Vantara Forms Independent Council to Oversee Conservation, Rescue and CITES Compliance
Vantara on Friday announced the full membership of its newly established Governing Council, which will oversee the organisation’s conservation, animal rescue, rehabilitation and compliance activities, while helping shape its vision for the next five years and beyond. The five-member Council, along with one ex officio member, brings together expertise in wildlife policy, law, institutional governance,…
Meghalaya health dept to intensify hpv vaccination awareness campaign across schools in bid to prevent cervical cancer
More than 1,800 girls have been vaccinated so far under Meghalaya’s ongoing HPV vaccination campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer. Addressing mediapersons on Thursday, NHM Mission Director Ram Kumar said only around 5 per cent of eligible girls have received the HPV vaccine so far. He said the Health Department will now intensify awareness campaigns…
JSW Energy On Track for FY2027 Greenfield Targets as Total Operational Capacity Hits 15,025 MW
JSW Energy announced on Friday that its total operational capacity has crossed the 15-gigawatt (GW) milestone, reaching 15,025 megawatts (MW), with renewable energy sources accounting for a dominant 60 per cent share of the portfolio. According to a regulatory exchange filing by the company, green energy assets comprise 9,067 MW of its total operational footprint—consisting…
Meghalaya Remains Vulnerable to Militancy, Says Mukul Sangma
Meghalaya continues to remain vulnerable to a resurgence of militancy, and the situation should not be taken lightly, Leader of the Opposition Mukul M. Sangma has warned. He said there was “no room for complacency” amid concerns over the movement of unidentified people allegedly carrying sophisticated weapons. Reacting to the recent incident at Songsak, Sangma…
Swiggy’s Crew Broadens Services with New Travel Offering
Swiggy’s premium concierge platform, Crew, has entered the travel segment, introducing AI-supported travel assistance for its paid members and invited travellers. Launched last year following a pilot programme, Crew has expanded its presence to Bengaluru, Mumbai and the National Capital Region of Delhi. The platform initially offered a range of personalised services, including restaurant reservations,…
Meghalaya launches ‘tracing the roots’ initiative to document, deepen understanding of state’s indigenous heritage
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday launched the “Tracing the Roots” programme at the District Auditorium, Tura, in the presence of Arts and Culture Minister, Sanbor Shullai, and MLA Mehtab Chandee A Sangma. The programme was an initiative to document and deepen understanding of Meghalaya’s indigenous heritage. The project is a vision and…
BJP Targets 25–30 Seats in 2028 Meghalaya Assembly Polls: A.L. Hek
Senior BJP leader and Meghalaya MLA A.L. Hek has expressed confidence that the party could win 25 to 30 seats in the 2028 Meghalaya Assembly elections and form a BJP-led government in the state. Hek said the BJP has already identified constituencies where it sees strong electoral prospects and has begun conducting surveys to select…
Hyundai India Urges Focus on Chips, EV Batteries and Advanced Technologies
Hyundai Motor India MD and CEO Tarun Garg has called for a consistent, long-term policy framework to help India expand its automotive capabilities and accelerate the development of advanced technologies and components. Addressing the 66th Annual Session of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) on Wednesday, Garg urged the industry to move beyond…
USTM hosts 10th P. A. Sangma Memorial Lecture, honours Meghalaya leader’s legacy
The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM)on Tuesday organised the 10th P. A. Sangma Memorial Lecture at the NKC Auditorium, commemorating the 79th birth anniversary of the late P. A. Sangma, former Chief Minister of Meghalaya and former Speaker of the Lok Sabha. The memorial lecture brought together eminent academicians, university leadership, faculty members,…
Reliance Takes on Amul, Kwality Wall’s with New Bombay Creamery Ice Cream
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited, has entered India’s competitive ice-cream market with its Bombay Creamery brand. The new range includes cones, cups, tubs, bars and sticks, with prices starting at ₹10, making the products accessible to a wide range of consumers. The ice-cream products will initially be launched…
