Prasenjit Bhowmik

Nepal Begins Exporting 40 MW of Electricity to Bangladesh via Indian Grid in Historic Energy Milestone

In a landmark development for regional energy cooperation, Nepal has officially started exporting 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Bangladesh through India’s power transmission network. This marks Nepal’s first commercial electricity export to Bangladesh, positioning the Himalayan nation as a rising player in South Asia’s energy market. Trilateral Energy Partnership in Action The power transfer…

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Iran Strikes Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science, Damages Labs in Escalating Conflict

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Iran launched a missile strike on Israel’s prestigious Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, widely regarded as the “technological backbone” of Israel’s security sector. The attack, part of a broader barrage involving over 150 ballistic missiles and drones, caused significant damage to laboratory buildings and sparked a fire on…

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Iranian Official Claims Pakistan Will Retaliate with Nuclear Strike if Israel Attacks Tehran; Can Shaheen-3 Reach Tel Aviv?

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, a senior Iranian official has claimed that Pakistan would launch a nuclear strike on Israel if the Jewish state uses nuclear weapons against Iran. The statement, made by General Mohsen Rezaei, a member of Iran’s National Security Council and senior commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC),…

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Arunachal Pradesh Becomes First Indian State to Establish Crude Palm Oil Infrastructure

In a landmark move for India’s agri-economy, Arunachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country to set up dedicated Crude Palm Oil (CPO) infrastructure, marking a major milestone in the nation’s push for edible oil self-reliance. Two CPO Mills Commissioned at Roing and Ruksin The state government has operationalized two crude palm oil…

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Tripura Police Seize ₹4 Crore Worth of Yaba Tablets Near Assam Border, One Arrested

In a major breakthrough against cross-border drug trafficking, Tripura Police have seized 80,000 Yaba tablets worth over ₹4 crore at the Churaibari Check Post near the Assam-Tripura border. The operation, conducted on June 15, led to the arrest of 24-year-old Sanjay Sahani, a resident of Churaibari, who was driving the vehicle carrying the contraband. Key…

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Tripura BSF Foils Smuggling Bids Near Bangladesh Border, Seizes Contraband Worth Over ₹20 Lakh

In a major crackdown on cross-border crime, the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura has successfully foiled multiple smuggling attempts along the India-Bangladesh international border, seizing contraband worth over ₹20 lakh and arresting five suspects. Key Operations and Seizures BSF’s Swift Action Prevents Cross-Border Crime Officials confirmed that the smugglers attempted to throw the mobile…

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Manipur’s Erwin Khundrakpam Tops NEET-UG 2025 Despite Calling It His “Worst Exam of the Year”

In a remarkable turn of events, Erwin Khundrakpam from Thoubal, Manipur, has emerged as the state topper in NEET-UG 2025, scoring an impressive 99.82 percentile, despite describing it as his “worst exam of the year”. From Doubt to Triumph: Erwin’s Inspiring Journey Initially aspiring to become an engineer, Erwin shifted his focus to medicine after…

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Tripura Braces for Heavy Rainfall as Cyclonic Systems Intensify: IMD Issues Orange Alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Tripura, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall from June 16 to 18, as two active cyclonic circulations develop over the region. Cyclonic Systems Trigger Weather Alert Meteorologists have identified: These systems are expected to draw significant moisture into Tripura, increasing the likelihood of intense…

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