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04 Feb

Peerless Hospital Guwahati joins hands with Garima Saikia Garg to provide free medical care to 40 elderly mothers

Paromita EditorAssam

In a compassionate and heart-warming initiative, around 40 elderly mothers from Matri Niwas Old Age Home in Mathgharia, and the Government Old Age Home in Sonapur were provided free medical treatment at Peerless Hospital Guwahati on February 4. The hospital bore the complete costs of medical check-ups, consultations, diagnosis and medicines as part of its continued commitment to community welfare. The initiative was led by Garima Saikia Garg, who arranged for the elderly mothers to receive much-needed medical attention at the hospital. Peerless Hospital Guwahati extended full support to the initiative by arranging transportation for the mothers and providing free…

04 Feb

Himanta’s family occupies 12,000 bighas of land across Assam: Gaurav Gogoi

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday alleged that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's family has grabbed around 12,000 bighas of land across the state.Addressing a press conference here, Gogoi also claimed that Sarma has raked up his alleged Pakistan links to "cover up" the land scam."The Congress has done an investigation, and found that almost 12,000 bighas of land have been occupied by the CM and his family across Assam," he said.Gogoi claimed that the figure is not the final one as the "investigation" is still going on, and it will go up in the coming days.Asked about his…

04 Feb

It might be detrimental to your health to skip meals

Banasree SarkarHealth

Frequent meal skipping can have a detrimental effect on your health by causing blood sugar problems, mood changes, exhaustion, and poor focus. This behavior may eventually impair digestion, interfere with metabolism, and raise the risk of long-term conditions including diabetes and heart problems. Addressing these problems is essential to preserving general wellbeing. Severe blood sugar swings brought on by missing meals, especially breakfast, might result in symptoms including weariness, shakiness, and dizziness. Type 2 diabetes risk may rise as a result. Frequent meal skipping slows down metabolism, which makes burning calories more difficult and may result in weight gain. Overeating…

04 Feb

Assam Hit by Mild Quake, No Damage Reported

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale was felt in several parts of Assam early Wednesday morning, causing brief panic among residents in different districts. The tremor occurred shortly after dawn, when many people were still at home, and was strong enough to be noticed indoors. According to preliminary seismic information, the epicentre of the earthquake is believed to be near Dhekiajuli. Mild to moderate shaking was reported from surrounding areas, including parts of Guwahati and nearby districts. Residents said they felt beds, doors, and windows shake for a few seconds, while some household items rattled briefly. There were…

04 Feb

Gaurav Gogoi to Lead APCC Election Panel Ahead of Assam Polls

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Indian National Congress has announced the formation of the State Election Committee of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) as the state prepares for Assembly elections later this year. Congress Member of Parliament Gaurav Gogoi has been appointed as the Chairman of the committee with immediate effect. The decision was conveyed through a letter dated February 3, issued by Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal. In the letter, Venugopal stated that the proposal for constituting the committee had received formal approval from the Indian National Congress President. The newly formed committee brings together a wide range of senior and…

04 Feb

Security Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Projects Strong wedding season growth as home locker demand surges

Business BureauBusiness

The Security Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group has announced a strong growth outlook for its home locker business this wedding season, with sales expected to grow by 20%, driven by rising consumer preference for secure, long-term gifting solutions amidst India’s peak marriage period. The wedding season has emerged as a critical consumption period for home security, driven by rising investments in gold, jewellery, cash, and important documents. With gold prices skyrocketing, the risk profile has gone up, and hence the need to secure the jewellery is a pressing need. Weddings are one of those events of household asset creation, and a…

04 Feb

Four Vehicles Recovered as Car Fraud Racket Uncovered in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

A team from the East Guwahati Police District, specifically from Basistha Police Station, successfully dismantled a significant car fraud racket led by the mastermind Rupjyoti Das. The accused posed as a Cluster Head of HSBC Bank, renting multiple vehicles under the pretense of official bank use and subsequently selling them fraudulently as bank-auctioned assets to third parties. Police have recovered four such vehicles: a Grand i10 Nios, a Maruti Fronx, a Mahindra Scorpio, and a Maruti Suzuki Brezza, which were found at various locations in Assam and Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh.

04 Feb

Union Budget reinforces agriculture’s central role in Viksit Bharat vision: Godrej Agrovet

Business BureauBusiness

Reacting to the Union Budget, Sunil Kataria, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Godrej Agrovet Ltd, said the proposals place strong emphasis on productivity, resilience and inclusive growth, once again reaffirming agriculture as a key pillar in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat. Kataria said the targeted focus on livestock, fisheries and allied sectors signals a clear policy shift towards diversified and income-resilient farm systems. He welcomed the introduction of loan-linked capital support for veterinary education, hospitals, diagnostics and breeding infrastructure, noting that the move would expand capacity and improve access to high-quality services across rural India. He said future…

04 Feb

Massive fire ravages Subhasnagar in Dima Hasao, 13 houses reduced to ashes

Banasree SarkarAssam

In the Dima Hasao district, a huge fire tore through Subhasnagar beneath the Maibang police station, destroying at least 13 homes and displacing residents. In the crowded residential area, the fire broke out early on Tuesday and quickly spread. Although the cause is being investigated, local reports confirm there were no injuries. In accordance with district procedures, Maibang station firefighters arrived quickly and fought the fire for two hours before putting it out. This tragedy highlights the persistent fire vulnerabilities in Maibang's rural homes, where previous outbreaks have been caused by inadequate safety infrastructure. More fire extinguishers and awareness campaigns…

04 Feb

Statement on Union Budget 2026–27: Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India

Business BureauBusiness

The Union Budget 2026–27 presents a confident roadmap for India’s next phase of growth. I congratulate Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for his visionary leadership and thank Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman ji for a Budget that balances ambition with inclusion, and reforms with responsibility. This is a truly Yuva Shakti–driven Budget, anchored in the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. By prioritising productivity, competitiveness and cutting-edge technologies, including AI, it lays a strong foundation for Viksit Bharat through sustained structural reforms and people-centric growth. It reinforces India’s steady economic trajectory through fiscal discipline, sustained growth and strategic…