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Guwahati Floods: Opp Leader Approaches Human Rights Commission After Woman Dies

Guwahati Floods: Opp Leader Approaches Human Rights Commission After Woman Dies

Leader of Opposition in the Assam Assembly, Debabrata Saikia has written to the Assam Human Rights Commission, seeking urgent intervention into the “continuing and systemic human rights violations affecting the residents of Guwahati,” after heavy overnight rain threw life out of gear in the city. Amid rain-triggered flash floods in Guwahati, a woman, identified as Payal Nath, died after falling into an open inundated drain at Maligaon Chariali near the Northeast Frontier Railway headquarters on Sunday night. In a letter to AHRC chairperson Justice Arup Kumar Goswami, Saikia, seeking Suo motu action over flooding and a woman’s death, described the…
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IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall Over Assam; People Advised To Stay Alert

IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall Over Assam; People Advised To Stay Alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted inclement weather over Assam for the next two to three days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected across various parts of the state.As per rainfall data recorded on Monday, several locations in and around Guwahati have already received substantial precipitation — including 117.4 mm in Guwahati, 126.5 mm in Guwahati (City), 119.5 mm at AAU-HRS (Assam Agricultural University - Horticultural Research Station) station, 134 mm at Gauhati University, and 215.9 mm at SIRD Complex, Khanapara. These figures indicate widespread and intense rainfall activity that is likely to persist.The weather pattern suggests that…
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AI push in classrooms: Miles Bronson School expands Smartail partnership for automated grading

AI push in classrooms: Miles Bronson School expands Smartail partnership for automated grading

Miles Bronson Residential School has renewed and expanded its partnership with Smartail to scale AI-led academic assessment across higher grades, marking a key step in Assam’s evolving education landscape. Building on last year’s adoption of Smartail’s DeepGrade platform, the Guwahati-based residential school is now extending AI integration into senior classes. The platform enables automated evaluation of descriptive answers, faster feedback cycles, and data-driven insights for teachers and students, improving efficiency while maintaining consistency in line with CBSE frameworks. Founder and Principal Dr. Nripen Kumar Dutta said the move reflects the institution’s focus on combining academic values with innovation. “AI-driven assessment…
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Election Official Defends Purge of 58 Lakh Voters as Necessary Roll Cleanup

Election Official Defends Purge of 58 Lakh Voters as Necessary Roll Cleanup

The Election Commission of India’s top electoral officer for West Bengal has stepped forward to defend the controversial deletion of 58 lakh names from the state’s electoral rolls, asserting that the move was a necessary component of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Addressing growing concerns from the public and political factions, the official maintained that the mass exclusions were part of a standard, data-driven purification process. The primary objective, according to the Commission, was to update the rolls by systematically identifying and removing names of individuals who have either passed away, permanently shifted out of their registered constituencies, or…
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Kalyan Jewellers opens new showroom in Baruipur, expands Kolkata presence

Kalyan Jewellers opens new showroom in Baruipur, expands Kolkata presence

Kalyan Jewellers has strengthened its presence in the Kolkata market with the launch of a new showroom in Baruipur on April 15, 2026. The company said the outlet offers a wide range of jewellery designs across its collections in a modern, world-class setting aimed at enhancing customer experience. The showroom features state-of-the-art facilities and stocks several of the brand’s popular house collections, including Muhurat, Mudhra, Nimah, Glo, Ziah, Anokhi, Apoorva, Antara, Hera, Rang and the recently launched Lila line. Marking the launch, the company has introduced an inaugural offer of up to 50% off on making charges. Customers will also…
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Sunrise Spices leverages Bihu campaign to drive cultural capital and market growth in Assam

Sunrise Spices leverages Bihu campaign to drive cultural capital and market growth in Assam

ITC Ltd.’s Sunrise Spices has released a special Rongali Bihu musical tribute, reinforcing its deep cultural connect with Assam through a curated music video celebrating the state’s traditions, food, and festive spirit. Known for its regional offerings such as Duck Curry with Ashgourd masala and Til Chicken masala, the brand said it continues to honour Assam’s culinary and cultural identity through meaningful storytelling. Created in collaboration with Baahi, the fusion Bihu track blends traditional rhythms with contemporary elements, capturing the essence of Bohag Bihu through visuals of Goru Bihu, egg fight rituals, and Gamusa weaving. The composition by Assamese musician…
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HPCL’s digital LPG system ensures fast, reliable doorstep deliveries nationwide

HPCL’s digital LPG system ensures fast, reliable doorstep deliveries nationwide

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has highlighted how its digital-first LPG booking system is driving efficient and timely cylinder deliveries across India. The company said that 99.2 per cent of bookings are now made through digital platforms such as IVRS, SMS, WhatsApp, and HP PAY, enabling real-time processing from the moment a request is placed. Between April 1 and 18, HPCL delivered over 230 lakh LPG cylinders nationwide, supported by a strong logistics network and over 1.43 lakh tankers ensuring steady supply. Orders are automatically routed to nearby distributors, with systems aligning inventory and delivery schedules based on demand clusters.…
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Renault targets India as top market with ‘FutuREady’ growth plan

Renault targets India as top market with ‘FutuREady’ growth plan

Renault Group has unveiled its ‘FutuREady India’ strategy, marking a major push to position India at the core of its global growth roadmap. Announced by CEO François Provost, the plan aims to make India one of Renault’s top three global markets by 2030 while strengthening its engineering, manufacturing, and export capabilities. As part of its largest product-led expansion in India, Renault will roll out a seven-model portfolio by 2030, spanning compact cars to SUVs with multi-energy powertrains, including strong hybrids and electric vehicles. The lineup includes the recently unveiled Renault Duster and the Bridger Concept, previewing a new compact SUV.…
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Assam Govt Closes Educational Institutions in Guwahati Amid Severe Waterlogging and Disruption

Assam Govt Closes Educational Institutions in Guwahati Amid Severe Waterlogging and Disruption

The Government of Assam has ordered the closure of all educational institutions in Guwahati on Monday after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods across the city, affecting normal life and movement. The decision applies to both government and private schools and colleges within the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) area. Officials said the step was taken keeping in mind the safety of students, teachers and staff as large parts of the city remained waterlogged following intense rain on April 19. According to the administration, several localities reported severe waterlogging, leading to traffic disruption and difficulties for commuters. Roads in low-lying areas were…
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Assam Forest Officials Nab Accused Linked to Royal Bengal Tiger Body Parts Trade After Months-Long Operation

Assam Forest Officials Nab Accused Linked to Royal Bengal Tiger Body Parts Trade After Months-Long Operation

In a major development in the fight against wildlife crime in Assam, a team from Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve has arrested a fugitive allegedly linked to the illegal trade of Royal Bengal Tiger body parts. The arrest comes after months of tracking and intelligence-based operations by forest officials. According to officials, the operation was carried out jointly by the Eastern Range, Gamiri, and the Crime Investigation Range based in Biswanath Chariali. Acting on specific inputs, the team managed to apprehend Ratnakanta Pegu (41), a resident of Aathaishsharia village in Biswanath district. He had been absconding since November 2025…
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