Blog - The Purbottar

12 Jul

Toyota’s prestige package adds personal touch to Urban Cruiser Hyryder experience

Business BureauBusiness

For customers who see their vehicle as more than just transport, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has launched a limited-period ‘Prestige Package’ for the Urban Cruiser Hyryder—designed to offer a unique blend of style, comfort, and individuality. The package, available from July 2025, includes 10 carefully curated dealer-fitted accessories such as body cladding, chrome garnishes, and a premium hood emblem, all meant to elevate the SUV’s bold personality while adding functional value. The Urban Cruiser Hyryder is built with a first-in-segment self-charging hybrid electric powertrain, powered by a 1.5L TNGA Atkinson cycle engine and electric motor. It also offers Neo Drive…

12 Jul

Himanta Biswa Sarma warns about too many illegal immigrants

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sounded the alarm over what he described as a growing demographic shift in parts of the state, warning that Hindus have become a minority in the historic town of Goalpara. The Chief Minister made the remarks during a public address on Thursday, intensifying the debate around illegal immigration and land encroachment — issues that have long shaped the political and social discourse in Assam. Sarma, known for his assertive stance on migration-related issues, alleged that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were to lose power in the state, illegal Muslim encroachers would be…

12 Jul

Mahindra unveils XUV 3XO REVX series from Rs 8.94 lakh, strengthens compact SUV portfolio

Business BureauBusiness

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading SUV manufacturer, has announced the launch of its new XUV 3XO REVX series, starting at ₹8.94 lakh (ex-showroom). With this launch, Mahindra expands its presence in the highly competitive compact SUV segment, offering a blend of premium features, performance, and design at an accessible price point. The REVX series includes three variants—REVX M, REVX M(O), and REVX A—powered by the 1.2L mStallion TCMPFi and TGDi engines, delivering up to 96 kW power and 230 Nm torque. Key highlights include black alloy wheels, dual-tone roof, leatherette seats, panoramic sunroof, twin 26.03 cm HD screens, Adrenox…

12 Jul

To safeguard children’s health, ‘Stop Diarrhoea’ campaign starts in Golaghat

Banasree SarkarAssam

The Doctors Club in Golaghat hosted the district-level inauguration of the Stop Diarrhea Campaign 2025. The promotion will run through August 25. Preventing diarrhea in children aged 0–5 is the campaign's main objective. Health professionals will raise public awareness of the symptoms and indicators of diarrhea, the value of zinc and ORS in preventing the illness, the correct handwashing techniques, how to clean water tanks, how to utilize safe drinking water, and other topics during the campaign. District Immunization Officer Dr. Kabita Uzir, Additional CM&HO Dr. Sanjib Saikia, SDM&HO (School Health) Dr. Ranjit Hazarika, and Joint Director of Health Services,…

12 Jul

Bangladesh Expands Metro Rail Network to Ease Dhaka Traffic

Mohini BarmanBangladesh

Bangladesh has officially greenlit Phase II of the Dhaka Metro Rail project, which includes three new lines extending into surrounding districts. The expansion aims to decongest one of the world's most traffic-heavy capitals. The Japan-funded initiative will connect economic hubs like Narayanganj and Savar, reducing travel time by over 60% during peak hours. Construction is expected to begin by the end of 2025. For readers in West Bengal and Northeast India, Dhaka’s transformation could serve as a model for Kolkata and Guwahati’s own metro expansion plans. Cross-border cooperation on urban transport policy is also being explored.

12 Jul

NASA’s Europa Clipper Begins Final Assembly Before 2024 Launch

Mohini BarmanNASA

NASA's upcoming Europa Clipper mission has entered its final assembly phase at California’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The spacecraft, set to launch in October 2024, will explore Jupiter’s moon Europa, believed to have a subsurface ocean that could harbor life. This $5 billion mission aims to make nearly 50 flybys of Europa, collecting high-resolution images and analyzing surface composition. Scientists hope to better understand whether the moon’s icy crust hides conditions suitable for microbial life. The mission has drawn significant global attention, including among Indian astronomers and students in Nepal and Bangladesh, as it symbolizes humanity's growing effort to explore extraterrestrial…

11 Jul

Aluminium futures prices upgrade on new deals

editorBusiness, News

New Delhi, Aluminium prices rose marginally to Rs 250.90 per kg in futures trade on Friday as speculators created new deals amid positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of aluminium contract for August delivery rose 5 paise or 0.02 per cent to Rs 250.90 per kg in a business turnover of 1,202 lots. Analysts said buying of new deals by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

11 Jul

‘KD – The Devil’ teaser launched in Mumbai; Dutt shares affection for the team

editorEntertainment

Actor Sanjay Dutt, who has recently participated in several pan-India projects, is preparing for a busy 2025 with more than three high-profile films in the works. Two of these, "The Raja Saab," starring Prabhas, and "Dhurandhar," featuring Ranveer Singh, are slated to debut in theaters on the same day. The actor voiced his concern when asked about the possible box office conflict, saying he hopes the movies don't come out on the same day. Dutt talked about the possible box office conflict between the two films during the trailer premiere event for his next Kannada movie, "KD – The Devil."…

11 Jul

Assam CM warns pvt hospitals from keeping bodies due to bill clearance

Mohini BarmanAssam

The Assam government on Thursday decided that no private hospital will be allowed to hold the body of a patient for more than two hours even if the family fails to clear the bills of treatment, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting here, Sarma also said that a new scheme will be rolled out in eight districts to control human-elephant conflicts. "There will be no withholding of bodies by the private hospitals. They must hand over the bodies within two hours post-death certification, irrespective of pending payment. Delay beyond this may attract…

11 Jul

Dalai Lama deserves Bharat Ratna for lifelong service to humanity : Nishikant Dubey

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Nishikant Dubey, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology (2024–25), called for conferring the Bharat Ratna on the Dalai Lama and confirmed the launch of a new Doordarshan program dedicated to Sikkim’s Bhutia and Lepcha communities.During his four-day visit to Guwahati, Siliguri, and Gangtok, Dubey addressed a range of issues tied to regional culture, national integration, and public broadcasting. Speaking to reporters, he said, “A dedicated program on Bhutia and Lepcha culture will soon be aired on Doordarshan, starting next month. This initiative will offer national visibility to the unique traditions, languages, and customs of these communities.”…