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24 Jan

Indian Woman Among Four Klled in US Shoting Linked to Family Dispute

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An Indian woman was among four people shoot dead in the United States in an incident suspected to have stemmed from a domestic dispute, according to reports on Saturday. Although local authorities initially did not confirm the nationalities of the victims, news agency PTI reported that one of the deceased was an Indian national.Police officials said the shooting took place in a residential area, where officers responded to reports of gunfire and found four victims with fatal injuries. Investigators believe the incident was linked to an ongoing family conflict, though the exact motive is still under investigation.Law enforcement agencies have…

22 Jan

High Court Issues Interim Order Halting Illegal Construction in Darjeeling After PIL by Environmental Journalist

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday passed an interim order directing the Darjeeling Municipality to ensure that no illegal construction takes place within municipal limits until the next date of hearing, following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by environmental journalist Chandrani Sinha highlighting ecological risks in the hill town. Sinha is an award-winning independent multimedia journalist with over a decade of experience reporting on climate change, health and environmental issues from India’s eastern corridor, including the Himalayan region and Northeast India. The PIL, filed in November, flagged unchecked high-rise buildings, hill cutting and alleged violations of building regulations in…

22 Jan

ASSAM’S REPUBLIC DAY TABLEAU TO SHOWCASE ASHARIKANDI’S TERRACOTTA LEGACY ON KARTAVYA PATH

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam tableau for the upcoming Republic Day parade was showcased to media persons on Thursday at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in the national capital, offering a first glimpse of the state’s rich terracotta tradition centred on Asharikandi, a celebrated craft village in western Assam’s Dhubri district.Nodal Officer Bikram Newar and officials from the Cultural Affairs Department, Government of Assam, were present on the occasion.At the heart of the tableau is a towering terracotta doll carrying earthen lamps arranged in a circular pattern, forming a visually striking focal point that symbolises light, continuity and tradition.On either side of the tractor-mounted…

22 Jan

ICMR hands over 2 Mobile Stroke Units to Assam govt

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in India. In a stroke, every minute matters—nearly 1.9 billion brain cells are lost every minute if treatment is delayed. Timely care within the golden hour can significantly reduce deaths and lifelong disability. However, the biggest challenge in stroke care is the time taken for patients to reach a stroke-ready hospital. Addressing this critical gap, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) handed over two Mobile Stroke Units (MSU) to the Government of Assam, marking a major shift from stroke patients from remote areas trying to get to…

22 Jan

Zubeen Garg death case: 2 accused withdraw bail petitions, Zubeen’s wife objects bail pleas of other 3 accused

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two of the five accused in the Zubeen Garg death case today withdrew their bail petitions during the hearing of their pleas at the court of Sessions Judge Kamrup (Metro) in Guwahati. The court allowed Shyam Kanu Mahanta and Sandipon Garg to withdraw their bail petitions after their counsels filed separate prayers for withdrawal "due to certain developments and personal and legal reasons". Zubeen's wife Garima Garg also filed written objection against the bail petitions of other three accused -- Amrit Prava Mahanta, Nandeswar Borah and Paresh Baishya. The Special Public Prosecutor also filed written objection against their bail petitions.…

22 Jan

Godrej Agrovet, MSRLM partner to empower over 5,000 women farmers in Maharashtra

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Godrej Agrovet Limited on Monday announced a three-year partnership with the Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM-UMED) to empower more than 5,000 women farmers across nine major cotton-growing districts of Maharashtra. The collaboration comes in line with the United Nations’ declaration of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, focusing on strengthening the role of women in agriculture and improving rural livelihoods. Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed on January 19, Godrej Agrovet Limited will work closely with Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission to promote Good Agricultural Practices and Integrated Pest Management among women farmers. In the first…

22 Jan

Zuventus Healthcare denies closure speculation, says operations continue uninterrupted

Business BureauBusiness

Zuventus Healthcare Limited on Tuesday issued a formal clarification dismissing reports and messages circulating about the company’s alleged closure or rebranding, calling them false and misleading. In a statement, the pharmaceutical firm said there has been no closure, suspension, or transfer of its business operations. It also clarified that its field staff remains fully operational across the country and business activities are continuing as usual. The company categorically denied rumours suggesting any disruption to its functioning or future plans. Zuventus further stated that it has no association or affiliation with any entity named Zorvia Healthcare Limited, adding that such claims…

22 Jan

Škoda Auto unveils new Kushaq in India with segment-first features, enhanced safety

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Škoda Auto India on Tuesday unveiled the new Kushaq in the Indian market, strengthening its strategy of democratising European technology for Indian roads. Pre-bookings for the updated SUV have opened at ₹15,000 on the company’s official website, with deliveries scheduled to begin by the end of March 2026. The new Kushaq introduces several segment-first features, including an all-new eight-speed torque converter automatic paired with the 1.0 TSI engine, alongside a six-speed manual and a seven-speed DSG with the 1.5 TSI. The SUV also debuts a panoramic sunroof, rear seat massage function, and a host of features offered as standard from…

22 Jan

NFR–SBI Tie-Up Aims to Strengthen Cash Handling Safety and Transparency

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI) to enhance financial efficiency, safety, and transparency by introducing cash pick-up facilities at 400 stations within its network. The MoU was executed at the NFR Headquarters in Maligaon, Guwahati, in the presence of key officials, including General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava. This initiative marks a significant advancement in cash management practices for the railway system. Under the agreement, SBI will be responsible for creating a secure and systematic cash pick-up process from designated stations, ensuring the timely deposit of station earnings into…

22 Jan

Assam Goes Digital: Online Platform Introduced for Excise-Related Licenses

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Excise Department has officially launched an online licensing system, known as the Assam Excise Revenue Management System (AERMS), allowing citizens to apply for all excise-related licenses online. This announcement was made by State Excise Minister Atul Bora during a meeting held on Wednesday. The Assam government is also focusing on improving monitoring at the district level to enhance efficiency within the excise department. Minister Bora led a review meeting in Guwahati with Excise Superintendents, Deputy Superintendents, and Inspectors from across the state to evaluate recent departmental progress. During this meeting, concerns regarding the illegal production and circulation of…