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15 Nov

Recently in Siliguri on Children’s Day deaf and mute children honoured for outstanding sportsmanship

Ashish MajumderEducation, North East

Recently Siliguri’s Prayas Saha and Subheksha Roy will represent India at the upcoming Asia Pacific Deaf Table Tennis Games. Actually on Children’s Day, the two children were honored and recognized by the school faculty for their remarkable achievements. Reportedly, Prayas Saha, a student of class seven at Suryanagar Master Preet Nath Memorial Madhyamik Vidyalaya, and Subheksha Roy, who will be appearing for her secondary exams this year, actually have both been deaf since childhood. However, they have never allowed their disability to hinder their dreams in their life. In fact the two children have participated in various state-level table tennis…

04 Nov

Truck & motorcycle collision took place on way to Shillong, 2 motorist died

Banasree SarkarNorth Eastaccident

Two Assamese youths were sadly killed in a vehicle accident in Meghalaya on Sunday. The duo was riding their motorcycle from Guwahati to Shillong when they collided with a vehicle heading in the same direction on National Highway 6 in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district. Nilutpal Dowari, 23, and Gargee Chutia, 21, were traveling on a Royal Enfield Himalayan. They were on their way to Shillong when Dowari, on the two-wheeler, attempted to overtake a truck while navigating a tight curve. Unfortunately, Dowari lost control of his bike due to its high speed, causing a collision with the truck's rear tire. Both…

25 Oct

NEET PG 2024 hearing Supreme Court dismisses plea to postpone exam

TanupriyaNorth East

NEET PG 2024 SC Listening to Real-Time Updates: In response to students' worries regarding the results' transparency and the National Board of Examinations for Medical Sciences' normalization procedure, the Supreme Court heard the petitions in the NEET PG issue on Friday. On September 7, a petition was submitted, and on September 13, it was first heard. On September 20, a three-judge panel led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and including Justices Manoj Misra and JB Pardiwala addressed the case, with a particular emphasis on the normalization of exam results, answer keys, and marks. Since some states have halted their counseling…

25 Oct

India and China have reached at an agreement to end the standoff

TanupriyaNorth East

In reality, the May 2020 détente between Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping over resolving the military tension in East Ladakh following the PLA transgression was a test of the NDA government's resilience, the Indian Army's tenacity and dedication under the most trying circumstances, and the full cooperation between Indian diplomacy and the military. Although both leaders behaved appropriately during the Modi-Xi meeting in Kazan, the delegation-level discussions cleared the path for a Special Representative Dialogue to negotiate the de-escalation of the military buildup along the 3488-kilometer Line of Actual Control, and the foreign ministers of both nations will set a…

07 Oct

MMTC-PAMP opens first exclusive store in Guwahati, strengths presence in Northeast India

Riya ChakrabortyNorth East

MMTC-PAMP, India's only LBMA-accredited gold and silver refinery, has launched its first exclusive store in Guwahati, the gateway to Northeast India. This strategic move aims to cater to the region's cultural affinity for gold and silver, offering a diverse range of 24K and 99.99%+ pure products, reinforcing the company's commitment to Swiss craftsmanship made in India. Located at Avtar Niwas, the new store allows residents to have their old gold evaluated for free and sell it back through a transparent process, ensuring accuracy and fair value. The innovative evaluation technology employed by MMTC-PAMP eliminates the value loss typically associated with…

31 Aug

Godrej Consumer Products launches innovative Cinthol Foam Bodywash to revolutionize bathing experience

Business BureauNorth East

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) has unveiled a groundbreaking addition to the Indian bodywash market with the introduction of Cinthol Foam Bodywash. This innovation is set to redefine personal care routines in a market valued at approximately INR 900 crore. Unlike traditional bodywashes, Cinthol Foam Bodywash features an automatic foamer that generates instant foam, eliminating the need for loofahs and simplifying the washing process. GCPL's latest product addresses common barriers to bodywash adoption, including high costs and the inconvenience of using loofahs, which can harbor germs. According to Mintel research, soap remains the dominant choice for 90% of Indian consumers,…

22 Aug

Anil Agarwal foundation teams up with Kaziranga for major conservation drive

editorNorth East

The Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF) has entered into a partnership with Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve to advance TACO’s ‘Mission Vanraksha’. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed today, secures a grant of INR 6 crores over three years to establish a state-of-the-art surveillance centre and new housing for frontline conservation workers. This initiative aims to bolster the protection of endangered species like the Greater One-Horned Rhino, Asiatic Elephant, and Bengal Tiger. The MoU signing ceremony, which featured remarks from Assam's Environment & Forest Minister Shri Chandra Mohan Patowary and AAF President Ms. Ritu Jhingon, underscores the commitment to safeguarding…

17 Aug

While the entire state is in turmoil over the RG Kar Hospital incident, a girl is gang-raped in Siliguri

Banasree SarkarLatest, North East

When the entire state was in turmoil due to the RG Kar Hospital incident, an allegation of gang rape of a girl in Siliguri surfaced. It is alleged that the incident of gang rape took place on Independence Day, i.e., Thursday afternoon. The girl returns home and informs her family. The family filed a complaint at the New Jalpaiguri police station at night. After receiving the complaint, the police arrested a total of four people, including three minors, that night. The girl was medically examined. Four accused were produced in the court under the POCSO section. According to police sources,…

27 Jul

Health check-ups and brain tumor awareness: A lifesaving combination

Priyanka BhowmickNorth East

In a recent report, the focus on prevention and early diagnosis of brain tumors has been highlighted as crucial for effective treatment and improved outcomes. Brain tumors remain a significant health concern globally, with early detection playing a pivotal role in enhancing survival rates and quality of life for patients. Key Points from the Report: Prevention Strategies: The report emphasizes lifestyle modifications and awareness campaigns aimed at reducing risk factors associated with brain tumors. These strategies include maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, and avoiding exposure to carcinogens. Symptoms and Early Signs: Recognizing the early symptoms of brain tumors, such…

27 Jul

DLF Q1 results: Net profit upsurge 23% to Rs 646 crore

Priyanka RoyNorth East

India's largest realty firm DLF Ltd on July 25 reported a 23 percent year-on-year rise in its net profit to Rs 646 crore for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. The company had earned a net profit of Rs 526.11 crore in the same period a year ago.The company received new sales bookings worth Rs 6,404 crore, a growth of 214 percent year-on-year and healthy operating cash flow of Rs 1,849 crore, up 133 percent year-on-year, a regulatory filing said.DLF's consolidated revenue also rose by nearly 14 percent to Rs 1,729.82 crore in the April-June 2024 quarter, compared to Rs…