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17 Mar

Assam Eyes Wider PNG Coverage to Reduce Dependence on LPG

riya EditorAssam

When facing a LPG shortage due to war in the Middle East, the Assam government is considering expanding Piped Natural Gas (PNG) coverage. Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota convened a meeting with the management of Assam Gas Company Ltd., Purba Bharati Gas Pvt. Ltd., and North East Gas Distribution Company Ltd. to assess the current PNG coverage and explore its expansion to reach more domestic consumers within 90 days. Companies have been asked to submit their expansion plans, aimed at prioritizing access for residents. PNG is becoming a practical alternative to LPG cylinders as disruptions in supply chains continue, highlighted…

17 Mar

United People’s Party Liberal Unveils Initial Candidates for 2026 Assam Polls

riya EditorAssam

Pramod Boro, president of the United Peoples' Party Liberal (UPPL), was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha and will run for the assembly elections from the Tamulpur constituency. UPPL general secretary Raju Kumar Narzary announced the first list of seven candidates, stating that the party intends to contest all 15 constituencies within the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). A second candidate list will be released shortly. The UPPL is part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and competes primarily with the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) in the region. In the recent Rajya Sabha elections, Boro, along with BJP candidates Jogendra Mohan…

16 Mar

Assam Bjp Welcomes ECI Decision To Conduct Single-Phase Poll On April 9

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam BJP on Monday has hailed the decision of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct the Assembly elections in a single phase in the state on April 9, 2026.State BJP spokesperson Ranjib Kumar Sarmah stated that this decision of the Election Commission is a significant step towards preventing the malpractice of multiple voting by ‘Miya’ voters.‘Miya’ is a pejorative term used in Assam, targeting Bengali-speaking Muslims, often implying they are illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.“Generally, elections are conducted in multiple phases owing to concerns relating to law and order. However, the various measures undertaken by the double-engine government…

16 Mar

Lahorighat Candidate Dispute Deepens Congress Divide in Assam

riya EditorAssam

Internal tensions within the Indian National Congress (INC) in Assam have escalated following an ultimatum from Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi to the party's central leadership regarding candidate selection for the Lahorighat Assembly constituency in the upcoming state elections. Bordoloi expressed his "pain and anguish" in a letter to AICC general secretary Jitendra Singh, citing neglect of his concerns over the candidacy of sitting MLA Asif Mohammad Nazar. He accused APCC president Gaurav Gogoi and senior leader Imran Masood of humiliating him during internal discussions. Bordoloi's grievances intensified after a violent attack on him on April 27, 2025, when he was…

16 Mar

Tata Motors bags orders for over 5,000 buses from State Transport Undertakings across India

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Motors has secured cumulative orders for more than 5,000 buses and bus chassis from multiple State Transport Undertakings (STUs) across India, strengthening its position as a key partner in the country’s mass mobility sector. The orders were awarded through a competitive e-bidding process under the Government’s procurement system and will be deployed in phases as per agreements with the respective transport corporations. The orders have been placed by several major state transport bodies including Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation, North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, Telangana State Road Transport Corporation, Bihar State Road Transport…

16 Mar

India’s First Nature-Themed Airport Terminal Comes Alive with TechnoStruct’s Digital Engineering

riya EditorAssam

A new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, known as the "Bamboo Orchid," has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This terminal, hailed as India's first nature-themed airport terminal, embodies the cultural and natural identity of Assam. With an investment of approximately ₹5,000 crore, it aims to enhance aviation connectivity in Northeast India, positioning the region as a gateway to Southeast Asia. The terminal is built to accommodate around 13.1 million passengers annually and features architecture inspired by Assam's iconic kopou phool (foxtail orchid) and native bamboo species. Techno Struct, a global design and construction technology…

16 Mar

Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has announced a collaboration with the Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar (KPKB)

Business BureauBusiness

Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has announced a collaboration with the Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar (KPKB), a welfare initiative under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), to provide exclusive mobility benefits to serving and retired police and paramilitary personnel and their families across the country. Under the association, KPKB beneficiaries will receive special benefits on the New Nissan Magnite over and above existing customer offers. The benefits will be available at all Nissan dealerships in India. In addition, buyers can avail an attractive finance scheme at an interest rate of 5.55%, aimed at making vehicle ownership more affordable. Nissan is…

16 Mar

Axis Securities bullish on Federal Bank, sets ₹290 target price

nanika EditorBusiness

Brokerage firm Axis Securities has retained a ‘Buy’ rating on Federal Bank, citing improving net interest margins (NIM), stable asset quality, and signs of revival in growth momentum. The brokerage has set a target price of ₹290 per share, indicating a potential upside of about 10 per cent from the stock’s closing price of ₹263 on March 13.Analysts noted that the bank’s Q3 performance showed a recovery after a relatively muted first half of the financial year. The outlook for growth remains encouraging as the bank continues to focus on mid-yield lending segments and improving its deposit mix.Axis Securities expects…

16 Mar

Truecaller launches ‘Family Protection’ in India to help households fight rising online scams

Business BureauBusiness

Global communications platform Truecaller has launched a new feature called Family Protection in India, aimed at helping households stay safe from the growing threat of digital scams. The feature allows families to create a “Safety Circle” of up to five members, enabling them to collectively guard against fraud such as digital arrest scams, impersonation fraud and AI voice cloning. The rollout in India follows the feature’s earlier launch in several international markets including Sweden, Chile, Malaysia and Kenya. According to the company, the new tool is powered by the collective intelligence of more than 450 million users worldwide. Family Protection…

16 Mar

Silchar Medical College Hospital Receives Medical Equipment Worth Rs 52 Lakh from Assam MP

riya EditorAssam

Silchar Lok Sabha MP and Chairman of Silchar Medical College and Hospital, Parimal Suklabaidya on Monday distributed several essential medical equipment for the benefit of patients at the hospital under his first CSR initiative. The equipment, worth approximately Rs 52 lakh, were provided through CSR support from Numaligarh Refinery Limited. The initiative aims to strengthen medical facilities and improve treatment services for patients from Silchar and the entire Barak Valley. Under this CSR initiative, the MP handed over four cardiac treadmills, one electromyograph (EMG); four ECG machines; two EEG machines and four patient monitors. Speaking to the media, MP Suklabaidya…