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02 Aug

After 6+ Years, Red Panda Cubs Born In Sikkim Zoo

Purbalee DuttaNews, Sikkim

The birth of two red panda cubs at the Himalayan Zoological Park near Gangtok, Sikkim, has revitalized its red panda conservation efforts after a seven-year gap. Born on June 15 to parents Lucky-II and Mirak, the cubs mark the first litter for the pair. Park authorities officially announced the news on August 1, calling it a major achievement for the Red Panda Conservation Programme, which began in 1997. Director Sangay Gyatso explained that the programme had faced setbacks over the past seven years, including two outbreaks of canine distemper—a deadly viral disease affecting carnivores—that significantly reduced the captive red panda…

02 Aug

E-Commerce Giant’s Sky Ambitions Take Flight in California and Texas

Mohini BarmanInternational

Amazon has announced the expansion of its Prime Air drone delivery service to additional U.S. cities, including Los Angeles and Austin, aiming to reduce delivery times to under 30 minutes. The service, which began with limited trials in Lockeford, California, has now been scaled up with FAA approval. The drones can carry up to 5 pounds of packages and are equipped with AI-powered obstacle avoidance systems. According to Amazon, nearly 80% of customer orders fall within this weight range. Officials say the system is part of Amazon’s push toward sustainable logistics, as the drones are fully electric. This model could…

02 Aug

Justice gets a boost: ₹52.25 cr Kamrup Court Complex opens in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday inaugurated the state-of-the-art Kamrup District Court Complex at Amingaon, underscoring the need for a faster and more efficient judicial system to ensure a robust democracy. Addressing the gathering at the formal opening of the ₹52.25 crore facility, Sarma declared that justice delayed continues to undermine both victims and the accused. “Justice delayed is justice denied,” the Chief Minister said, calling for collective and innovative steps to strengthen the justice delivery mechanism in Assam. “The faster justice is served, the stronger our democracy becomes,” he asserted.Built over an area of 13,303 square metres,…

02 Aug

Shopsy turns 4, surpasses 450M downloads, deepens reach into tier 4+ cities

Business BureauBusiness

Shopsy by Flipkart marked its fourth anniversary with a major milestone—crossing 450 million downloads and expanding delivery to over 19,000 pin codes across India. The platform, built for value-conscious shoppers, added 11.5 million new users this year, many from Tier 4+ regions such as Bhagalpur, Medinipur, Dunda, and Rajnagar, underscoring its growing rural footprint. With over 16 million products across 1,300+ categories, Shopsy continues to strengthen its "Bharat-first" selection strategy by curating regional catalogs that reflect hyperlocal needs and trends. Demand surged in kidswear (up 150%) and large appliances (up 20%), while the Grand Shopsy Mela and End of Season…

02 Aug

Akhil Gogoi: Kaziranga Orchid Park could be the world’s largest natural orchid reserve

Banasree SarkarAssam

In a noteworthy development, Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi revealed through a Facebook post that more than 2,000 types of wild orchids are now found in the Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park, bringing Assam to the attention of the world. With this accomplishment, it may overtake even government-sponsored parks like Singapore's National Orchid Garden as the world's largest natural orchid conservation center. MLA Akhil Gogoi wrote in the post, "Kaziranga Orchid Park protects around 2,000 wild orchids. In contrast, about 1,000 wild orchid species are officially conserved in Singapore's National Orchid Garden. No private institution in the world is known…

02 Aug

Bright Academy students meet Dr. Sukanta Majumdar

Sonakshi SarkarFestival

Girl students from Classes I to V of Bright Academy School made a special visit today to Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, the Hon'ble Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region. They were accompanied by the school’s Director/Principal and dedicated teachers. The visit was part of a Raksha Bandhan celebration, during which the young students tied Rakhis to the Hon’ble Minister and also presented him with the Indian National Flag, expressing their patriotic spirit in the lead-up to Independence Day. Dr. Majumdar warmly welcomed the students and was visibly touched by their heartfelt gesture. He spent time interacting…

01 Aug

Aluminium futures prices upgrade on speculative trading

editorBusiness, News

New Delhi, Aluminium prices rose by 15 paise to Rs 250.60 per kg in futures trade on Friday as speculators created fresh positions amid positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium contracts for August delivery rose by 15 paise, or 0.06 percent, to Rs 250.60 per kg in a business turnover of 4,461 lots. Analysts said fresh positions created by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

01 Aug

Park Avenue unveils 4X premium perfume spray, eyes stronger hold in deodorant market

Business BureauBusiness

Park Avenue Fragrances, a prominent brand under Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), has launched "Amazon Woods," a 4X Premium Perfume Spray, marking a bold expansion in India's ₹2,800 crore deodorant market. With a renewed focus on high-performance yet affordable grooming products, the brand is targeting style-conscious men seeking long-lasting fragrances at deodorant price points. Priced at ₹225, Amazon Woods offers four times the perfume concentration per spray, combining citrus top notes with spicy and woody undertones. This launch redefines category expectations with its enhanced olfactory depth and premium packaging, supported by a new TVC featuring actor Ishaan Khatter. In Guwahati,…

01 Aug

Apple hits 3 Billion iPhones sold since 2007, reports strong June quarter

editorTechnology

Apple has reached a significant milestone, selling 3 billion iPhones since the release of the first model in 2007. CEO Tim Cook made the statement during the company's earnings call for the June quarter. However, while the corporation had enough to celebrate with a great quarter and higher-than-expected iPhone sales, there are indications that growing import taxes may pose additional hurdles in the months ahead. In the most recent quarter, Apple generated $44.6 billion on iPhone sales, a 13 percent increase over the same period previous year. This surpassed market expectations and accounted for over half of the company's total…

01 Aug

Sikkim Governor celebrates first anniversary with grand event

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The state of Sikkim celebrated the first anniversary of Governor Om Prakash Mathur’s tenure with a grand event titled Utkarsh Utsav, commemorating a year of service marked by development, inclusivity, and people-centric outreach. Reflecting on his journey as the 18th Governor of Sikkim, Mathur expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people and reaffirmed his commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth. “This year has been full of learning, inspiration, and meaningful connections,” he said, recalling his swearing-in at Raj Bhavan just a year ago. Over the past year, Governor Mathur traversed the state—from high-altitude Donkela Pass to festive events like Maghey Mela…