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Meghalaya Scheduled to Host the 7th Act East Business Show Starting March 25

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1 year ago

March 17, 2025

Meghalaya is poised to host the 7th Act East Business Show from March 25 to 27. This event, organized by the Meghalaya government in partnership with the Indian Chamber of Commerce, will take place at the State Convention Centre, uniting business leaders, diplomats, and entrepreneurs from around the world.

Over three days, representatives from 12 countries, including the Philippines, Germany, Indonesia, Cambodia, UAE, Japan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, will participate in the event.

The primary goal of the event is to establish Meghalaya as a top investment hub, highlighting opportunities in border trade, information technology, and tourism.

The inaugural session on March 25 will be led by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, alongside senior officials from the Indian government and esteemed diplomats.

The business show will comprise three main sessions:

– **Empowering Growth Through Technology & Innovation in Meghalaya**: This session will focus on leveraging digital advancements and innovation to drive economic growth.

– **Making North East India an Export Hub for Agriculture, Livestock, Food Processing, and Manufacturing**: This discussion will spotlight the potential for agribusiness and manufacturing to engage with international markets.

– **North East India Travel, Tourism & Hospitality**: This segment aims to enhance the exposure of the region’s tourism and hospitality offerings to global stakeholders.

These sessions will explore strategic collaborations and innovations that reinforce the North East’s emerging status as an export and tourism center.

The Act East Business Show is in line with India’s Act East Policy, which seeks to enhance economic and strategic connections with Southeast Asian nations.

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Killers Travelled 1,400 Km to Murder Delhi Professor

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5 days ago

June 7, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Delhi Police solved the murder case of Delhi University professor Debosmita Paul within three days.

Investigators found that the accused had travelled nearly 1,400 km from West Bengal to Delhi to carry out the crime.

Police used CCTV footage, cab booking records, and GPS data to trace the suspects.

Seven special teams conducted raids across four states and arrested the accused in Bardhaman, West Bengal.

The investigation revealed that the murder was linked to a property dispute involving Paul’s ancestral property.

The swift and technology-driven investigation has been widely praised.

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Ex-IAS Officer Dhanendra Kumar Dies in Delhi House Fire

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2 weeks ago

May 29, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Former IAS officer and the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, died after a fire broke out at his house in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area on Thursday night. He was 80.

According to police, the fire was suspected to have started after an air conditioner blast inside the house. At the time of the incident, five people, including family members and domestic staff, were present in the house.

Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot and rescued the people trapped inside. Dhanendra Kumar and his son were taken to a nearby hospital. Kumar died during treatment due to smoke inhalation. His son suffered injuries and is now out of danger.

Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. The house was badly damaged in the fire.

Dhanendra Kumar was a 1968 batch IAS officer. During his long career, he served in several important positions in the central and Haryana governments. He worked in ministries such as Defence, Road Transport, and Culture.

He also served as the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India from 2009 to 2011. He played an important role in strengthening competition laws and economic reforms in the country.

Even after retirement, he remained active in public policy and corporate affairs.

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Woman Found Dead Six Months after Marriage

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2 weeks ago

May 27, 2026

Namma Kudla

Lucknow: A young woman was found hanging at her in-laws’ house just six months after her marriage in Lucknow. The deceased has been identified as Shweta Singh.

According to her family, Shweta married Bhupendra Singh on November 22, 2025. Her father, Umesh Kumar Singh, alleged that her husband and his family harassed her regularly for dowry and demanded a car. He also claimed that Shweta faced mental torture from her husband and in-laws after marriage.

The incident took place at her in-laws’ house in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow. Shweta was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.

Her parents suspect murder and alleged that the family tried to present the death as suicide by hanging the body. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Shweta’s husband and his family under Sections 80 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.

Police said the accused family members are absconding, and a search operation is underway. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further action will be taken after the report arrives.