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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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Strict rules are issued by the Bongaigaon administrator to Durga Puja committees

Strict rules are issued by the Bongaigaon administrator to Durga Puja committees

The Bongaigaon district administration met with the Puja committees to make sure the celebration of Durga Puja went well. Under the direction of DC Navdeep Pathak, the meeting focused on cleanliness, pandal safety clearances, volunteer deployment, separate entry and departure for men and women, emergency number display, and ambulance readiness. Additionally, the DC ordered that idol immersion be finished between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and that pandals not obstruct public roads. Committees were directed by Fire Officer Dayal Chakravarty to maintain fire safety equipment and guarantee access for fire service vehicles, while SSP Mohanlal Meena asked them to install…
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Assam Chief Minister has announced Rs 50 lakh for the family of the BSF victim

Assam Chief Minister has announced Rs 50 lakh for the family of the BSF victim

The grieving family of Rajib Nunia, the BSF jawan who was slain, will receive Rs 50 lakh in financial aid, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. The message of Sarma was delivered to Nunia's family in Dayapur, Udharbond, by Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha and Dholai MLA Nihar Ranjan Das on behalf of the Chief Minister. According to Purkayastha, the Chief Minister was unable to change his scheduled visit to the grieving family during his recent tour of the Barak Valley. Rajib Nunia, 23, was washed away by a severe downpour in Kashmir due to an unforeseen cloudburst.…
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Two luxury cruise ships to set sail on Brahmaputra: Sarbananda Sonowal

Two luxury cruise ships to set sail on Brahmaputra: Sarbananda Sonowal

For the Brahmaputra River, the central government will send out two opulent cruise ships valued at Rs 250 crore. In addition, 100 barges—cargo vessels—will be in service in the Ganga, Barak, and Brahmaputra. This was said by Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), during a road show in Guwahati that served as a prelude to India Maritime Week 2025. "Two luxury cruise ships are being built at a combined investment of Rs 250 crore for deployment on the Brahmaputra River," Sonowal told reporters here. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give the keynote presentation at the…
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Assam CM wraps up Barak Valley tour, hands over cheques to women entrepreneurs

Assam CM wraps up Barak Valley tour, hands over cheques to women entrepreneurs

Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister, said that Bangladeshi infiltrators primarily enter India through four border crossing locations in northeastern states, including Assam, Meghalaya, and Tripura. He claimed that the security forces would immediately push back the Bangladeshi infiltrators since his government has increased the watch on the Mankachar and Sribhumi borders. He did acknowledge, though, that the brokers who assist Bangladeshis in entering India, primarily across the Tripura border, are Hindus. According to Sarma, "They charge Rs 20,000 per Bangladeshi citizen for illegal infiltration." With a government event in Patharkandi, the Chief Minister concluded his two-day visit to…
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An important factor in enhancing health is seeds

An important factor in enhancing health is seeds

Seeds are rich in nutrients. They significantly contribute to bettering intestinal health as well as general health. Fiber, good fats, and a host of other vital elements that support gut health and digestion are all found in seeds. Constipation is avoided and regular bowel motions are encouraged by dietary fiber. Fiber serves as a prebiotic as well. Chia seeds are rich in soluble fibre and form a gel when soaked, slowing down sugar absorption and aiding digestion. They should be soaked for 15-20 minutes before consumption. Flaxseeds, rich in omega-3s, are anti-inflammatory and should be ground for better absorption. Basil…
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