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10 Nov

To provide nutritional support, the Dibrugarh government introduces a unique ration program

Banasree SarkarAssam

In a major step toward strengthening food and nutritional security, the Dibrugarh district administration has announced new provisions for families holding ration cards. The initiative aims to make essential food items more accessible and affordable to all beneficiaries, ensuring that no family is left behind in the state’s mission for food sufficiency and improved nutrition. According to the directive issued by the District Commissioner Bikram Kairi, the government will continue providing free rice to ration card-holding families. Additionally, each family will be entitled to receive moong dal, sugar, and salt every month at subsidized rates. Each family will receive one…

10 Nov

Manipur Civil Services exam rescheduled following error in question paper

Mohini BarmanManipur

The Manipur Public Service Commission has rescheduled two papers of the Civil Services Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination, 2022, after discovering a printing error just moments before candidates were due to begin writing. Paper-IV (General Studies-III) and Paper-V (General Studies-IV), originally scheduled for November 9, will now be held on November 22, 2025 (Saturday). The error came to light when invigilators opened the sealed question paper cover in the examination hall and found a mismatch between the heading on the paper and its actual content. The commission clarified that the printing mistake by the secured press could not be detected earlier…

10 Nov

Turkish Airlines posts $1.1 billion Q3 profit amid global growth, eyes 2033 targets

Business BureauBusiness

Turkish Airlines reported a profit of $1.1 billion from main operations in the third quarter of 2025, continuing its steady growth trajectory aligned with its 2033 strategic targets. Total revenues rose 4.9% year-on-year to approximately $7 billion, with passenger revenues up 6.1% amid strong demand. For the January–September period, total revenues exceeded $17.8 billion, while profit from main operations reached $1.7 billion. The airline carried a record 27.2 million passengers during the quarter, marking the highest third-quarter figure in its history and pushing capacity 43% above pre-pandemic levels. Despite softening yields and cost pressures, Turkish Airlines maintained an EBITDAR margin…

10 Nov

India Research Tour 2025 reaches Guwahati, boosts research and inclusivity in Northeast

Business BureauBusiness

The India Research Tour 2025, a flagship research outreach initiative by Springer Nature in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, made a significant stop in Guwahati, engaging with researchers, academicians, and students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and the OKD Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD). The initiative aims to strengthen research capacity, inclusivity, and innovation across India, with a special focus on the underrepresented Northeast region. Covering 29 institutions across 15 cities in seven states from 6 October to 13 November, the tour seeks to advance Open Access and Open Science, promote research integrity, encourage…

08 Nov

Kalyan Jewellers Q2 Results

Purbalee DuttaBusiness

Kalyan Jewellers India, one of the country’s leading jewellery retailers, announced its financial results for the September 2025 quarter on November 7 after market hours. The company posted a net profit of ₹260 crore, reflecting a 99% year-on-year surge from ₹130.3 crore in the same quarter last year. However, profit was marginally lower than the ₹264 crore recorded in Q1 FY26. Revenue from operations rose 30% year-on-year to ₹7,856 crore from ₹6,057 crore, and 8% sequentially, supported by a strong same-store sales growth (SSSG) of 16%. In its exchange filing, Kalyan Jewellers highlighted robust growth in both footfalls and revenue…

08 Nov

Sikkim is the second most literate state in the Northeast, yet developing human resources is still difficult: Gurung Minister

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

While emphasizing the need for capacity building and skill enhancement in key sectors, Sikkim Minister Puran Gurung highlighted that the state, despite being the second most literate in the North East after Mizoram, continues to face challenges in human resource development. Addressing a gathering in Pakyong, Minister Gurung observed that Sikkim’s high literacy rate has not yet fully translated into technical expertise, entrepreneurship, or innovation, particularly in emerging sectors such as fisheries, livestock, and cooperative ventures. He stressed that while the state has made significant progress in education, there remains a pressing need to invest in skill development and professional…

08 Nov

US Inflation Eases Slightly, Raising Hopes for Interest Rate Cuts

Mohini BarmanInternational

The latest US Labor Department data shows inflation easing to 3.2% in September, marking a slight decline from August’s 3.4%. This moderation has fueled optimism that the Federal Reserve may soon consider reducing its benchmark interest rates, which have remained high since 2023. Food and housing costs continue to rise, but energy and transportation prices have seen noticeable declines. Economists say this trend indicates that the US economy is stabilizing after a turbulent two years marked by pandemic-related disruptions and global conflicts affecting supply chains. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that the inflation trend “is moving in the right…

08 Nov

Rozgar Mela 2.0 is a platform where talent meets opportunities

Business BureauBusiness

Rozgar Mela 2.0 has been organized by the Darjeeling Welfare Society under the visionary leadership of its President, Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha). The two-day event will be held at Salesian College, Siliguri, on 15th and 16th November, 2025. After the remarkable success of Rozgar Mela 1.0 in 2023, the Darjeeling Welfare Society is bringing back this initiative on a much larger scale. 60+ well-known local and multinational companies will take part, offering 10,000+ job opportunities to the youth of the region. This is set to be one of the biggest job fairs the region has…

08 Nov

Film and Design Worlds Unite in Tribute to Zarine Khan’s Inspiring Life

editorEntertainment

Zarine Khan, the wife of veteran actor Sanjay Khan and mother of Sussanne and Zayed Khan, has died at the age of 81 from age-related health issues. She passed away in her home in Mumbai. Zarine is survived by her husband, Sanjay Khan, and their four children: Sussanne Khan, Simone Arora, Farah Ali Khan, and Zayed Khan. Before her marriage to Sanjay Khan in 1966, Zarine briefly ventured into Bollywood, featuring in films like "Tere Ghar Ke Saamne" and "Ek Phool Do Mali." Following her film career, she transitioned into a successful profession as an interior designer. This passion for…

08 Nov

Assam leads India in the use of the special federal grant, and Sitharaman praises the state’s efforts to improve

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam has emerged as the leading state in India in effectively utilising the Centre’s Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) fund, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Friday. Speaking at the inauguration of the Brahmaputra Riverfront project in Guwahati, she praised the state government for its prompt and efficient deployment of 50-year, interest-free central loans earmarked for infrastructure development, including hospitals, roads, and other critical capital assets. “The way Assam is planning and creating assets, it is utilising the central fund to the maximum level. Assam tops the list,” Sitharaman said. “While all states are creating assets,…