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13 Jan

SC Grants Bail to NSCN(IM) Leader Alemla Jamir After Six Years in Jail

Sonakshi SarkarNews

The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to NSCN(IM) leader Alemla Jamir, who had spent more than six years in custody under the stringent provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Jamir was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 17, 2019, after she was stopped at Delhi airport while attempting to travel to Dimapur with around ₹72 lakh in cash. A bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh passed the order, noting that a significant portion of the trial had already been completed and several witnesses had been examined. The Court also considered…

09 Jan

Human–elephant conflict turns deadly in Hojai, three killed within four days

Sonakshi SarkarNews

Hojai district is experiencing an acute crisis due to increasing incidents of human–elephant conflict, as evidenced by three fatalities in the early days of the New Year. The latest victim, Prakash Biswas, was trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants in the Radhanagar area on January 4, after the elephants invaded his home, resulting in significant destruction and chaos. The previous incidents included the deaths of Basudev Chouhan on January 1, attacked while grazing his cow, and Anil Kumar Singh on January 2, who was overwhelmed by elephants while returning from a picnic. The frequent elephant incursions into…

06 Jan

Fast-Track Court Sought for Trial of Zubeen Garg Death Case

Sonakshi SarkarNews

The Lawyers' Association Guwahati (LAG) today demanded a fast-track court for expeditious trial of Zubeen Garg death case.The trial of the case began at the Kamrup (Metro) district and sessions court last month.General secretary of LAG Apurba Kumar Sarma said that a dedicated fast-track court needs to be set up for day-to-day hearing of to case for speedy delivery of justice.He further said that instead of assigning the case to only one public prosecutor, a team of lawyers should be appointed by the government to represent the prosecution side to ensure that the guilty can't escape punishment under any circumstances."It is…

10 Dec

NHRCPO observed International Human Rights Day with a youth empowerment event at St. George High School

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The National Human Rights and Corruption Prevention Organisation (NHRCPO), a NITI Aayog–recognized NGO founded in 2022, commemorated International Human Rights Day on 10th December at St. George's High School in Kolkata. Over 400 students, educators, and local residents participated in the event, themed "Rights for All: Ending Corruption's Grip," highlighting the link between graft and rights violations in everyday life.The program commenced with a traditional lamp-lighting and recitations from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Dr. Ruma Gomes, NHRCPO's National President, delivered the keynote: "In India, corruption undermines access to education and justice—our youth must champion transparency through awareness and…

11 Oct

Fall Of Bira 91

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A minor legal name change has led to major regulatory and operational disruptions for B9 Beverages, the parent company of Bira 91 beer. Over 250 employees have signed a petition seeking the removal of founder Ankur Jain, citing mismanagement, unpaid salaries, and outstanding vendor payments, according to The Economic Times. The issues began when the company changed its name from B9 Beverages Private Limited to B9 Beverages Limited in FY 2023–24, removing the word "Private." Though seemingly minor, the change caused states to view it as a new entity, resulting in immediate bans on Bira 91 sales. Fresh approvals, licenses,…

22 Sep

Aluminum futures prices upsurge: Fuel prices rise on new deals

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New Delhi: Aluminum prices rose by 35 paise to Rs 260.25 per kg in futures trade on Monday as speculators created new positions amid positive sentiment in the spot market. The price of aluminum contract for October delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange rose by 35 paise, or 0.13 percent, to Rs 260.25 per kg, with a turnover of 2,040 lots. Analysts said fresh buying by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminum prices in the futures market.

20 Sep

Vodafone Idea shares arise on news of AGR hearing

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New Delhi: Shares of telecom giant Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) rose more than 7 percent on Friday after the Supreme Court agreed to hear on September 26 its plea seeking quashing of additional adjusted gross revenue (AGR) demands for the 2016-17 period. The stock closed 7.13 percent higher at ₹8.41 per share on the BSE. During the day's trading, it rose 12.35 percent to ₹8.82. On the NSE, it rose 7.14 percent to ₹8.40. A bench of Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice K. Vinod Chandran, and Justice N.V. Anjaria's bench was hearing VIL's fresh plea against the Department of Telecommunications'…

19 Sep

Direct tax revenue upgrade by 9% to over ₹10.82 lakh crore

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New Delhi: Net direct tax collections in Delhi so far this financial year have increased by 9.18 percent to over ₹10.82 lakh crore, driven by higher advance tax collections from companies and public sentiment. Between April 1 and September 17, the rate of issuance of advance tax was 24 percent, accounting for ₹1.61 lakh crore. During this period, company directors' tax collections increased by 6.11 percent to over ₹3.52 lakh crore. However, non-corporate pre-tax collections contributed 7.30 percent to over ₹96,784 crore. Between April 1 and September 17, net company collections exceeded ₹4.72 lakh crore, compared to ₹4.50 lakh crore…

18 Sep

Cottonseed oil futures prices decrease due to weak demand

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New Delhi: Cottonseed oil cake prices fell by Rs 9 to Rs 2,914 per quintal in futures trade on Thursday as traders reduced their positions following a weak trend in the spot market. On the National Commodity Exchange (NCDEX), cottonseed oil cake contracts for December delivery fell by Rs 9, or 0.31 percent, to Rs 2,914 per quintal with a turnover of 13,320 lots. Analysts said selling by traders at current levels amid subdued market sentiment mainly led to the fall in cottonseed oil cake prices.

17 Sep

Coriander futures prices upgrade on demand

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New Delhi: Coriander prices rose by Rs 14 to Rs 8,306 per quintal in futures trade on Wednesday as speculators increased their positions, tracking a firm trend in the spot market. On the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Exchange (NCDEX), coriander contracts for October delivery rose by Rs 14, or 0.17 percent, to Rs 8,306 per quintal, with a turnover of 15,660 lots. Market analysts said coriander prices rose due to a firm trend in the spot market and limited supplies from producing regions.