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Sikkim’s Lamin Theengh dominates 35th National Strength Lifting Championship, wins four golds

Sikkim’s Lamin Theengh dominates 35th National Strength Lifting Championship, wins four golds

The 35th National Strength Lifting and Incline Bench Press Championship concluded in spectacular fashion at Palzor Stadium, Gangtok, on November 13, 2025, with over 750 elite athletes from 22 states participating in the four-day event. The championship, held from November 10 to 13, showcased India’s top strength athletes and highlighted Sikkim’s growing stature as a host for major sporting events. Organized under the leadership of the Sikkim Strength Lifting Association, led by Mr. Pema Dorjee Bhutia, Mr. Allen Targain, and Ms. Chandrakala Pradhan, the event was widely praised for its seamless execution and competitive spirit. Among the standout performers, Ms.…
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Fake GST racket busted in Guwahati, two held for Rs 8.59 crore fraud

Fake GST racket busted in Guwahati, two held for Rs 8.59 crore fraud

Two individuals have been arrested by the Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST) Guwahati Commissionerate for their alleged involvement in a large-scale fake invoice racket, an official statement said on November 14. The statement said the anti-evasion unit of CGST Guwahati Commissionerate had received intelligence about a group supplying fake invoices to various recipients without any actual supply of goods or services. The racket reportedly involved over 50 suspicious GST registrations, which were allegedly used to pass on fraudulent GST credit. Acting on specific information, authorities traced the location of two key members of the group. A search operation was…
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Malabar Gold & Diamonds announces the expansion of its flagship Hunger Free World initiative to Ethiopia

Malabar Gold & Diamonds announces the expansion of its flagship Hunger Free World initiative to Ethiopia

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, India’s leading jewellery retailer and the world’s fifth largest, has announced the global expansion of its flagship Hunger Free World initiative to Ethiopia. Following successful implementations in India and Zambia, the program aims to provide daily meals and educational support to children, targeting 10,000 students in Ethiopia by 2026 with an investment of USD 864,000. The announcement was made at the Malabar International Hub in Dubai Gold Souq, where Vice Chairman Abdul Salam K.P handed over the Letter of Intent to H.E. Asmelash Bekele, Consul General of Ethiopia in Dubai. “Extending this program to Ethiopia is…
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Esha Singh wins her first medal in an individual world championship

Esha Singh wins her first medal in an individual world championship

Esha Singh, a former Asian, Mixed Team, and Junior World champion, added another feather to her crown when she won bronze in the women's 25-meter pistol Olympic event at the Olympic Shooting Range in Cairo, Egypt, earning her first individual world championship medal. With a final score of 30, the Indian behind both Korea's current Olympic champion Yang Jiin (gold, score: 40) and in-form Chinese Yao Qianxun (silver, score: 38). At the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship Rifle/Pistol, Cairo 2025, Esha's effort coincided with India's historic collection of one gold, three silver, and three bronze medals from their…
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Mamoni Raisom Goswami, a literary hero, is honored in Assam on her 83rd birthday

Mamoni Raisom Goswami, a literary hero, is honored in Assam on her 83rd birthday

The 83rd birth anniversary of celebrated Ramayani scholar, acclaimed writer, and Jnanpith awardee Dr. Indira Goswami, popularly known as Mamoni Raisom Goswami, was observed on Friday at Kumar Bhaskar Natya Mandir in Uzan Bazar. The event, organized by the South East Asia Ramayan Research Centre—founded by Dr. Goswami herself—brought together literary enthusiasts, scholars, and cultural icons to honor her remarkable legacy. Retired Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita attended as the chief guest, while former Tezpur University professor Dr. Pradip Jyoti Mahanta was the guest of honour. Several distinguished personalities from Assam’s literary and cultural circles were also present. Addressing the…
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Union Minister of Commerce and Industry: Government to promote tribal products in international markets

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry: Government to promote tribal products in international markets

The Indian government has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework to integrate tribal products into domestic and international markets, aiming to strengthen indigenous entrepreneurship and foster inclusive growth. Union Commerce Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, addressing the Tribal Business Conclave 2025 alongside Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Jual Oram, emphasized the strategic transformation from “Van Dhan to Vyapar Dhan,” focusing on market access, trade visibility, and sustainable livelihoods for tribal communities. Organized by DPIIT in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs during Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, commemorating Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary, the conclave saw participation from over 250 tribal enterprises and…
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Impact of kidney disease on cardiovascular health: Integrated care models for better outcomes

Impact of kidney disease on cardiovascular health: Integrated care models for better outcomes

Dr. Tarun Kumar Saha says, The human body thrives on interdependence, and nowhere is this more evident than in the intricate link between the kidneys and the heart. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is no longer viewed as a renal disorder alone; it is increasingly recognized as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), which remains the leading cause of death in patients with kidney dysfunction. Understanding this critical connection is vital to improving patient outcomes through integrated care.Through a number of overlapping processes, kidney disease contributes to cardiovascular problems. Heart and blood vessel damage is largely caused by hypertension,…
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Bajaj General Insurance exposes Rs 25-crore motor accident fraud; FIR filed after Gujarat SIT probe

Bajaj General Insurance exposes Rs 25-crore motor accident fraud; FIR filed after Gujarat SIT probe

Bajaj General Insurance Limited (formerly known as Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited), one of India’s leading private general insurers, has successfully uncovered an INR 25 crore motor accident insurance fraud based on a fabricated third-party compensation claim. The fraud was orchestrated through a false FIR and misleading documentation submitted to the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Bhuj. The case originated from an FIR registered at Sanand Police Station under the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act. The complaint was filed by the alleged driver, who claimed that he was driving a Mahindra Xylo when a dog suddenly…
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Assam gets Rs 219.24 crore grant from Centre for rural development

Assam gets Rs 219.24 crore grant from Centre for rural development

The Union Government has released the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants for Rural Local Bodies in Assam for the financial year 2025–26, marking a significant boost to grassroots development across the state. The latest disbursement includes the second installment of Untied Grants for 2024–25 amounting to Rs 219.24 crore. These funds will be allocated to all eligible 27 District Panchayats, 182 Block Panchayats, and 2,192 Gram Panchayats in Assam. In addition to this, the Centre has also released Rs 4.698 crore that had earlier been withheld from the first installment of Untied Grants for 2024–25. This amount has now…
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Johnson’s Baby unveils new branding, upgraded formulations, and sustainable packaging: Better for baby, mum, and planet

Johnson’s Baby unveils new branding, upgraded formulations, and sustainable packaging: Better for baby, mum, and planet

Johnson’s Baby, the world’s No. 1 baby care brand, has launched its upgraded product range with advanced skin-science formulations and sustainable packaging under the theme “Better for Baby, Better for Mum, and Better for the Planet.” The brand also rolled out its new campaign “It’s Pure Love” featuring Bollywood duo Anil and Sonam Kapoor, celebrating everyday moments of bonding between parents and babies. The refreshed range features gentle formulations that are 100% doctor-tested and enriched with natural ingredients like Aloe Vera, Vitamin B5, milk protein, and turmeric. Johnson’s Baby promises up to 72 hours of moisturization and triple protection against…
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