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03 Sep

Construction equipment industry eyes $15 billion market by 2030 as ICEMA charts path to trillion-dollar economy

Business BureauBusiness

India’s construction equipment industry is positioning itself as a key pillar of the country’s infrastructure and manufacturing ambitions, with the sector targeting growth from an estimated $10 billion in FY25 to $15 billion by 2030, industry body ICEMA said at its Annual Session 2026 in New Delhi. The session, themed “Machines that Build India — CE at the Heart of a Trillion-Dollar Economy”, brought together Union Ministers H.D. Kumaraswamy and G. Kishan Reddy, NITI Aayog Member Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and senior government officials. Discussions focused on the proposed Construction Infrastructure Equipment (CIE) Scheme, localisation, mining mechanisation, trade and exports. The…

03 Sep

Nestlé India extends flood relief support to affected communities in Assam, Nagaland and Odisha

Business BureauBusiness

Nestlé India has extended relief assistance to flood-affected communities in Assam, Nagaland and Odisha, working with local administrations to provide essential supplies to vulnerable families. In Assam, the company coordinated with the District Commissioners of Jorhat and Sivasagar and provided 4,000 grocery kits, with 2,000 kits distributed in each district. The Assam Disaster Relief Team and local authorities supported the distribution of the relief materials. In Nagaland, Nestlé India provided 1,000 grocery kits to flood-affected communities in Mon district following coordination with the District Commissioner. The District Administration and local civil bodies assisted in the distribution. In Odisha’s Bhadrak district,…

03 Sep

Berger Paints construction chemicals business crosses ₹1,500 crore milestone

Business BureauBusiness

Berger Paints India Limited has crossed the ₹1,500-crore milestone in its construction chemicals business, including waterproofing, in FY26, as the company expands beyond its traditional paints and coatings portfolio. Built over the past seven to eight years, the business has recorded a CAGR of more than 25% over the last three years, significantly ahead of the broader waterproofing market, which is estimated to grow at 8–10%. The wider Indian construction chemicals market is estimated at $2.53 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach $4.47 billion by 2031, according to a June 2026 report by Mordor Intelligence. Berger's portfolio includes…

03 Sep

Tata Trusts call for early dementia detection as India’s ageing population accelerates

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The Tata Trusts on Wednesday launched a public health awareness campaign, ‘VajoodRaheMaujood’, urging early detection and diagnosis of dementia and stronger support systems for patients and caregivers. The campaign, released during World Alzheimer’s Month, highlights dementia as an emerging public health challenge as India’s elderly population expands. India is projected to have more than 347 million people aged 60 and above by 2050. An estimated 8.8 million elderly Indians are currently living with dementia, while studies suggest nearly 90% of cases remain undiagnosed. A 2023 AIIMS-USC study projects the number could reach 16.9 million by 2036.The campaign film features psychiatrists,…

03 Sep

Fellow Policeman Allegedly Opens AK-47 Fire at Assam Outpost, Two Personnel De*ad

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two Assam Police personnel were killed and two others injured after a fellow policeman allegedly opened fire with an AK-47 rifle at the Gamerimura Police Outpost in Boko, Kamrup district, during the night of September 2. The deceased have been identified as Fazrul Ali and Indrajit Bora, who was serving as the officer-in-charge of the Gamerimura Police Outpost. Two other police personnel sustained bullet injuries in the firing and were subsequently taken for medical treatment. According to the information available, the firing was allegedly carried out by a police personnel identified as Chiranjeev Choudhury. The exact circumstances that led to…

02 Sep

APCC delegation visits families of Sonapur accident victims

Paromita EditorAssam

A delegation of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) members today visited the residences of two individuals who lost their lives in a horrific road accident on National Highway 37 near Sonapur on the outskirts of Guwahati last Sunday.Seven people were killed in the head-on collision between a truck and a passenger Traveler. The delegation visited the homes of the deceased handyman of the vehicle, Tafazzul Ali, and passenger Jyotika Ronghang, a resident of Bhogpur, Guwahati.Meeting with the bereaved family members, the Congress delegation took stock of their condition, expressed profound condolences, and assured them of unwavering support during this difficult…

02 Sep

Ticket sales for india-west indies odi at aca stadium-guwahati to commence from sept 4

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Wednesday announced that ticket sales for the second ODI match between India and West Indies, scheduled to be played at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati on September 30, will commence from September 4.Tickets will be available from 11am exclusively through BookMyShow (BMS).“Following a successful booking, spectators will receive an M-ticket, ensuring a convenient and seamless entry process at the stadium.,” a statement issued by ACA said.The ticket prices have been kept accessible to encourage maximum participation from cricket enthusiasts across Assam and beyond, the association said.The rate for students has been fixed at Rs 500 per…

02 Sep

Two Women Rescued in Dhubri, Woman Held Over Suspected Trafficking Link

Paromita EditorAssam

Two young women were rescued from a suspected inter-state human trafficking operation in Assam’s Dhubri district, while police arrested a woman allegedly linked to the racket, officials said. The action followed intelligence inputs that led Gauripur Police to a house belonging to a man identified as Abul Hussain in Chitolkati. Police said the two women, who are from Vella in Barpeta district, had allegedly been brought to Gauripur after being promised jobs. Investigators suspect they were being prepared for onward transportation to Bihar. During the raid, police safely recovered both women and arrested Mariyam Bibi, a resident of Alomganj, on…

02 Sep

Assam union of working journalists hails bengal cm’s announcement on health insurance, pension, puja bonus for journalists; urges assam cm to take steps to ensure social security of scribes

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Union of Working Journalists (AUWJ) has welcomed the announcement by West Bengal Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikari to provide health insurance benefits to all journalists in the state, a bonus on the occasion of Puja, and pension to all retired journalists. In a statement, AUWJ president Madhusudan Medhi and general secretary Anjan Kumar Sarma welcomed the announcement and said that such measures reflect the government’s respect for journalists and recognition of their contribution and service to society. The Assam Union of Working Journalists has urged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to introduce similar measures in the state to…

02 Sep

Assam CM attends passing-out parade at LBPA, hails academy’s role in building trained officials

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday attended the passing-out parade of 32 deputy superintendents of police (probationers) and 371 constables of the communication branch of Assam Police at Lachit Borphukan Police Academy (LBPA) in Dergaon, Golaghat district.The passing-out ceremony was attended by senior police officers, officials, trainers, family members of the newly inducted personnel and other dignitaries.Sarma inspected the parade and presented awards to those who demonstrated exceptional performance during their training. He congratulated the newly inducted personnel and urged them to uphold discipline, courage and professional integrity while discharging their responsibilities.He also highlighted the role of LBPA…