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11 Mar

Disney Cruise Line unveils ‘Disney Adventure’ in Singapore with grand star-studded christening

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Disney Cruise Line officially christened its newest and largest ship, Disney Adventure, in a dazzling celebration in Singapore, marking the company’s first vessel to homeport in Southeast Asia and signalling a major step in its global expansion strategy. The spectacular ceremony, held at the Walt Disney Theatre onboard the ship, blended music, storytelling and technology to showcase the magic of Disney, Pixar and Marvel. Guests witnessed a star-studded performance featuring a 23-piece orchestra, Hollywood Performing Arts Hall of Fame inductee Jed Madela and international recording artist Dami Im. The event also featured special appearances by Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain…

11 Mar

Isuzu Motors India appoints Takeshi Hirano as Deputy Managing Director

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Isuzu Motors India (IMI), a subsidiary of Japan-based Isuzu Motors Limited, has announced a key change in its top management with the appointment of Mr. Takeshi Hirano as the new Deputy Managing Director. Hirano succeeds Mr. Toru Kishimoto, who will take up a new assignment at the parent company in Japan. Hirano, currently associated with the Isuzu Business Division at Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan, brings more than two decades of experience in distribution and marketing across global markets for ISUZU. He has held several key positions overseeing operations in different regions for both Isuzu Motors and Mitsubishi Corporation. Hirano is also…

11 Mar

‘Abua Raj’ Call by Hemant Soren as He Reaches Out to Tea Tribes of Assam

riya EditorAssam

Hemant Soren, Chief Minister of Jharkhand and leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), visited Guwahati to garner support from Assam's tea tribe and Adivasi communities in preparation for the 2026 Assembly elections. He spoke at a rally in Biswanath district under the slogan “Abua Dishum, Abua Raj” (Our Land, Our Rule), calling for enhanced land rights, greater political representation, and empowerment of indigenous groups. The rally attracted thousands of attendees, including tea garden workers and community leaders, and featured traditional cultural performances. During his speech, Soren addressed the challenges faced by tea garden workers, citing low wages, lack of…

11 Mar

10-Bigha Land Approved for Zubeen Kshetra by Assam Cabinet

riya EditorAssam

The Assam Cabinet has approved the allocation of 10 bighas of land for the Zubeen Kshetra, a memorial dedicated to the legendary singer Zubeen Garg, to be constructed in Kamarckuchi village near Guwahati. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that this initiative reflects the state's respect for Garg's significant cultural influence. Furthermore, the Cabinet made various decisions, including approving Rs 1,367 crore for the Southeast Guwahati Water Supply Project, aimed at enhancing potable water access in the city. Additionally, the Cabinet resolved to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital in Barpeta to Barpeta Medical College and Hospital,…

10 Mar

PM Narendra Modi to Launch and Lay Foundation of Projects Worth ₹37,500 Crore in Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Assam on March 13 and 14, during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of several major infrastructure and development projects worth around ₹37,500 crore across the state.The Prime Minister’s Assam tour will begin in Kokrajhar, where he will address a massive public gathering and launch projects worth about ₹4,574 crore. Among the key initiatives is a ₹3,217 crore project under Asom Mala 2.0, aimed at constructing 883 km of roads and 36 new bridges. He will also lay the foundation stone for ₹1,101 crore worth of road infrastructure projects…

10 Mar

Assam Rifles – USI Annual Seminar Held In New Delhi

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Rifles, in association with the United Service Institution of India (USI), conducted the Assam Rifles – USI Annual Seminar at Major General Samir Sinha Auditorium, USI, New Delhi on 10 March 2026. The seminar was organised on the theme “Security Challenges to the North East: Assessment & Way Forward.” The Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the United Service Institution of India, conducted the Assam Rifles – USI Annual Seminar in New Delhi on 10 March 2026 on the theme “Security Challenges to the North East: Assessment & Way Forward.” The event was graced by Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai…

10 Mar

Maharaja Prithu Flyover Inaugurated in Guwahati, Longest Flyover in Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday inaugurated the Maharaja Prithu Flyover in Guwahati, the longest flyover in the state. The 5.5-kilometre elevated corridor connects Dighalipukhuri in central Guwahati to New Guwahati, passing through key areas such as Ambari, Chandmari and Bamunimaidam. Constructed at an estimated cost of around ₹850 crore, the major infrastructure project is expected to significantly ease vehicular congestion across some of the city’s busiest intersections. The flyover has also been integrated with the existing Chandmari Flyover, creating a seamless elevated corridor that will enable smoother traffic movement across eastern and central Guwahati. Officials said the…

10 Mar

ED attaches immovable properties worth Rs 5.64 cr of former excise secretary of Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Guwahati Zonal Office has provisionally attached six immovable properties amounting to Rs. 5.64 crore under the provisions of the Prevention of Money LaunderingAct (PMLA), 2002 in an investigation related to a disproportionate assets case against Indreswar Kalita, the then Secretary to the Assam Excise Department.ED initiated investigation on the basis of FIR registered by Assam CM's Special Vigilance Cell (CMSVC) against Indreswar Kalita under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. The chargesheet filed by CMSVC disclosed that during the check period from March 1, 2000…

10 Mar

Medtronic, Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata join hands to advance parkinson’s and movement disorder treatment

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Global healthcare technology leader Medtronic has partnered with the Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata (I-NK) to strengthen the management and treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders through advanced neuromodulation therapies. The collaboration aims to support medical professionals with enhanced training, skill development, and exposure to the latest technologies in neuromodulation while also spreading awareness among clinicians and patients about available therapy options. Parkinson’s disease in East India, particularly in Kolkata, has a prevalence of about 45.82 per 100,000 people, with a significant number of early-onset cases occurring before the age of 50. The progressive neurological disorder affects movement, daily…

10 Mar

Varsity Holds Youth Interaction On Act East Policy And Assam’S Emerging Role

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) has held a Quiz and a Debate Competition on “Youth Interaction on Act East Policy and Assam’s Emerging Role” in Guwahati on Tuesday.The event was organised by the Department of Economics and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), RGU, in collaboration with the Act East Policy Affairs Department, Government of Assam.The programme brought together students from colleges across Assam, and officials from the Act East Policy Affairs Department for a meaningful exchange of ideas on the growing strategic significance of Assam and the Northeast in India’s foreign policy framework.Delivering the keynote address, Rajiv Bora,…