Meghalaya govt, SBI sign revised salary package Mou to boost employee welfare
The Government of Meghalaya and the State Bank of India (SBI) on Thursday signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the State Government Salary Package (SGSP), introducing enhanced banking and financial benefits for government employees. Replacing the 2012 agreement, the revised package offers higher insurance coverage, concessional loan facilities, upgraded digital banking services, family…
HIV Awareness Initiatives Reviewed as Joint Working Group Sets 2026–27 Youth Agenda
The Andaman & Nicobar AIDS Control Society held a meeting of the Joint Working Group on Youth to review HIV awareness initiatives and plan for the financial year 2026-27. The meeting included Red Ribbon Club Nodal Officers from various colleges and the Project Coordinator of My Bharat Kendra. Dr. Subrata Saha, Project Director of ANACS,…
RBI Projects 6.6% Growth, Highlights Risks from Global Developments
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that the Indian economy remains resilient despite global uncertainties, including the ongoing West Asia conflict and concerns over the monsoon. In its latest State of the Economy report for July, the central bank said domestic economic activity has remained stable, supported by strong demand conditions and the…
Ghost Net Removal Drive Sees 600 Kg Cleared from Junglighat Fish Landing Centre
On Wednesday, the Department of Fisheries, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, initiated a Ghost Net Removal Drive at the Fish Landing Centre, Junglighat to enhance sustainable fisheries and safeguard the marine ecosystem. Ghost nets, abandoned fishing gear, pose risks by ensnaring marine life and worsening plastic pollution. Their removal is crucial for marine biodiversity conservation and…
“No Relief For 4 Days”: Gaurav Gogoi Meets Flood Victims In Borbam, Urges Govt To Act
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president and MP from Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency, Gaurav Gogoi, visited various flood-affected areas in Upper Assam to take stock of the situation and interact with the victims.The Congress leader reviewed the flood situation in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts.He also visited the flood-affected residents of Borbam Tea Estate under the…
Meghalaya cm meets union civil aviation minister; seeks centre’s push for aviation projects in state
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma met Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Tuesday and sought the Centre’s support to take forward a set of civil aviation projects aimed at improving air connectivity across Meghalaya.In each project the State Government has already completed its part of the work, and specific approvals and…
Trump Signals Imminent Heavy Strike on Iran’s Heavily Fortified Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Facility
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American forces will “pretty soon” target Pickaxe Mountain, a deeply buried Iranian underground nuclear complex near Natanz, warning of a severe military strike. Speaking during an Oval Office meeting, President Trump emphasized Washington’s commitment to crippling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, noting that military surveillance continues to track nuclear materials despite…
Rising Input Costs Push Maruti Suzuki to Increase Vehicle Prices
Maruti Suzuki India has announced a price hike of up to ₹30,000 across its vehicle portfolio from August 2026, citing a continued rise in input costs and an unfavourable cost environment. The country’s largest carmaker informed the stock exchanges that the price revision has become necessary due to sustained increases in production expenses. In a…
When will appeal process begin for those left out of NRC? Supreme Court issues notice to Centre and Assam Govt
The crucial question of when the appeal process for those excluded from Assam’s final NRC will begin has once again come up before the Supreme Court. This time, the Supreme Court has issued notices to the Central Government, Assam Government and the Office of the State NRC Coordinator. At the same time, the court directed…
Leaked Details Outline Specs, European Pricing, and GPS Upgrades for Upcoming Redmi Watch 6 Active and Lite
Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi is preparing to expand its wearable lineup with the upcoming launches of the Redmi Watch 6 Active and Redmi Watch 6 Lite, as comprehensive specification and European pricing leaks have surfaced online. Positioning itself as the most budget-friendly option, the Redmi Watch 6 Active is expected to retail for €50 (~$54 USD)….
