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07 Sep

Vice President lays foundation stone for Rs 110 cr infrastructure projects at Gauhati University

Paromita EditorAssam

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, today laid the foundation stone for Rs 110 crore infrastructure development projects at Gauhati University, including a new multidisciplinary academic building, a new boys’ and international students’ hostel, and works related to the auditorium and library.Addressing the gathering, Vice President Radhakrishnan highlighted the historic significance of Gauhati University, established on January 26, 1948, as the first university in Northeast India, following a sustained public movement led by eminent leaders including Bharat Ratna Gopinath Bordoloi.He noted that the University has grown into a premier institution in the region, with NAAC A+ accreditation and 9th rank among State…

07 Sep

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan lays foundation stone for Rs 110-crore infrastructure project at Gauhati University

Paromita EditorAssam

Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday urged students to make wise choices, stay away from drugs, use social media responsibly and respect their parents and teachers, saying that the choices, discipline and values of today shape the person they become tomorrow. Addressing students at Gauhati University, Shri Radhakrishnan said, “The choices we make today, our discipline and our values shape the person we become tomorrow.” The Vice President was speaking at a special programme at Gauhati University, where he laid the foundation stone for a Rs 110-crore infrastructure development project, marking a major expansion of the…

07 Sep

Blackstone in Talks to Buy Fairfax Stake in IIFL Finance

nanika EditorBusiness

Blackstone Inc. is among the global investment firms reportedly considering the acquisition of Fairfax Financial Holdings’ stake in IIFL Finance Ltd., as Fairfax weighs exiting the Indian non-bank lender to comply with regulatory requirements linked to its proposed acquisition of IDBI Bank. Fairfax, founded by Indian-born Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa, held a 15.2% stake in IIFL Finance as of June 30, with the company valued at around $2.9 billion. According to people familiar with the matter, Blackstone is in discussions with Fairfax and other shareholders, although the plans remain preliminary and could change. The potential transaction comes as India’s financial…

07 Sep

Fatima Sana in Trouble After India-Pakistan Asia Cup Match, ICC Takes Action

sunny EditorSports

Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana has faced disciplinary action from the ICC following the team’s Women’s Asia Cup clash against India in Dubai. She has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. The ICC found Fatima in breach of Article 2.5, which covers gestures, actions or language directed at a dismissed batter that could be considered disparaging or capable of provoking an aggressive response. The incident happened in the second over of India’s innings after Fatima dismissed opener Shafali Verma. The Pakistan captain then made a gesture towards the…

07 Sep

Maruti Ciaz Rams Two Youths in Dergaon: One Dead, One Battles for Life at JMCH

Preeti SinghAssam

A day before her birthday, Anisha bid farewell forever. Her dream of wearing the khaki uniform of the police also remained unfulfilled. While preparations for her birthday celebration were underway, a horrific road accident brought death to the meritorious student. In a tragic road accident that occurred at Rangamati near Dergaon, a meritorious student named Anisha Kumari Prajapati lost her life. The student, who was studying in the History Department of DKD College, had dreamt of joining the police and the army. With that goal in mind, she had been regularly doing physical training. According to reports, like every day,…

07 Sep

Vice president lauds assam govt for progress in healthcare sector

Paromita EditorAssam

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday showered praise on Assam’s healthcare progress, stating that the number of medical colleges in the state has more than doubled from seven in 2021 to 15, with another nine under construction. Addressing the convocation of Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS) in Guwahati, Radhakrishnan also referred to developments such as the establishment of AIIMS Guwahati, the first AIIMS in the Northeast, and Assam’s three-tier cancer-care network, including the state’s first Proton Beam Therapy Centre. Congratulating the Assam government for strengthening healthcare infrastructure, he said that the changing healthcare landscape is enabling patients…

07 Sep

IMCAB leadership change puts focus on Indian media representation in Bangladesh

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The Indian Media Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (IMCAB) has elected a new leadership team for a two-year term, with Shahin Chowdhury of Tripura Express becoming President and Masum Billah of Dainik Jugasankha and Eastern Chronicle taking charge as General Secretary. The new committee was announced on Friday night during IMCAB Night and the biennial general meeting at Hotel Westin in the capital. IMCAB represents various Indian media outlets operating in Bangladesh, making its leadership structure significant for coordination and representation of correspondents working across the two countries. The committee includes Vice-President Rajib Khan (TV9), Joint General Secretary Mir Afroz Zaman (UNI),…

07 Sep

Under IRDAI’s State Insurance Plan, First State-Level Insurance Committee Meeting held in Nagaland

Business BureauBusiness

Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited, the Lead Insurer for Nagaland under the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (IRDAI) State Insurance Plan (SIP), participated in the first State-Level Insurance Committee (SLIC) meeting held in the State. Chaired by Shri Kesonyu Yhome, IAS, Finance Commissioner, Government of Nagaland, the meeting brought together officials from IRDAI, Tata AIG, Government Departments and insurance companies to discuss measures to strengthen insurance penetration and bridge the insurance protection gap across Nagaland. Shri Yhome highlighted the high vulnerability of the State to various natural calamities, the high- seismicity and landslide prone conditions requiring adequate…

06 Sep

Child Must Never Be Reduced to Case or File: Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Saturday addressed a multi-stakeholder consultation on “10 Years of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015: Reflections on Progress, Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward”, organised by the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Hon’ble Gauhati High Court, with the support of the State Child Protection Society (SCPS), Assam, Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Assam, and UNICEF. The consultation, held in Guwahati, brought together Justice Kalyan Rai Surana, Chairperson, Juvenile Justice Committee; Dr. Madhulika Jonathan, Chief, UNICEF Office for Assam and North-Eastern States; Mukesh Chandra Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary;…

06 Sep

VP Attends Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Geetanagar College in Guwahati

Preeti SinghAssam

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan arrived in Assam on Sunday on a four-day visit to the Northeast, and attended the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Geetanagar College in Guwahati.Apart from Assam, he will also visit Meghalaya, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.During his visit from September 6-9, the Vice President will participate in a series of academic, cultural and public engagements, besides visiting institutions of historical, social and national significance.Upon his arrival at the LGBI Airport in Guwahati, he was accorded a warm welcome by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other.At the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Geetanagar College,…