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03 Apr

34 Tripura students face action over fake scholarship documents

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Tribal Welfare Department has issued show cause notices to 34 students for allegedly submitting fake income certificates to obtain the ST Post-Matric Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Officials revealed that an administrative inquiry confirmed that the students manipulated income documents to secure scholarship benefits. Tripura Tribal Welfare Department Director Subhasish Das stated that such actions amount to misappropriation of public funds, document forgery, and fraud, which are considered criminal offences under the law. “The students have been given 15 days to respond and justify why legal proceedings should not be initiated…

03 Apr

Mizoram Governor visits Lawngtlai, focuses on development

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), visited Lawngtlai District on Tuesday, where he held discussions with MLAs, Autonomous District Council (ADC) leaders, government officials, Village Council members, and NGO representatives. During the visit, he also handed over smart boards for 14 schools and provided financial aid to fire victims in Diltlang South village. The Governor was received at the Lawngtlai District Helipad by Deputy Commissioner Cheemala Siva Gopal Reddy and Superintendent of Police R. Lokeshwaran. A ceremonial guard of honor was accorded at the DC’s office, attended by Adviser to the Chief Minister Dr. Lorrain…

03 Apr

Vol. 02 issue no. 51

nebmJournal

03 Apr

Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet takes several important decisions for public welfare

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a 50 percent SGST reimbursement for the 1200 MW Kalai II Hydro Electric Project, improved pensions under the Chief Minister's Social Security Scheme (CMSSS), and broadened the scope of the Chief Minister's Bal Seva Scheme (CMBSS) in order to promote public welfare. According to a release from the CMO, the cabinet led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu also deliberated on important administrative reforms, such as reorganizing the framework for implementing rural development programs and examining the Assam-Arunachal boundary dispute. The Indian government has expanded the CMBSS to cover all orphaned children registered under the Baal…

03 Apr

Kalyan Jewellers shares increase 13%, gain touches 26% in 3 weeks

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Kalyan Jewellers share price rallied over 13 percent in heavy trading on Wednesday, extending gains to 26 percent in the last three weeks. Fresh buying was also witnessed as gold hit a new all-time high, touching close to Rs 91,000 per 10 gram. Shares of Kalyan Jewellers India rallied 13.18 percent to hit a high of Rs 518.4 per share on the NSE. The stock pared some of its gains and closed at Rs 512.8 per share, up 11.95 per cent. The stock has rebounded after three consecutive days of decline. A total of 3.8 crore shares of Kalyan Jewellers…

02 Apr

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour Redefines AT-LEISURE with Innovative “Play En-Vogue” Showcase in Guwahati

Business BureauBusiness

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour has wrapped up this edition with an unforgettable showcase in Guwahati, transforming the city into a playground of high fashion with its innovative "Play En-Vogue" concept. The event reimagined AT-LEISURE with a refined edge against the stunning backdrop of Guwahati’s vibrant and scenic Greenwood Resort, featuring bold, experimental collections from designers Nitin Bal Chauhan, Abhishek Patni of NoughtOne, and Pawan Sachdeva, with the charismatic Ishaan Khatter as the showstopper. In collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), Blenders Pride Fashion Tour redefined India’s fashion landscape with groundbreaking showcases. Kartik Mohindra, Chief Marketing Officer and…

02 Apr

Congress set for comeback in Mizoram, says Alka Lamba

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

All India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba has launched a sharp attack on Mizoram’s Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) government, accusing it of failing to deliver essential welfare schemes to the people. She expressed confidence that the Congress would reclaim power in the state. Addressing a press conference in Aizawl on Tuesday, Lamba discussed the party’s revival plans with senior leaders, including former Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla and Mizoram Congress president Lal Thanzara. She asserted that Congress is poised for a comeback both at the Centre and in Mizoram. "The ZPM government has neglected the welfare of women and the marginalized.…

02 Apr

Australia Breaks Record for Renewable Energy Production

Sonakshi Sarkarinternational

For the first time in history, renewable energy sources have overtaken coal in Australia’s electricity production. A recent government report revealed that solar and wind energy accounted for 52% of the country’s power generation in the past quarter. This milestone follows Australia’s aggressive push toward green energy, with major investments in solar farms and offshore wind projects.

02 Apr

Tripura CM reaffirms zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has reaffirmed the state’s zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking, highlighting the increasing inflow of narcotics from Myanmar via Assam and Mizoram. Addressing the Assembly on April 1, Saha disclosed that 70 people have been convicted under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in the past three years. “Drugs are coming into Tripura from Myanmar through Assam and Mizoram, while ganja is being smuggled out of the state,” the chief minister said in response to a notice by Congress MLA Gopal Chandra Roy. He emphasized that law enforcement agencies have been instructed to intensify…

02 Apr

New Policy Aims to Reduce Traffic and Promote Sustainability

Sonakshi SarkarGermany

The German government has introduced a nationwide initiative to provide free public transport for students, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and encourage environmentally friendly travel. The policy, set to take effect in 2026, will allow school and university students to use trains, buses, and trams at no cost. German Transport Minister Volker Wissing stated that the initiative would cut down on carbon emissions while making education more accessible. “By removing transport costs, we are ensuring that students can focus on their studies rather than financial burdens,” he said. The program, funded through increased taxation on high-emission industries, is expected to…