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04 Aug

260 hectares of agricultural land in Demow are impacted by a drought-like condition

Banasree SarkarAssam

Assam is currently experiencing drought-like conditions due to insufficient rainfall, significantly affecting agricultural activities. In the Demow sub-division of Sivasagar district, approximately 260 hectares of farmland have been impacted, as per reports from the District Agriculture Office. This includes 152 hectares of general agricultural land and 108 hectares specifically designated for crops. An agriculture official stated that only 85 hectares of land were suitable for the transplantation of Sali paddy this season. Additionally, the crop area in the Nitaipukhuri region has suffered due to the dry conditions that set in after the initial transplantation phase, further exacerbating the crisis. The…

04 Aug

PM Modi releases ₹2,000 aid to 32,190 farmers in Sikkim

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

More than 32,190 farmers in Sikkim have received financial support under the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. The installment was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, as part of a nationwide disbursement of ₹20,500 crore directly into the bank accounts of over 9.53 crore eligible farmers.This direct financial transfer of ₹2,000 per farmer is part of the annual ₹6,000 assistance provided in three equal installments under the scheme. The money is meant to support basic farming needs such as purchasing seeds, fertilizers, and other agricultural inputs. In Sikkim, the number of farmers…

04 Aug

Renewable Power Milestone as 600 MW Plant Goes Live

Mohini BarmanBangladesh

Bangladesh has inaugurated South Asia’s largest solar power plant, a 600 MW facility in Gaibandha district, developed with support from Chinese firm Jinko Solar and the World Bank. The plant will provide electricity to over 2 million homes and offset nearly 1 million tons of CO₂ annually. This marks a major leap in Bangladesh’s target of achieving 25% renewable energy by 2030. The plant also includes agrivoltaic modules, allowing farming under solar panels to maximize land use. Policy advisors in West Bengal and Bihar are studying the agrivoltaic model, considering similar installations along river basins and rural belts. The development…

04 Aug

Voter list revisions must be transparent nationwide: Gaurav Gogoi

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Congress President and Lok Sabha Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday questioned the neutrality of the Election Commission (EC) and demanded a thorough discussion on voter list revisions in Parliament. Speaking at the Extended Executive Meeting of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) in Guwahati, Gogoi alleged that the EC's functioning has raised serious doubts among the public and accused the BJP-led Centre of avoiding accountability. Addressing reporters before the closed-door session, Gogoi said, “Today, there is a big question mark in the minds of citizens regarding the impartiality of the Election Commission. This is precisely why we want…

04 Aug

Understanding the Crucial Role of Resuscitation for Hypovolemic Shock Following Trauma

Business BureauBusiness

(Prof. (Dr.) Anil Gulati is the founder, Chairman, and CEO of Pharmazz, Inc,USA) Trauma and Shock: The Race Against TimeEvery year, trauma claims the lives of thousands, especially those under the age of 40. In the critical minutes after a severe injury, rapid blood loss can lead to hypovolemic shock, a life-threatening condition where, due to a lack of blood supply, the heart can no longer pump enough blood to the body. Left untreated, it leads to organ failure and death. However, while emergency care systems have advanced, the core treatment for shock has remained largely unchanged—until now.Understanding Hypovolemic ShockHypovolemic…

04 Aug

New Passageway to Protect Migratory Species from Habitat Loss

Mohini BarmanInternational

Kenya has inaugurated the largest wildlife corridor in Africa, connecting Tsavo East and West National Parks. Stretching over 100 kilometers, the corridor aims to facilitate safe migration for elephants, lions, and other endangered species. Built through a partnership between the Kenyan government and the African Wildlife Foundation, the project involved land acquisition from private owners and the construction of underground roads for vehicles to reduce animal-vehicle collisions. It’s a groundbreaking model of human-wildlife coexistence. Wildlife experts in Assam and Terai regions are taking cues from this corridor’s success, considering similar models to reconnect fragmented elephant corridors. Conservationists from Nepal and…

02 Aug

Suzlon Energy shares upgrade over 6% after new order

editorBusiness, News

Suzlon Energy shares jumped over 6% on Friday afternoon after it received a new order of 381 MW from Zelestra India and its affiliates. The shares were trading 6.3% higher at ₹65 per share on the NSE. Suzlon Group has received an order of 381 MW from Zelestra India and its affiliates. The 381 MW project, which comprises 127 of Suzlon's S144 turbines, will be spread across Maharashtra (180 MW), Madhya Pradesh (180 MW) and Tamil Nadu (21 MW). The project is a part of SJVN's FDRE bid in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, while the Tamil Nadu portion will serve…

02 Aug

Renault takes full control of Chennai plant, eyes India as global growth hub

Business BureauBusiness

Renault Group has acquired full ownership of its Chennai-based Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL) plant by purchasing Nissan’s 51% stake, marking a pivotal step in its international expansion strategy. With India being the world’s third-largest automotive market, the Group aims to strengthen both local sales and exports, targeting the country as a central hub in its International Game Plan 2027. The move follows the recent inauguration of Renault's largest design center outside France and the launch of the new Renault Triber — the first of four new models planned for the Indian market. Stéphane Deblaise has been appointed…

02 Aug

District road safety committee reviews progress on key directives in Sonitpur

editorAssam

The District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) met in the District Commissioner's Office conference hall in Sonitpur to assess the status of activities performed in response to directives given during the last session. Twahir Alam, Additional District Commissioner, presided over the meeting, which was attended by Tezpur Municipal Board Chairperson Ramen Tamuli, Additional Superintendent of Police (HQ) Madhurima Das, DRSC Member Secretary Ajit Kumar Medhi, and other committee members. Initially, the status of measures conducted in compliance with the directions issued at the previous DRSC meeting was examined. The committee undertook in-depth talks on various critical road safety concerns, including the…

02 Aug

Flash floods worsen NH-10 condition, MP seeks Central help

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim's lone Lok Sabha MP, Indra Hang Subba, met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on August 1, pressing for urgent flood control and restoration measures along National Highway-10, which connects Sikkim to the rest of India. Subba submitted a memorandum highlighting the highway’s vulnerability to monsoon-induced landslides and floods, particularly along the Teesta River stretch in Kalimpong, West Bengal. He flagged the recurring damage between Sevoke and Melli as life-threatening for commuters and locals. The October 2023 flash flood, which altered the Teesta's course and raised the riverbed, worsened the situation with silt and debris accumulation, he…