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09 Mar

Delayed school building work irks KASU: Nagaland

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Kiphire Area Students’ Union (KASU) has expressed resentment over the slow progress of work on auditorium hall and renovation of Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Kiphire building even after two years. The union claimed that the work order was issued on March 4, 2019 and the time frame for completion was 18 months from the date of issue of work order. In a press statement, KASU president, Trongdiba C Sangtam and general secretary, Tarsesh alleged that Kiphire has been selected as Aspiration district as it lacked behind in many development fronts particularly in Education sector. “Kiphire being an aspiration district,…

09 Mar

Akhil Gogoi files nomination from hospital, calls for driving BJP out

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Jailed rights activist Akhil Gogoi on Monday submitted nomination papers for the Sivasagar and Mariani Assembly constituencies from the Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH). Gogoi is the president of Raijor Dal, a new regional party formed almost at the same time as its ally, Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) six months ago. An election team collected Gogoi’s papers from the hospital where he filed his nominations to the returning officers via video-conference. He is brought to the hospital from the central jail on the outskirts of Guwahati for periodic check-ups. Soon after submitting his papers, Gogoi wrote a six-page letter addressed…

09 Mar

Delhi’s BLK Super Speciality Hospital extends medical expertise in Guwahati with the launch of Cancer OPD Services in the region

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Guwahati, March 06, 2021: Delhi’s renowned 650-bed BLK Super Speciality Hospital today launched its first surgical oncology OPD in Guwahati for cancer patients in partnership with the city-based Instacare Clinic. This is another patient-centric step taken by the healthcare provider to empower patients with accessibility to quality healthcare services. The facility will provide expert advice and treatment for head and neck cancer, breast cancer, lung and esophagus cancer, urological cancer, robotic surgery and minimal access surgery for cancer. The OPD services were launched by leading oncology surgeons from the BLK Cancer Centre, Dr. Surender Dabas, HOD, Surgical Oncology & Robotic…

09 Mar

Aprilia SXR 160’s ad campaignMaxify Life!

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A TVC campaign, ‘Maxify Life’ has been launched by Piaggio India for its Premium scooter, Aprilia SXR 160. The TVC campaign depicts the philosophy of Aprilia SXR 160, which is a true maximiser, empowering its riders and Maxifying their lives on every occasion. The series of creative renditions will be seen across print, billboard, digital and TV capturing the different moods of an Aprilia protagonist, as they ‘Maxify Life!’ The TVC is a glimpse into the everyday life of this new generation audience, showcasing, how the Aprilia SXR 160 has passionately fused into their lives. The TVC campaign will reach…

09 Mar

Club Mahindra to open 3 new resorts

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Club Mahindra, Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India Limited’s flagship brand launched three affiliate resorts in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The resorts Symphony Palms, Symphony Summer Sands and Symphony Samudra are located at Havelock Island, Neil Island and Port Blair, respectively. The resorts are spacious, boast a perfect blend of luxury, comfort and modern amenities. Beautifully designed, they offer an intimate and relaxing stay at the tropical paradise. Excited about the launch, Mr. Miguel Munoz, Chief Resort Officer, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited said, “We are proud to introduce our very first resorts in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In alignment…

09 Mar

Bad loans set to rise at Indian banks: Fitch

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Bad loans and credit costs are expected to rise at Indian banks as easy money policies to shore up a pandemic-battered economy may start to tighten, Fitch Ratings said on Monday. The coronavirus lockdowns last year slammed an already struggling financial sector, but recent quarterly reports have shown an improvement in profits and asset quality, NDTV reported. Noting that the recent improvement masked underlying pandemic stress, Fitch said banks would increasingly feel the pinch from the continued impact on small businesses and rising unemployment. “Fitch believes that the disproportionate shock to India’s informal economy and small businesses, coupled with high…

09 Mar

NFR celebrates women’s day

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As part of International Women’s Day, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) organised a seminar with theme- #ChooseToChallenge at its headquarter with participation by women employees. NFR general manager, Anshul Gupta, who was present at the seminar, awarded some women employees of different departments with certificate of appreciation in recognition of their outstanding performance and to inspire other women employees. Various other events will also be held from March 9 to 12, which includes training session on ‘Capacity Building of Railway Women Employees through Information & Communication Technology’. NFR has also taken various steps towards women empowerment and enhancement of the…

09 Mar

Amit Shah’s biography released in Assamese

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A biography of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which has been translated by Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from English to Assamese, was released here on Monday. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal released the book titled “Amit Shah aru Agragami BJP” in the presence of Union Minister for Development of Northeastern Region (DoNER), Jitendra Singh. Sonowal appreciated the contributions of Shah in numerous aspects of the country and also hailed his ministerial colleague Sarma for translating the book in Assamese. Sarma, who holds the health, finance, education and PWD portfolios, said that Shah has profound knowledge of the civilisation and…

08 Mar

First-of-its-kind transgender desk launched

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The Cyberabad Police on Saturday launched India's first-ever 'Transgender Community Desk' at the Gachibowli Police Station in Hyderabad. This desk is the first-of-its-kind gender-inclusive community policing initiatives in the country. The desk was formally inaugurated on Saturday by Cyberabad Police chief VC Sajjanar in a ceremony that was attended by over 200 transgender people. ’We get hurt for small things that happen occasionally. But the Transgender community has been suffering discrimination all through their life. The help desk is a small step towards a great journey. It will herald a huge difference,’’ said Sajjanar. The desk has been set up…

08 Mar

Communal tension grips Bhainsa yet again; 12 injured, over 100 in police custody

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At least four persons were injured in alleged clashes between two groups in Bhainsa, a town in Telangana’s Nirmal district, on Sunday evening. The violence took place at Zulfiqar mosque in the town at around 8.45 p.m. Telangana Police imposed a curfew in Bhainsa area on Monday and took nearly 100 people into custody for questioning after late-night clashes between two groups left at least 10 people, including three policemen and a journalist, injured. Two houses and several vehicles were set ablaze in the incident that stoked communal tension in the area. According to police, violence broke out after nearly…