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25 Nov

Post-pregnancy health habits can prevent heart disease

Banasree SarkarHealth

Women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy may face higher risks of heart disease later in life — but a new study shows that this risk can be significantly reduced through healthy lifestyle habits. Researchers tracking over 4,300 women with a history of gestational diabetes found that those who consistently maintained five key habits — staying at a healthy weight, eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, and drinking alcohol in moderation — lowered their risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 86%. Remarkably, over nearly three decades of follow-up, none of the women who followed all five habits…

25 Nov

Mandhana–Muchhal Wedding Delay Takes Toll: Palash Under Medical Care in Mumbai

editorEntertainment

World Cup winning cricketer Smriti Mandhana's wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal, scheduled to take place in Maharashtra's Sangli, was postponed due to health issues. Initially, Mandhana's father was hospitalized, followed by the groom Palash Muchhal being admitted to the hospital as well. On Tuesday, it was reported that sources provided an update regarding the health status of Palash Muchhal. Palash Muchhal, previously hospitalized in Sangli, has been transferred to SVR Hospital in Goregaon, Mumbai. Sources indicate that the constant travel for concerts and performances at weddings resulted in significant stress, adversely affecting his health. On Monday night, Palak Muchhal,…

25 Nov

New Report Calls for Emergency Funding to Combat Drug-Resistant Superbugs

Mohini BarmanInternational

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a critical report highlighting the alarming lack of new antibiotics in the global research pipeline. The report warns that the current development rate is insufficient to tackle the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), labeling it a silent pandemic. The WHO is calling for a global emergency fund and a push for innovative public-private partnerships to incentivize pharmaceutical companies to develop new drugs. The crisis threatens to revert medicine to a pre-antibiotic era, making routine infections and minor surgeries life-threatening again.

25 Nov

Bus-Ambulance Collision Leaves 3 Dead In Assam’s Tinsukhia District

Sonakshi SarkarACCIDENT

At least three persons lost their lives when a night super bus collided head-on with an ambulance at Makum in Upper Assam’s Tinsukia district early morning on Tuesday. The deceased, who died on the spot, are reported to be occupants of the ambulance. Sources said the collision occurred in the Sukanpukhuri area with the ambulance completely mangled owing to the severe impact of the crash. Several others who sustained injuries were rushed to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention. Officials said the identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed. According to preliminary information, the ambulance was ferrying…

25 Nov

Canara Robeco AMC launches ‘Nivesh Bus Yatra’ in Assam to boost mutual fund awareness

Business BureauBusiness

Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited (AMC), India’s second-oldest asset management company, has launched its flagship ‘Nivesh Bus Yatra’ in Assam to enhance awareness about mutual fund investments. The initiative, aimed at educating investors across the state, will cover key cities including Guwahati, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, and Silchar. The bus began its journey in Guwahati, engaging residents through practical learning sessions, digital tools, and live demonstrations to simplify investing and address common misconceptions. “An informed investor not only makes better decisions for themselves but also strengthens the broader financial ecosystem. The Nivesh Bus Yatra brings financial education directly to communities,” said…

25 Nov

Communication on solar street lights meant for HEC mitigation

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak with support under the CSR initiative of LIC Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL), has installed 10 solar street lights across several villages-Rangapani, Kukurbhukia, Paharpur, No. 1 Sikaridanga, No. 2 Sikaridanga, Angrajuli, Jamuguri, and Kuchubil—located under the Udalguri and Mazbat blocks of Udalguri district of Assam. These villages fall within areas that are highly vulnerable to Human–Elephant Conflict (HEC), where frequent elephant movements during night hours pose serious risks to the safety, livelihood and well-being of local communities. The installation of solar street lights is aimed at improving night-time visibility in strategic locations such as village…

25 Nov

Honda’s road safety mission reaches Cooch Behar schools, inspires young ambassadors

Business BureauBusiness

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) conducted a major road safety awareness drive at Jenkins School and Vivekananda Vidyapeeth (V.V.H.S) in Cooch Behar, engaging over 2,400 students in interactive sessions on safe and responsible road behaviour. The initiative aimed to instill everyday safety habits in young minds, emphasizing simple yet crucial practices such as wearing helmets, using pedestrian crossings and avoiding distractions. The participating students were introduced to real-life scenarios through demonstrations, virtual riding simulators and Honda’s scientifically designed modules. They were also trained in KikenYosoku Training (KYT) to help improve danger prediction skills. HMSI highlighted its broader commitment to…

25 Nov

Three-year defense supply contracts should be restored, according to DACS; a delegation from Sikkim talks with senior officials in New Delhi

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

In a significant effort to strengthen Sikkim’s cooperative sector and secure long-term stability for the state’s farming community, a high-level delegation from the Denzong Agricultural Co-operative Society (DACS) held a series of important meetings in New Delhi on Monday. The team was led by Satish Chandra Rai, MLA-cum-Chairman of DACS, and Dhiraj Pradhan, Managing Director of the Society. The discussions began with a meeting with Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS, Defence Secretary, Government of India, and senior Army officers. The delegation strongly appealed for the restoration of the earlier system under which DACS received three-year contract sanctions for supplying essential items…

25 Nov

Kotak Mahindra Bank marks 40th Foundation Day with stock split to boost retail participation

Business BureauBusiness

Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced a major stock split to mark its 40th Foundation Day, with the Board approving the sub-division of its equity shares to make them more affordable and enhance market liquidity. The decision, taken at a board meeting in Mumbai, will see each existing equity share of face value ₹5 split into five shares of face value ₹1 each, subject to regulatory and statutory clearances. Part-time Chairman C S Rajan said the milestone reflects Kotak’s long-term commitment to shareholder value. “To encourage wider investor participation by making the Bank’s equity shares more affordable and liquid, the Board…

25 Nov

Assam CM unveils high-tech Agriculture Hub in Khetri under Indo-Israel project

Banasree SarkarAssam

The Center of Excellence for Vegetables in Khetri in Kamrup (Metro) district was opened on November 24 by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. It is a flagship facility created under the Indo-Israel Agricultural Project to bring state-of-the-art agricultural technologies. Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora and Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar attended the inauguration ceremony, which marked a significant turning point in India-Israel collaboration in contemporary irrigation and farming. Speaking at the function, Chief Minister Sarma stated that the recently established facility exemplifies the solid agricultural innovation collaboration between Israel and India. He thanked the visiting delegation and the…