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07 Mar

Birla Fertility & IVF Howrah marks two years, expands structured reproductive care access

Business BureauBusiness

Birla Fertility & IVF Centre in Howrah has completed two years of providing structured and clinically reliable fertility care, supporting couples through comprehensive reproductive evaluation, transparent counselling, and individualised treatment planning. Part of the CKA Birla Group, Birla Fertility & IVF operates two additional fertility centres in Kolkata alongside its Howrah facility, strengthening access to standardised reproductive care across the metropolitan region. The centre has observed a growing number of couples seeking fertility treatment later in life, often in their late forties, reflecting changing social trends such as late marriages and delayed parenthood. These cases frequently involve age-related concerns like…

07 Mar

Cooking Gas Prices Hiked: Domestic LPG Cylinder Cost Rises by ₹60

nanika EditorLatest

Cooking gas prices have increased across the country, adding pressure on household budgets. The price of domestic LPG cylinders has been raised by ₹60 in one go. With the latest revision, the price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder has gone up from ₹879 to ₹939. Not only domestic cylinders, but the price of commercial LPG cylinders has also increased. The cost of a 19 kg commercial cylinder has been raised by ₹114.50. Earlier priced at ₹1,875.50, the new price now stands at ₹1,990 per cylinder.It may be recalled that on March 1, the price of commercial LPG cylinders had…

07 Mar

Khandsari Gujiya: A wholesome Holi sweet by Chef Yogendra Negi, Organic India

Business BureauBusiness

As the festival of Holi approaches, Chef Yogendra Negi of Organic India has shared a traditional recipe for Khandsari Gujiya, highlighting the use of organic ingredients and classic festive flavours. The recipe features a crisp pastry crust made using two cups of all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and one-fourth cup of melted Organic India ghee mixed to a breadcrumb consistency before kneading into a firm dough with chilled water. The dough is then rested for at least 30 minutes. For the filling, 200 grams of crumbled mawa is roasted in one teaspoon of ghee until light golden and aromatic.…

07 Mar

ITC Sunrise honours 15 women changemakers in Assam through ‘Udyoini’ initiative

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Marking International Women’s Day, ITC Sunrise Spices launched Udyoini, a purpose-driven platform to recognise women changemakers across Assam. Organised in collaboration with Red FM 93.5, the initiative felicitated 15 women achievers from different districts of the state whose leadership, resilience and entrepreneurial efforts have positively impacted their communities. The programme brought together several institutional stakeholders and government officials, including Smt. Moyuri Ojha, Director of Handloom & Textiles, Ambari, Guwahati; Smti Manju Rani Gogoi Talukdar, Joint Director, Commissionerate of Industries & Commerce at Assam Udyog Bhawan; Shri Mara Kocho, Managing Director of North Eastern Handicrafts & Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd (NEHHDC);…

07 Mar

Pramod Boro’s Rajya Sabha Entry Seen as Boost for BTC Representation and Bodo Community

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) president Pramod Boro has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Assam, marking an important political development for the Bodoland Territorial Region and the Bodo community. The confirmation of his election came after the scrutiny of nomination papers for the three Rajya Sabha seats from the state. According to officials involved in the election process, Boro’s nomination received the backing of several legislators from different parties. Members of the United People’s Party Liberal, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) extended their support by signing as proposers for…

07 Mar

At BPF’s ‘Dispur Chalo’ Programme, Hagrama Mohilary Promises Continued Fight for BTC People’s Issues

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Senior Bodoland leader and former Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Hagrama Mohilary said that he would continue to lead the BTC for the next 15 years. He made the statement while addressing a public gathering organised by the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) during its “Dispur Chalo” programme at Nimuwa in Baksa district of Assam.Speaking before party supporters and local residents, Mohilary said the BPF remains determined to address the problems faced by people living in the BTC region. He said the party would continue to raise public concerns and work for the welfare of the communities…

07 Mar

Guwahati Police nab youth carrying pistol and bullets

riya EditorGuwahati

In Guwahati, a 29-year-old man was taken into custody carrying a weapon and ammo. According to a police source, a squad from the Dispur Police Station detained the culprit, Krishna Das, who was from the Botahguli region and lived close to Bagharbari Chowk in Panjabari. They found three live rounds of ammunition and a 7.65 mm pistol with one magazine in his hands. He disclosed during questioning that Akhilesh Yadav (40), a resident of Muzaffarpur, Bihar, who owns a salon in Hatigaon Chariali, Guwahati, was the source of the weapon. "Further investigation, including technical analysis and antecedent verification, is underway,"…

07 Mar

Gorkha student leader joins Congress in Assam

riya EditorAssam

All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union president Sunil Chhetri officially joined the Congress party, accompanied by key members of his union, including Rohan Limbu, Rajesh Bhuyan, Mukesh Thapa, Balaram Rai, and Subhash Limbu, during a formal event in Guwahati. Chhetri expressed that their collective decision is aimed at combating oppression and exploitation, asserting that only the Congress party can guarantee justice and dignity for all communities in Assam. The event saw attendance from prominent figures such as Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi, senior vice president Praneshwar Basumatary, and MLA Khaliluddin Mazumdar, among other senior leaders and party workers.…

06 Mar

NCPCR organises state-level conference to address key issues on child rights

Paromita EditorAssam

A State-Level Conference on Child Rights was organised at Assam Administrative Staff College, in Guwahati today by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in coordination with the State Child Protection Society, Assam to deliberate on key issues relating to child safety, protection and welfare.Presiding over the conference,Partha Pratim Mazumdar, Secretary, Department of Women and Child Development, Assam, welcomed all the dignitaries and emphasised that child protection requires a comprehensive, preventive and coordinated approach involving schools, families, communities, law enforcement and welfare institutions. He stressed the need for creating a safe and secured ecosystem for children of Assam…

06 Mar

Doors open for talks with Raijor Dal, CPI, CPI(ML), and other opposition parties as well: said Gaurav Gogoi and Lurinjyoti Gogoi

Paromita EditorAssam

Putting an end to speculation, the joint journey of opposition unity formally began today. In this regard, a joint press conference was addressed at Greenwood Hotel in Beltola, Guwahati by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi, Assam Jatiya Parishad President Lurinjyoti Gogoi, CPI(M) State Secretary Suprakash Talukdar, and APHLC President John Ingti Kathar. At the beginning of the press conference, APCC President Gaurav Gogoi said, “There is a possibility that the Assembly elections in Assam may be held before Rongali Bihu. Therefore, time is very limited. These 30 days are extremely valuable. The presidents of opposition parties have said…