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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma would establish a fund for women entrepreneurs

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma would establish a fund for women entrepreneurs

To conclude preparations for Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma's planned visit to West Karbi Anglong on September 28, a critical meeting was held Monday at 11:00 AM in the Conference Hall of the New Secretariat Building, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), Diphu. The meeting, which was chaired by the KAAC Principal Secretary, was centered on making sure everything worked smoothly for the well-known event. The Chief Minister will attend the ceremonial distribution of the Entrepreneurship Fund for the 111 No. Rongkhang Legislative Assembly Constituency (LAC) under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhijaan (MMUA) at Waisong Stadium in Donkamokam.
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Tezpur University VC welcomes freshers at Women’s Studies Centre Orientation

Tezpur University VC welcomes freshers at Women’s Studies Centre Orientation

Tezpur University's Chandraprabha Saikiani Centre for Women Studies hosted a Freshers' Program to greet the recently accepted students. Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh, the university's vice chancellor, lit the lamp to mark the start of the new academic year for the entering students, and the program officially began. Professor Shambhu Nath Singh, the vice chancellor, welcomed the incoming students with open arms and stressed the value of women's studies in forming a society based on justice, equality, and compassion. He encouraged students to fully utilize Tezpur University's academic and cultural offerings and to uphold Chandraprabha Saikiani's principles via study, discussion, and…
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Not just flavor: these 8 desi ingredients could save your liver

Not just flavor: these 8 desi ingredients could save your liver

Traditional Indian desi foods like bitter gourd, turmeric, garlic, and amla are rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, and essential nutrients that support liver function, flush out toxins, and regenerate liver cells. These foods also enhance bile production, reduce fat accumulation, and fight oxidative stress. When combined with a balanced lifestyle, desi foods can act as natural tonics for optimal liver health. Amla, rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, aids in liver detoxification and regeneration. Consuming raw amla, juice, or candy regularly promotes detoxification. Turmeric, with its active compound curcumin, reduces inflammation and fat accumulation. Garlic, rich in sulphur compounds and…
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Darjeeling MP Raju Bista lauds 55 years of Kurseong Body Building Championship

Darjeeling MP Raju Bista lauds 55 years of Kurseong Body Building Championship

Darjeeling MP Raju Bista on Sunday praised the efforts of the Kurseong Divisional Body Building and Fitness Association for successfully organizing the 55th Mr. Kurseong Body Building Championship. The event was held at the Community Hall in Kurseong and saw the participation of several fitness enthusiasts and bodybuilders from across the region. The championship, which has been organized for more than five decades without a break, is one of the oldest bodybuilding events in the hills. Speaking about the achievement, Bista said that while conducting a competition for one or two years may be simple, maintaining the tradition for 55…
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Narendra Cup to promote Fit and drug-free India, says Darjeeling MP Raju Bista

Narendra Cup to promote Fit and drug-free India, says Darjeeling MP Raju Bista

The hills of Darjeeling and the plains around Siliguri are alive with excitement as the Narendra Cup Football Tournament is underway, bringing together players, teams, and football lovers from different corners of the region. The event, which began on September 11, will continue till September 17, and has already drawn a large number of spectators to its venues. On Saturday, Member of Parliament from Darjeeling and BJP National Spokesperson, Raju Bista, visited the New Chamta Football Ground near Sukna to watch the matches and to interact with the players as well as local residents. His presence added a boost of…
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President Murmu meets tribal youth in Upper Assam, emphasizes education and inclusion

President Murmu meets tribal youth in Upper Assam, emphasizes education and inclusion

Thirteen tribal students from Upper Assam had the unique opportunity to visit President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the National Integration Tour, making it a significant day for them. The exchange was the most motivational moment of their current National Integration Tour, which the Indian Army is conducting as part of Operation Sadbhavana 2025–2026. Throughout the conversation, she urged them to stay committed to their studies and underlined that in-person relationships are valuable in ways that digital platforms cannot match. She praised the Indian Army for giving these beneficial opportunities to the young students. While in New Delhi, the…
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Monsoon Surge: IMD warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall from Sept 13-15

Monsoon Surge: IMD warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall from Sept 13-15

From September 13 to 15, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several regions of the state. In a few districts, it has issued an orange alert, meaning to be ready to act. The IMD predicts that from September 11 to 17, Assam will see isolated heavy rainfall and mild to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in most locations. Additionally, it forecasted extremely high rainfall in Assam between September 13 and September 15, 2025. A special weather bulletin from IMD's Regional Meteorological Centre, Guwahati, states that on September 13, isolated locations over the Nagaon district…
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Scientific farming gets a boost from Sonitpur Agriculture Department

Scientific farming gets a boost from Sonitpur Agriculture Department

In order to implement a green revolution in the district, the Sonitpur District Agriculture Department emphasized the importance of using scientific farming practices. According to officials, farmers can double their production and make Sonitpur proud by regularly testing the soil and applying the appropriate amounts of pesticides and fertilizers at the appropriate times. In this context, the district agriculture department under ATMA arranged a special farmer-scientist interaction program at the Joint Agriculture Director's Office Training Center at Mazgaon, Tezpur. In order to encourage self-reliance, the program also sought to provide farmers with guidance on fisheries and livestock production. The event…
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Study links lifestyle to lower heart disease in mothers

Study links lifestyle to lower heart disease in mothers

Women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy may face higher risks of heart disease later in life — but a new study shows that this risk can be significantly reduced through healthy lifestyle habits. Researchers tracking over 4,300 women with a history of gestational diabetes found that those who consistently maintained five key habits — staying at a healthy weight, eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, and drinking alcohol in moderation — lowered their risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 86%. Remarkably, over nearly three decades of follow-up, none of the women who followed all five habits…
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Preparations in full swing: Assam CM inspects PM’s visit plans in Mangaldai

Preparations in full swing: Assam CM inspects PM’s visit plans in Mangaldai

The much-anticipated Darrang Medical College, the Kuruwa-Narengi connecting bridge over the Brahmaputra river, and the Guwahati Ring Road are just a few of the ambitious projects totaling Rs 8000 crores that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Mangaldai to lay the foundation stone for on September 14. At the projected Darrang Medical College facility, he would also speak to a sizable public gathering of about 1.5 lakh people. In order to guarantee the success of this event, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the location of the Prime Minister’s public meeting on Tuesday, evaluated the overall setup,…
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