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04 Sep

Tata Power launches EZ Home Automation Solutions in Siliguri to drive smart and sustainable living

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Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, has announced the launch of its EZ Home automation solutions in Siliguri, strengthening Bengal’s move towards modern, sustainable living. With this expansion, Tata Power brings its flagship smart home technology to North Bengal, enabling households across Siliguri, Darjeeling and other cities to embrace energy efficiency, convenience, and safety. The EZ Home range allows residents to control, schedule, and monitor appliances, such as lights, fans, curtains, and heavy-load devices like ACs and geysers, through a mobile app or voice assistants like Google Home and Alexa. Designed to suit both urban apartments and traditional homes…

04 Sep

The Green School International Receives Prestigious Award for Excellence in Holistic Development

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The Green School International, founded in 2018 and nestled in the serene green hills near Guwahati, proudly announces that the school has been honoured with the "Excellence in Holistic Development" award at the Economic Times Industry Leaders North East 2025. Jagjeet Sinha -Trustee Operation, Mousumi Ganguly - Principal and N Sweety Singh- Head Mistress addressed the media in the press meet This prestigious recognition celebrates the school’s unwavering commitment to nurturing young minds through a holistic approach that emphasizes academic excellence, physical vitality, creative expression, and, most importantly, the happiness of every child. The award was received by Sanjay Jha Managing Trustee and Jagajeet Sinha Trustee Operations of The Green School International in the presence of distinguished leaders, educators, and changemakers from across the…

04 Sep

Medanta expands footprint with 550-bed super specialty hospital in Noida

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Global Health Limited, popularly known as Medanta, has strengthened its presence in the National Capital Region (NCR) with the launch of a 550-bed super specialty hospital in Noida. The facility, located in Sector 50 with metro connectivity, opened operations today with 300 functional beds, including over 100 ICU beds and five advanced operating theatres. Equipped with cutting-edge technology such as the Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot, Artis Icono AI-driven Biplane Cath Lab, 3 Tesla MRI, and 256-Slice Dual Source CT, the hospital will provide tertiary and quaternary care across more than 20 super specialties, including cardiology, oncology, neurosciences, gastroenterology, orthopaedics,…

03 Sep

Guarseed futures prices upgrade on spot demand

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New Delhi: Guarseed prices rose by Rs 8 to Rs 5,203 per quintal in futures trade on Wednesday as speculators increased their bets amid a firm trend in the spot market. On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), the price of guarseed contract for October delivery rose by Rs 8, or 0.15 per cent, to Rs 5,203 per quintal in a business turnover of 46,225 lots. According to market sources, guarseed prices rose due to speculators increasing their bets, a firm trend in the spot market and lower supplies from producing regions.

03 Sep

KOLKATAWOOD 2025 to unlock furniture &mattress market potential in Eastern India

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KOLKATAWOOD 2025, Eastern India’s first large-scale exhibition for woodworking, furniture, and mattress manufacturing, will be held from September 12–14, 2025 at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata. Organised by Nuernberg Messe India, the event extends the INDIAWOOD legacy, aiming to bring global innovation closer to Eastern India’s emerging growth hubs. The exhibition will feature 150+ leading brands, showcasing the latest machinery, materials, and solutions. It will also include live demonstrations, B2B matchmaking, and skilling sessions, designed to connect industry players and fuel sectoral growth. According to Sonia Prashar, MD & Chairperson of Nuernberg Messe India, “Eastern India is no longer a…

03 Sep

slice SFB appoints ex-RBI Executive Director Eugene Karthak as Chairman to boost Northeast focus

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slice Small Finance Bank (SFB) has appointed former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Executive Director Eugene Emmanuel Karthak as its Part-time Chairman and Independent Director, reinforcing its leadership in the Northeast. Karthak, who served over three decades at the RBI, led key departments including Information Technology and Corporate Services, and also worked as Regional Director in Delhi and Bengaluru. He played a pivotal role in regulatory compliance, policy implementation, and institutional productivity. Currently, he also serves as Director of the Guwahati-based Indian Institute of Bank Management, and is on the Governing Council of CAFRAL, Mumbai. With its headquarters in Assam,…

03 Sep

Medanta’s Dr. Ashok Rajgopal achieves 40,000 knee replacements, strengthens India’s orthopaedic care

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Medanta Gurugram, ranked India’s best private hospital by Newsweek for six consecutive years, on Friday honoured Dr. Ashok Rajgopal, Group Chairman of the Medanta Institute of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Orthopaedics, for completing 40,000 knee replacement surgeries—a landmark that highlights Medanta’s leadership in orthopaedic excellence. Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman and Managing Director, Medanta, hailed Dr. Rajgopal’s “unwavering dedication to patient care,” while Group CEO Pankaj Sahni praised his expertise and compassion. Patients also shared moving testimonies of regaining mobility and independence. India faces a growing crisis of joint health, with nearly 60 million people projected to suffer from knee osteoarthritis by…

02 Sep

North east’s business excellence celebrated at ET Industry Leaders Awards 2025 in Guwahati

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The ET Industry Leaders Awards North East 2025, organized by The Times of India in association with Byatikram Group, concluded successfully at Hotel Vivanta, Guwahati, honoring exceptional achievers from across the region. The ceremony brought together business leaders, innovators, and social contributors on one platform to celebrate outstanding contributions in education, healthcare, journalism, art, and social service. The event commenced with the National and State Anthem, followed by ceremonial lamp lighting. Distinguished guests included Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Rana Pratap Kalita, Dr. B. Kalyan Chakraborty, Prof. Dr. Nachiketa Tripathi, actor Nishita Goswami, and Dr. Saumen Bharatiya, President of Byatikram Group. Thirty-one…

02 Sep

Coal output upgrade 12% in April-August

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New Delhi: Coal production from captive and commercial mines across the country rose 11.88 percent year-on-year to 73.92 million tonnes (MT) during the April-August period of the current fiscal. Dry fuel production from captive and commercial mines was recorded at 66.07 million tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. "The cumulative figures up to August for FY 2025-26 show robust year-on-year growth, with production increasing by 11.88 percent and dispatch increasing by 9.12 percent over the corresponding period of the previous year," the coal ministry said in a statement. The increase in production reflects improved operational efficiency across…

02 Sep

Grand Shopsy Mela returns; Flipkart’s hyper value platform launches biggest festive sale

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Shopsy by Flipkart has announced the return of its biggest annual shopping event, the Grand Shopsy Mela (GSM), running from August 29 to September 7. The sale, themed “Aise Girenge Dam, Shopping Hogi Subah Shaam,” promises unmatched affordability with over 1 crore products priced under ₹149 across fashion, lifestyle, home, and beauty categories. This year’s edition brings a wide range of offers including Grand Jhatpat Deals, Crazy Offers, Jackpot Deals, and hourly price drops, making festive shopping accessible for millions of families in Tier 2, 3, and 4 towns. According to Kapil Thirani, Business Head of Shopsy and Flipkart Marketplace,…