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Tezpur litchi of Assam draws praise from High Commissioner of Singapore to India

Tezpur litchi of Assam draws praise from High Commissioner of Singapore to India

The High Commissioner of Singapore to India, HC Wong, has heaped praise on Tezpur litchi of Assam and added that it is selling fast in his country."Enjoying very much my #Assam #tezpur #litchi. Many thanks to Hon CM @himantabiswa for introducing Singapore to this variety of sweet litchi. It is selling fast in Singapore. Export more please," Wong posted on X.Responding to his post, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote: "Thank you, HC Wong. I am delighted to know that Tezpur litchis are finding so many admirers in Singapore. We will make sure the next shipment arrives before they…
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Gajraj Corps Inspires 550 NCC Cadets with Motivational Weapon Display at Nalbari.

Gajraj Corps Inspires 550 NCC Cadets with Motivational Weapon Display at Nalbari.

The Indian Army, under the aegis of Red Horns Division, Gajraj Corps, conducted a Motivational Weapon Display on 10 June 2026 for 550 NCC cadets undergoing Combined Annual Training Camp CATC-42 of 1 Assam Battalion NCC, Guwahati Group at JNV Nalbari. The display showcased the latest infantry weapons, small arms and equipment currently in service with the Armed Forces. Troops from Gajraj Corps explained technical features, operational use and maintenance, giving cadets practical insight into the modernization of the Indian Army. The event aimed to foster a deeper appreciation for the dedication and sacrifices of soldiers while inspiring youth towards…
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Assam Tops India in Japanese Encephalitis Deaths, Accounts for 62% of National Fatalities

Assam Tops India in Japanese Encephalitis Deaths, Accounts for 62% of National Fatalities

Assam has recorded the highest number of deaths due to Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in India over the past nine years, accounting for nearly 62 per cent of all fatalities reported across the country during the period.According to data from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC), Assam reported 3,767 positive JE cases between 2018 and March 2026. During the same period, the state recorded 609 deaths, while the rest of India reported 376 deaths, highlighting Assam’s continued vulnerability to the mosquito-borne disease.In 2018, Assam registered 509 JE cases and 94 deaths. The situation worsened in 2019, when the…
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Zeptofiles ₹8,010 crore IPO papers with SEBI amid rapid quick commerce growth

Zeptofiles ₹8,010 crore IPO papers with SEBI amid rapid quick commerce growth

Zepto Limited has filed its Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus-I (UDRHP-I) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking a major step for one of India’s fastest-growing quick commerce platforms. The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth up to ₹8,010 crore and an offer for sale of up to 11.34 crore equity shares with a face value of ₹5 each. The company plans to use the proceeds from the fresh issue to expand its dark store network, fund lease rentals for existing facilities, invest in technology and cloud infrastructure,…
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AirAsia strengthens crisis response with counselling partnership in Malaysia

AirAsia strengthens crisis response with counselling partnership in Malaysia

AirAsia X (AirAsia Group) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Board of Counsellors Malaysia (BOC) to strengthen its emergency preparedness and crisis response capabilities through professional psychosocial support across its regional network. The agreement was formalised in Kuala Lumpur in the presence of Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Lim Hui Ying and AirAsia Group Chief Safety & Quality Officer Captain SaravananSubramaniam. The partnership aims to integrate psychosocial support into the airline group's humanitarian assistance and emergency response framework. Under the collaboration, both organisations will work together on emergency response preparedness, deployment of registered counsellors…
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Blenders Pride Launches “Reserved Experiences” to Redefine Flavour Across Senses

Blenders Pride Launches “Reserved Experiences” to Redefine Flavour Across Senses

Blenders Pride Packaged Drinking Water has unveiled “Blenders Pride Reserved Experiences,” a new cultural platform that turns flavour into a multi-sensory journey — designed to be seen, heard, felt and experienced, not just tasted. Curated with Chef Kunal Kapur, the initiative featured an exclusive live gastro-performance and immersive installations exploring visual, aroma-led, tactile and curated tasting experiences. After showcases in Kolkata, following earlier stops in Chandigarh, Gurgaon and Jaipur, 10+ activations are planned across key markets.
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Five-Category Rapid Chess Tournament at Gandhi Bhavan, Goalpara June 14

Five-Category Rapid Chess Tournament at Gandhi Bhavan, Goalpara June 14

Rapid Chess in Goalpara like previous years, on the occasion of Father's Day this year as well, the 3rd Annual K.C. Das Memorial Rapid Chess Tournament has been organized on June 14. The event is initiative by Chandanshamala Library, located at Azad Road, Bhatipara in Goalpara town.The competition will commence from 9:00 AM on the said day at Gandhi Bhavan, located near B.O. in Goalpara town. It will be conducted across five categories: Open, Under-19, Under-15, Under-13, and Under-11.Apart from various educational institutions of Goalpara district, many players from neighboring districts like Bongaigaon, Barpeta, and Kamrup Metropolitan will participate in…
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India’s construction boom drives greater insurer focus on project risks: Aon report

India’s construction boom drives greater insurer focus on project risks: Aon report

India’s construction sector continues to expand rapidly, driven by sustained infrastructure spending, the energy transition and growing investments in digital infrastructure, according to India insights from the 2026 Global Construction Insurance and Surety Market Report released by Aon. The report said rising project pipelines and increasing asset values are creating a more complex operating environment, prompting insurers to place greater emphasis on natural catastrophe exposure, project governance and project delay risks. Large-scale infrastructure development, urbanisation and investments in high-tech manufacturing are driving demand for construction insurance, while growing insurer capacity and improved reinsurance conditions are supporting market growth. SushantSarin, Head…
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Tata AIG launches MediCare Reserve with health cover up to ₹5 crore

Tata AIG launches MediCare Reserve with health cover up to ₹5 crore

Tata AIG General Insurance Company has launched MediCare Reserve, a new health insurance solution aimed at helping customers enhance their health coverage as medical needs evolve. Built on a Super Top-up structure, the plan offers coverage ranging from ₹5 lakh to ₹5 crore, with aggregate deductible options between ₹3 lakh and ₹50 lakh. A key feature of the product is the ‘Waiver of Aggregate Deductible’, which allows eligible policyholders to transition to a comprehensive health insurance policy after five consecutive policy years without fresh underwriting. The company said the plan is designed to provide long-term and flexible health protection while…
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Jayant Chaudhary flags off five solar skill vans to boost digital inclusion and employability

Jayant Chaudhary flags off five solar skill vans to boost digital inclusion and employability

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education JayantChaudhary has flagged off five new Solar Community Hub Skill Vans aimed at expanding digital access and future-ready skilling across India. The initiative has been developed by Dell Technologies in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and is being implemented by the Learning Links Foundation. The new solar-powered skill vans will operate across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Karnataka, Telangana and Maharashtra, delivering AI-enabled learning, technology access and employability pathways to youth, women and underserved communities. Equipped with laptops, interactive screens, internet connectivity…
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