinks that the sport is about to make a big leap forward with the World Padel League (WPL). One of the sports with the quickest rate of growth in the nation is padel. Many tennis players have adopted it as a backup alternative, and its rise has been exponential over the past few years. However, he said, "I think we're…

13 Aug

The chief minister of Sikkim promises to strongly encourage sports at the inaugural Inter-School Badminton Championship

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The inaugural Sikkim State Inter-School Badminton Championship 2025 concluded at Paljor Stadium on August 12, bringing together young players from across the state. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang praised the enthusiasm and talent of the participants and assured continued government support for sports development in Sikkim. Addressing the athletes, CM Tamang encouraged them to nurture their skills with hard work, discipline, and dedication. “Your talent is as good as any world champion, but success depends on how you develop and use it,” he said. The chief minister reiterated the government’s commitment to backing sportspersons across various disciplines. He highlighted the…

13 Aug

Godrej Industries brings Raksha Bandhan to the office with ‘Work Sibling’ campaign

Business BureauBusiness

Godrej Industries Group (GIG) has launched a light-hearted campaign this Raksha Bandhan celebrating “work siblings” — colleagues who playfully tease, support, and share the camaraderie of real siblings. With changing family structures and more millennials choosing to have only one child, the traditional sibling bond is becoming rarer. A 2023 YouGov-Mint-CPR survey revealed that 47% of urban millennials prefer just one child. Through lifestyle platforms Godrej L’Affaire and Vikhroli Cucina, the ‘Work Sibling – India’s New Badge of Workplace Bonding’ campaign includes a satirical digital film and interactive social media activity encouraging professionals to “adopt” their favourite colleagues as official…

13 Aug

Bangladesh Tests Floating Urban Markets to Combat Land Scarcity

Mohini BarmanBangladesh

To cope with rapid urban densification, Bangladesh is piloting floating marketplaces on select canals in Dhaka. These eco-friendly floating platforms, tethered along waterways, feature stalls, benches, and solar lighting. Developed by city authorities and local NGOs, the market hubs are aimed at small-scale vendors who previously pitched tents on overcrowded streets, causing mobility issues. If successful, this could become a novel solution for other flood-prone cities like Venice or Bangkok, and inland metros like Kolkata, as a way to manage urban space creatively and inclusively.