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24 Feb

Germany Announces End of Petrol and Diesel Vehicles by 2035

Sonakshi SarkarGermany

Germany has confirmed that it will ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2035 to combat climate change. The government will invest in expanding charging infrastructure and providing incentives for electric vehicle purchases. Car manufacturers, including Volkswagen and BMW, have already committed to transitioning to fully electric fleets. The move aligns with the European Union’s carbon neutrality goals and is expected to reduce air pollution significantly. Environmentalists have welcomed the decision, while some industry leaders argue that a faster transition could disrupt the economy.

24 Feb

Textile Powerhouse: Bangladesh Set to Lead Garment Exports in South Asia

Sonakshi SarkarBangladesh

Bangladesh is on track to become the largest exporter of garments in South Asia, surpassing India. The country’s textile industry has seen rapid growth due to low production costs, government incentives, and increased demand from global brands. Currently, the industry contributes over 80% of Bangladesh’s total exports, generating millions of jobs. The government is also investing in sustainable manufacturing, encouraging factories to adopt eco-friendly production methods. Experts predict that Bangladesh’s dominance in the textile sector will strengthen its economy and expand its influence in global trade.

24 Feb

Guwahati traffic plan: What you need to know for February 24-26

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Guwahati Traffic Police has announced traffic restrictions from February 24 to 26, 2025, in light of two major events—Jhumoir Binandini at Sarusajai Sports Complex and Advantage Assam 2.0 at Khanapara Veterinary Field. The measures have been put in place to ensure smooth vehicular movement, public convenience, and the unhindered operation of emergency services such as ambulances and fire tenders. For the Jhumoir Binandini event at Sarusajai Sports Complex, designated routes have been assigned for different categories of visitors. GOLD Pass holders will enter through Gate No. 1B, alight near the main roundabout, and park near the Indoor Stadium. DROP-OFF…

24 Feb

Japan Unveils Next-Gen Supercomputer for Climate Change Predictions

Sonakshi Sarkarjapan\

Japan has launched its latest supercomputer, touted as the fastest in the world, to aid climate change research and disaster prediction. Developed by the RIKEN Center for Computational Science, the supercomputer will simulate extreme weather patterns, rising sea levels, and global temperature shifts. The initiative aims to improve climate models and help governments worldwide prepare for natural disasters. Experts believe this technology will enhance global understanding of environmental changes and contribute to policy-making efforts. Japan continues to lead in technological advancements, ensuring science plays a crucial role in protecting the planet.

24 Feb

Assam Police butlsts USTM racket, Chancellor, 5 others sent to judicial custody

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The chancellor of the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), Mahbubul Hoque, arrested on charges of promising students to allow unfair means in exams, has been remanded to judicial custody by a local court in Sribhumi district of Assam. Hoque, along with five teachers of a school in Patharkandi of the district, were sent to 14 days in judicial custody after a late-night hearing by the local court on Saturday, advocates appearing in the case said on Sunday. The USTM chancellor, who also runs the ERD Foundation that operates various educational institutions, including a school in Patharkandi, was arrested…

22 Feb

Reliance Campa Cola bottling plant inaugurated in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) arm of Reliance Industries Limited has strengthened the presence of Campa's portfolio in Northeast India with the inauguration of a new bottling plant in Guwahati, Assam. The Chief Minister of Assam, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Saturday officially opened the facility, which was developed in partnership with local partner Jericho, highlighting its contribution to the industrial and economic growth of the area, the company said in a release. Spanning over 6 lakh sq. ft., the plant is among the largest beverage manufacturing units in the region. It boasts an initial…

22 Feb

Reshuffle in Manipur under Prez Rule, 11 officials transferred

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Days after President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur, the state government on Friday transferred 11 officials including six police officers, according to an official statement. Among the top officials who were transferred, Superintendent of Police of Tamenglong district Babitarani Swain was given new posting as SP of Chandel district, while the SP of Chandel was transferred in the post in Tamenglong. Inspector General of Police (Internal/Narcotics and Affairs of Border) Kabib K was given new posting as IGP Zone -III, while DIGP (NAB) Ningshen Worngam was transferred as IGP (Int/ NAB) on promotion, the statement said.

22 Feb

USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Haque arrested from Guwahati residence

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

A joint team of police and the Special Task Force (STF) arrested Mahbubul Haque, Chancellor of the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), from his residence in Guwahati's Ghoramara in the intervening night of February 21 and 22. A case has been registered in Karimganj. Earlier in the evening of February 21, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu in a post on X, said, "Shocking allegations have surfaced against USTM's unethical practices in education. Students were reportedly assured assistance in the 30-mark MCQ section of their CBSE Class 12 exams at Central Public School, Patharkandi (owned by the USTM group).…

22 Feb

Security forces arrest 6 members of banned outfit in Manipur

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Six cadres of a banned outfit were arrested from Manipur's Imphal West district, and two members of a group were apprehended for allegedly being involved in extortion in Imphal East, police said on Saturday. Six members of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (Ibungo Ngangom) were apprehended from Koutruk Makha Leikai Church in Imphal West on Friday, a senior officer said. The police also arrested two members of G5 Organisation from Achanbigei Maning Leikai in Imphal East district for allegedly being involved in extortion from sand-laden trucks in Sekmai, Irilbung, Koirengei and Patsoi areas.

22 Feb

Advantage Assam 2.0 to start on Feb 25, PM to inaugurate summit

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Advantage Assam 2.0 at Khanapara Veterinary College field in Guwahati on February 25. Preparations are underway in Guwahati for the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit which will be held on February 25 and 26. Ambassadors and delegates from 51 countries, industrialists, officials of various companies will participate in the infrastructure and investment summit. Several Union Ministers will also participate in the second edition of Advantage Assam. Bimal Bora, Assam Minister of Industries & Commerce, told reporters that, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Guwahati on February 24 evening and he will be accorded…