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14 May

Assam CM thanks people for their support in the Panchayat Elections

Banasree SarkarAssam

Both State BJP President Dilip Saikia and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed their sincere gratitude to the Assamese people for their overwhelming support of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies in the most recent Panchayat elections. Speaking to reporters at Guwahati's Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan on Tuesday, the two leaders hailed the outcome as a reaffirmation of the party's commitment to strengthening the Panchayati Raj system across the state and a clear endorsement of its development plan. The Chief Minister noted that the BJP only won 272 of the 397 Zila Parishad seats due to the…

14 May

Assam CM slams opposition’s cynicism, praises BJP’s commitment

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a strong rebuttal to recent opposition remarks, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday underlined the BJP’s philosophy of tireless governance, stating that electoral victories for the party are not occasions for celebration, but signals to intensify public service. Speaking at a press conference in Guwahati, Sarma indirectly took aim at a prominent opposition leader who had reportedly suggested that while one election may bring favourable results, another might not. While he refrained from naming the individual, the Chief Minister described such statements as a reflection of “immature political thinking.” “How can anyone engaged in public service say…

14 May

Godrej Consumer bets on future-facing segments to drive growth

Business BureauBusiness

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) is shifting gears with a sharper focus on high-growth emerging categories including pet care, body wash, liquid detergents, deodorants, air fresheners, and sexual wellness. With expectations of demand revival over the next 12–18 months, GCPL is banking on easing food inflation, potential income tax relief, and upcoming pay commission hikes to fuel consumer spending. “Our optimism is backed by improving macroeconomic indicators,” said Sudhir Sitapati, MD & CEO, GCPL. Despite rising palm oil costs, which impacted EBITDA margins, the company only passed on 15–16% of the burden to consumers, calling it a short-term disruption. GCPL…

14 May

Godrej Professional unveils surreal collection in Guwahati, upskills 200+ hairstylists

Business BureauBusiness

In a major boost to the professional haircare sector in Assam, Godrej Professional trained over 200 hairstylists in Guwahati through an immersive event showcasing its new Surreal Collection and Strait Smooth range. The event culminated in a glamorous hair show graced by Assamese actress Barsha Rani Bishaya, who sported one of the collection’s signature looks on the ramp. The Surreal Collection—India’s first hair colour range inspired by natural wonders—features four vivid looks powered by Colour Play and Dimension technologies. Co-curated by top global stylists, it promises vibrant, ammonia-free shades enriched with keratin and hyaluronic acid. Speaking at the event, Abhinav…

14 May

Gold futures prices jump: Rs 694 rises to Rs 93,595 per 10 grams

editorBusiness, News

New Delhi, May 14: Gold prices on Tuesday rose by Rs 694 to Rs 93,595 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh deals amid strong spot demand.Gold contracts for June delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange rose by Rs 694, or 0.75 percent, to Rs 93,595 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 12,793 lots.Analysts said fresh deals by participants led to the rise in gold prices.Globally, gold futures in New York rose 0.53 percent to $3,253.57 an ounce.

13 May

Art of Living’s Gangtok event promotes mental well-being in children

Banasree SarkarSikkim

A four-day children’s programme called the “Intuition Process” was successfully conducted at the Art of Living Centre in Tadong, Gangtok, from May 9 to 12. Organised by the Art of Living Foundation, the event aimed to boost confidence, focus, and clarity in young minds. Led by senior trainer Amit Dhanuka, with support from local teachers Sangay Bhutia and Bhushan Rai, the sessions taught children how to develop their natural intuition through safe, simple techniques rooted in ancient Vedic practices. On the final day, parents joined the programme and were visibly moved by their children's progress. Many said they noticed positive…

13 May

Bangladesh Launches First Floating Solar Farm

Mohini BarmanBangladesh

Bangladesh has inaugurated its first floating solar farm on Kaptai Lake in Rangamati. The 35 MW project was developed by a partnership between the government and a Singapore-based clean energy firm. The solar panels, mounted on buoyant platforms, will power over 15,000 rural homes and reduce carbon emissions by 45,000 tons annually. Officials say this is the first step toward turning lakes and reservoirs into power-generating zones. India and Nepal, with their own hydropower infrastructure, are studying the project as a potential hybrid model to combine solar and hydroelectricity for sustainable energy.

13 May

New York Launches First AI-Controlled Traffic System

Mohini BarmanInternational

New York City has rolled out its first AI-powered traffic management system in Manhattan. The smart signals use real-time data from cameras and sensors to dynamically adjust traffic lights, easing congestion and reducing carbon emissions. The system, developed in collaboration with MIT and Google DeepMind, will be expanded to all five boroughs over the next two years. City officials say it could reduce travel time by up to 20% during peak hours. Urban planners in cities like Dhaka, Delhi, and Kathmandu are watching closely, as they face similar traffic and pollution challenges. The success of this system may inspire pilot…

13 May

BJP’s Panchayat poll gains boost NDA’s confidence for 2026: CM Himanta predicts 104 seats in Assam Assembly

Banasree SarkarAssam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday hailed the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) strong showing in the ongoing panchayat elections across Assam as a historic moment for the state’s political landscape. Citing the party’s grassroots success, Sarma asserted that the NDA has the potential to win 104 out of the 126 seats in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters while the counting of votes continued for the second day, the Chief Minister expressed confidence that the BJP is on track to secure over 300 seats in the Zilla Parishad level. “The BJP is marching ahead to capture…

13 May

Reliance Power stock jumps 12.5% on fourth quarter profit

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New, Delhi: Reliance Power stock on Monday jumped over 12.50 percent after the company reported a net profit of Rs 126 crore in the January-March quarter of FY25.The stock gained 12.54 percent to Rs 43.50 on both Group and N units.Reliance Power on Friday reported an overall net profit of Rs 126 crore in the January-March quarter of FY25 on the back of lower expenses.The company had posted a loss of Rs 397.56 crore in the quarter ended March 31, 2024, as per a certificate filing.Total income in the fourth quarter stood at a record Rs 2,066 crore as against…