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David Lammy takes over as UK deputy PM: Tax row prompts cabinet reshuffle; Tax Yvette Cooper become foreign secretary

In a tragic incident, two young siblings, Momota Begum, 5, and Sajjan Ahmed, 3, drowned in a pond in Paschim Jurbari village, Assam. The children wandered off while their mother visited a neighbor. After a frantic search, their bodies were found and taken to Patharkandi Government Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

AIIMS Deoghar is poised to begin radiotherapy for cancer patients by September end, pending final approval from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board. This service will greatly benefit those in Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Bihar, offering treatment for various cancers.

Manipur’s peace process faces setbacks as Meitei and Kuki-Zo civil groups reject recent agreements. Proposed extensions to the Suspension of Operations agreement and the reopening of NH-2 have sparked outrage. COCOMI denounces the SoO extension, while Kuki volunteers restrict Meitei movement.

In Guwahati, authorities have imposed a ban on gatherings, protests, rallies, loudspeakers, and fireworks within a 5-km radius of the Raj Bhavan. This order, issued by the deputy commissioner of police, aims to maintain safety, security, and a tranquil environment around the governor’s official residence.

In Guwahati, officials arrested three people after a tragic incident. A three-year-old boy died after falling into an uncovered drain at a flyover construction site. The arrested individuals include the director, a safety engineer, and a deputy project manager from Bhartia Infra Projects Limited. Authorities are investigating potential negligence.

Nilamber Pitamber University (NPU) is set to hold its convocation ceremony on October 3, as confirmed by the Raj Bhavan. Around 1,100 students are expected to receive their degrees, and 77 chancellor’s and vice-chancellor’s gold medals will be awarded. The university is planning to hold the event at the Daltonganj stadium, with new infrastructure also…

To counter frauds and impersonations, Sebi said that every enforcement action taken by the regulator was available on its website. All online order, settlement and recovery payment to Sebi is to be done through its portal, Sebi said.

The state government is preparing for a grand celebration of Bhupen Hazarika’s 100th birth anniversary with events on September 8th and 13th. The commemorations include floral tributes, cultural performances, seminars, and a special program at Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Samadhi Kshetra.

The changes build on an earlier circular that allowed tax payments of up to Rs 5 lakh. The new framework applies only to merchant payments, leaving peer-to-peer transfers under existing rules.