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25 Mar

Silver prices jump: Rs 598 increase to Rs 98,091 per kg

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

New Delhi, March 25 Silver prices rose by Rs 598 to Rs 98,091 per kg on Tuesday as participants increased their bets.Silver contracts for May delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange rose by Rs 598, or 0.61 per cent, to Rs 98,091 per kg in a business turnover of 18,621 lots.Analysts said fresh deals by participants led to the rise in silver prices.Globally, silver was trading 0.56 per cent higher at $33.20 per ounce in New York.

25 Mar

In the era of technological advancement youngs becoming miserable

Banasree SarkarLifestyleyoungsters

Young adults are experiencing something unexpected. Their level of satisfaction is dropping even though they live in a time of unparalleled technical development, more connection, and general economic expansion. For many years, psychologists thought that happiness followed a predictable U-shaped curve: we have a "midlife crisis" when we're young and then recover in our later years. However, new evidence suggests that pattern has vanished. Rather, happiness merely rises with age, with elderly persons reporting the highest levels of well-being and young adults the lowest. Young folks' decreasing levels of happiness are not occurring in a vacuum; they are coincident with…

25 Mar

Toyota Kirloskar Motor strengthens sustainability goals, aligns with India’s green growth agenda

Business BureauBusiness

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability on World Forest Day and World Water Day, aligning with the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 (TEC 2050). The company continues its efforts to minimize carbon emissions, optimize water usage, and enhance biodiversity conservation. At its Karnataka facility, TKM follows a ‘4R’ water strategy—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recharge—meeting 89.3% of its production water needs through recycled water and rainwater harvesting. With a rainwater storage capacity of 51,000 cubic meters and 18 groundwater recharge pits, the company is progressing towards becoming a Zero Liquid Discharge plant. Its afforestation initiatives have resulted in…

25 Mar

Historic goods train reaches Nischintapur Terminal from Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a historic milestone for the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), the first-ever goods train from Guwahati successfully reached the Nischintapur Terminal near Agartala, Tripura, on March 24. This marks a crucial step in strengthening freight connectivity in the region. Key Highlights:The train carried 11 BCN wagons loaded with cement from STAR siding at Tetelia near Guwahati. The Agartala-Nischintapur section was recently sanctioned for goods traffic by NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, following joint inspections by senior railway officials. The new terminal aims to reduce congestion at overburdened goods sheds, such as Jirania and major locations in the Lumding Division.…

25 Mar

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma reshuffles portfolios to strengthen governance

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram’s Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) government, led by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, has reshuffled the portfolios of seven ministers, reallocating key responsibilities to enhance governance. The changes were announced through a notification issued by Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena and took effect on March 24. Key Portfolio Changes: Disaster Management and Rehabilitation has been transferred to Minister of State Professor Lalnilawma, who already oversees Rural Development and Public Health Engineering. Home Minister K Sapdanga relinquished Disaster Management but retained Home, and gained Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation, along with Personnel & Administrative Reforms. Tourism has been reassigned to Minister of State…

25 Mar

World TB Day is observed in West Kameng

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Under Deputy Commissioner Akriti Sagar's direction, the District Health Society of West Kameng commemorated World Tuberculosis Day with the theme "Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver." In addition to simultaneous observances in 34 health centers throughout the area, the major event was held at Kameng Club in Bomdila. Speaking to the crowd, Deputy Commissioner Akriti Sagar praised the District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO) and her staff for their hard work in making West Kameng one of the top-performing districts for TB control. "TB is a contagious illness. Eradication depends on early discovery. She promised complete administrative support in the…

25 Mar

Authorities Offer Incentives to Attract New Residents

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

Several historic towns in Italy are facing drastic population decline as younger generations migrate to cities in search of jobs. Rural areas in regions like Calabria and Sicily have seen abandoned homes and empty schools. To combat this issue, local governments are offering financial incentives to attract new residents. Schemes include selling houses for as little as one euro, provided buyers commit to renovating them. Additionally, remote workers and families are being offered tax breaks and grants. Officials hope these measures will breathe new life into the picturesque villages, preserving Italy’s cultural heritage. While some communities have seen moderate success,…

25 Mar

UAE Launches Ambitious AI Research Center to Boost Innovation

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence Research Center in Abu Dhabi. The initiative is part of the country’s strategy to position itself as a global leader in AI by 2031. The center will collaborate with universities and tech companies to develop AI solutions in sectors like healthcare, transportation, and finance. Additionally, the government has introduced incentives to attract AI startups and foster innovation. UAE officials emphasize that AI advancements will drive economic growth and enhance public services. International AI experts are optimistic about the region's commitment to technological development, noting that the UAE’s investments could…

24 Mar

Silver futures surge: Prices gain to Rs 98,406 per kg

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

New Delhi, March 24 Silver prices rose by Rs 522 to Rs 98,406 per kg on Monday as participants increased their bets.Silver contracts for May delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange rose by Rs 522, or 0.41 per cent, to Rs 98,406 per kg in a business turnover of 19,237 lots.Analysts said fresh deals by participants led to the rise in silver prices.Globally, silver was trading 0.39 per cent higher at $33.16 per ounce in New York.

24 Mar

CNCI appeal to officialize Chakma language in state

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram State Committee of the Chakma National Council of India (CNCI) has reiterated its demand for the official recognition of the Chakma language in the state. The demand was highlighted during the council’s two-day general conference held at Kamalanagar (Chawngte) in Lawngtlai district over the weekend. The CNCI expressed concern over the continued exclusion of the Chakma language from Mizoram’s list of officially recognized languages. The council also condemned the misidentification of the Chakma community as Bengalis in the annual reports of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, despite Chakmas constituting nearly one-tenth of Mizoram’s population. “The CNCI has resolved…