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05 Jun

Sonowal meets Bengal CM, discusses Rs19,209 cr maritime growth agenda

Paromita EditorNews

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal met Chief Minister of West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday to discuss possibility of transforming West Bengal as eastern India’s maritime hub with a proposed maritime investment pipeline of Rs 19,209 crore by 2031.The projects expected to generate more than 62,500 employment opportunities — both direct and indirect — while positioning the state as a major maritime and logistics hub for eastern India.The investment roadmap was reviewed during Sonowal's meeting with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, where both leaders discussed the future development of ports, inland waterways, shipbuilding, logistics and port-led industrialisation…

05 Jun

Viral Appeal by 8-Year-Old Student Prompts CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to Install Fans in Baksa School

Paromita EditorAssam

An eight-year-old girl's heartfelt appeal to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for ceiling fans in her school has resulted in swift action from the state administration. Nikita Basumatary, a student of Bodoland Academy in Baksa district, recently posted a video on social media requesting the Chief Minister to install ceiling fans in her school to provide relief from the intense summer heat. In the video, recorded while she was returning home on a bicycle with her father, Nikita affectionately addressed the Chief Minister as "Himanta Mama" and appealed for help. Her innocent and sincere request quickly went viral across…

05 Jun

ABD Maestro expands premium spirits portfolio to Odisha

Business BureauBusiness

ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd., the super-premium and luxury spirits subsidiary of Allied Blenders & Distillers (ABD), has entered the Odisha market with the launch of four premium brands — AODH Irish Whiskey, WOODBURNS Contemporary Indian Malt Whisky, YELLO Designer Whisky and RANGEELA Contemporary Indian Vodka. The launch, held in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, marks a key milestone in the company’s expansion strategy as it seeks to strengthen its presence in high-potential markets across India. ABD Maestro said the move aligns with its vision of building a future-focused portfolio of premium spirits tailored to evolving consumer preferences. The company, which counts Bollywood…

05 Jun

121 Finance crosses Rs 10 crore milestone in GeM Sahay lending

Business BureauBusiness

Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)-Factor 121 Finance has crossed ₹10 crore in cumulative disbursements through GeM Sahay, the credit facility integrated with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), marking a significant milestone in expanding digital credit access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The company said it has disbursed more than 2,600 loans to over 400 MSMEs across 173 cities in 27 states, helping small suppliers secure working capital against confirmed government purchase orders. Built on the Open Credit Enablement Network (OCEN), GeM Sahay allows eligible MSMEs to access collateral-free, short-term financing within minutes using transaction data linked to government procurement orders.…

05 Jun

Meenakshi Madan Rai Takes Oath as Patna High Court Chief Justice

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on Friday, marking a historic milestone for both Sikkim and the Indian judiciary. With her appointment, she has become the first woman from Sikkim to head any High Court in the country. The oath of office was administered by Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) at a ceremony held in Patna. Justice Rai succeeds Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo, who retired on June 4, 2026. Her appointment was notified by the Centre on June 2 following a recommendation made by the Supreme Court…

05 Jun

Assam Poised to Drive Regional Growth, Says CM

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the Northeast is undergoing a significant transformation and is increasingly being viewed as a gateway to Southeast Asia, driven by improved connectivity, economic growth and expanding development opportunities. Addressing the 73rd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, Sarma said the region is no longer defined by its geographical distance from the rest of India. Instead, he noted, its strategic location close to Southeast Asian countries is opening new avenues for trade, investment and regional cooperation. "The Northeast is no longer defined by its distance from Delhi but by…

05 Jun

Assam Cabinet Expansion to Strengthen Governance: Saikia

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia has said the inclusion of Nilima Devi in the upcoming expansion of the Assam Cabinet reflects the party's commitment to strengthening women's participation in governance and decision-making. Speaking in Guwahati ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Friday, Saikia said preparations have been completed for the induction of twelve ministers into the state cabinet. He said the expansion comes at a time when the government is continuing its efforts to accelerate development and improve governance across Assam under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Saikia stated that extensive arrangements have been made for…

04 Jun

Dalal Street Defies Early Weakness: Sensex and Nifty Claw Back to Finish Flat Ahead of RBI Policy

anuprova EditorBusiness

Indian equity benchmarks staged a resilient intraday recovery from a weak, gap-down opening to finish a highly volatile session virtually unchanged, as cautious investors pushed through heavy macroeconomic headwinds. The BSE Sensex managed a microscopic 14-point gain to close at 74,360, while the NSE Nifty 50 added a mere 11 points to settle at 23,417. Domestic sentiment was severely tested early in the day following a bruising overnight sell-off on Wall Street and deep losses across major Asian markets, sparked by escalating geopolitical anxieties between the United States and Iran in the Persian Gulf region. Despite an initial risk-off atmosphere…

04 Jun

12 Legislators To Take OATH As Assam Ministers On June 5

Paromita EditorAssam

The Council of Ministers of the Government of Assam will be expanded with 12 newly-elected MLAs to take oath during a ceremony on Friday afternoon. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed that 12 legislators would be inducted into the State Cabinet, with four new faces, all from the BJP. Among the four new inductees in the Sarma-led Cabinet are Nilima Devi, MLA from Mangaldai Assembly constituency in Darrang district. The other three are former Assam Assembly Speaker and Tamulpur MLA, Biswajit Daimary; Thowra MLA Sushanta Borgohain and Golakganj MLA, Ashwini Ray Sarkar. The other MLAs to be inducted in…

04 Jun

Zubeen Death Case: Gauhati HC Declines To Hear Bail Plea Of Accused Siddharth Sharma

Paromita EditorGuwahati

In yet another development in the Zubeen Garg death case, the Gauhati High Court on Thursday did not take up the bail plea of Siddharth Sharma, a key accused in the case.The bench of the High Court comprising Justice Parthivjyoti Saikia declined to hear the bail application and refused to accept the case.The bench also declined to hear a separate petition concerning Mahabir Aqua and ordered that the matter be transferred to a different bench for consideration.This is not the first time Justice Saikia has declined to hear such a matter.On May 29 last, the High Court bench had rejected…