According to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, 12 lakh people will benefit from the state’s massive 12-day festival of development. This effort will include a number of welfare measures, such as providing scooties to girls, scholarships and bicycles to female students, waiving mother loan obligations, and financial aid to flood-affected families. “With the settlement…
According to data compiled by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association, retail sales of vehicles across categories in India rose 11.21 percent to 32,08,719 units in November as against 28,85,317 units in the same month last year. Retail sales of two-wheelers rose to 26,15,953 units in November as against 22,58,970 units in the same month…
According to officials, Mizoram has had at least 147 TB-related deaths since January of this year. According to data made public at the start of a 100-day TB elimination program here, out of 24,017 samples examined between January and December, 2,164 people have been diagnosed with the disease. It revealed that 80% of the infected…
Oil prices rose more than 1% on Monday, as top importer China took its first step toward easing monetary policy for the first time since 2010 to boost economic growth, state media reported, citing a politburo meeting. Brent crude futures rose $1, or 1.4%, to $72.12 a barrel at 1356 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate…
The 22nd edition of the Mizoram Police Sports Meet 2024 took place on Monday, December 9 at the 1st Battalion MAP Playground, Armed Veng, Aizawl, with Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma attending the opening ceremony. With the theme “Unity through Sports,” the Mizoram Police Sports & Cultural Control Board (MPS&CCB) is organizing the sports meet. Twelve…
Durex’s The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT), an impactful life skills program by Reckitt, a global leader in health and hygiene, has proudly marked its third consecutive year as the official health partner of Northeast India’s most iconic cultural celebration—the Hornbill Festival. As the festival celebrates its milestone 25th edition, TBBT is set to launch…
In a coordinated series of successful joint operations, the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police, alongside other security forces, have recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and warlike stores (WLS) from the hill and valley regions of Manipur. The operations, conducted across Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, and Thoubal districts, underscore the unwavering commitment of security…
The State Bank of India (SBI) has projected that India’s gross domestic product (GDP) will grow at 6.3% during the current financial year (FY25), lower than the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) forecast of 6.6%, which was revised upward from 7.2% earlier. “We believe GDP growth for FY25 will be lower than the RBI forecast…
Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment, has announced the launch of the Goan Classic 350, a bobber-inspired motorcycle that celebrates the vibrant moto-culture of 1970s and ’80s Goa. Priced at ₹2,35,000 for single-tone variants and ₹2,38,000 for dual-tone options, the Goan Classic is now available for bookings and test rides. Powered…
On November 30, at the 147th course passing out parade of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Cadet Jodha Thongjaomayum of Manipur received recognition from the Indian Army in Imphal for obtaining the President’s Bronze Medal. The statement added, “Army felicitated the cadet in presence of his proud parents.” Cadet Thongjaomayum hails from the Imphal East…
