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01 Aug

Aluminium futures prices upgrade on speculative trading

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New Delhi, Aluminium prices rose by 15 paise to Rs 250.60 per kg in futures trade on Friday as speculators created fresh positions amid positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium contracts for August delivery rose by 15 paise, or 0.06 percent, to Rs 250.60 per kg in a business turnover of 4,461 lots. Analysts said fresh positions created by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

01 Aug

Raj Bhavan Holds ‘Utkarsh Utsav’

Purbalee DuttaNews, Sikkim

Raj Bhavan Sikkim hosted a special event, ‘Utkarsh Utsav,’ on Thursday to mark the completion of one year of Om Prakash Mathur's tenure as the 18th Governor of Sikkim. The celebration saw the presence of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, Chief Justice Biswanath Somadder, Speaker M.N. Sherpa, and other dignitaries. A key moment was the release of the book Jaise Mene Janna, featuring the Governor’s speeches over the year. Reflecting on his journey, Governor Mathur spoke about his travels across the state, including visits to border villages under the Vibrant Villages Programme. He praised Sikkim’s people for their unity, sustainability…

31 Jul

Shares of DMart promoter Avenue Supermarts rose over 8% after opening new store in Punjab

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Shares of Avenue Supermarts Ltd, the parent company of DMart, rose 8.13% to hit an all-time high of ₹4,324.00 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday, July 30. This sharp rise in the company's share price comes a day after it announced the opening of a new store in Pathankot, Punjab on Tuesday. Earlier this month, the company opened another store in Tathawade, Pune. With the opening of the new DMart, the total number of stores of the company has gone up to 426, as against 424 as on June 30, 2025. The company had opened nine…

31 Jul

Sikkim To Be Developed As Model State In Cancer Prevention

Purbalee DuttaNews, Sikkim

Cancer cases in Sikkim are rising at a concerning pace, prompting strong action from the state government. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay, the Health and Family Welfare Department and the Department of Science and Technology have been working together to address the issue. A detailed analysis of decade-long cancer data revealed distinct trends in cancer types, ethnicity, and geographic patterns. This data was shared with the Department of Health Research and Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, along with a request for targeted interventions. In response, an expert consultation on cancer prevention and control in Sikkim…

30 Jul

KEC International shares upgrade, company receives order worth ₹1,509 crore

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Shares of global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services company KEC International rose nearly 1% on Wednesday, July 30, after it received a new order. The Mumbai-based company said in a filing to the exchange that it has received orders across various businesses including transmission and distribution (T&D), cables and conductors, and transportation. As of 12:30 pm, the company's shares were trading 0.7% higher at ₹866.30 per share on the NSE. However, the stock has declined nearly 5% in the last month so far and has also seen a decline of about 28% so far this year. The Mumbai-based company…

30 Jul

Landslides Disrupt Key Routes To Sikkim & Kalimpong

Purbalee DuttaNews, Sikkim

NH-10, the vital highway connecting Sikkim and Kalimpong to the plains, was shut down on Tuesday morning after the Teesta River overflowed onto the road following heavy overnight rainfall in North Sikkim. A similar situation affected the route to Darjeeling. The river’s water level began to recede around noon, allowing the highway to reopen, but a massive traffic jam ensued, with vehicles stuck for hours. Locals reported flooding in areas like Rabi Jhora, 29th Mile, and near the Teesta Bridge at Teesta Bazar, cutting off access between Kalimpong, Sikkim, and Darjeeling. Authorities had issued alerts in Melli, Teesta Bazar, and…

29 Jul

Coriander futures prices jump on higher demand

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New Delhi: Coriander prices rose by Rs 44 to Rs 7,776 per quintal in futures trade on Tuesday as speculators raised their bets in anticipation of a firm trend in the spot market. On the NCDEX, coriander contracts for August delivery rose by Rs 44, or 0.57 percent, to Rs 7,776 per quintal in a business turnover of 13,330 lots. Market analysts said coriander prices rose due to a firm trend in the spot market and restricted supplies from producing regions.

28 Jul

Silver futures upgrade to ₹1,13,168/kg

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New Delhi, Silver prices rose by Rs 116 to Rs 1,13,168 per kg in futures trade on Monday as participants increased their deals. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 116, or 0.1 percent, to Rs 1,13,168 per kg in a business turnover of 16,021 lots. Analysts said fresh deals by participants led to the rise in silver prices. Globally, silver was trading 0.16 percent higher at $38.42 an ounce in New York.

26 Jul

Bank of Baroda Q1 results: Net profit upgrade 2% to ₹4,541 crore; marginal decline in net profit

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Bank of Baroda on Friday, July 25, reported a 1.8% rise in its standalone net profit for the April to June quarter of FY26 at ₹4,541 crore as against ₹4,458 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal. However, the public sector bank's net interest income (NII) declined 1.4% year-on-year to ₹11,435 crore as against ₹11,600 crore in Q1 FY25. On the asset quality front, Bank of Baroda's gross non-performing assets (NPA) stood at 2.28% as against 2.26% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). Net NPA stood at 0.6% in Q1 FY26 as compared to 0.58% quarter-on-quarter. In the quarter under review, the…

26 Jul

Man Along With His Daughter Jumps Into Rangit River

Purbalee DuttaNews, Sikkim

Tragically, on Friday night, a young guy and his seven-month-old daughter apparently leaped into the Rangit River from the Gamon Bridge near Legship Bazaar. The man is from Jaigaon, West Bengal, and was living with his wife at his in-laws' house in Legship, according to sources. Following the receipt of information, Geyzing police and Legship locals began a search that lasted into the evening. However, the flooded river and diminishing light made the task difficult. The search may be momentarily halted and recommenced on Saturday morning, according to authorities. Citing the river's powerful current and rising water levels as a…