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Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) has developed energy-efficient bricks designed to promote sustainable construction by naturally cooling buildings. This research, co-authored by Prof. Pankaj Kalita and his team, addresses the challenge of reliance on air conditioning, which significantly contributes to energy consumption and carbon emissions. The innovative bricks utilize Phase Change Materials (PCMs), specifically OM35, which melts at 35 degrees Celsius, making them ideal for hot and humid regions. These materials absorb excess heat during the day and release it when temperatures drop, stabilizing indoor climates. To mitigate leakage issues commonly associated with PCMs during melting, the research team integrated…

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday expressed strong confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure a decisive victory in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, saying the party is set for a “historic result”. Speaking to reporters, Sarma said the response to the BJP’s campaign activities has been very positive. Referring to the party’s outreach programme, he said the “Vijay Sankalp Yatra” received wide public support across the state. “A large number of people came forward and blessed us. We are confident that this support will reflect in the election results,” he said. The Chief Minister also launched sharp criticism…

Badruddin Ajmal on Friday said that Asaduddin Owaisi will visit Assam in early April to campaign for candidates of the All India United Democratic Front ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Ajmal said the visit was decided after a meeting between his son Abdul Rahman Ajmal and Owaisi in Delhi. He said the discussion began during a dinner meeting and later continued over a phone call with him, after which both sides agreed on the visit.“Today my son went to meet him for dinner. They spoke there, then I also spoke to him on the phone. After that, it was…

Having hosted its inaugural Test match against South Africa in November, ACA Stadium in Guwahati will again feature as one of five venues for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia. The series will kick off with the first Test in Nagpur on January 21, followed by a Test in Chennai from January 29 to February 2. Guwahati will host its second Test from February 11 to 15 after an eight-day interval. The fourth Test will take place in Ranchi from February 19 to 23, culminating with the final Test in Ahmedabad starting February 27. BCCI Secretary Devajit…

On Wednesday, Assam Rifles, in collaboration with Cachar Police, successfully dismantled an active network of touts in Silchar, as confirmed by official sources. The operation, which was propelled by intelligence inputs, resulted in the apprehension of four suspects, including a Nigerian national named Emeka and three Indian nationals: K Malsawmdawngi from Aizawl, and Tinku Hussain Barbhuiya and Ramina Begum Barbhuiya, both from Silchar. The investigation revealed that this module was engaged in the organized illegal entry of foreign nationals from neighboring Bangladesh and Myanmar via the states of Tripura and Mizoram. Additionally, it was noted that the network was also…

Senior BJP leader and Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced that the BJP-led NDA is projected to secure over 100 seats in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. Speaking at a media conference, he emphasized a growing public sentiment favoring the alliance and expressed confidence in the formation of a stable, peace-oriented government that would continue its development agenda. Sonowal reaffirmed the government's commitment to removing illegal immigrants and reclaiming encroached land to protect the rights and identity of Assam's indigenous population. He asserted that tackling illegal immigration has been a focal point of governance, highlighting the BJP's efforts to safeguard Assamese…