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21 Nov

Google Chrome needs to be sold! America is pursuing legal action

Banasree Sarkar0 CommentsInternational, TechnologyGoogle Chrome

Google Chrome is being sold! According to sources, the US Justice Department is going to take legal action against Chrome's 'tremendous popularity'. They claim that Chrome is practically monopolizing both the Internet search market and the advertising associated with it. Last month, the US Justice Department submitted documents to the court against Google. It is said that several steps are being considered against Google. The US Justice Department has a plan to prevent Google from using certain of its products. This time, the documents will be presented before the judge on Wednesday, Bloomberg reported. Along with this, an application will…

21 Nov

Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival welcomes Peru for global cultural exchange

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsNagaland

To Nagaland’s cultural diplomacy, Peru has been announced as a key partner for the 25th Hornbill Festival, set to take place later this year. The collaboration marks an exciting chapter in the festival’s international outreach, with Peru actively participating through its artists and performers. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio confirmed the partnership following a meeting with Peruvian Ambassador H.E. Mr. Javier Manuel Paulinich Velarde, signaling a strengthened bond between the two nations. The festival will feature various cultural exchanges, showcasing Peruvian talent across multiple events. This announcement follows the state’s recent engagement with Japan, ensuring its participation in the festival,…

21 Nov

Security forces ramp up operations to maintain law and order in Manipur

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsManipur

Security forces in Manipur have intensified operations across the state's hill and valley districts to uphold law and order amid ongoing tensions. The measures aim to ensure the safe movement of essential goods and bolster public safety. Key efforts included escorting 51 and 355 vehicles carrying essential supplies along National Highways 37 and 2, respectively. Sensitive stretches were secured with armed convoys to guarantee uninterrupted transportation. Authorities have also established 104 Nakas and checkpoints across the state to monitor movement and reinforce vigilance. Despite the heightened security presence, no detentions were reported for violations during these operations. “Maintaining the flow…

21 Nov

Meghalaya opens a smart command center to improve city management

Babita0 CommentsMeghalaya

On November 20, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma made a major technical advancement for urban governance by unveiling the Integrated Command and Control Center in New Shillong Township. The cutting-edge facility, located in Umsawli, will integrate real-time data analysis, disaster management, and surveillance to function as a holistic digital nerve center for city operations. The center will provide quick data analysis for well-informed decision-making and is designed to simplify information gathering and real-time monitoring. It seeks to give the government the ability to foresee crises, coordinate response activities, and improve urban operations in a variety of sectors. Advanced video…

21 Nov

Average home price in top 7 Indian cities hits Rs 1.23 crore, upsurge 23%

Priyanka Roy0 CommentsBusiness, News

Due to a surge in disposable income and private consumption, the average price of homes sold in the top seven cities stood at Rs 1.23 crore in the first six months of this fiscal, as against Rs 1 crore in the same period of FY24, a growth of 23 per cent (year-on-year), according to a report on Wednesday. These cities have witnessed record new launches and sales of expensive homes amid rising demand for luxury homes post the pandemic, according to data from Anarock Group. “Over 2,27,400 units worth approximately Rs 2,79,309 crore were sold across the top 7 cities…

20 Nov

Equity investments in Indian real estate set to grow 49% this year to record $11 billion: CII-CBRE

Priyanka Roy0 CommentsBusiness, News

Equity investments in Indian real estate are set to grow 49 per cent to $11 billion this calendar year amid strong demand for properties, according to a report by Confederation Indian Industries (CII) and real estate consultancy firm CBRE. In the 2023 calendar year, equity investments in real estate stood at $7.4 billion. Debt financing in the sector has also reached a record high, rising to over $4.7 billion from January to September 2024, marking a more than two-fold increase year-on-year, the report said. It noted that nearly 60 per cent of this debt financing targeted key markets, including Delhi-NCR,…

20 Nov

At Dimapur’s fish auction bakeries, officials perform unexpected inspections

Banasree Sarkar0 CommentsNagalandDimapur

A joint team from the Department of Health & Family Welfare (DoH&FW), Dimapur district administration, and Food Safety and Drug Control conducted a surprise inspection at the Sematilla fish auctionary early on Tuesday morning in response to concerns regarding fish from Andhra Pradesh that contained formalin and other chemicals. Every month, up to eight or nine trucks carrying different kinds of fish from Andhra Pradesh pass through the fish auctionary in Sematilla, one of the main distribution centers for fish in Nagaland. Around 20 different fish species, including sea crabs, were sampled for testing by the crew during the inspection.…

20 Nov

HITO urges fair fund allocation for Meghalaya’s rural governance

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsMeghalaya

Meghalaya’s Hynñiewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) has called on the state’s District Council Affairs Department to address ongoing issues related to the allocation of funds from the Union Ministry of Finance. In a statement, HITO emphasized the need for proper financial resources to support rural local governance in the state. The organization highlighted the disparity between Meghalaya’s allocation of just Rs 27 crore from the Central government’s Finance Commission grants and the significantly higher sum of over Rs 266 crore allocated to Kerala for its rural local bodies. HITO has raised concerns over this disparity, stressing that the allocation for…

19 Nov

HCG announces a research collaboration with Trucan Diagnostics Private Limited

Business Bureau0 CommentsBusiness

HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG), a leader in cancer care, has partnered with Trucan Diagnostics Pvt Ltd, an innovative startup specializing in cancer diagnostics, to pioneer next-generation diagnostic tests aimed at improving cancer detection and treatment personalization.The collaboration will focus on validating advanced biomarker-driven tests developed by Trucan, which utilize next-generation sequencing to detect primary, recurrent, and metastatic cancers. These tests are designed to predict therapy response before treatment and monitor patient progress during chemotherapy or targeted therapy. The data generated will support integration of these diagnostics into routine clinical practices, enhancing precision oncology capabilities. Dr. B.S. Ajaikumar, Executive Chairman…

19 Nov

Nagaland faces growing waste crisis as over 300 tonnes of waste generated daily

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsNagaland

Nagaland is facing a significant waste management crisis, with over 300 tonnes of waste generated daily across the state. This issue was brought to the forefront during a workshop on "Composting Food Waste at Home," organized by the Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB) in collaboration with the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) on Monday. A report presented by the NPCB revealed that 39 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the state, including 3 municipalities and 36 town councils, produce about 303.85 tonnes of waste per day. However, only 260 tonnes are collected, leaving the remainder without proper treatment. The NPCB highlighted that…