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24 Feb

College teachers’ silent rally foiled by police in Manipur

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Agitating teachers of government colleges in Manipur were caught between the state government and students. After a silent rally carried out by agitating teachers was cut short by police soon after it kick-started, students of colleges urged the teachers not to enter college campus if classes were not to be conducted. The striking teachers on Tuesday converged at the campus of Maharaja Budhachandra College in Imphal’s Palace Compound to carry out a silent protest rally on the streets of Imphal. When the rally kick-started, a strong police team armed with riot gear stopped them from carrying out the rally and…

24 Feb

Pepsico’s new campaign: ‘Energy Bole Toh Sting’

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Electrifying the youth with an energetic campaign, the Pepsico brand has launched a fun new TVC for Sting. The brand new ‘Energy Bole Toh Sting’ campaign showcases how the beverage creatively offers a jolt of energy. The new Sting TVC will be amplified across TV, digital, outdoor, and social media with a 360-degree campaign. Sting is available in small single serve packs in 200 ml and 250 ml and large packs in 500ml across all modern and traditional retail outlets in India, as well as on leading e-commerce platforms. The quirky TVC encourages consumers to electrify their moment with the refreshing taste…

24 Feb

ICICI Pru GIFT provides guaranteed income

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A new goal-based savings product 'ICICI Pru Guaranteed Income for Tomorrow' (GIFT) has been launched by ICICI Prudential Life Insurance. It provides a guaranteed income to policyholders to help them achieve their long-term financial goals. The three variants of this goal-based savings product are Income, Early income and Single pay lump sum. This non-participating savings product can enable customers to eliminate the uncertainty of future income streams to a large extent. The life cover provides financial security to the family, which is essential for a robust financial plan. Another unique aspect of 'ICICI Pru Guaranteed Income for Tomorrow' is the…

24 Feb

Vi users can enjoy all night on Vi Unlimited

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For the prepaid customers, Vi has launched Unlimited high speed Night-time Data - without any restrictions, at no extra cost, from 12:00 am to 6:00 am on all Vi Unlimited Recharges of Rs 249 and above. Bonus unlimited high-speed night-time data will enable Vi customers to get a lot more out of life and their time. As per a recent report by Ookla, Vi GIGAnet was the fastest 4G network pan-India in Oct to Dec ’20. Now, Vi customers also enjoy Weekend Data Rollover benefits on all existing Unlimited daily data quota packs of Rs 249 and above, allowing users…

24 Feb

SUTIB is a ‘gold-standard’ treatment for kidney cancer

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To treat kidney cancer in India, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals launched SUTIB (the generic version of Sunitinib oral capsules). Sunitinib is also approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA). Sunitinib is an oral multi-kinase inhibitor (MKI), works by blocking several enzymes that promote cell growth. It is useful for the treatment of certain patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumours and advanced renal cell carcinoma. It is also approved for patients with a certain type of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours. For over a decade, Sunitinib has been well recognized as one of the ‘gold-standard’ of care in cases of fast-spreading (metastatic) renal…

24 Feb

Learn acting at your home on Reeldrama through acting masterclasses

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Guwahati, February 22: Good news for all aspiring actors of Assam. For the first time in a one of its kind, a curated concept of Acting Master Class in Assamese language available only on the OTT platform Reeldrama. Not all are lucky to get admission to acting schools, mainly those from the hinterland and several corners of the state due to lack of such acting schools in their regions. Their talent thus remain latent. Reeldrama's Acting Master Class, with director Anupam Kaushik Borah, gives the added advantage of learning in one's mother tongue from the comfort of his/her home. With…

24 Feb

Biryani By Kilo’s first dine-in & delivery outlet in Guwahati guarantees a blissful experience

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Biryani by Kilo, India's most premium Biryani and kebab chain has launched its first dine-in and delivery outlet in Guwahati, Assam. The launch dated on February 16, 2021 marks their 46th outlet in India and the first one in the North-East region. With foodies showing insatiable love for the royal dish, this newly launched outlet is set to deliver authentic & delicious dum cooked handi biryani to Guwahati locals. The quest of also creating a memorable dining experience for the customers, Biryani by Kilo has started Royal Dine-in at F Fort building, Kachari Basti Road, Ulubari, Guwahati. A new destination…

24 Feb

Women leadership training programme held in Dimapur

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Peace Channel organised its two-day 4th training programme under the theme “peace mission” in colonies such as Padampukhri and Sachu Colony. A press release by peace channel media team stated that the training focussed on engaging women in discussions pertaining to the importance of peace and well-being of the society. It was also aimed at initiating their advocacy in various activities to foster healthy approach while communicating with mutual understanding. Over 18 selected women from Sachu colony and over 20 women in Padampukhri attended the training under the leadership coordinator, district unit, Peace Channel, Caroline Leisan. Sharing the vision, “make…

24 Feb

Demand for creation of Karbi statehood gains momentum

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A joint press conference attended by representatives of several students and civil societies held at the office of ‘Karbi Anglong North Cachar Autonomous State Demand Committee’ Monday pressed for creation of an autonomous state encompassing the three autonomous hill districts of Assam. The demand for statehood comes close on the heels of the proposed visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Den goan of Karbi Anglong district on February 25. One of the members, Sing Timung, while addressing media said: “We heartily welcome the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah Ji at Den goan of Karbi Anglong on…

24 Feb

Illegal limestone mining in Meghalaya’s Jaintia Hills

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There are reports that illegal limestone mining is rampant in Meghalaya’s Nongtalang and Amlari village under Amlarem Subdivision, West Jaintia Hills District, carried out by flouting all rules of MMMCR 2016 and MMDR Act 1957. The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Jaintia Hills Territorial Division, Jowai had issued notice to all the mining lease holders under Nongtalang and Satpator (Amlari) Elaka on illegal limestone mining. In the notice, the DFO stated, “I would bring to your notice that this office is issuing Form – H (under Rule. 26 of MMMCR 2016) to the mining lease holder for transportation of lime stone…