Mumbai, August 14 (IANS): The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) reported that the total production of passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles reached 24,37,138 units in July. Passenger vehicle sales were 3,41,510 units, while three-wheeler sales stood at 59,073 units and two-wheeler sales at 14,41,694 units. The two-wheeler segment saw a 12.5% growth compared…
The global gaming industry, valued at $200 billion, sees India representing 17-20% of the world’s gamers. The Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS) highlights the nation’s significant potential in digital gaming and the need to build new capabilities and invest in technology and infrastructure to support growth. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has interacted with young gamers,…
The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Paatil, launched Version 2.0 of the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile application on 13th August 2024. Developed by the Central Water Commission, the app provides real-time flood forecasts and information on 592 flood monitoring stations, including storage positions of 150 major reservoirs. It utilises advanced technologies like satellite data analysis…
After a hiatus of over three decades, the restoration of the Tuli Paper Mill in Mokokchung, Nagaland, has finally begun. Personnel from 3A Capital Services Limited (3ACSL), the new majority stakeholder, have been deployed to the site to initiate the preliminary stages of the project, marking a significant milestone for the region. The initial phase…
10-minute delivery apps are turning India’s urban shopping habits on their head, giving traditional corner grocery stores a run for their money. This lightning-fast shift in consumer behaviour is rewriting the rules of the country’s retail game, fuelled by an insatiable appetite for convenience and instant gratification that’s sweeping through city streets. The COVID-19 pandemic…
On 18 June 2024, Ete Coffee Shop and the Coffee Board of India embarked on a collaborative journey to revolutionise Nagaland’s coffee industry. The joint training programme, held at Ete Coffee’s headquarters on Billy Graham Road, brought together a diverse group of industry experts, government officials, and aspiring entrepreneurs, all united by a common goal:…
In a significant development for pet owners and livestock farmers in Kohima, the city recently witnessed the inauguration of a state-of-the-art veterinary clinic named “Kicükiri Clinic.” The dedication ceremony, held on 7 June 2024, was graced by Rev Zotou Kiewhuo, Senior Pastor of Koinonia Baptist Church & Principal Kohima Bible College. Situated above Clover Dental…
The Task Force for Music & Arts (TaFMA) Nagaland, in collaboration with its District Partner in Noklak, has launched a three-day Sound System Management Workshop at the Noklak Town Baptist Church. The workshop, which began on Monday, aims to provide comprehensive training to 34 participants from various backgrounds, equipping them with the skills and knowledge…
Arentsungla Kichu, a young Naga woman from Mokokchung, has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing employment at Foxconn, the world’s largest electronic components producer headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Kichu, an alumna of Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU), was hired under a tripartite cooperation project between Foxconn, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC), and ADBU….
The Department of Mass Communication at Nagaland University, Lumami, officially launched their fortnightly newspaper, “The Communicator,” on May 29. The event was graced by the presence of Limalenden Longkumer, the esteemed Editor of Mokokchung Times, who served as the Chief Guest. During his address, Longkumer highlighted the crucial role played by the Department of Mass…
