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01 Mar

Large Flock of Greylag Geese Photographed for First Time in West Kameng

riya EditorNews

The arrival of a large flock of Greylag geese in Bichom village of West Kameng district has resulted in the first-ever photographic documentation of the species in the district and only the second confirmed record in Arunachal Pradesh. While there had earlier been a claimed sighting at Sela Pass, it lacked photographic evidence. The species had previously been recorded in Ziro in Lower Subansiri district. The latest sighting in Bichom has now added an important verified entry to the district’s avian records. The geese were documented by Harnam Hagam, gram panchayat member from East Bichom and a noted conservationist and…

01 Mar

Hyatt Regency Spa & Casino Project Launched in Central Gangtok, Marking New Tourism Milestone for Sikkim

riya EditorSikkim

In a significant stride to enhance Sikkim's premium hospitality sector, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) inaugurated the foundation stone for the Hyatt Regency Gangtok, a luxurious 150-room hotel, during a formal event at Chintan Bhawan, Gangtok. This project strategically aims to position the capital as a high-value tourism destination focused on luxury travelers, destination weddings, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions). Tamang characterized the ceremony as a representation of trust and collaboration, commending the SM Group and Poddar Group for their investments and expressing gratitude to Hyatt Hotels Corporation for choosing Gangtok to expand its global brand. He…

01 Mar

APEDA organises Sikkim Organic Conclave-cum-International Buyer Seller Meet in Gangtok

riya EditorSikkim

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), together with the Government of Sikkim and IFOAM-Asia, organized the Sikkim Organic Conclave-cum-International Buyer Seller Meet (IBSM) in Gangtok. This event featured the release of a comprehensive knowledge report entitled “Study on Supply Chain & Export Readiness for Organic Farm Products in Sikkim,” prepared by NICDC Logistics Data Services Ltd. (NLDSL). The report aims to outline a strategic roadmap for strengthening Sikkim's organic export ecosystem by enhancing infrastructure, streamlining processes, improving product aggregation, establishing transparent pricing mechanisms, and positioning Sikkim strategically in the market. It emphasizes the need for sustainability,…

28 Feb

Gaurav Gogoi Leads ‘Samay Paribartanor Yatra’ into Sivasagar

Paromita EditorAssam

The second phase of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee’s ‘Samay Paribartanor Yatra’ entered Sivasagar district on Saturday, drawing enthusiastic participation from local residents. The yatra, led by APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, began at the Dimow public playground and proceeded from Dimow to Athabari, before reaching Bakat. At Bakat, Gogoi addressed a public meeting before continuing towards Sivasagar. During an interaction with the media, he said that people have extended spontaneous support to the ‘Samay Paribartanor Yatra’. Taking a swipe at the BJP government, Gogoi alleged that the state administration had neglected the legacy of iconic singer Zubeen Garg. He claimed…

28 Feb

Himanta Biswa Sarma Launches BJP’s ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra’ Ahead of Assembly Polls

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched the BJP’s ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra’ from Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district, as the party gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections aiming for a third consecutive term in power. Seeking public support, Sarma urged voters to ensure that the BJP retains power so that the “journey of a developed and secure Assam” continues uninterrupted. Accompanied by state BJP president Dilip Saikia, Union Minister Pabitra Margherita and other senior leaders, the Chief Minister stood atop an open vehicle leading the procession. Large crowds gathered along both sides of the roads, welcoming the leaders…

28 Feb

Medanta ranked India’s No.1 hospital in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 list

Business BureauBusiness

Medanta – The Medicity has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in India in Newsweek’s prestigious World’s Best Hospitals 2026 rankings. The survey was conducted in partnership with Statista Inc.. This marks the seventh consecutive year that the Gurugram-based hospital has featured among the world’s leading healthcare institutions. The 2026 rankings assessed more than 2,500 hospitals across 32 countries, including India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Canada. The evaluation was based on recommendations from thousands of medical experts, patient experience data, hospital quality indicators, and a Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) implementation survey. Dr. Naresh…

28 Feb

Tata Motors signs MoU to deploy 40 Green Hydrogen Trucks at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority

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In a major push towards India’s net-zero goals, Tata Motors has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) to deploy 40 Green Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2 ICE) powered heavy-duty trucks at the port. The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal. Under the agreement, Tata Motors will begin trials with a hydrogen-powered prime mover, followed by phased deployment over the next two years. The project will be funded by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. VOCPA Chairperson Susanta Kumar Purohit said the move would…

28 Feb

Indian Idol goes global: Season 16 shoots landmark Abu Dhabi episodes on Yas Island

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In a first for the franchise, Indian Idol Season 16 has marked its international debut with two special episodes filmed at Yas Island, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Networks India. Shot at Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region’s largest indoor theme park, the episodes aired on Indian Idol on February 21 and 22 on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. The Abu Dhabi specials aligned with this season’s theme, “Yaadon Ki Playlist”, blending nostalgia and timeless music with Yas Island’s immersive entertainment landscape. The judging panel — Badshah, Vishal Dadlani and guest judge Madhubanti Bagchi — along…

28 Feb

Toonsutra expands to 10 languages, brings global best-selling comics to Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Malayalam readers

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Toonsutra, India’s leading digital comics platform, has announced a major expansion of its AI-powered localisation capabilities by adding five new Indian languages — Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Malayalam. With this move, readers in these languages will get access to premium, best-selling international comics for the first time. With the addition, Toonsutra now supports 10 languages — Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, English and Bahasa Indonesia — covering native speakers of over 1.5 billion people across India and Southeast Asia. The platform’s full catalogue of more than 3,200 premium titles will now be available in these languages.…

28 Feb

Pakistan Faces Must-Win Clash Against Sri Lanka for Semi-Final Spot

anuprova EditorSports

Pakistan’s journey in the T20 World Cup 2026 has reached a critical "do-or-die" juncture as they prepare to face co-hosts Sri Lanka today, February 28, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. After a tournament filled with unpredictable turns, including a rain-washed opener and a narrow defeat to England, Pakistan's semi-final hopes were kept alive by England’s recent victory over New Zealand. This result has left the second qualifying spot in Group 2 wide open, but the task ahead for Salman Ali Agha’s men is daunting. To leapfrog New Zealand and secure a place in the final four, Pakistan must not…