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Pune Gas expands to Northeast, launches experience centre in Gangtok

Pune Gas expands to Northeast, launches experience centre in Gangtok

Pune Gas has launched its ninth Experience Centre in Gangtok, marking a key step in its expansion into Northeast India under the Centre’s ‘Act East’ policy. The facility was inaugurated in the presence of Chairman and Managing Director Jaisinh Sampat and Executive Director and CEO Jesal Sampat, along with franchise partners Sanjay Jain, Prince Jain and Karan Jain. The event was attended by guests of honour including Sundeep Malu, Sara Lama and Amar Agarwal. The centre will showcase advanced solutions such as LPGenius, a smart LPG system ensuring full fuel utilisation, and FuelFusion, a dual-fuel technology aimed at reducing diesel…
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Congress Accepts Assam Verdict, Vows to Continue Public Work: Gaurav Gogoi

Congress Accepts Assam Verdict, Vows to Continue Public Work: Gaurav Gogoi

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday (May 5) said that the party fully accepts the people’s mandate in the Assembly elections and will continue working for the development of Assam both inside and outside the Assembly. Speaking to the media in Guwahati, Gogoi expressed gratitude to voters who supported the Congress and emphasized that the party would also reach out to those who did not vote in its favour. “We accept the people’s mandate. We thank those who voted for us and supported us. Congress will also reach out to those who did not vote for us,” he said.…
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LNIPE NERC Guwahati Announces Month-Long Summer Sports Coaching Camp

LNIPE NERC Guwahati Announces Month-Long Summer Sports Coaching Camp

The Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), North-East Regional Centre (NERC), has officially announced the commencement of its Summer Sports Coaching Camp, scheduled to run from June 1 to June 30, 2026. The camp will be hosted at the LNIPE NERC Tepesia Sports Complex in Sonapur, offering professional coaching across a wide range of disciplines including Aerobics & Zumba, Badminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Handball, Judo & Self-Defence, Physical Fitness, Swimming, Track & Field, Tennis, Table Tennis, Volleyball and Yoga. Dr Ramesh Chand Yadav, the Extramural Incharge for Sports, stated that the primary objective of this initiative is to encourage youth…
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Jet fuel price surge turns structural risk for Indian aviation, warns Aon executive

Jet fuel price surge turns structural risk for Indian aviation, warns Aon executive

Indian airlines are facing rising financial strain as aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices surge, with industry experts warning that fuel volatility is no longer a short-term shock but a structural risk. Sunil Kadam, Executive Vice President, Airlines & General Aviation, Commercial Risk Solutions, India at Aon, said escalating global oil prices, compounded by geopolitical tensions in West Asia and airspace constraints, are significantly impacting airline operations. Kadam noted that ATF remains one of the largest cost exposures for Indian carriers. Higher fuel prices, longer routing due to restricted airspace and increased fuel burn are reducing network efficiency, especially on international…
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Lindberg clinches Turkish Airlines Open 2026 Title in Antalya thriller

Lindberg clinches Turkish Airlines Open 2026 Title in Antalya thriller

Sweden’s Mikael Lindberg secured a dramatic victory at the 2026 Turkish Airlines Open, finishing with a total score of 278 (-10) at the National Golf Club in Belek, Antalya. Italy’s Guido Migliozzi and Daniel Rodrigues shared the runner-up position after an intense final round. The trophy was presented by Türkiye’s Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Osman Aşkın Bak and Turkish Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Harun Baştürk. The ceremony drew prominent dignitaries, including former Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Antalya Governor Hulusi Şahin, Turkish Golf Federation President Yıldırım Demirören, Regnum Hotels owner Fikret Öztürk, and DP World Tour official Mark Casey.…
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CM Prem Singh Tamang Pushes for Yoga in Schools as State Wraps Up Large-Scale Teacher Training Programme

CM Prem Singh Tamang Pushes for Yoga in Schools as State Wraps Up Large-Scale Teacher Training Programme

A 21-day Yoga Teachers’ Training Course concluded with a valedictory ceremony at the Manan Kendra, where Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang attended as the chief guest. The programme marked the completion of training for 825 teachers drawn from government schools, monastic institutions and Sanskrit Pathshalas across the state. The training was conducted at the Tribal Research Centre in Assam Lingzey. It was organised with the aim of bringing yoga into the school system in a structured way. The sessions were led by Kurukulla Impact Foundation and Drolma Yoga School, which provided practical and theory-based instruction to participants over the three-week…
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TVS Motor posts 7% sales growth in April despite supply chain challenges

TVS Motor posts 7% sales growth in April despite supply chain challenges

TVS Motor Company reported a 7 per cent rise in overall sales for April 2026, driven by strong retail demand across domestic and international markets, even as supply chain disruptions affected production and dispatch volumes. The company said it sold 4,73,970 units in April 2026 compared to 4,43,716 units in the same month last year. However, dispatch volumes were impacted due to lower production caused by workforce shortages, raw material constraints, shortages of consumables among tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers, and limited container availability for exports. The Bengaluru-based automaker said corrective measures have been put in place and production is expected…
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Nissan India logs 75% sales growth in April, driven by GRAVITE demand

Nissan India logs 75% sales growth in April, driven by GRAVITE demand

Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. reported a strong 75 per cent year-on-year growth in domestic sales in April 2026, marking a robust start to the new financial year amid rising demand for its SUV portfolio in India. The company on Friday said it recorded total sales of 5,388 units in April 2026, including 3,203 units in the domestic market and 2,185 units through exports. The automaker said growing customer interest in its expanding product range, especially the all-new Nissan GRAVITE, helped drive the sales momentum. According to the company, the GRAVITE has gained traction among buyers for its seven-seat modular…
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Mamata says in a leaked audio that “they stormed my home” after losing in Bhabanipur

Mamata says in a leaked audio that “they stormed my home” after losing in Bhabanipur

The political climate in West Bengal has reached a fever pitch since a shocking audio recording came out in which a distraught Mamata Banerjee says she was attacked during the last hours of voting. The outgoing Chief Minister says in a heated phone call that "goons" broke through security barriers to get into her home and scare her. This call came out shortly after she lost to BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in the Bhabanipur constituency. Banerjee says she was pushed and verbally abused, and she calls the event a coordinated effort to lower her morale as the "Saffron Wave" swept through…
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Sikkim Minister Inspects Proposed Tourism Sites Under Buddhist Circuit Scheme

Sikkim Minister Inspects Proposed Tourism Sites Under Buddhist Circuit Scheme

Sikkim Minister for the Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Tshering T. Bhutia, led a joint inspection visit to the proposed and upcoming tourism sites in Yuksam-Tashiding under Gyalshing district on Monday. The inspection covered key locations, including the upcoming eco-tourism pilgrimage complex (Green Tara Devi Statue) at Silnon Monastery, along with other potential sites identified for development under the Buddhist Circuit Scheme. The visit also focused on the redevelopment and beautification of existing tourism infrastructure in the region. The joint field inspection aimed to assess the feasibility of proposed sites as well as evaluate the condition of existing tourism…
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