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29 Mar

Election Commission of India Clears 4 Auxiliary Polling Stations in Assam Ahead of 2026 Polls

riya EditorAssam

The Election Commission of India has sanctioned the creation of four Auxiliary Polling Stations in Assam in preparation for the forthcoming Assembly elections. These stations will be established in Tinsukia, Goalpara, Biswanath, and Sribhumi districts. This decision came after proposals were made to the Election Commission, prompted by an excessive number of electors at certain Polling Stations in these areas, exceeding the Commission's prescribed limits. Additionally, for voter convenience and due to natural circumstances, the Election Commission has approved the relocation of Polling Station 4 No Kabu Sivaguri Lower Primary School to No. 4 No Silai M.E. School within the…

28 Mar

NB Marks PR Strengthens Strategic Communication Presence Across Assam

editorDISPUR, Guwahati

With over 15 years of experience, NB Marks PR continues to strengthen its presence across Assam, operating in key cities including Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, and Tezpur. The agency has a strong footprint across North East and East India, along with an expanding international presence in Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.NB Marks PR has supported leading clients such as Tata Power, Tata Electronics, Bajaj Finance Limited, and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited. Backed by a team of over 100 professionals, including experienced journalists and media experts, the agency delivers services such as media outreach, press release drafting, and multilingual communication. With a…

28 Mar

Manipal Hospitals expands cancer care outreach to Cooch Behar under ‘Anveshana’ initiative

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Manipal Hospitals has expanded its cancer care outreach in North Bengal by taking its flagship ‘Anveshana – Medical Education for Media’ initiative to Cooch Behar. The move aims to address rising cancer cases in the region by promoting early detection and highlighting the availability of advanced treatment closer to home. The session, led by oncology experts Dr. Anirban Nag and Dr. Arkoprovo Halder from Manipal Hospital Rangapani, focused on tackling low awareness and delayed diagnosis—key challenges in districts like Cooch Behar. Doctors stressed that early-stage detection significantly improves treatment outcomes and reassured patients about access to advanced surgical and medical…

28 Mar

Tourism Leaders Focus on Sustainable Growth and Regional Branding at Week-Long

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The North East India Tourism Confederation successfully concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Tourism Convention 2026, held from March 22 to 27 across Namsai, Anini, and Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh. The week-long event brought together tourism stakeholders from all eight Northeastern states with a common aim to promote the region as a major global tourism destination. The AGM, held on March 22, saw participation from 24 Executive Committee members representing different states. During the meeting, key organisational matters were discussed, and a new leadership team was elected through a democratic process. Tsering Wange was elected as President, while E.…

28 Mar

₹200 crore CSR push: Piyush Goyal launches Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ mega social initiative

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday unveiled Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ ₹200 crore CSR programme for FY 2026–27 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, marking a major push towards education, healthcare and social welfare. The minister also inaugurated the distribution of scholarships to 33,000 girl students across India. Calling the initiative aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao vision, Goyal said the investment would strengthen inclusive growth, with a focus on empowering women and youth. He urged students to “dream big” and contribute to India’s growth story. Malabar Group Chairman M.P. Ahammad said human resource development remains…

28 Mar

Devotion or Strategy? Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb Chants “Jai Shri Ram” on the Campaign Trail

nanika EditorSiliguri

In a move that has sent ripples through the political landscape of North Bengal, Siliguri Mayor and Trinamool Congress candidate Gautam Deb made a striking appearance at the city’s Ram Navami celebrations this Friday. Dressed in traditional saffron attire, the veteran leader’s participation has sparked intense debate—is this a genuine display of unity or a calculated masterstroke ahead of the Assembly elections? The atmosphere at Mallaguri, the starting point of the grand procession, was charged with fervor as Gautam Deb arrived at the platforms hosted by the Bangiya Hindu Mahamancha and the Ram Sewa Samity. In a visual that few…

28 Mar

Gold loans shed ‘Last Resort’ tag, emerge as preferred credit option in India

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Gold loans in India are rapidly transforming from a stigmatised “last resort” borrowing option into a planned and preferred credit choice, according to Kotak Mahindra Bank. The bank said borrowers are increasingly pledging idle ancestral jewellery to access quick, hassle-free and lower-cost credit compared to mortgages and unsecured loans. Shripad Jadhav, President and Head – Gold Loans at Kotak Mahindra Bank, said this shift reflects changing borrower behaviour. “Gold loans are no longer about distress. Customers with stable incomes are using them as a disciplined way to meet short-term needs and act on time-sensitive opportunities,” he said. Rising gold prices…

28 Mar

BJP Banks on Modi’s Digital Outreach Ahead of Assam Elections

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the people of Assam through the NaMo App on March 30 at 1 PM, in what is seen as a key outreach effort ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state.According to a statement issued on March 27 by the Bharatiya Janata Party Assam unit, the Prime Minister will directly interact with party workers as well as the general public through the digital platform. The interaction is expected to focus on government initiatives and development work carried out in Assam, along with the party’s approach to the elections.The BJP described the…

28 Mar

IndusInd Bank launches Capital Gains Account Scheme to boost tax-saving reinvestment

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IndusInd Bank on Thursday announced the launch of its Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS), aimed at helping customers park long-term capital gains and claim tax exemptions under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The scheme follows authorisation from the Central Board of Direct Taxes, allowing the bank to accept deposits under the Capital Gains Account Scheme, 1988. It enables customers to securely hold unutilised gains from the sale of assets such as residential properties, agricultural land, urban land, farmhouses and SEZ-linked land, until reinvestment within prescribed timelines. IndusInd Bank will offer two account variants under the scheme. Type…

28 Mar

Great Learning, Johns Hopkins launch 16-week certificate in Agentic AI

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Global edtech firm Great Learning has partnered with Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering to launch a 16-week online Certificate Program in Agentic AI, aimed at training professionals to build autonomous, goal-driven AI systems. The program targets STEM professionals, AI practitioners, product managers and technical leaders, and will be delivered by Johns Hopkins faculty and industry experts. The course covers fundamentals of large language models, agent design, and advanced reasoning frameworks such as ReAct and Chain-of-Thought, followed by multi-agent collaboration and responsible AI deployment. Participants will also undergo Python prework and complete applied projects to build a professional portfolio. Upon…