Intensified crackdown against child marriage in Assam; 11,196 accused arrested in 5 years
The Assam Government and Assam Police have continued their drive with the aim of completely eradicating the social evil of child marriage from across the state. Under this special drive, a total of 11,196 people have been arrested from different parts of the state in the last 5 years. Husbands involved in child marriage, parents,…
Meghalaya Invokes Public Order Law After Violent KSU Rally, Appeals for Peace
The Meghalaya government has invoked the Meghalaya Maintenance of Public Order Act against those accused of damaging public and private property during the Khasi Students’ Union bike rally that turned violent in Shillong on Wednesday. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, after reviewing the situation with senior officials on Thursday, said no major untoward incident had…
Meesho to Generate 1 Million Seasonal Jobs Ahead of Festive Sales
E-commerce marketplace Meesho expects to create more than one million seasonal job opportunities across its seller and logistics ecosystem during the upcoming festive season. The company estimates that around 650,000 jobs will be generated through its seller network, while another 375,000 roles will emerge across logistics operations. Nearly 130,000 sellers are expected to recruit temporary…
Ksu leaders sent to 14-day judicial custody after shillong violence
Three leaders of the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), arrested in connection with Wednesday’s violence in Shillong, were produced before a court on Thursday and remanded to 14 days’ judicial custody, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said. Police have registered cases under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Prevention of…
HDFC Bank Plans Fresh Dollar Bond Issue Before RBI Swap Window Closes
HDFC Bank is returning to the dollar bond market for the second time in two months, with plans to raise at least $1 billion through overseas debt issuance as Indian banks accelerate fundraising ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s special foreign-exchange swap window closing on August 31. The lender plans to issue at least…
Meghalaya CM lays foundation for Rs 65 cr State Veterinary Hospital at Upper Shillong.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today laid the foundation for the Rs 65 crore State Veterinary Hospital at Upper Shillong.This modern facility will strengthen veterinary care with advanced diagnostics, imaging, surgery, orthopaedics, inpatient care, laboratories and pharmacy services in the state.Addressing the gathering, Sangma said it will be more than just a hospital as the…
India Crush Sri Lanka By 165 Runs In Galle Test, Manav Suthar Stars With Lethal Spell
In the first Test match held at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, the Indian cricket team put up an impressive performance to defeat hosts Sri Lanka by a massive margin of 165 runs. Sri Lanka’s entire batting line-up crumbled in the second innings against the lethal bowling of Indian spinner Manav Suthar. The main highlight…
LTTS to Drive End-to-End Engineering and Digital Transformation
L&T Technology Services (LTTS), a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, has secured a contract worth more than $75 million from an international technology company. The five-year engagement will see LTTS deploy its Engineering Intelligence capabilities across the client’s end-to-end product development and engineering lifecycle. The scope includes product engineering, software development, testing and validation, sustenance…
APCC Team Led By J.P. Das Visits Mimangbadati, Says Peace Yet To Return At Border
An Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) delegation today visited areas along the Assam-Arunachal border and noted that tension continues to prevail in the border ares over the ongoing boundary dispute.Led by Dr. J.P. Das, Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly, the APCC delegation visited the Mimangbadati area and interacted with local…
Disha meet reviews status of key govt schemes in west garo hills
The District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA), Review Meeting was held at the Circuit House, Tura on Tuesday to review the status and implementation of key central and state government schemes in West Garo Hills district.The meeting, chaired by Tura Lok Sabha MP Saleng A Sangma, was also attended by DISHA members, including Vibhor…
