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Dhekiajuli booths are joining Prime Minister Modi’s 125th “Mann Ki Baat” program

Dhekiajuli booths are joining Prime Minister Modi’s 125th “Mann Ki Baat” program

Booth Nos. 259 and 260 in the Dhekiajuli ward were particularly noticeable as party workers and locals gathered with the ward's commissioner, Tapan Das, to watch the 125th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat. The atmosphere was one of unity and excitement. The fact that participants referred to their booths as "the strongest" demonstrated their pleasure in grassroots collective engagement. By uniting the community, the live broadcast transformed the occasion into a celebration of patriotism. Prime Minister Modi gave particular attention to India's athletic prowess during the show. He brought attention to the recent Khelo India Water…
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The National Energy Efficiency Rankings showcase Tripura and Assam

The National Energy Efficiency Rankings showcase Tripura and Assam

The index assesses the energy efficiency performance of all 36 states and Union Territories for the fiscal year 2023–2024. It was created by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in collaboration with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE). Assam and Tripura, which consume between 1 and 5 million tonnes of oil equivalent (MToE) and less than 1 MToE, respectively, were notable for their strong adoption of sustainable energy measures. Officials credited continuous policy execution and focused activity in important sectors for their good rankings. Akash Tripathi, IAS, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Power and Director General of…
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Amit Shah opens Assam Raj Bhawan’s new Brahmaputra wing and forensic laboratory

Amit Shah opens Assam Raj Bhawan’s new Brahmaputra wing and forensic laboratory

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is currently in Assam for two days, officially opened the Raj Bhawan's recently built Brahmaputra wing in Guwahati. Additionally, from the Raj Bhawan premises, he virtually opened the National Cyber Forensic Laboratory-North East at the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Dergaon, which was constructed at a cost of Rs 45 crore. Housing complexes, barracks, and hospitals are just a few of the development projects that Shah essentially opened and laid the foundation for for the ITBP, SSB, and Assam Rifles. He had already established a 'Sindur' tree, performed 'gau pujan', and offered prayers at…
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The Lions Club and Marwari Yuva Manch are holding a free eye exam in Tezpur

The Lions Club and Marwari Yuva Manch are holding a free eye exam in Tezpur

The Dolabari Gaon Panchayat Office in Tezpur hosted a free eye screening and cataract detection camp. The Lions Club of Tezpur Greater actively supported the project, and the Dolabari Gaon Panchayat cooperated with the Marwari Yuva Manch Tezpur Jagriti Branch and Akhil Bharatiya Marwari Mahila Sammelan, Tezpur. In collaboration with Gauhati Lions Eye Hospital, the camp was organized. Over the course of the camp, 128 people had eye exams, and 37 incidences of cataracts were found. In order to help these patients, plans have been developed for Gauhati Lions Eye Hospital to provide free surgery on September 1. All beneficiaries…
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Tezpur University saw the opening of the Nelson Mandela International Hostel

Tezpur University saw the opening of the Nelson Mandela International Hostel

To accommodate the increasing number of international students attending Tezpur University, the university's vice-chancellor, Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh, opened the brand-new, two-story Nelson Mandela International Hostel. The hostel contains 44 single-seater rooms in its initial phase. In order to meet the demands of international students attending the institution for higher study, each room has been carefully constructed to guarantee comfort and privacy. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Singh spoke at the event and said the hostel would enhance the university's standing as a worldwide education destination by fostering diversity and international cooperation on campus in addition to offering high-quality living quarters. Furthermore, there…
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Long COVID leaves lasting damage, study finds

Long COVID leaves lasting damage, study finds

While many now view COVID-19 as a mild, short-term illness, a new Australian study reveals a very different reality for those living with long COVID—ongoing symptoms lasting three months or more after infection. The study surveyed 121 adults across Australia who had COVID between February 2020 and June 2022. Most were never hospitalised, yet months or even years later, they continued to struggle with significant fatigue, brain fog, and breathlessness—symptoms that deeply affect daily life. Using recognised health surveys, researchers found that 86% of participants met the threshold for serious disability—compared to just 9% of the general population. Many reported…
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Tezpur has declared a year-long commemoration commemorating the centennial of Bhupen Hazarika’s birth

Tezpur has declared a year-long commemoration commemorating the centennial of Bhupen Hazarika’s birth

A century-long event called "A Century of Xobdo aru Xur" was launched by Chatak, one of Tezpur's most well-known cultural organizations, to commemorate the centennial of the birth of the renowned singer, composer, and Bharat Ratna recipient Sudhakantha Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. Amidst the official launch on September 8, the grand project was inaugurated on Sunday in a musically uplifting environment. The chief guest, Prof. Shambhunath Singh, vice-chancellor of Tezpur University, lit the ceremonial lamp in front of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's image to kick off the inauguration ceremony. Sonitpur District Commissioner Anand Kumar Das, prominent journalist Gautam Sarma, singer Namita Bhattacharya,…
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At SCA Cricket Ground, Sikkim installs a state-of-the-art irrigation system

At SCA Cricket Ground, Sikkim installs a state-of-the-art irrigation system

An automatic pop-up rain gun irrigation system was installed at the Sikkim Cricket Association Ground in Mining, Rangpo, by Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang as part of an effort to improve sports facilities. In addition to encouraging sustainable water usage, the Automatic Pop-up Rain Gun Irrigation project seeks to assist the development of professional cricket in the area. The chief guest at the ceremony was Justice Biswanath Sommader, the Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim. A friendly exhibition match with local players and dignitaries, including CM Tamang himself, took place after the ceremony as a symbolic act…
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“Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” plantation drive off-cycle rally flagged by Tuliram Ronghang

“Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” plantation drive off-cycle rally flagged by Tuliram Ronghang

Over 1,250 bikers took part in the enormous 27-kilometer bike rally that was started by Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang from KASA Stadium in Diphu to Borlangfer along Lumding Road. Along with other KAAC executives, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (APCCF) Vipin Kumar Bansal, and other forest officials, Ronghang planted tree saplings at the Karbi Anglong Sports Association (KASA) facility prior to the rally. Under the idea "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam," the event signaled the beginning of a comprehensive awareness campaign for widespread plantations. Ronghang said in his speech that the cycling rally…
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Diarrhoea and cholera awareness drive conducted in Udalguri District

Diarrhoea and cholera awareness drive conducted in Udalguri District

This week, a number of health awareness events were staged in several tea estates in the Udalguri region in response to the recent increase in cholera and diarrhea cases around the state. The District Health Society and NRDS collaborated to plan the program, which sought to inform locals and tea garden workers about water-borne disease prevention and control. Awareness seminars were conducted at the tea plantations of Suwala, Nonaipara, and Atherikhat. Attending the seminar at Atherikhat, District Epidemiologist Dr. Satyajit Talukdar and District Surveillance Officer Dr. Dhruvajyoti Pathak emphasized the significance of timely medical consultation, cleanliness, and safe drinking water…
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