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20 Jun

Most headaches are manageable, but warning signs should not be ignored: Medanta experts

Business BureauBusiness

While headaches are among the most common health complaints and are usually linked to factors such as stress, lack of sleep, dehydration and excessive screen time, experts from Medanta-The Medicity have urged people to remain alert to symptoms that may indicate a more serious underlying condition.According to Dr. Jyoti Sehgal, Director of Neurology at Medanta Gurugram, most headaches are not associated with serious illness and can be effectively managed. However, persistent, unusually severe or recurring headaches should be evaluated by a medical professional to identify the cause and ensure timely treatment.Migraine remains one of the most common causes of recurring…

19 Jun

‘Forgive the Past for Future Generations’: Manipur CM Outlines Path to Peace

Preeti SinghLatest, Manipur

Efforts to bring back peace in violence-affected Manipur have begun through discussions with different communities, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said on Friday. Speaking to PTI after inaugurating the Girls’ Hostel of the Mission Blind School at Heikakpokpi in Tengnoupal district, Singh said representatives from various communities have been meeting him to discuss ways to achieve lasting peace in the state. “Many groups from different communities visit me at my official residence to discuss how peace can be restored. If Meitei, Kuki and Naga communities continue to focus only on their own concerns and remain divided, Manipur will not be…

19 Jun

Externally Aided Projects key to sustain NE’s growth momentum: Himanta

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended a seminar on “Leveraging Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the North Eastern States”, in Shillong today.The seminar was chaired by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman and brought together Chief Ministers and senior officials from across the North Eastern region.The seminar highlighted the crucial role being played by EAPs, implemented in partnership with global development agencies through the Government of India, in accelerating socio-economic growth and development across the Northeastern states.Speaking on the occasion, Sarma said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Northeastern region has…

19 Jun

Dr Ranoj Pegu launches Operational Details of FYUGP Fourth Year, NEP Ready Reckoner 2026 and FAQ Booklet at GU

Paromita EditorAssam

Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Hon'ble Education Minister, Government of Assam, on Friday released the Guidelines for Operationalisation of the 4th Year of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) for affiliated colleges under Gauhati University, along with the NEP Ready Reckoner 2026 and an FAQ Booklet on FYUGP Fourth Year. The release was held at the University campus in the presence of Vice Chancellor Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta, representatives of the Assam College Principals' Council and other dignitaries. Speaking at the event, Dr. Pegu congratulated Gauhati University on preparing the guideline, calling it the first such guideline prepared by the university, and thanked…

19 Jun

Kanad Purkayastha Urges Prasar Bharati to Revive Silchar Doordarshan Kendra

Paromita EditorAssam

Seeking to restore the lost glory of a once-important public broadcasting centre in southern Assam, Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha has urged Prasar Bharati to revive the infrastructure, regional programming and unique identity of the Doordarshan Kendra Silchar. Purkayastha raised the issue during a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology in New Delhi on Wednesday. He submitted several proposals aimed at strengthening broadcasting facilities across the Northeast, with special focus on the Silchar Doordarshan centre. He also held discussions with Prasar Bharati Director General Rajeev Kumar Jain, who assured that matters related to Silchar Doordarshan…

19 Jun

$2.5 Billion Multilateral Loan Talks Underway Between India, World Bank and ADB

nanika EditorBanking

India is reportedly in discussions with multilateral lenders, including the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to secure around $2.5 billion in funding as the government seeks additional financial support amid a widening fiscal gap. According to a Bloomberg report, the proposed funding comes as New Delhi looks to strengthen its spending capacity following external pressures, including disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The World Bank is said to be considering loans worth approximately $1.5 billion, while the ADB may provide around $1 billion. The funds are expected to be disbursed through existing credit lines, with…

19 Jun

Artificial Bridges Aim to Save Golden Langurs

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In an effort to reduce wildlife casualties and protect the endangered Golden Langur, the BTC Forest Department and the Primate Research Centre Northeast India (PRC NE India) have installed two artificial canopy bridges along the Bismuri–Saralpara Road that passes through Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park in western Assam. The initiative comes amid growing concerns over the impact of an ongoing road widening project on the habitat of the rare primate species. Conservationists have warned that the expansion of the roadway has disrupted natural tree canopies, forcing Golden Langurs to descend to the ground while moving between forest patches and increasing the…

19 Jun

Assam Accelerates Power Infrastructure Expansion

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam is stepping up efforts to strengthen its power infrastructure as the state prepares for rising electricity demand in the coming years. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 19 said the government is making significant investments in the power sector with the goal of transforming Assam into an energy-surplus state while ensuring a reliable supply of electricity to every household. Sharing an update on social media platform X, the Chief Minister outlined the progress made so far and the plans underway to further enhance the state's power transmission and distribution network. According to Sarma, Assam currently operates 82 substations…

18 Jun

Zubeen Garg’s Portrait Erased at Guwahati Flyover, Recreated Amid Public Outcry

Paromita EditorGuwahati

The removal of a large portrait of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg painted on the Ganeshguri flyover has sparked widespread criticism across Assam, with questions being raised over whether the artwork was removed as part of city beautification work or because of the message written alongside it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Guwahati on a three-day tour from July 1, and the Japanese Prime Minister is also expected to accompany him. Ahead of the high-profile visit, extensive beautification and cleanliness drives are underway across the city. As part of the beautification campaign, the Assam government has also…

18 Jun

Dr Habbey Teron Named Assam Government’s Candidate for Deputy Speaker Post

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced that Dr Habbey Teron, MLA from the Amri (ST) Hills constituency, will be the ruling party’s candidate for the post of Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly. Making the announcement through a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said Dr Teron’s candidature reflects the government’s commitment towards inclusive political representation and strengthening the participation of tribal communities in the state’s legislative process. Sarma described Dr Teron as a medical professional by training and the first elected representative from the newly created Amri constituency. He said Dr Teron’s…