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16 Feb

Cardiology expert highlights laser that melts plaques in heart vessels

Business BureauBusiness

During a recent conclave in Guwahati, cardiac specialists showcased a laser-based treatment that vaporizes obstructions in heart blood vessels. The technique, known as laser therapy, is a minimally invasive procedure which involves guiding a thin, specialized catheter through the artery to the site of the blockage. The catheter emits controlled bursts of high-energy laser light that melts away the blockage from within. Once upon a time, treating blocked heart arteries meant open surgery, visible scars and long recovery periods. Today, doctors use bursts of laser light to clear plaque buildup -- a transformation that shows just how far heart care…

16 Feb

Assam Assembly Budget Session Begins

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The four-day Budget Session of Assam Legislative Assembly got underway today. Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog will present the vote-on-account for the fiscal 2026-27 in the Assembly tomorrow. Since assembly elections are due in the state this year, a vote-on-account or interim budget will be presented instead of a full- fledged budget. The new government to be formed after the polls will present a full-fledged budget later. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika said that the Governor will give his speech today and there will be a discussion on his speech. "Tomorrow, the proceedings will begin with Question Hour followed by…

16 Feb

Bhupen Borah Quits Assam Congress, Sparks Political Buzz

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Congress party in Assam faces a significant challenge ahead of the Assembly polls as Bhupen Kumar Borah, the former president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), has resigned. He submitted his resignation to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, citing differences with the state leadership, particularly APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, regarding the formation of electoral alliances. Efforts are being made to convince Borah to reconsider his resignation, with Congress leader Mira Borthakur visiting him to persuade him to withdraw it. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Borah may be planning to join the BJP, potentially along with other Congress members from Lakhimpur…

16 Feb

Northeast Frontier Railway to Run Four Pairs of Holi Special Trains

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Northeast Frontier Railway will operate four pairs of Holi Special Trains to accommodate increased festive travel from February to March 2026. The routes include: Narangi to Gorakhpur (Special Train Number 05633) and back (05634), running Thursdays and Fridays respectively, with six trips each. The Narangi departure is at 1:20 PM, arriving in Gorakhpur at 1:00 PM the next day; the return train departs Gorakhpur at 4:55 PM, arriving in Narangi at 9:40 PM the following day. Katihar to Amritsar (Special Train Number 05736) and back (05735), operating Wednesdays and Fridays with six trips each. Train 05736 leaves Katihar at 9:00…

16 Feb

Governor Highlights Rich Legacy of Assamese Cinema at State Film Awards

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the 9th Assam State Film Awards ceremony held at the Sri Sri Damodardeva International Auditorium in Guwahati on Sunday. Congratulating the award winners, the Governor described the ceremony as a living symbol of Assam’s artistic consciousness, creative spirit, and vibrant cultural celebration. He said that the land of Assam, known for its natural beauty and rich traditions, has always preserved its identity through language, folk arts, and storytelling, and that cinema has given new dimensions to these traditions by taking them to wider audiences. Recalling the glorious journey of Assamese cinema, the Governor paid…

16 Feb

Tension Grips Ruksin After Violent Protests Over Silicon Factory; Three Security Personnel Injured

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Tension arose in Ruksin, East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, on Sunday due to violent protests by local residents against the proposed silicon factory at the Niglok Industrial Growth Centre. The protests escalated, resulting in injuries to two police constables and one officer from the CRPF, leading to the detention of two individuals accused of inciting unlawful activities among the protesters. This unrest coincided with an effort by district administration and police to comply with an interim order from the Gauhati High Court, which instructed local authorities to facilitate the transportation of materials to the silicon factory. The High Court had…

14 Feb

General Mills India announces the inauguration of a new manufacturing facility in Nashik

Business BureauBusiness

General Mills India, part of General Mills Inc., a U.S.-based Fortune 500 food company, has announced the inauguration of a new manufacturing facility in Nashik, Maharashtra. The new, state-of-the-art plant marks a significant expansion of the company's manufacturing footprint in India and reinforces its long-term commitment to serving the fast-growing food and bakery sector in India. General Mills invested approximately INR 100 crore to build this plant, and it serves as the company’s second manufacturing facility in Nashik. The facility has been built using advanced manufacturing technologies and global quality standards, with a strong focus on food safety, high quality,…

14 Feb

Cong neglected NE during its rule: Modi

Paromita EditorAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a sharp jibe at Congress as he addressed a BJP rally in Guwahati during his daylong visit to the poll-bound Assam today.The PM, in his speech, alleged that while the Congress only brought problems to Assam, the BJP brought solutions.He accused the Congress of neglecting the Northeast and promoting insurgency in Assam during its rule.Addressing BJP workers at the Veterinary College ground at Khanapara, Modi alleged that the Congress always endangered the nation's security, with fear and insecurity prevailing during its tenure in Assam.''The Congress indulged in polarisation and vote bank politics, and took decisions…

14 Feb

Disproportionate Assets Case: ED Attaches ₹8.94 Crore Worth Properties in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Guwahati Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets totaling Rs 8.90 crore in Guwahati and Goalpara, along with movable properties valued at Rs 3.71 lakh, as part of an investigation into disproportionate assets linked to Akhtar Hussain, who previously served as the Divisional Soil Conservation Officer for the Cachar Soil Conservation Division in Silchar, and his spouse, Dr. Jasmine Rahman, a Senior Medical and Health Officer in Kamrup (Metro). This investigation was prompted by a First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Chief Minister's Special Vigilance Cell of the Assam Police, which accused Akhtar Hussain under…

14 Feb

HP launches new DeskJet Printer range for home users in India

Business BureauBusiness

Technology company HP Inc. has launched a new range of DeskJet All-in-One (AiO) printers in India, targeting students, parents, and professionals seeking affordable and easy home printing solutions. The new lineup spans HP DeskJet, HP DeskJet Ink Advantage, and HP DeskJet Ultra Ink Advantage series, offering plug-and-play printing, scanning, and copying with low-cost inks and dual-band self-healing Wi-Fi connectivity. The printers deliver printing speeds of up to 7.5 pages per minute (ppm) in black and 5.5 ppm in colour, while the DeskJet Ink Advantage 4388 offers up to 8.5 ppm and includes an automatic document feeder. All models feature a…