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The initiative Udyoini, organized by ITC Sunrise Spices in collaboration with Red FM 93.5 to commemorate International Women’s Day, celebrated 15 impactful women from Assam, recognizing their contributions to societal change. The event highlighted the commitment to empowering women and fostering ecosystem partnerships, attracting notable attendees from government and industry. The awardees, including a retired teacher and a chef, exemplify resilience and entrepreneurial spirit, significantly impacting their communities. ITC’s Business Head emphasized the initiative's role in providing women with visibility and growth pathways, linking them to institutional resources for further opportunities. Discussions at the event reinforced the dialogue on women’s…

Rima Das’s highly anticipated film 'Village Rockstars 2' premiered in theatres in Assam, serving as a sequel to the acclaimed 'Village Rockstars' (2017), which was India's official entry for the Oscars. This installment follows the character Dhunu, now a teenager, as she navigates the challenges of adolescence while pursuing her passion for music. Set against the backdrop of rural Assam, the film explores everyday life, family struggles, and the resilience of a young girl. 'Village Rockstars 2' has received international accolades, including the Kim Jiseok Award for Best Film at the Busan International Film Festival. Critics have lauded the film…

A bio-refinery effort to produce ethanol from bamboo was initiated by the historic Numaligarh Refinery, which was founded under the Assam Accord. Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the project on September 14 of last year. It is regarded as one of the nation's biggest second-generation ethanol projects. It has since been discovered that the project has not yet attained the necessary technical success to begin production, despite the expectation that it would commence shortly after the inauguration. It should be mentioned that in 2018, Assam Bio-Ethanol Private Limited (ABEP) started building the bio-refinery on the grounds of Numaligarh Refinery.…

Seat-sharing discussions among partners of the ruling alliance in Assam have begun, and a final decision is expected to be announced in the coming days, senior state minister and president of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), Atul Bora, said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters, Bora confirmed that the first round of discussions on seat distribution for the upcoming Assembly elections has already taken place between the AGP leadership, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The talks are part of ongoing consultations among alliance partners to reach a mutually agreeable formula before the elections. “Yesterday we…

A significant fire erupted at the railway mechanical workshop in Dibrugarh district, Assam, on Thursday, with no reported injuries. The incident occurred at the first mechanical railway workshop in Northeast India, located in Kadamani, causing panic in the vicinity. Smoke was first detected coming from a store inside the workshop, prompting local residents and staff to alert authorities. Fire and emergency services responded promptly, deploying six fire tenders from Dibrugarh and Lahowal to combat the fire, which lasted several hours. Preliminary reports suggest that welding operations were in progress in the store prior to the outbreak, with authorities suspecting that…