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The inaugural Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water Assam Premier League (APL) concluded at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on August 23, marking the launch of a new franchise-based T20 competition aimed at strengthening Assam’s cricket ecosystem. Organised by the Assam Cricket Association, the maiden edition featured eight franchises and 43 matches, providing a competitive platform for emerging and established cricketers from the state. Barpeta Braves emerged as the first-ever champions of the tournament after defeating Guwahati Royals by five wickets in the final. Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water served as the founding title sponsor of the league, marking its first…

Godrej Agrovet Limited is positioning its Aqua Feed business as a key growth driver within its broader animal nutrition portfolio, with plans to expand manufacturing capacity, accelerate research and development and target double-digit growth in the segment. The company sees significant headroom in India’s aquaculture sector and aims to strengthen its position among the country’s leading fish feed players. Its strategy will focus on developing superior feed solutions and improving feed conversion ratios, which could help farmers lower production costs, improve yields and enhance farm profitability. Sunil Kataria, MD and CEO of Godrej Agrovet, said fish feed is a strategic…

Uber has expanded its operations to 100 more cities across India, including Gangtok, taking its overall footprint in the country to 225 cities. The expansion, covering 18 states and one Union Territory, will be powered primarily by Uber Bike and is aimed at strengthening affordable mobility and first- and last-mile connectivity in smaller cities. The company said the expansion would also create flexible earning opportunities for thousands of local drivers. In Gangtok, Uber Bike will offer commuters an additional option for short-distance and everyday travel, particularly in navigating traffic and connecting with other modes of public transport. In Gangtok, the…

The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), conducted the Eastern Regional Round of the National Financial Literacy Quiz (NFLQ) 2026 at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata, on August 22 and 23. The two-day competition brought together undergraduate and postgraduate students from Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha, testing their knowledge of financial markets, investment principles, investor protection and responsible financial practices. More than four lakh students participated in the college and online qualifying rounds of the nationwide initiative, with top teams progressing to regional competitions across six zones. In…