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26 Apr

TKM and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Department launch their 68th T-TEP and STAR initiative under T-TEP

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In a major push towards skilling youth in the North-East, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), in collaboration with Camdir Toyota and the Arunachal Pradesh government, inaugurated the 68th Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP) and STAR Scholarship initiative at Government ITI, Roing on Thursday. The program was launched by Minister for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Nyato Dukam, who urged students to maximise the opportunity. “This program brings global standards of training and industry exposure to students from remote corners of Arunachal,” he said. T-TEP Roing aims to equip final-year ITI students, particularly in MMV and Diesel Mechanic trades, with hands-on automotive…

26 Apr

Housing registrations gain 77% in 8 cities: Square Yards

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

New Delhi: Housing property registrations stood at 5.44 lakh units in the last fiscal year across eight major cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, up 77 percent from the 2018-19 fiscal, according to Square Yards.Other major property markets include Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Noida and Greater Noida.On Friday, real estate consultant Square Yards released a report, 'Primary vs Secondary: Unlocking demand trends in India's residential market', which showed that the primary market (first sales) accounted for 57 percent of total registrations, while the secondary market (resales) accounted for the remaining 43 percent in 2024-25.The data covers residential transactions for apartments,…

25 Apr

GNRC Hospitals Successfully Hosts International Workshop and Symposium on Chronic Subdural Hematoma and Neurointervention

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GNRC Hospitals, a leader in advanced and affordable healthcare in Northeast India, in collaboration with Balt Group, successfully conducted a prestigious International Workshop cum Symposium on Chronic Subdural Hematoma (cSDH) and Neurointervention on 25th April 2025. The workshop was held at GNRC Hospitals, Dispur, followed by a symposium in the evening. The workshop, held at GNRC’s advanced neurovascular Cathlab, offered an in-depth look into evolving techniques in the management of cSDH, particularly highlighting the promising role of Middle Meningeal Artery (MMA) embolisation. The symposium that followed in the evening saw vibrant knowledge exchange among top experts from across the region.…

25 Apr

Sunrise Spices Launches ‘Xipa Bisari’ Series Celebrating Assamese Culinary Heritage

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ITC's Sunrise Spices has launched "Xipa Bisari: A Back to Roots Series," a culinary documentary celebrating Assam's traditional cuisine. The 10-episode series was unveiled at Guwahati's Chandmari Bihu Xonmilon pandal with Mr. Rahul Das, Chief of Assam's Directorate of Cultural Affairs, in attendance. Hosted by renowned Assamese chef Atul Lahkar and supported by Assam's Cultural Ministry, the series documents Chef Lahkar's journey through Assam's villages and markets as he rediscovers disappearing recipes and cooking techniques. The show highlights local culinary knowledge keepers, particularly elderly women who have preserved traditions through generations. "'Xipa Bisari' honors Assam's food heritage, empowers local communities,…

25 Apr

Startup and MSME patent filings gain 310% in 5 years

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

New Delhi, Patent filings by startups and MSMEs have increased by 310 percent in the last 5 years, from 1,492 in 2018-19 to 6,120 in 2023-24, an official said on Thursday.N Ramachander, Joint Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, further informed that more than 2.4 million students and teachers across India have been educated about IP rights in about three years through the National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission launched in 2021.Addressing an event organised by Assocham, he informed that there has been a 116 percent increase in the filing of patent applications in India, from 42,763 in 2014-15 to…

24 Apr

OIL Pragyan Super 30 Shines Again: Students Successfully Qualify JEE Mains 2025

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In yet another moment of pride and inspiration, the students of OIL Pragyan Super 30, Guwahati, Nagaon and Dibrugarh centres in Assam and Itanagar Centre in Arunachal Pradesh have delivered an exceptional performance in the JEE Mains 2025. In this remarkable achievement, 25 out of 30 students from the Guwahati Centre, 28 out of 30 students each from the Nagaon and Dibrugarh Centres, and 29 students out of 30 from the Itanagar Centre have successfully qualified the prestigious national-level examination. In a dedicated effort to uplift talented students from economically weaker sections, OIL had launched this flagship initiative in 2010,…

24 Apr

Anchor Oral Care appoints Aimee Baruah as brand ambassador, unveils dual campaigns to strengthen North East presence

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Anchor Oral Care, a leading brand under Anchor Consumer Products, today announced the appointment of acclaimed North East actor Aimee Baruah as its new brand ambassador. The move is part of the company’s strategic expansion in the North East region, backed by the launch of two culturally tailored campaigns—“Laal. Kamaal. Bemisaal.” and “Naye Zamane Ki Nayi Suraksha.” The campaigns spotlight Anchor Red Toothpaste, a flagship product enriched with six Ayurvedic ingredients offering ten herbal benefits. The brand also promotes its scientifically advanced CalFlo formulation through these campaigns, emphasizing its 100% vegetarian, holistic oral care solutions. Anchor’s leadership reaffirmed its commitment…

24 Apr

Zomato shares decrease 5%, analysts raise concerns over rising competition; Swiggy also slips nearly 2%

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Zomato Share Price: Zomato shares fell 5% to ₹264.85 per share on the NSE after global brokerage firm Jefferies raised concerns over rising competition in the quick commerce space.After Zomato's shares more than doubled in value in 2024, analysts at Jefferies forecast that 2025 could be a breather year, with the stock possibly shifting gears into a price consolidation phase.According to news reports, the brokerage said aggressive strategies by existing players and entry of new competitors could lead to higher discounts, which could pose risks to Zomato's medium-term profitability.The brokerage said that apart from Zomato's Blinkit, competitors such as Swiggy's…

23 Apr

Swiggy partners with Agartala Traffic Police to conduct a road safety awareness session for delivery partners

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Swiggy (Swiggy Ltd, NSE: SWIGGY / BSE: 544285), India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, has partnered with the Traffic Police Department in Agartala to conduct a Road Safety Awareness Session for delivery partners, under the ambit of Delivering Safely, its road safety charter. The session was led by DSP, Mr. Pranab Das, along with Traffic SI, Mr. Kamol Roy, and aimed to sensitize delivery executives on safe driving practices, adherence to traffic rules, and proactive risk management on roads. A total of 41 delivery executives participated in the session. “India has witnessed an increase in the number of road accidents and…

23 Apr

HUL Q4 results: PAT, revenue may gain 2% YoY; check date, time, expectation

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

HUL Q4 results preview: Hindustan Unilever (HUL), the owner of brands such as Dove, Vim, Surf Excel and Horlicks, is scheduled to release its fourth quarter (Q4FY25) earnings on Thursday, April 24, 2025. HUL Q4FY25: Profit expectations Brokerages tracked by Business Standard estimate HUL's adjusted profit after tax (PAT) at ₹2,447.57 crore on average, indicating a 2.15 percent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth compared to ₹2,396 crore a year ago. On a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) basis, PAT is expected to decline 3.64 percent. HUL Q4FY25: Revenue Expectations The company's revenue for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024 is estimated to average ₹14,966.97…