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02 Jul

Centre Assures Full Support as Assam Flood Crisis Worsens

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated further on Wednesday, with nearly 50,000 people affected across four districts, as the Centre assured full support for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction in the flood-hit state.According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 48,500 people have been affected by floods in Biswanath, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh and Nalbari districts. Dhemaji remains the worst-hit district, with over 44,000 people affected, followed by Dibrugarh with nearly 4,000 people and Biswanath with around 500. The flood-related death toll in the state this year remains at one.Shivraj Singh Chouhan, accompanied by Kiren Rijiju, visited flood-hit areas in Dhemaji district,…

02 Jul

Bengal Govt Flags Verification Drive as 26 Lakh Applicants Rejected Under Annapurna Yojana

nanika EditorWest Bengal

The state government on Wednesday rolled out the Annapurna Yojana, transferring benefits to over 1.10 crore eligible women across West Bengal during a programme held at Netaji Indoor Stadium. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the scheme marks a major welfare initiative aimed at providing monthly financial assistance to women aged between 25 and 60 years who meet the eligibility criteria. Under the scheme, beneficiaries will receive ₹3,000 per month, with funds directly credited to their bank accounts. According to official data, the government received around 1.60 crore applications, of which 26 lakh were rejected following preliminary verification. Out of the…

02 Jul

Centre Assures Assam of SDRF, NDRF Aid as El Niño Threat Looms Over 12 Districts

Preeti SinghAssam

Flood fury continues in the state. The first wave of floods this monsoon has already affected 48,500 people across four districts. Many flood-hit families are facing severe crisis, with farmland, roads, bridges and other infrastructure damaged. In view of the grim flood situation, the Central Government has assured all assistance for rescue, relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction. On Wednesday, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, visited several flood-affected areas of Dhemaji district. They conducted an aerial survey of the damaged areas and held a detailed review of the flood situation with state government ministers and…

02 Jul

Tata AIA launches cancer plans with income protection and health fund benefits

Business BureauBusiness

Tata AIA Life Insurance has launched two new cancer-focused insurance solutions—Sampoorna Care - Cancer and Sampoorna Care - Cancer Fund—aimed at addressing not only treatment costs but also the financial impact of income disruption following a cancer diagnosis. The insurer said the products offer flexible payout options, including regular monthly income, lump-sum benefits or a combination of both, with coverage of up to ₹50 lakh. The plans also introduce a savings-linked health fund that allows tax-free withdrawals for health-related expenses and includes an additional accidental total and permanent disability benefit. The launch comes amid growing concern over the financial burden…

02 Jul

Norton rolls out first Atlas motorcycle from TVS Hosur plant ahead of global launch

Business BureauBusiness

Norton Motorcycles has rolled out the first Atlas motorcycle from TVS Motor Company's manufacturing facility in Hosur, marking the British brand's entry into the global middleweight adventure motorcycling segment. The Atlas and Atlas GT are scheduled for an official global launch next month, with sales expected to begin later in the third quarter. The rollout ceremony was attended by Dr. SutapaChoudhury, British Deputy High Commissioner for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala, highlighting the collaboration between Norton’s UK-based design and engineering teams and TVS Motor Company's manufacturing capabilities in India. Designed at Norton's Solihull headquarters, the Atlas is powered by a…

02 Jul

TVS Motor refreshes NTORQ lineup with new colours ahead of festive season

Business BureauBusiness

TVS Motor Company has launched refreshed versions of its TVS NTORQ 125 Disc and Race Edition scooters with new colour schemes and updated graphics, as the company looks to strengthen its presence in the sporty scooter segment ahead of the festive season. The latest update follows the recent launch of the TVS NTORQ 150 and feature enhancements introduced in the TVS NTORQ Race XP last year. The TVS NTORQ 125 Race Edition is now available in three new colour combinations—Drift Blue, Inferno Red and Rush Green—along with coloured alloy wheels designed to enhance its sporty appeal. The Disc variant has…

01 Jul

Spear Corps Hosts I-Day Security Conference in Laipuli; Intelligence Sharing, Synergy Stressed

Preeti SinghAssam, India

As part of the ongoing Military- Civil Fusion initiative, the Red Shield Division under the aegis of Spear Corps organised a Security Conference at Laipuli on 01 July 2026 in preparation for the forthcoming Independence Day celebrations. The conference was aimed at strengthening inter-agency coordination and reviewing the overall security framework to ensure the peaceful and secure conduct of Independence Day. The conference was attended by Army officials and representatives of the Assam Police, including the SSP, Tinsukia and Dibrugarh.Deliberations focused on intelligence sharing, coordinated preventive measures, proactive security planning and enhanced inter-agency synergy to effectively address emerging security challenges.…

01 Jul

Cong demands probe into ‘construction flaws’ in Guwahati flyover

Paromita EditorAssam

Pointing at the frequent accidents caused by alleged technical flaws in the newly constructed Maharaj Prithu Flyover in Guwahati, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) today demanded an investigation into the matter.In the wake of the death of a young businessman, Parimal Medhi, in an accident on the flyover, the party also demanded the temporary closure of the flyover, which according to it, has turned into a death trap.Furthermore, the Pradesh Congress has demanded strict punitive action against the contractors and engineers involved in building the technically flawed flyover. Speaking to the media today, the president of Assam Pradesh Mahila…

01 Jul

Two Bangladeshi nationals held at Guwahati airport with alleged forged Aadhaar cards

Paromita EditorAssam

Two Bangladeshi nationals were detained by personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the new terminal of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati on Wednesday, July 1, before they could board a flight to Mumbai. The detained individuals have been identified as Rana Molla and Mafuja Akhtar Lima, both residents of Bangladesh. According to officials, the duo came under suspicion during the pre-boarding security screening. A subsequent search allegedly led to the recovery of forged Indian Aadhaar cards along with several other documents from their possession. Following the detention, CISF officials handed the two over to Azara…

01 Jul

TVS Motor rolls out one millionth iQube, marks milestone in India’s EV journey

Business BureauBusiness

TVS Motor Company on Thursday announced the rollout of the one millionth TVS iQube electric scooter from its Hosur manufacturing facility, marking a significant milestone in India's transition towards sustainable mobility. The company said the achievement reflects the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and reinforces its contribution to building a smart, self-reliant and environmentally sustainable mobility ecosystem in the country. The TVS iQube, launched in 2020, has emerged as one of India's leading electric scooter brands with a portfolio offering multiple battery capacities, range options and connected features. Built on the company's in-house engineering, research and development, and manufacturing…