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02 Sep

Lgbi airport enhances landing safety with 570-metre precision approach lighting system

Paromita EditorAssam

The Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati has commissioned a new 570-metre Precision Approach Lighting System (PALS), marking a significant enhancement to its approach and landing infrastructure. The upgraded system strengthens aircraft operations during low-visibility conditions by providing pilots with improved visual references as they approach the runway. Guwahati experiences seasonal weather challenges, including heavy monsoon rainfall and periods of reduced visibility that can impact flight operations. The newly commissioned PALS extends the airport's approach lighting from the earlier 180 metres to 570 metres, delivering enhanced runway acquisition and approach support for arriving aircraft. The new Precision Approach…

02 Sep

From Constable to Landlord Killer: Dibrugarh Court Delivers Justice in 5 Murder Cases

Preeti SinghAssam

Setting a rare precedent in legal history, the court of the Additional District and Sessions Judge in Dibrugarh sentenced five accused to life imprisonment in separate cases. The prosecution stated that this is the first time in the district that five persons have been sentenced to life imprisonment on the same day. In addition, the court sentenced another accused to four years of rigorous imprisonment in a separate attempt-to-murder case. Among those convicted is police constable Vicky Chetia, who shot dead his pregnant wife with his carbine rifle inside the premises of Dibrugarh Sadar Police Station itself. Based on police…

02 Sep

‘Red Card to Child Labour’: Mokokchung Campaign Promotes Safe Childhood

nanika EditorNagaland

The District Task Force (DTF), Mokokchung, has launched the Pan India Rescue & Rehabilitation Campaign 4.0 to strengthen efforts against child labour and promote children’s rights and safety. Held in commemoration of World Day Against Child Labour, the campaign ran from June 12 to August 31 under the theme “Red Card to Child Labour—Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults.” The initiative began with poster campaigns and sensitisation programmes aimed at workers, business proprietors and the general public, highlighting the harmful effects of child labour and the importance of keeping children away from hazardous and unsafe work environments. As…

02 Sep

Linked to Cross-Border Terror Network! STF Arrests Nalbari’s Mrigen in Changsari

Preeti SinghAssam

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police achieved a significant breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown against anti-national elements operating from across the border. The security team arrested a youth for allegedly maintaining secret links with a Pakistan-based terrorist network. The youth, identified as Mrigen Haloi from Belshar in Nalbari district, was apprehended from a rented house in Gauripur, Changsari in Kamrup district. According to information, the youth had been staying in Changsari on the pretext of working at the Sagar Steel Processing and Manufacturing Unit in Amingaon. According to senior STF officials, Mrigen Haloi was in regular contact with…

02 Sep

Godrej targets ₹50 crore from data centre security segment

Business BureauBusiness

Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has expanded its presence in India’s rapidly growing digital infrastructure security segment after securing a mandate from Yotta and NTT Data Center to deploy its integrated Key Management Solution with Genetec platform integration. The mandate, initially awarded for one data centre, was subsequently expanded to multiple facilities following a successful live demonstration that showcased centralised key management, operational efficiency, enhanced security and compatibility with existing and future versions of Genetec software. Godrej said its integration capabilities and partnership with Genetec helped secure the opportunity, with the company claiming to be the only organisation in India currently…

02 Sep

Vedanta presents Jaipur Literature Festival as 20th edition targets wider global, multilingual audience

Business BureauBusiness

Vedanta-presented Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) is set to mark its 20th edition from January 14 to 18, 2027, highlighting two decades of growth as a major platform for literature, ideas and cultural exchange. Supported by the Government of Rajasthan, the festival has hosted more than 8,000 writers, speakers and artists, attracted over five million on-ground visitors and reached an estimated audience of more than one billion through digital, broadcast and media networks. The festival has expanded from Jaipur into an international network with more than 15 editions across the US, UK, Canada, Spain, Australia, the Middle East, Maldives and Ireland.…

02 Sep

India vs Brazil Football Friendly: Ticket Booking Details for October 3 Kolkata Clash

sunny EditorSports

Indian football is set for a historic evening on October 3, 2026, when the Blue Tigers will face five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil in a high-profile international friendly at Kolkata's iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, better known as Salt Lake Stadium. The fixture will be a landmark moment for Indian football as Brazil's senior men's national team is set to play an international match in India for the first time. With one of the world's most celebrated football teams coming to Kolkata, the encounter is expected to draw massive attention from fans across the country. The Brazil game is…

02 Sep

Nissan India posts 147% domestic wholesale growth as Tekton exports begin

Business BureauBusiness

Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) reported total wholesale of 9,350 units in August 2026, including 3,426 units in the domestic market and 5,924 units exported to international markets. Domestic wholesale grew 147% year-on-year, driven by sustained demand for the Magnite and Gravite, along with a strong market response to the all-new Nissan TEKTON SUV. Nissan also commenced exports of the TEKTON to South Africa, Bhutan and Nepal under its “One Car. One World.” strategy. The company dispatched the first batch of more than 1,300 units, marking the first phase of the SUV’s international rollout from India. The company said…

02 Sep

Tata Motors commercial vehicle sales jump 49% YoY to 44,411 units in August

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Motors Limited reported a 49% year-on-year increase in total commercial vehicle sales at 44,411 units in August 2026, compared with 29,863 units in the corresponding month last year, supported by growth in both domestic and international markets.Domestic commercial vehicle sales rose 33% to 36,619 units from 27,481 units a year earlier. High commercial vehicle (HCV) truck sales increased 42% to 10,612 units, while intermediate and light commercial vehicle (ILMCV) truck sales rose 20% to 6,859 units. Passenger carrier sales grew 31% to 4,701 units, while small commercial vehicle cargo and pickup sales climbed 34% to 14,447 units. International business…

02 Sep

Officer’s Choice Blue gets premium makeover, ‘Badal Ke Toh Dekho’ campaign unveiled

Business BureauBusiness

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) has unveiled a new avatar of its Officer’s Choice Blue whisky, introducing premium packaging and a refreshed brand identity aimed at strengthening its position in the Premium & Above (P&A) segment.The new packaging features a sleeker bottle, a transparent label with matte gold foiling and an embossed “Trusted Since 1988” marker. Designed by a leading European design firm, the new look seeks to combine the brand’s legacy with a more contemporary appeal. Officer’s Choice Blue is blended with imported Scotch malts and matured in bourbon barrels. ABD Managing Director Amar Sinha said the relaunch…