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29 Aug

Bangladesh Launches Nationwide Dengue Awareness Drive

Mohini BarmanBangladesh

Bangladesh’s Health Ministry has launched a nationwide dengue awareness campaign as cases surged in Dhaka, Chattogram, and several northern districts. Hospitals are reporting a steady flow of patients, with health experts warning of a severe outbreak if preventive steps are not enforced. The campaign includes door-to-door visits by health workers, public service announcements, and stricter enforcement of fines against households and businesses found with stagnant water. For neighboring regions, including West Bengal and Northeast India, the measures are seen as crucial since dengue transmission often spreads across borders during the monsoon season.

29 Aug

Guwahati is paralyzed as widespread waterlogging and traffic mayhem are caused by heavy rain

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Life in Assam’s capital came to a virtual standstill on Thursday as relentless heavy rains flooded peripheral roads and residential areas, leaving commuters stranded and daily activities disrupted. The downpour, which lasted for several hours in the afternoon, submerged major thoroughfares and minor lanes, creating traffic snarls across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, heightening concerns about further flooding. Several areas, including Zoo Road, RG Baruah Road, GS Road, Nabin Nagar, Anil Nagar, Hatigaon, Ganeshguri, Gita Nagar, Maligaon, Hedayetpur,…

29 Aug

Hurricane Isaac Pounds U.S. Gulf Coast

Mohini BarmanInternational

The U.S. Gulf Coast is reeling after Hurricane Isaac made landfall late Wednesday, bringing winds of over 140 km/h, torrential rain, and widespread flooding. More than 300,000 homes have lost power, while emergency shelters in Louisiana and Mississippi are operating at full capacity. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors as rising water levels threaten low-lying towns. President Donald Trump, who was visiting Florida, assured federal support, saying disaster relief funds will be released immediately. Local officials have expressed concern about oil refineries in the Gulf region, which supply nearly 15% of U.S. fuel demand. Any prolonged disruption could impact…

29 Aug

Medanta’s Shillong initiative signals rising economic value of advanced healthcare in Northeast

Business BureauBusiness

Medanta – The Medicity, named Best Private Hospital in India by Newsweek for six years in a row, strengthened its outreach in the North Eastern region, bringing specialized expertise to Shillong with a focus on managing injuries to the brachial plexus, as well as a conclave on computer-assisted plastic surgery, which is primarily used for the reconstruction of the head and neck. The two sessions -- organised in collaboration with the Meghalaya branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Meghalaya Medical Services Association -- were conducted by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Khazanchi, Chairman, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery at…

28 Aug

Silver futures prices upgrade: Rs 1,16,420 per kg

editorBusiness, News

New Delhi: Silver prices rose by Rs 323 to Rs 1,16,420 per kg in futures trade on Thursday as participants increased their bets. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of silver contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 323, or 0.28 percent, to Rs 1,16,420 per kg in a business turnover of 8,713 lots. Analysts said fresh bets by participants led to the rise in silver prices. Silver, however, was up 0.45 percent at $38.77 an ounce in New York.

28 Aug

SBI Card, Flipkart launch co-branded credit card to boost online shopping value

Business BureauBusiness

SBI Card, India’s largest pure-play credit card issuer, and e-commerce giant Flipkart on Tuesday announced the launch of the Flipkart SBI Credit Card, aimed at enhancing affordability and rewards for customers across Flipkart, Myntra, Shopsy, and Cleartrip platforms. Launched in the presence of SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty and SBI Managing Director Ashwini Kumar Tewari, the card offers up to 7.5% cashback on Myntra spends and 5% cashback on Flipkart, Shopsy, and Cleartrip purchases. Additionally, customers will receive 4% cashback on brands like Zomato, Uber, Netmeds, and PVR, and 1% unlimited cashback on all other eligible spends. In Guwahati, the…

28 Aug

Sikkim Police arrest three people in a Dalep operation after busting a significant drug haul in Namchi

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

In a major breakthrough in the fight against narcotics, Sikkim Police seized a large quantity of illegal drugs and arrested three individuals in Namchi district earlier this week. The successful operation was carried out by officials of Temi Police Station, who acted on specific intelligence inputs and intercepted a suspicious vehicle in Dalep, under Namchi district. The vehicle, a four-wheeler bearing registration number SK 06 Z 0114, was stopped during a coordinated police checking drive. Upon thorough inspection, the team discovered a significant stash of controlled substances, legally falling under the category of “commercial quantity.” According to police officials, the…

28 Aug

AMCH Dibrugarh named First Rare Disease Center of Excellence in Northeast India

editorAssam

In accordance with the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD), 2021, the Government of India has made Assam Medical College & Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh, a Center of Excellence (CoE) for Rare Diseases. In a formal statement released on Tuesday, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Rare Disease Cell) approved AMCH's inclusion as one of the top government tertiary institutions with resources for rare disease diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. With this, AMCH is now one of only 15 such centers of excellence nationwide and the first medical institution in Assam and the Northeast to obtain this esteemed honor. The memorandum…

28 Aug

Approach Entertainment named Media Partner for Employee Wellbeing Conference 2025

Business BureauBusiness

Approach Entertainment, an award-winning powerhouse in Film Productions, Celebrity Management, Media, and Entertainment Marketing, is delighted to announce its prestigious role as the Media Partner for the Employee Wellbeing Conference 2025. Organized by IBEForuM, this landmark event is scheduled for September 2–3, 2025, at the luxurious Crowne Plaza Riyadh Al Waha, Saudi Arabia. The Employee Wellbeing Conference 2025 will serve as a dynamic convergence of over 100 distinguished delegates, including global thought leaders, corporate trailblazers, HR visionaries, and wellness pioneers, all united to champion the creation of healthier, more resilient workplaces. With the global corporate wellness market poised to soar…

28 Aug

Gaurav Gogoi claims that “Vision Assam” is exposed by the NITI Aayog report

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led state government on Tuesday, claiming that the recently released NITI Aayog report has punctured Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s “Vision Assam” narrative.Taking to his official social media handle, Gogoi accused the state government of indulging in publicity rather than addressing the fundamental issues that affect the daily lives of people. He said the NITI Aayog’s findings on Assam’s development indicators were a wake-up call that highlighted the gap between promises and ground reality. According to the latest survey, Assam has been ranked 26th among Indian states in health…