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30 May

Narayana schools appoint sporting legends to mentor students in West Bengal

Business BureauBusiness

Narayana Group of Schools, West Bengal, has announced the appointment of a distinguished coaching panel featuring some of India’s most celebrated names in football and chess, in a move aimed at strengthening holistic education and nurturing future sporting talent. The new panel includes former football stars Jose Barreto, Alvito D’Cunha and Mehtab Hossain as football coaches, while renowned chess grandmaster Dibyendu Barua has been appointed as chess coach. The institution said the initiative marks a significant step in its efforts to provide students with opportunities for excellence beyond academics. Speaking on the development, Priyanka Mukherjee, CEO of Narayana Group of…

29 May

Ministry of Panchayati Raj holds regional workshop ‘Seva Se Samriddhi’ in Guwahati

Paromita EditorGuwahati

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) organised a regional workshop titled Seva Se Samriddhi: Panchayat-led Service Delivery at Guwahati today.The workshop was organised in collaboration with the Common Services Centre Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC-SPV) and the Department of Panchayat and Rural Development, Government of Assam. It is part of a sustained series of initiatives by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj aimed at improving service delivery and strengthening Ease of Living in Grameen Bharat through empowered, accountable, and responsive Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local Bodies. The workshop brings together Panchayat functionaries and elected representatives, Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) along…

29 May

Facebook, WhatsApp Will No Longer Remain Free

Preeti SinghBusiness

Free services will no longer be available on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The parent company, Meta, had previously announced this on multiple occasions. Recently, Meta has taken the initiative to collect fees from users through new versions of the apps.Under the newly introduced WhatsApp Plus, Facebook Plus, and Instagram Plus, users will have to pay money. The monthly fee for Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus will be approximately ₹340, while for WhatsApp, users will have to pay ₹255 per month.As a result of this new system by Meta, apprehensions are also growing that services on the older versions of the…

29 May

Army Jawan Among Three Dead After Inhaling Toxic Gas in Assam’s Goalpara

Paromita EditorAssam

An Indian Army jawan was among three persons who died after inhaling toxic gas inside a septic tank in Assam’s Goalpara district on Friday, officials and local sources said.The deceased were identified as Jochok Rabha, an Indian Army jawan and owner of the house, mason Krishna Rai, and another mason, Dilip Das.According to reports, Rabha had returned home on a week-long leave and had started construction-related work at his residence. He had engaged masons to clean a toilet septic tank that had been constructed earlier.During the cleaning operation, one of the masons reportedly entered the tank first and fell unconscious…

29 May

Gauhati High Court Rejects Bail Plea in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Paromita EditorGuwahati

The Gauhati High Court has rejected the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta in connection with the death case of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore on September 19, 2025. Meanwhile, the Fast Track Court completed the hearing on the bail applications filed by four other accused in the case. After hearing arguments from both the prosecution and defence, the court reserved its order on the pleas. The accused who sought bail are Amritaprabha Mahanta, Sandipan Garg, Paresh Baishya, and Nandeshwar Bora. The court is scheduled to pronounce its order on the four bail petitions on June 8.…

29 May

IIT Guwahati Marks First Anniversary of Operation SINDOOR with Commemorative Event

Paromita EditorGuwahati

Marking the first anniversary of Operation SINDOOR, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in association with the 21 Mountain Artillery Brigade, conducted a commemorative event today, 29th May 2026, at its campus. Organised by the Institute’s Diversity and Equality Cell, the event featured a special lecture delivered by Brigadier G.S. Grewal, Sena Medal (SC), Commander of the 21 Mountain Artillery Brigade. The lecture highlighted critical themes such as decision-making under challenging circumstances, adapting to adversity, and the importance of strategic leadership in shaping future-ready institutions and societies. Speaking during the event, Brig. Grewal said, “In the rapidly changing global landscape, every…

29 May

MG launches MAJESTOR D+ SUV in India starting at Rs 40.99 lakh

Business BureauBusiness

JSW MG Motor India has launched the much-anticipated MG MAJESTOR, calling it India’s first D+ SUV, with prices starting at Rs 40.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 4x2 automatic top trim. The 4x4 automatic top trim has been priced at Rs 44.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The MG MAJESTOR will be available in both six- and seven-seater configurations for the 4x2 variant, while the 4x4 version will be offered only as a seven-seater. The SUV is powered by a twin-turbo diesel engine delivering 215.5 PS power and 478.5 Nm torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. MG said the SUV comes with advanced…

29 May

Cummins India posts strong FY26 growth with record revenue and profit

Business BureauBusiness

Pune-based Cummins India Limited on Tuesday reported a strong financial performance for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, driven by robust domestic demand and steady operational execution. The company’s total sales for FY26 stood at ₹11,950 crore, marking an 18 per cent increase over the previous year. Domestic sales rose 19 per cent to ₹9,961 crore, while export sales increased 12 per cent to ₹1,989 crore. Profit before tax, before exceptional items, climbed 24 per cent to ₹3,104 crore with a margin of 26 per cent. Profit after tax for the year stood at ₹2,330 crore, up…

29 May

Tourist Rush in Sikkim as Travellers Flee Intense Heatwave Across India

riya EditorSikkim

Sikkim is witnessing a massive influx of tourists this summer as travellers from across the country flock to the Himalayan state to escape the severe heatwave affecting several regions of India. Official records from the 3rd Mile check post show that 16,749 tourists travelling in 5,375 vehicles crossed the checkpoint between May 24 and May 28 for visits to high-altitude destinations such as Nathula Pass and Tsomgo Lake. The check post issues permit for Nathula, which is a restricted border area in East Sikkim. According to official data, May 24 recorded the highest tourist movement during the period, with 1,990…

29 May

Assam Regimental Centre Celebrates Induction of 726 Agniveers

riya EditorAssam

The Assam Regimental Centre held attestation & Passing out Parade of 726 Agniveers. The Parade was reviewed by Governor of Uttarakhand Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) in the presence of General Officer Commanding, 101 Area, Lieutenant General Mohit Wadhwa, Sena Medal. The scintillating ceremony marked the completion of training of Agniveers who will thereafter be serving as part of Assam Regiment and Arunachal Scouts at various locations of the Country. Foreign Dignitaries, Senior Offrs of countries of Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles and Sri Lanka were also present for the scintillating…