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26 Nov

WWF-India Presents Cutting-Edge Environmental Learning Resources at the Educators’ Conclave 2025 in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarENVIORMENT

WWF-India organized the Educators’ Conclave 2025 in Guwahati under the banner of its digital learning resource centre — One Planet Academy — offering teachers an opportunity to explore new, tech-enabled approaches that make classroom learning more effective and environmentally enriched. A total of 106 participants from 56 schools across Assam and Meghalaya joined the event. Opening the conclave, Archita Baruah Bhattacharyya, State Director, WWF-India Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, said the presence of educators reaffirmed a shared commitment to shaping a future where humans live in harmony with nature. This year’s theme, “Raising Generation 30,” aligns with global targets such as…

25 Nov

Axis Mutual Fund unveils multi-asset active FoF, offer investors a one-stop diversification solution

Business BureauBusiness

Axis Mutual Fund has launched its latest offering, the Axis Multi-Asset Active Fund of Fund (FoF), an open-ended hybrid fund designed to provide investors with a diversified portfolio across equity, debt, gold, and silver. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens on November 21 and will close on December 5, 2025, with a minimum investment of ₹100 and in multiples of ₹1 thereafter. The fund will be managed by Shreyash Devalkar, Devang Shah, Mayank Hyanki, and Aditya Pagaria, and aims to deliver long-term capital appreciation through a dynamically allocated portfolio. Utilizing a quantitative model alongside active oversight, the fund will adjust…

25 Nov

Assam CM Reveals in Assembly Session That Zubeen’s Death Was Murder, Not Accident

Sonakshi SarkarBreaking News

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday made a sensational statement in the Assam Legislative Assembly, asserting that legendary singer Zubeen Garg’s death during a yacht trip to an island in Singapore was not ‘culpable homicide’ but “murder.”Replying to an adjournment motion moved by the Opposition, Sarma said that based on preliminary information, the Assam Police had ruled out culpable homicide and had no doubt it was a case of murder. which is why, Section 103 of BNS was added to the case within three days of his death.“The state police, based on preliminary information, was sure that this…

25 Nov

ACC-backed Kolaghat Contractor leads construction market transformation

Business BureauBusiness

In a remarkable journey from carpenter to prominent contractor, Mr. JatindraNathMondal of East Medinipur has emerged as a key influencer in Kolaghat’s construction sector. Managing 14 active sites with a team of 45 workers, Mondal is celebrated for his commitment to quality and timely delivery. After switching exclusively to ACC Gold in October 2023 due to concerns over product quality and limited technical support from other brands, Mondal has actively promoted ACC products across the region. His advocacy has contributed to a significant shift in the Kolaghat construction market, previously dominated by competitors, towards ACC. Contractors, masons, homebuilders, and engineers…

25 Nov

Assam Christian Forums Expresses Serious Concern About the Fee Regulation Bill, Fearing the Erosion of Missionary Education Legacy and Minority Rights

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Education

The Assam Christian Forums (ACF), representing Christian communities and their rights across the state, today expressed profound alarm at the Assam Cabinet's approval of the Assam Private Educational Institutions (Regulation of Fees) Amendment Bill, 2025. This proposed law, set for tabling in the Assembly on November 25, would strip away long-standing protections for minority-run schools, by allowing unchecked government control over their fee structures.In simple terms, the Bill ends the previous hands-off approach for minority schools and hands the state sweeping powers to fix fees, monitor collections, and intervene at will. For Christian missionary institutions – which have been pillars…

25 Nov

Post-pregnancy health habits can prevent heart disease

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…

25 Nov

Mandhana–Muchhal Wedding Delay Takes Toll: Palash Under Medical Care in Mumbai

editorEntertainment

World Cup winning cricketer Smriti Mandhana's wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal, scheduled to take place in Maharashtra's Sangli, was postponed due to health issues. Initially, Mandhana's father was hospitalized, followed by the groom Palash Muchhal being admitted to the hospital as well. On Tuesday, it was reported that sources provided an update regarding the health status of Palash Muchhal. Palash Muchhal, previously hospitalized in Sangli, has been transferred to SVR Hospital in Goregaon, Mumbai. Sources indicate that the constant travel for concerts and performances at weddings resulted in significant stress, adversely affecting his health. On Monday night, Palak Muchhal,…

25 Nov

New Report Calls for Emergency Funding to Combat Drug-Resistant Superbugs

Mohini BarmanInternational

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a critical report highlighting the alarming lack of new antibiotics in the global research pipeline. The report warns that the current development rate is insufficient to tackle the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), labeling it a silent pandemic. The WHO is calling for a global emergency fund and a push for innovative public-private partnerships to incentivize pharmaceutical companies to develop new drugs. The crisis threatens to revert medicine to a pre-antibiotic era, making routine infections and minor surgeries life-threatening again.

25 Nov

Bus-Ambulance Collision Leaves 3 Dead In Assam’s Tinsukhia District

Sonakshi SarkarACCIDENT

At least three persons lost their lives when a night super bus collided head-on with an ambulance at Makum in Upper Assam’s Tinsukia district early morning on Tuesday. The deceased, who died on the spot, are reported to be occupants of the ambulance. Sources said the collision occurred in the Sukanpukhuri area with the ambulance completely mangled owing to the severe impact of the crash. Several others who sustained injuries were rushed to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention. Officials said the identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed. According to preliminary information, the ambulance was ferrying…

25 Nov

Canara Robeco AMC launches ‘Nivesh Bus Yatra’ in Assam to boost mutual fund awareness

Business BureauBusiness

Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited (AMC), India’s second-oldest asset management company, has launched its flagship ‘Nivesh Bus Yatra’ in Assam to enhance awareness about mutual fund investments. The initiative, aimed at educating investors across the state, will cover key cities including Guwahati, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, and Silchar. The bus began its journey in Guwahati, engaging residents through practical learning sessions, digital tools, and live demonstrations to simplify investing and address common misconceptions. “An informed investor not only makes better decisions for themselves but also strengthens the broader financial ecosystem. The Nivesh Bus Yatra brings financial education directly to communities,” said…