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14 Jun

80% Footpath Traders Non-Local, Says BJP; Govt Plans Indigenous-Only Vending Under Flyovers

Preeti SinghAssam

The ruling BJP in Assam today said that retail trade conducted from footpaths across Guwahati will be brought under the predominance of indigenous people.A press release issued by the party said that the Himanta Biswa Sarma government will give priority to indigenous residents in conducting business within Guwahati, which is now mostly in the hands of non-locals or suspected illegal migrants from Bangladesh.It said that based on a comprehensive survey scheduled to be conducted between August and September this year, the Assam Government will identify and regulate retail establishments currently operated by non-local individuals.The release mentioned that this was announced…

14 Jun

Flag Meeting Held as Bangladesh Refuses to Take 9 Pushed Back by BSF at Assam Border

Preeti SinghAssam

A total of nine alleged illegal Bangladeshi nationals were pushed back through the India-Bangladesh international border at Mankachar in Assam’s South Salmara-Mankachar district during an operation conducted by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday morning. According to sources, six individuals were pushed back through the Jhalarchar border point in Mankachar, while the remaining three were moved through the Shahapara border point. Officials said that the group includes women and children. Following the operation, a flag meeting was held between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to discuss the matter. However, Bangladesh has not yet accepted…

14 Jun

Agartala Jan Kalyan Shivir: Sonowal Credits Modi Govt for 61 Cr Bank Accounts, DBT Push

Preeti SinghLatest

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday underscored the importance of financial inclusion in transforming the lives of people across the country.Speaking at the Jan Kalyan Shivir in Agartala, Sonowal said the launch of one of India's largest financial inclusion initiatives, the Jan Dhan Yojana, has brought about transformative changes in the lives of millions of citizens.Sonowal stated that over the past 12 years, more than 61 crore Jan Dhan accounts have been opened, with nearly Rs 51 lakh crore transferred directly to beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism.He said the programme reflects the…

14 Jun

NFR Engineer Demanded 1% Cut on ₹20L Bill, Arrested by CBI in Silchar; Court Prod Today

Preeti SinghLatest, News, North East

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior section engineer of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) in Silchar in a bribery case. An official statement said the investigation agency had registered the case against the said accused on Saturday. It was alleged that a bill amounting to approximately Rs 20 lakh, pertaining to work already executed by the complainant-contractor, was pending for clearance by the accused officer of NFR, Silchar. It was further alleged that when the complainant met the accused senior section engineer (SSE) on Friday and requested him to clear the said bill, the accused demanded one…

13 Jun

Northeast’s First Jungle Book-Themed Adventure Park Opens in Guwahati

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

India’s First Jungle Book Themed Adventure Park now open for visitors at Amchong Tea Estate, GuwahatiGuwahati has added a new attraction to its family entertainment and adventure tourism landscape with Jungle Adventures Park, Northeast India’s First Jungle Book themed adventure park, now open for visitors at Amchong Tea Estate, Guwahati.Built around the tagline “A Page from Jungle Book”, Jungle Adventures Park has been created as an outdoor jungle-themed destination for children, families, students, tourists, young adults and adventure lovers to come together for a day of fun, thrill and recreation. The press conference has been organised to formally introduce the…

13 Jun

Assam to Form GSCDA for Planned Guwahati Expansion; Restricts Fresh Aadhaar Enrolment

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Cabinet today approved the formation of Guwahati Satellite Cities Development Authority (GSCDA).It will have the mandate to plan, finance, and develop satellite cities in and around Guwahati and areas within the jurisdiction of Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA).The establishment of the GSCDA is expected to facilitate planned expansion of Guwahati and check the haphazard and congested growth of the existing city.The Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also approved a ban on fresh Aadhaar enrolment in Assam for any individual above 18 years of age, except for persons belonging to the Divyang, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled…

13 Jun

Students to Retain Placement Eligibility While Building Start-ups, Says IIM Calcutta

nanika EditorKolkata

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-Calcutta) has introduced a new initiative allowing MBA students to pursue entrepreneurial ventures without permanently giving up campus placement opportunities, according to a statement issued by the institute on Saturday. Announcing the initiative at the induction ceremony for the 63rd MBA batch, Director Alok Kumar Rai said students who opt to spend a year building start-ups instead of participating in campus placements will be permitted to rejoin the placement process the following year if they choose to do so. The new MBA batch comprises 480 students, with 67 per cent male and 33 per…

13 Jun

AN32 Crashed At Jorhat Air Force Station

Paromita EditorAssam

An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident while landing at the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday morning. According to initial reports, the aircraft crashed within the airbase premises and caught fire shortly after the incident. Emergency response teams rushed to the site and launched firefighting and rescue operations immediately.The Indian Air Force confirmed the accident and stated that a detailed investigation has been initiated to ascertain the cause of the crash. Officials have not yet released information regarding casualties or injuries.Witnesses reported seeing thick plumes of smoke rising from the airbase following…

13 Jun

Tetley bets on L-Carnitine-infused green tea to tap wellness market

Business BureauBusiness

As demand for wellness-focused beverages continues to rise, Tetley is positioning its Green Tea Slim Care range as a functional drink designed to support consumers pursuing weight management through everyday lifestyle choices. The product combines premium green tea with added L-Carnitine, a nutrient involved in energy production and fat utilisation. L-Carnitine plays a role in transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are converted into energy. The nutrient occurs naturally in foods such as dairy products and is also synthesised by the body from the amino acids lysine and methionine. Scientific evidence suggests that L-Carnitine can support the…

13 Jun

Alternative Road Plan Gains Pace to Strengthen Dima Hasao Connectivity

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam's Guardian Minister for Dima Hasao district, Krishnendu Paul, on Thursday reviewed the progress of restoration work on the damaged Haflong–Lumding National Highway and assessed plans for an alternative road project aimed at ensuring uninterrupted connectivity in the region. The minister inspected the 3.4-km damaged stretch at Gerem near Nirimbangla while returning to Guwahati from Haflong. The section of the highway suffered extensive damage during the devastating natural disaster that struck the region in 2022, disrupting transportation and affecting connectivity between Dima Hasao, Barak Valley and other parts of Assam for a prolonged period. Accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Shaurya…