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23 Jan

Budget Session in Assam to begin on Feb 17

Deep EditorAssam

The Assam Assembly’s budget session will be held from February 17 to March 25, an official said on Thursday. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the session's inaugural day will take place in Kokrajhar, the official added. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya will deliver the opening address. Following a one-day break, the rest of the session will be held at the Assam Assembly complex here from February 19.

23 Jan

Assam: 354 Tea Garden Hospitals to be upgraded to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

Deep EditorAssam

In a landmark initiative to strengthen healthcare services in Assam's tea Garden areas, the National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday to upgrade 354 tea garden hospitals into Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. This transformative step aims to provide quality healthcare to tea garden workers and their families. The event was attended by Ashok Singhal, Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Irrigation, Government of Assam, as the Chief Guest. Other dignitaries included Ministers Pijush Hazarika, Prashanta Phukan, Rupesh Gowala and Krishnendu Paul, along with several MLAs representing various constituencies across the state. Speaking at the…

22 Jan

Manchester United Legends Face Salary Cuts Amid Cost-Cutting Measures

Deep EditorSports

Manchester United, driven by new minority owner Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, has initiated a series of significant cost-cutting measures affecting club ambassadors, including legends like Bryan Robson, Denis Irwin, and Andy Cole. These changes include substantial salary reductions for these former players, who perform ambassadorial duties for the club, ranging from £500 to £1,000 per matchday. Additionally, 250 non-playing staff have been made redundant, Christmas bonuses have been slashed, and the annual donation to the Association of Former Manchester United Players has been cut. Moreover, the Manchester United charity Foundation is also facing funding cuts, and ticket prices for children…

22 Jan

KISNA Jewellery’s campaign ends with 100 cars given away to customers nationwide

Business BureauBusiness

KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery has concluded its highly successful #Abki_Baar_Aapke_Liye campaign, marking a milestone in customer engagement by awarding 100 Maruti Celerio cars to lucky winners across India. The campaign, which ran from September 1, 2024, to January 18, 2025, attracted over 51,219 participants, driving significant sales in diamond and gold jewellery segments. The campaign offered customers the opportunity to enter a lucky draw by purchasing diamond, platinum, or solitaire jewellery worth ₹20,000 or more, or gold jewellery worth ₹50,000 or more. Winners were selected nationwide, with key handover events held in cities like Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Tamil…

22 Jan

ANZ’s recent financial performance has lagged its peers

Deep EditorNorth East

Fund managers are urging ANZ to address its governance and compliance issues, especially within its retail banking sector, amid regulatory investigations that may result in fines and increased capital requirements. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is probing allegations that ANZ miscalculated interest on customer savings and deposit accounts and has encountered issues with customer hardship provisions and fees charged to deceased customers' accounts. Furthermore, ASIC is investigating ANZ's markets team for activities related to a 2023 government bond issuance. Fund managers highlight the severity of such basic errors and warn that these governance failures could attract significant regulatory…

22 Jan

NAMTECH hosts first convocation and MET Expo, graduates 53 students

Business BureauBusiness

NAMTECH (New Age Makers’ Institute of Technology) marked a significant milestone with the graduation of its first batch from the International Professional Master’s Program (iPMP) – Smart Manufacturing. Held at the Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre, the event celebrated the academic success of 53 students who received their Post Graduate Certificates. The convocation ceremony was complemented by the first-ever Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology (MET) Expo, which showcased groundbreaking innovations in digital technologies and provided a glimpse into the future of manufacturing. The expo highlighted NAMTECH’s futuristic learning campus and its spatial AI-enabled XR platform, emphasizing the institution's commitment to…

22 Jan

Trump Administration Directs All Federal DEI Staff to Be Put on Leave

Deep EditorPresident Trump

On his first day of his second term, President Donald Trump signed executive orders to dismantle federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, placing all DEI staff on leave. He pardoned Jan. 6 rioters and Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. Trump's meeting with GOP leaders focused on tax cuts, regulatory reforms, and upcoming budget talks. He emphasized plans for AI infrastructure investment and expressed intentions to visit states hit by disasters. Trump also fired John Bolton's Secret Service detail and announced new tariffs on Canada and Mexico to address immigration and drug issues. Controversial actions included revoking birthright citizenship and…

22 Jan

Retaliatory actions included denial of employment and attempts to terminate his position

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Travis Dawson, a former senior policy adviser to ex-premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, has had his damages claim against the state government struck out for the fifth time. Dawson alleges reprisals were taken against him by several top advisers after he disclosed information under the Public Interest Disclosure Act concerning David Barbagallo, Palaszczuk's ex-chief of staff. The reprisals allegedly included denial of employment and attempts to terminate his position. The Crime and Corruption Commission had previously cleared Barbagallo of corrupt conduct but noted a breach in the code of conduct for not disclosing his directorship. Justice Glenn Martin has ordered Dawson to…

22 Jan

National Almond Day: 8 lesser-known benefits of almonds

Business BureauBusiness

As National Almond Day approaches on January 23, the spotlight shines on the numerous health benefits of almonds, a superfood endorsed by science and tradition alike. Over 200 scientific studies, along with recommendations from ICMR-NIN dietary guidelines, highlight the nutritional prowess of California Almonds, a powerhouse of 15 essential nutrients, including magnesium, protein, and vitamin E. Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head-Dietetics at Max Healthcare, New Delhi, emphasizes lesser-known advantages of almonds. These include their role in muscle maintenance, thanks to high protein content, and their ability to enhance energy levels by converting food into fuel through nutrients like vitamin B2 and…

22 Jan

Pete Hegseth’s Ex-Wife Feared for Her Safety, Says Former Sister-in-Law

Deep EditorLatest

Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, is facing serious allegations of abusive behavior towards his ex-wife, Samantha Hegseth. Danielle Hegseth, his former sister-in-law, provided a sworn statement claiming that Pete exhibited "erratic and aggressive" behavior, causing Samantha to fear for her safety. Additional allegations against Hegseth include rape, excessive drinking, and misuse of public funds, all of which he has denied. Despite these claims, the Senate Armed Services Committee narrowly approved his nomination, moving it to a full Senate vote. Democrats have criticized the incomplete FBI background check on Hegseth, arguing it failed to thoroughly investigate the…