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12 Jul

To safeguard children’s health, ‘Stop Diarrhoea’ campaign starts in Golaghat

Banasree SarkarAssam

The Doctors Club in Golaghat hosted the district-level inauguration of the Stop Diarrhea Campaign 2025. The promotion will run through August 25. Preventing diarrhea in children aged 0–5 is the campaign's main objective. Health professionals will raise public awareness of the symptoms and indicators of diarrhea, the value of zinc and ORS in preventing the illness, the correct handwashing techniques, how to clean water tanks, how to utilize safe drinking water, and other topics during the campaign. District Immunization Officer Dr. Kabita Uzir, Additional CM&HO Dr. Sanjib Saikia, SDM&HO (School Health) Dr. Ranjit Hazarika, and Joint Director of Health Services,…

12 Jul

Bangladesh Expands Metro Rail Network to Ease Dhaka Traffic

Mohini BarmanBangladesh

Bangladesh has officially greenlit Phase II of the Dhaka Metro Rail project, which includes three new lines extending into surrounding districts. The expansion aims to decongest one of the world's most traffic-heavy capitals. The Japan-funded initiative will connect economic hubs like Narayanganj and Savar, reducing travel time by over 60% during peak hours. Construction is expected to begin by the end of 2025. For readers in West Bengal and Northeast India, Dhaka’s transformation could serve as a model for Kolkata and Guwahati’s own metro expansion plans. Cross-border cooperation on urban transport policy is also being explored.

12 Jul

NASA’s Europa Clipper Begins Final Assembly Before 2024 Launch

Mohini BarmanNASA

NASA's upcoming Europa Clipper mission has entered its final assembly phase at California’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The spacecraft, set to launch in October 2024, will explore Jupiter’s moon Europa, believed to have a subsurface ocean that could harbor life. This $5 billion mission aims to make nearly 50 flybys of Europa, collecting high-resolution images and analyzing surface composition. Scientists hope to better understand whether the moon’s icy crust hides conditions suitable for microbial life. The mission has drawn significant global attention, including among Indian astronomers and students in Nepal and Bangladesh, as it symbolizes humanity's growing effort to explore extraterrestrial…

11 Jul

Aluminium futures prices upgrade on new deals

editorBusiness, News

New Delhi, Aluminium prices rose marginally to Rs 250.90 per kg in futures trade on Friday as speculators created new deals amid positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of aluminium contract for August delivery rose 5 paise or 0.02 per cent to Rs 250.90 per kg in a business turnover of 1,202 lots. Analysts said buying of new deals by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

11 Jul

‘KD – The Devil’ teaser launched in Mumbai; Dutt shares affection for the team

editorEntertainment

Actor Sanjay Dutt, who has recently participated in several pan-India projects, is preparing for a busy 2025 with more than three high-profile films in the works. Two of these, "The Raja Saab," starring Prabhas, and "Dhurandhar," featuring Ranveer Singh, are slated to debut in theaters on the same day. The actor voiced his concern when asked about the possible box office conflict, saying he hopes the movies don't come out on the same day. Dutt talked about the possible box office conflict between the two films during the trailer premiere event for his next Kannada movie, "KD – The Devil."…

11 Jul

Assam CM warns pvt hospitals from keeping bodies due to bill clearance

Mohini BarmanAssam

The Assam government on Thursday decided that no private hospital will be allowed to hold the body of a patient for more than two hours even if the family fails to clear the bills of treatment, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting here, Sarma also said that a new scheme will be rolled out in eight districts to control human-elephant conflicts. "There will be no withholding of bodies by the private hospitals. They must hand over the bodies within two hours post-death certification, irrespective of pending payment. Delay beyond this may attract…

11 Jul

Dalai Lama deserves Bharat Ratna for lifelong service to humanity : Nishikant Dubey

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Nishikant Dubey, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology (2024–25), called for conferring the Bharat Ratna on the Dalai Lama and confirmed the launch of a new Doordarshan program dedicated to Sikkim’s Bhutia and Lepcha communities.During his four-day visit to Guwahati, Siliguri, and Gangtok, Dubey addressed a range of issues tied to regional culture, national integration, and public broadcasting. Speaking to reporters, he said, “A dedicated program on Bhutia and Lepcha culture will soon be aired on Doordarshan, starting next month. This initiative will offer national visibility to the unique traditions, languages, and customs of these communities.”…

11 Jul

Why Early Conversations About Fertility Are the Best Investment in Your Future Family

Business BureauBusiness

In India, fertility comes into discussion only when a couple is attempting to conceive. This delay in conversation means many to lose the chance to know and prepare for their reproductive life in advance. Since fertility education is not included in our school curriculum, young adults are likely to grow up without knowledge of how age, health, and lifestyle issues can affect fertility in the long term. Starting these conversations sooner, ideally during late adolescence, can have immense long-term benefits. A woman's fertility peaks at her early 20s, yet this is also the period when most are focused on careers…

11 Jul

To help trapped travelers, special trains run between Silchar and New Haflong

Banasree SarkarAssam

Two special trains between Silchar and New Haflong would operate for the next two days in order to alleviate the passenger load, in a swift reaction to the suggestion made to the NF Railway General Manager by Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha. At 6 PM on Thursday, the special train was scheduled to leave Silchar and arrive in New Haflong at 10:30 PM. The train was also scheduled to depart New Haflong at 11:30 PM on Thursday and arrive in Silchar at 4 AM on Friday. Once more, the return train from New Haflong would begin at 9:30 AM on…

11 Jul

Assam govt approves new rules to help people across many areas

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Cabinet on July 10 under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved a series of far-reaching decisions across multiple sectors. These include a landmark directive to hospitals, reforms in forest conservation, education, welfare support for traditional artisans and monastic communities, and new financial aid for school students. One of the most impactful decisions was the government’s stern order to private hospitals and nursing homes across Assam: release deceased bodies within four hours, regardless of outstanding bills, or face severe consequences. Starting August 1, detaining a patient’s body over unpaid dues will invite strict penalties, including suspension…