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10 Jun

EU Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities in Assam and Northeast India

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Sibi George has said that Assam is emerging as an important destination for global investment and holds a unique position in India's engagement with East and Southeast Asian countries under the Act East Policy. Speaking during the visit of a high-level European Union delegation to Guwahati on June 9, George said Assam has become one of the key pillars of India's efforts to strengthen international partnerships and economic cooperation with countries in the eastern region. Referring to India's foreign policy approach, George said the country's engagement with the East has expanded significantly over the…

10 Jun

Reliance, Meta partner to build AI-enabled data centre in Gujarat

Business BureauBusiness

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Meta Platforms have announced a partnership to develop an AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, marking a major step in India's growing role as a global hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Under the agreement, RIL will develop a 168 MW built-to-suit data centre for Meta, with the project expected to be delivered within two years and an option for future expansion. The facility will be Meta's first built-to-suit data centre capacity in India and will support the technology giant's global infrastructure, core business operations and AI computing requirements. RIL will provide end-to-end services covering the…

09 Jun

All Assam Seishinkai Shito-ryu Karate: 18 Competitors from Sipajhar Win Medals

Preeti SinghSports

In the All Assam Seishinkai Shito-ryu Karate Competition held at the Khanapara Veterinary College Indoor Stadium in Guwahati, 18 competitors from Sipajhar managed to win medals across various categories.A total of 20 karatekas from the Stadium-Gorukhuti Karate Academy of Sipajhar, representing the Darrang district, participated in this state-level competition. Out of them, 18 competitors successfully won medals.Notably, the medals won by the karatekas who achieved success in both the Kata and Kumite categories are as follows: Limasmita Nath: Gold in both Kata and Kumite.Dibanisha Almayan: Gold in Kata, Bronze in Kumite.Jyotishman Shivam: Gold in Kata, Bronze in Kumite.Arjuma Khanam: Gold…

09 Jun

Master Trainers’ Training Programme for Census 2027 Commences in Guwahati

Paromita EditorGuwahati

The four-day fully residential Master Trainers' Training Programme of Assam for the 1st Phase of Census 2027, namely the Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO), commenced at the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati today.The training programme, being conducted from June 9 to 12, has brought together 59 Master Trainers comprising 44 officials from various districts of Assam and 15 officials from the Directorate of Census Operations (DCO), Assam. The programme aims to build a strong pool of trainers who will train 1109 Field Trainers. These Field Trainers will subsequently impart training to 83,535 Enumerators and Supervisors for the effective implementation of Census…

09 Jun

Assam Royal Global University Inks Pact With Sashastra Seema Bal In Delhi

Paromita EditorAssam

In a significant step towards strengthening its commitment to nation-building through education, The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) on Monday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at the Director General Headquarters in New Delhi.The agreement was formally signed by Somit Joshi, Inspector General (Administration), on behalf of SSB, and Prof. (Dr.) D. N. Singh, Registrar (Administration), on behalf of RGU.The signing ceremony was attended by Rajesh Tikku, Deputy Inspector General (Administration), Commandant Shankar Singh, Deputy Commandant Sunil Kumar, and other senior officials of SSB.Speaking on the occasion, Somit Joshi described the collaboration as…

09 Jun

Massive Casualties Reported in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir After Security Forces Open Fire on Protesters

anuprova EditorIndia

Violent clashes broke out in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after security forces opened fire on demonstrators, leaving over 30 people dead and around 200 others injured. The unrest intensified in Rawalakot following a heavy government crackdown on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a prominent civil society alliance that authorities recently banned under anti-terrorism laws. Tensions escalated drastically when a massive crowd gathered outside a hospital mortuary to protest the earlier shooting of a local trader, leading to a direct and bloody confrontation between demonstrators and law enforcement personnel. The region has been plagued by deep-seated resentment and volatile protests over…

09 Jun

Assam, EU Launch Blue Valley Cluster to Boost Investment, Innovation and Industrial Cooperation

Paromita EditorAssam

The Government of Assam and the Delegation of the European Union to India on Tuesday launched the Blue Valley Cluster in Guwahati, a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between Europe and Northeast India in the sectors of flavours, fragrances and AYUSH, while promoting investment, innovation and industrial collaboration. The initiative was launched in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, EU Ambassador to India Hervé Delphin, Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Sibi George, Belgium's Ambassador to India Didier Vanderhasselt and representatives of the Federation of European Business in India (FEBI). The launch marks a significant…

09 Jun

Brazil Hit by Injury Blow Before World Cup; Balerdi Ruled Out, Ederson Flown In as Replacement

Preeti SinghSports

Following Argentina's lead, the Brazilian camp is now worried. Just 24 hours ago, Argentina's defender Leonardo Balerdi was ruled out of the World Cup due to an injury. Now, a similar scenario has unfolded in the Brazilian team.Brazil's defender Balerdi was injured during a warm-up match. Ederson has been sent to America to replace Balerdi. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has included a midfielder in the squad to replace a right-back. The reliable Brazilian defender got injured during the preparation match held against Turkey in Cleveland.

09 Jun

Indian Army’s Major Abhilasha Barak Wins UN Military Gender Advocate Award for Work in Lebanon

Preeti SinghIndia

Indian Army officer Major Abhilasha Barak has been honored with the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for 2025. Major Abhilasha Barak is the first Indian woman peacekeeper leader to receive this award. Major Barak is currently deployed as a commander in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).Major Barak, who joined the peacekeeping force in June 2025, has been deeply engaged in working with women and vulnerable populations in southern Lebanon. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have congratulated the female army officer on her rare achievement.

09 Jun

Assam Strengthens Indo-EU Ties as Chief Minister Hosts European Union Delegation

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed a high-level European Union (EU) delegation to Guwahati and held a series of discussions aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, trade partnerships and strategic linkages between India and Europe. The delegation, led by European Union Ambassador to India Herve Delphin, is visiting Assam under the "Team Europe" initiative to explore opportunities for collaboration across a range of sectors critical to sustainable economic growth and investment. During the meeting, Chief Minister Sarma highlighted Assam's growing role as an investment destination and discussed how the state can contribute to deepening India-European Union partnerships under the leadership…