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09 Jun

Indian Army’s Major Abhilasha Barak Wins UN Military Gender Advocate Award for Work in Lebanon

Preeti SinghIndia

Indian Army officer Major Abhilasha Barak has been honored with the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for 2025. Major Abhilasha Barak is the first Indian woman peacekeeper leader to receive this award. Major Barak is currently deployed as a commander in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).Major Barak, who joined the peacekeeping force in June 2025, has been deeply engaged in working with women and vulnerable populations in southern Lebanon. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have congratulated the female army officer on her rare achievement.

09 Jun

Assam Strengthens Indo-EU Ties as Chief Minister Hosts European Union Delegation

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed a high-level European Union (EU) delegation to Guwahati and held a series of discussions aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, trade partnerships and strategic linkages between India and Europe. The delegation, led by European Union Ambassador to India Herve Delphin, is visiting Assam under the "Team Europe" initiative to explore opportunities for collaboration across a range of sectors critical to sustainable economic growth and investment. During the meeting, Chief Minister Sarma highlighted Assam's growing role as an investment destination and discussed how the state can contribute to deepening India-European Union partnerships under the leadership…

09 Jun

Rajiv Bajaj Relinquishes Finserv Directorship, Prioritizes Growing Responsibilities at Bajaj Auto

nanika EditorBusiness

In a major corporate development, Rajiv Bajaj, the Managing Director of Bajaj Auto, will step down from the board of Bajaj Finserv. According to a stock exchange filing on Tuesday, the veteran industrialist, who serves as a non-executive director, has informed the company that he will not seek re-election at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for July 31. Consequently, he will officially cease to be a director of the financial services holding company upon retirement by rotation. The decision stems from Rajiv Bajaj’s desire to reduce his external commitments and focus entirely on his multiplying responsibilities at the…

08 Jun

CID raids BJP MLA Ramakanta Deuri’s residence in fisheries recruitment scam probe

Paromita EditorAssam

CID sleuths today conducted a search at the residence of BJP MLA Ramakanta Deuri in Morigaon district in connection with the alleged recruitment scam in the Assam Fisheries Development Corporation.It was part of the CID’s ongoing investigation into allegations of irregularities in appointments in the Fisheries Corporation. CID is investigating the recruitment process.The CID has also issued a summons directing Deuri to appear before investigators for questioning as the probe progresses.Ramakanta Deuri, who previously served as Chairman of the Assam Fisheries Development Corporation, is one of the key accused in the case. Investigators are seeking to determine the extent of…

08 Jun

Assam CS Reviews Preparedness For June 21 Neet-UG RE-Exam In State

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Monday held a discussion with Chief Postmaster General Arvind Verma regarding preparedness and precautionary measures for the smooth conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 Re-Examination, scheduled in the State on June 21.The re-examination will be conducted across 88 examination centres in 17 examination districts, covering over 43,000 candidates across Assam.The Chief Secretary reviewed arrangements for the secure handling, transportation and distribution of examination materials and emphasised close coordination among all stakeholders to ensure a fair, secure and seamless examination process across the State.Ravi Kota had on May 30 reviewed the preparedness for the re-examination in…

08 Jun

Rock band Guns and Roses to perform in Guwahati on Nov 17

Paromita EditorGuwahati

Assam is set to host one of the world's most iconic rock bands as Guns N Roses will perform in Guwahati on November 17, 2026, Chief Minister #HimantaBiswaSarma announced on Monday, June 8. Sharing the news on X, the Chief Minister expressed delight over the band's upcoming performance, describing it as another milestone in Assam's growing prominence on the global live entertainment map. "Delighted to welcome the legendary Guns N' Roses to Guwahati on November 17, 2026, bringing one of the world's most iconic rock bands to Assam," Sarma wrote.

08 Jun

Dangari Girl Creates History as Assam’s First Woman Fire Engineer

Paromita EditorAssam

In a remarkable achievement that has brought pride to Assam and the Dangari region of Tinsukia district, Shivangi Sonowal has become the first Assamese woman to qualify as a Fire Engineer from the prestigious National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur.The daughter of Jitul Sonowal and Banti Handique Sonowal of Dangari village, Shivangi recently completed her B.Tech in Fire Engineering from the premier institution under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Her accomplishment is particularly significant given the highly competitive and demanding nature of the course, where only a limited number of women gain admission each year.Admission to the…

08 Jun

JK Lakshmi Cement Bets on Solar + Battery Storage: Udaipur, Durg Plants to Get Green Push by Oct 2026

Preeti SinghBusiness

With the objective of reducing electricity costs across its projects, JK Lakshmi Cement Limited has approved an investment of up to ₹24 crore in two solar power projects. Under this initiative, the company will acquire a 26% stake each in 'Dinos Park Private Limited' and 'Elevate Solar Energy'.Through this scheme, new solar power projects will be set up at the Udaipur and Durg units. The project in Udaipur will feature a 25 MW capacity solar plant coupled with a 20 MW battery storage system. On the other hand, a solar power project with a capacity of 17.14 MW will be…

08 Jun

Jayant Chaudhary inaugurates daycare facility at Kaushal Bhawan

Business BureauBusiness

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated a new daycare facility for children of employees at Kaushal Bhawan, the headquarters of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in a move aimed at promoting a more inclusive and family-friendly workplace. Spread across nearly 600 square metres, the facility has been designed to provide a safe, nurturing and child-friendly environment for children aged between six months and six years. It includes sleeping and resting areas, play and activity zones, age-appropriate learning resources, hygienic washrooms, child-friendly furniture, and…

08 Jun

Verdict Awaited on Bail Applications of Four Accused in High-Profile Assam Trial

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A Special Fast-Track Court in Assam is scheduled to pronounce its order on Monday on the bail applications of four accused in the alleged murder case of late Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg, marking an important stage in the ongoing trial. The court is expected to deliver its verdict on the bail pleas filed by Sandipan Garg, Amritprabha Mahanta, Nandeshwar Bora and Paresh Baishya. The hearing on their bail petitions has already been completed, and the court had reserved its order after hearing arguments from both sides. The case, which has attracted significant public attention across Assam, is currently being…