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The opening of a four-bed dialysis unit at Tinsukia Medical College & Hospital

The opening of a four-bed dialysis unit at Tinsukia Medical College & Hospital

In front of Chinmoy Pathak, ADC Health Tinsukia, Dr. Rupak Gogoi, Principal of TMCH, Dr. Mukul Sharma, Superintendent of TMCH, Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharjee, Jt Director of Health Services, Tinsukia, and representatives from OIL Duliajan, among others, Sanjoy Kishan, Tinsukia MLA, formally opened a four-bed dialysis unit at Tinsukia Medical College & Hospital (TMCH). The ceremony was held at Tinsukia Medical College & Hospital's OPD. Twelve patients will be housed in three shifts per day at this new institution. The facility is a part of the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP), which is run by Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. through…
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The government’s mining plans in Dima Hasao have worried the locals

The government’s mining plans in Dima Hasao have worried the locals

The government's plans to mine nine thousand bighas of village land near Umrangso in Dima Hasao have shocked and disbelieved the people of Boro Lokhindong. The locals have repeatedly called for dialogue, yet this decision was made without their input or approval. The government is "by the people, of the people, and for the people," as is frequently stated, but it seems that mining interests have overshadowed this idea in favor of mining interests, disregarding the opinions of the local populace. The people now face yet another threat of displacement after many of them were previously uprooted when NEEPCO was…
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In Sonitpur District, African Swine Fever was discovered

In Sonitpur District, African Swine Fever was discovered

The district government of Sonitpur District has issued a prohibitory order to stop the disease from spreading among the swine population in response to the discovery of African Swine Fever (ASF). The goal of the order, which was issued in accordance with Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, is to contain the virus and protect the livestock sector and public health. Based on the Prevention & Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009, the directive was issued in response to a request from the Sonitpur District Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Officer. The farm…
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Research reveals why young adults becoming unhappy day by day

Research reveals why young adults becoming unhappy day by day

Young adults are experiencing something unexpected. Their level of satisfaction is dropping even though they live in a time of unparalleled technical development, more connection, and general economic expansion. For many years, psychologists thought that happiness followed a predictable U-shaped curve: we have a "midlife crisis" when we're young and then recover in our later years. However, new evidence suggests that pattern has vanished. Rather, happiness merely rises with age, with elderly persons reporting the highest levels of well-being and young adults the lowest. Young folks' decreasing levels of happiness are not occurring in a vacuum; they are coincident with…
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The GI-tagged Dalle Chilli from Sikkim exported to the Solomon Islands

The GI-tagged Dalle Chilli from Sikkim exported to the Solomon Islands

An official announcement announced the export of a significant consignment of Dalle Chilly, which is tagged as a Geographical Indication (GI) in Sikkim, to Solomon Islands. Dalle Chilly, sometimes called Fire Ball Chilly or Dalle Khursani, is well-known for its strong pungency, vivid red color, and high nutritional content. It is abundant in potassium and vitamins A, C, and E. Mevedir purchased the most recent export, weighing roughly 15,000 kg, from farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in South Sikkim. These farmers have been able to obtain a premium price of Rs 250-300 per kg thanks to the GI tag, which…
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A historic partnership will allow Assam’s Joha Rice to enter the Vietnamese market

A historic partnership will allow Assam’s Joha Rice to enter the Vietnamese market

Vietnam will soon be able to enjoy the distinct flavor and scent of Assam's renowned Joha rice, marking an important step in strengthening cultural and economic links between the two areas. LeKha Distributor Co. Ltd., a well-known Vietnamese company, has teamed up with Assam to sell its premium agricultural products to Vietnamese consumers. By early April, the first shipment, which will include 1,000 kg of Joha rice, is expected to arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Le Trong Kha, Director of LeKha Distributor Co. Ltd., spoke about this partnership and commended the outstanding quality of Assamese agricultural products. "The natural…
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On World Sparrow Day, Bordihingia Lower Primary School observed

On World Sparrow Day, Bordihingia Lower Primary School observed

Bordihingia Lower Primary School celebrated World Sparrow Day with an environmental awareness program. Jatin Kakati, the former principal of Kamargaon Girls' High School, attended the ceremony and gave a speech about the importance of the day and the role that society plays in conservation. Speaking during the ceremony, Maheswar Robidas emphasized how sparrow populations are declining in rural regions as a result of traditional bamboo homes being lost and food supplies becoming scarcer. To save the species, he underlined the necessity of conservation initiatives. Aaranyak Project Officer Arif Hussain, former gaon panchayat president Lukeswar Hazarika, and retired educator Mukheswar Saikia…
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Sanction letters are ceremoniously distributed to PMAY-G beneficiaries

Sanction letters are ceremoniously distributed to PMAY-G beneficiaries

The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) primarily hosted in Guwahati, Kamrup, saw the ceremonial distribution of sanction letters to beneficiaries. The P&RD department organized the live telecast of the event at the Primary Auditorium hall in Donbosco, Haflong. Assam Minister Nandita Gorlosa served as the Chief Guest, while the distinguished attendance of MAC's Ratan Jarambusa and NCHAC's Executive Members Niranjan Hojai and Biswajit Daolagupu also contributed to the occasion. District Commissioner Simanta Kumar Das ACS, Principal Secretary Partha Johari, all Village Development Officers, and members of the public also attended the program.
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The center intends to invest Rs. 3 lakh crore to make NH in Assam comparable to the US

The center intends to invest Rs. 3 lakh crore to make NH in Assam comparable to the US

The government plans to invest Rs. 3 lakh crore in Assam to build national highways that are on par with those in the US, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said. Gadkari underlined that his ministry has enough money for ongoing road projects while speaking during the Rajya Sabha's Question Hour. The minister gave updates on Assamese national highway projects, emphasizing that the Guwahati ring road project, which is expected to cost Rs. 5,800 crores and be completed by December 2027, is one of them. "I am confident that after these developments, Assam's national highways will be…
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Ayurvedic component Tulsi truly a magic medicine

Ayurvedic component Tulsi truly a magic medicine

Regular usage of a variety of herbal products has been proved to have significant effects, according to research. Of these, Ocimum sanctum Linn., also referred to as basil or tulsi, has received special attention for its important role in treating a number of illnesses. Here, we examine Tulsi's therapeutic properties and learn about the unexpected advantages of Tulsi leaves. An essential component of Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants is tulsi. Water from boiled basil leaves might help with respiratory ailments and a sore throat. Colds, coughs, bronchitis, asthma, and influenza can all be treated using decoctions made with honey and…
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