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08 Jul

Sennheiser rolls out up to 40% discounts for Amazon Prime Day shoppers

Business BureauBusiness

Audio technology brand Sennheiser has announced special offers across its premium product portfolio for Amazon India's 10th Prime Day sale, beginning July 4, offering discounts of up to 40% along with No Cost EMI options and additional bank card benefits on select products. The sale covers a wide range of headphones, microphones and creator-focused audio solutions aimed at consumers, professionals and content creators. Among the highlighted products is the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Special Edition, priced at ₹21,990, featuring 42mm transducers, Adaptive Noise Cancellation and up to 60 hours of battery life. The HD 490 PRO Plus, designed for studio professionals,…

08 Jul

TRAI drive test flags mobile network performance across Dibrugarh and Tinsukia

Business BureauBusiness

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the findings of its Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts in Assam, offering consumers a detailed assessment of mobile network quality delivered by telecom service providers. The tests were carried out from April 13 to 17, 2026, under the supervision of TRAI's Regional Office, Kolkata, covering 374.5 km of city routes, 13 hotspot locations and 2.2 km of walk-test areas. The exercise evaluated key Quality of Service (QoS) parameters, including network coverage, Call Setup Success Rate (CSSR), dropped call rate, call silence instances, speech quality, and data…

08 Jul

TRAI drive test reveals mobile network performance across Gangtok, Pakyong and NH-310 corridor

Business BureauBusiness

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the findings of an Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Gangtok and Pakyong districts, as well as the Deorali Bazar–Nathu La Pass stretch along NH-310 in Sikkim, to assess the real-time quality of mobile network services offered by telecom operators. The tests, carried out on May 8 and 9 under the supervision of TRAI's Regional Office in Kolkata, covered 102.8 km of city routes, 66.5 km of highways and five hotspot locations. The assessment evaluated key quality parameters including coverage, call drop rate, call setup success rate, speech quality, download and…

07 Jul

NIA Raids 6 Locations In Bihar, UP, Delhi In Cambodia-Linked Human Trafficking & Cyber Slavery Case

Preeti SinghDelhi

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches at six locations in three northern states in a Cambodia-linked human trafficking and cyber slavery case. Extensive searches were conducted in one location each in the four districts of Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran and East Champaran of Bihar, along with one location each in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. The searches, at premises linked with associates/supporters of arrested accused and absconding persons in the case RC-10/2024/NIA/DLI, led to the seizure of smart phones, laptops and various digital devices along with other incriminating documents/items. The searches were part of NIA’s ongoing investigation into the activities of…

07 Jul

53 Deaths In 6 Months: Elephant Conflict Remains Major Challenge In Assam

Preeti SinghAssam

More than 3.14 lakh hectares of protected forest land in Assam continue to remain under encroachment, despite extensive eviction drives undertaken over the past decade, Forest and Environment Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah informed the State Assembly on Tuesday. Responding to questions during the Budget Session, the minister said that as of February 12, 2016, a total of 3,15,996.13 hectares of land in wildlife sanctuaries and reserve forests had been illegally occupied. Since then, the government has cleared encroachments from 25,588.77 hectares, including 16,937.25 hectares during the last five years. According to the figures placed before the House, 17,421.50 hectares of…

07 Jul

Assam launches one-crore tree plantation drive under Amrit Brikshya Andolan

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam government has announced an ambitious target of planting one crore saplings across the state under the Amrit Brikshya Andolan, with the mass plantation drive scheduled to be held from August 10 to 14, 2026. The announcement was made by Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah during a plantation programme at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to mark the 77th Van Mahotsav. The campaign is being positioned as one of the country's largest public participation initiatives for environmental conservation. Addressing the programme, the minister said every sapling planted under the campaign would contribute to building a greener, healthier…

07 Jul

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Launches Forest Helpline, Unveils Mission to Plant One Million Oak Trees by 2047

Paromita EditorSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Tuesday inaugurated the Forest Training Institute, Bulbuley, and launched the Connect to Forest Toll-Free Helpline (1926), aimed at strengthening forest conservation and encouraging greater public participation.Attending the on-going Sikkim Paryavaran Parv 2026 and “A Day for Mother Earth”, the Chief Minister said the initiative reflected the State government’s commitment to protecting nature and building a greener future.“A major milestone this year is the launch of Mission Million Oak Trees by 2047. Oak forests are vital for water security, groundwater recharge, and ecological balance. Through this mission, we are investing in the long-term environmental…

07 Jul

Assam to set up Gauhati HC benches in Dibrugarh and Barak Valley

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Law Minister Susanta Borgohain, on Monday, announced in the State Assembly that benches of the Gauhati High Court will be established in Dibrugarh and Barak Valley.The announcement fulfils a long-standing demand, particularly from Barak Valley, where lawyers, political parties, civil society organisations and residents have been seeking a permanent bench of the Gauhati High Court for decades. Barak Valley, comprising the districts of Cachar, Sribhumi and Hailakandi, is located nearly 300 km from Guwahati. The absence of a High Court bench has forced litigants and lawyers to travel long distances to attend hearings, resulting in substantial expenses and delays.Similarly,…

07 Jul

All assam tennis association partners kia tennis premier league to strengthen grassroots tennis

Paromita EditorAssam

In a major boost to grassroots tennis development in India, the All Assam Tennis Association (AATA) has announced a strategic partnership with the Kia Tennis Premier League (TPL) to roll out the Race to Gold (RTG) Scholarship Programme across the State.As part of this collaboration, the first Race to Gold (RTG) Tournament will be held at the All Assam Tennis Association (AATA) on July 19-20, 2026.The partnership aims to create one of the most structured grassroots tennis development initiatives in the country by organising a series of junior tournaments across Assam in the Under-10, Under-12 and Under-14 categories. The initiative…

07 Jul

Himanta seeks united political backing for Assam Police in anti-drug crackdown

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday called for unanimous political support for the Assam Police in its campaign against drug trafficking, saying law enforcement agencies need the backing of all political parties to effectively dismantle organised narcotics networks. Replying to a discussion on drug abuse during the second day of the Budget Session in the Assam Legislative Assembly, Sarma said police personnel often operate under extremely challenging conditions while taking action against heavily armed drug traffickers. The Chief Minister said the government had launched an extensive anti-drug drive during its previous tenure, but police actions frequently attracted criticism…