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30 Jul

First Woman and First Person of Colour to Land on Moon in Historic US Space Mission

Mohini BarmanNASA

NASA has formally named the four-member crew of its upcoming Artemis III mission, which will mark the first human moon landing since 1972. The 2026 launch aims to put the first woman and the first person of colour on the lunar surface. The astronauts are undergoing high-pressure simulations at Johnson Space Center, Texas. The mission is part of NASA’s broader goal to build a permanent base on the moon under the Artemis program, supported by global partners including ESA (Europe), JAXA (Japan), and ISRO (India). With rising student interest in astrophysics across Nepal, Bhutan, and Eastern India, space educators see…

29 Jul

Coriander futures prices jump on higher demand

editorBusiness, News

New Delhi: Coriander prices rose by Rs 44 to Rs 7,776 per quintal in futures trade on Tuesday as speculators raised their bets in anticipation of a firm trend in the spot market. On the NCDEX, coriander contracts for August delivery rose by Rs 44, or 0.57 percent, to Rs 7,776 per quintal in a business turnover of 13,330 lots. Market analysts said coriander prices rose due to a firm trend in the spot market and restricted supplies from producing regions.

29 Jul

Medanta Hospital flags surge in paediatric respiratory illnesses

Business BureauBusiness

Medanta Hospital, in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) Guwahati City Branch and IAP Intensive Care Chapter, Assam, organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) program in Guwahati to raise awareness on paediatric critical care, with a strong focus on respiratory illnesses. The event was spearheaded by Dr Praveen Khilnani and Dr Rajiv Uttam from Medanta, Gurugram, who emphasized the urgency of managing paediatric viral infections that have recently surged nationwide. Dr Khilnani highlighted the ABCDE approach—Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure—as a foundational method in emergency care. He stressed that a mother’s or caregiver’s insight into the child’s…

29 Jul

Byatikram Real Estate Conclave 2.0 Highlights Urban Growth Potential in Northeast India

Business BureauBusiness

The Byatikram Real Estate Conclave 2.0, hosted on 25th July 2025 at Hotel Vivanta, Guwahati, brought together key stakeholders to spotlight the dynamic growth of Northeast India's real estate sector. Organized by Byatikram Group in association with The Times of India, and powered by SRMB and NEDFi, the event was supported by SBI, Ambuja Neotia, Sree Balaji Panthaniwas, and IDFC First Bank. The conclave was actively promoted by media partners Mirchi 95, Prag News, Eastern Chronicle, Shiv Media, and Byatikram Digital. The event began with a ceremonial lamp lighting graced by dignitaries including Prof. (Dr.) H.P. Agarwal (Royal Global University);…

29 Jul

Foundation to be laid for 209 tribal hostels across Assam

editorAssam

GUWAHATI: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is set to lay the foundation stone for the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), a flagship initiative aimed at transforming educational access for tribal students in Assam. The project will see the construction of 209 residential hostels across 542 villages in 23 districts. Launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the initiative focuses on building 100-bed hostels in high and higher secondary schools located in remote tribal areas. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is actively supporting the implementation of this transformative programme. The project will be executed in two…

29 Jul

Aadhar Housing Finance posts 22% AUM growth in Q1 FY26, PAT rises 19%

Business BureauBusiness

Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd. reported a strong start to FY26, with its Assets Under Management (AUM) rising 22% year-on-year to ₹26,524 crore in Q1. Profit after tax (PAT) grew 19% to ₹237 crore, while disbursements surged 32% to ₹1,979 crore, reflecting robust demand in the affordable housing segment. The company’s net worth reached ₹6,616 crore, boosted by ₹1,000 crore raised via IPO. The gross NPA rose slightly to 1.34% from 1.31% last year, while Return on Assets stood at 4.0%. Managing Director & CEO Rishi Anand attributed the performance to “sustained demand in the affordable housing segment” and highlighted the…

29 Jul

Assam has the third-highest tiger density, and Himanta promises to fight down on encroachment

Banasree SarkarAssam

On the occasion of International Tiger Day, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the state has expanded its wildlife reserves by combating encroachment. He claims that the state has the third-highest density of tigers worldwide. Sarma claims that in addition to protecting tigers, Assam is reclaiming its kingdom. "With the world's 3rd highest tiger density, expanded reserves and bold action against encroachment, the striped beasts of Assam continue to roam with power and pride," he stated. According to Environment and Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, the state is a leader in tiger conservation because of its abundant biodiversity…

29 Jul

Dr. Subba fights for Rai, Sherpa, Tamang, Gurung languages in schools

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim’s lone Member of Parliament, Dr. Indra Hang Subba, has formally appealed to the Ministry of Education to reinstate Rai, Sherpa, Tamang, and Gurung languages as optional second vernacular subjects in Classes XI and XII under the CBSE curriculum. The appeal comes after a joint representation was submitted by four prominent community organizations in Sikkim, emphasizing the importance of linguistic continuity and cultural preservation. Dr. Subba personally met Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at Parliament House and Minister of State for Education Dr. Sukanta Majumdar at his residence, advocating for the inclusion of these indigenous languages, which are already taught…

29 Jul

Made-in-India Nissan Magnite secures GNCAP 5-star safety rating, sets new benchmark in passenger protection

Business BureauBusiness

The Made-in-India New Nissan Magnite has achieved a significant milestone by securing a 5-star overall passenger safety rating from the Global New Car Assessment Programme (GNCAP). The right-hand drive (RHD) version, manufactured at Nissan’s Chennai facility, scored a perfect 5-star for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 3-star for Child Occupant Protection (COP), making it one of the safest SUVs in India and South Africa. Built on the enhanced CMF-A+ platform, the Magnite features over 40 standard safety elements including six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, traction control, and hydraulic brake assist. Its body structure incorporates 67% high tensile…

29 Jul

Tribal families in four areas of Assam get legal land

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam government has officially granted legal land ownership to 2,145 tribal families in Biswanath district under the provisions of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006.The certificates were handed over on Monday, July 28, by Assam’s Minister of Health, Family Welfare, and Irrigation, Ashok Singhal, during a ceremonial distribution program. Families from four different revenue circles — Biswanath, Gohpur, Naduar, and Bihali — were beneficiaries of this initiative. With this latest distribution, the district has now issued close to 12,000 land titles to indigenous households. Speaking at the event, Minister Singhal emphasized the Assam government’s commitment to the rights of indigenous…