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11 Sep

Scientific farming gets a boost from Sonitpur Agriculture Department

Banasree SarkarAssam

In order to implement a green revolution in the district, the Sonitpur District Agriculture Department emphasized the importance of using scientific farming practices. According to officials, farmers can double their production and make Sonitpur proud by regularly testing the soil and applying the appropriate amounts of pesticides and fertilizers at the appropriate times. In this context, the district agriculture department under ATMA arranged a special farmer-scientist interaction program at the Joint Agriculture Director's Office Training Center at Mazgaon, Tezpur. In order to encourage self-reliance, the program also sought to provide farmers with guidance on fisheries and livestock production. The event…

11 Sep

Assam SIT reveals alleged MP conspiracy with Pakistani ties; Cabinet to consider report

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government is set to review a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report that has reportedly flagged a Pakistan-linked plot involving a Member of Parliament from the state. The SIT, constituted by the Assam Cabinet on February 17, 2025, was tasked with probing the alleged anti-India activities of Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and his associates. According to sources, the SIT has uncovered startling details suggesting a broader conspiracy that could threaten national sovereignty. The probe has revealed the involvement of a British national married to an Indian MP, allegedly connected to Sheikh’s network. Further findings suggest that the Ministry…

11 Sep

Apple is launching a thinnest iPhone

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Launch of the iPhone 17 Air: Apple has made a radical design change with the new iPhone 17 Air, which is only 5.6 mm thick. Additionally, the company announced a slimmer, smarter Apple Watch Series 11 and updated AirPods Pro with live translation. The focus of Tuesday's Apple event was remodeling and fresh design. Apple unveiled a brand-new iPhone Air model, the thinnest of its kind at only 5.6mm. Because of the new form, the phone's internal components had to be changed to make room for the device. However, this redesign did not entail sacrificing quality because the phone boasts…

11 Sep

Manipal Hospitals Kolkata sets new benchmarks in healthcare across Eastern India

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Manipal Hospitals, one of India’s premier healthcare providers, has expanded its trusted medical excellence to Eastern India with the launch of Manipal Hospitals Kolkata. As part of India’s largest hospital network, which spans 38 hospitals across 19 cities with over 10,500 beds and 7,200 doctors, the Kolkata facilities maintain high standards in clinical care, service, and medical innovation. With seven hospitals in Eastern India—five in Kolkata (EM Bypass, Mukundapur, Dhakuria, Broadway, and Saltlake) and two in Siliguri—the group offers 1,200 beds, 450+ ICU beds, 40 OPDs, seven Cath Labs, and more than 1,100 doctors. Milestones achieved include Eastern India’s first…

11 Sep

Study links lifestyle to lower heart disease in mothers

Banasree SarkarHealth

Women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy may face higher risks of heart disease later in life — but a new study shows that this risk can be significantly reduced through healthy lifestyle habits. Researchers tracking over 4,300 women with a history of gestational diabetes found that those who consistently maintained five key habits — staying at a healthy weight, eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, and drinking alcohol in moderation — lowered their risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 86%. Remarkably, over nearly three decades of follow-up, none of the women who followed all five habits…

10 Sep

Guarseed futures prices upgrade due to spot demand

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New Delhi, Guarseed prices rose by Rs 18 to Rs 5,073 per quintal in futures trade on Wednesday as speculators increased the size of their deals amid a firm trend in the spot market. Guarseed contract for October delivery rose by Rs 18 or 0.35 per cent to Rs 5,073 per quintal on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange in which 45,990 lots were traded. According to market sources, the rise in guarseed prices was mainly due to speculators increasing their deals, firm trend in the spot market and lower supplies from producing regions.

10 Sep

Byatikram organized Bhupen Hazarika’s Centenary Echoes in Kolkata—A Night Where Assam’s Soul Met Bengal’s Heart

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For Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, Kolkata was never just a city—it was his creative sanctuary, his second home, and the stage from which his voice carried Assam’s soul to the world. His journey with Bengal began in 1956, when he chose Tollygunge as his base. For nearly four decades, his home became a cultural confluence where legends met, art thrived, and melodies transcended borders. That historic residence, now owned by the Assam government, is set to be restored as a cultural center—an enduring testament to his legacy of unity. That legacy came alive once again on September 8th at the Indian…

10 Sep

Preparations in full swing: Assam CM inspects PM’s visit plans in Mangaldai

Banasree SarkarAssam

The much-anticipated Darrang Medical College, the Kuruwa-Narengi connecting bridge over the Brahmaputra river, and the Guwahati Ring Road are just a few of the ambitious projects totaling Rs 8000 crores that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Mangaldai to lay the foundation stone for on September 14. At the projected Darrang Medical College facility, he would also speak to a sizable public gathering of about 1.5 lakh people. In order to guarantee the success of this event, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the location of the Prime Minister’s public meeting on Tuesday, evaluated the overall setup,…

10 Sep

Sun King refreshes logo, reinforces commitment to affordable solar solutions nationwide

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Sun King, the world’s leading off-grid solar energy company, has unveiled its refreshed logo and brand identity, marking a significant step in its global growth journey. The new look reflects the company’s transformation and its continued mission to provide affordable and reliable solar solutions to households, businesses, and communities worldwide. Announcing the rebrand, Anish Thakkar, Co-Founder of Sun King, said, “Our refreshed logo reflects our dedication to our customers – delivering more affordable solar solutions for their homes, offering a wider range of appliances that make life easier, and providing more power to support the businesses, schools, and communities they…

10 Sep

Sikkim witnesses the Gen-Z demonstrations in Nepal while migrant workers stand by in solidarity and terror

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The tremors of Nepal’s youth-led protests have travelled far beyond Kathmandu’s streets, reaching the quiet corners of Sikkim where hundreds of Nepalese migrant workers earn their daily bread. On Tuesday evening, a group of porters and daily wage laborers sat on a weathered staircase beside a green corrugated wall in Gangtok, their eyes glued to mobile phone screens. For them, the unrest back home is not just news—it is deeply personal. The protests, popularly called the “Gen-Z movement,” erupted on September 8 after the Nepal government abruptly banned major social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and X. Officials said the…