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31 Jan

Assamese Entrepreneurs to Showcase Startup at Augmented World Expo Asia 2026 in Singapore

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two young innovators from Assam, Manas Kamal Choudhury and Ayusman Bora, have been invited to present their technological advancements at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) Asia 2026 in Singapore from February 2 to 4. Their startup has developed a groundbreaking next-generation operating system, integrated with advanced immersive technologies, placing them among nearly 80 global firms, including major players like Amazon and Meta. This invitation signifies a notable accomplishment for Assam and reflects India's growing indigenous tech landscape, with the duo being among the first representatives from Northeast India at a prominent global technology platform. Central to their innovation is an…

31 Jan

Jobs, MSMEs and Growth in Spotlight as Sitharaman Prepares Record Union Budget 2026

editorNational

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman readies to present a record ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, economists and industry leaders are calling for a sharp focus on jobs, MSMEs, skills and inclusive growth. Expectations include tax relief for the middle class, stronger support for small businesses, and targeted welfare spending.Ahead of the Budget, NIIT Vice Chairman Vijay K Thadani urged the government to remove the 18% GST on AI skilling courses and expand research funding for private institutions, arguing that affordable AI education is key to building India’s global talent pool.The Economic Survey projects India’s potential growth at around…

31 Jan

Kolkata hosts landmark MATECIA–SURFACES REPORTER Architecture event, showcases East and Northeast India’s design strength

Business BureauBusiness

India’s leading building materials exhibition, MATECIA Exhibition, in collaboration with SURFACES REPORTER, was formally inaugurated on Thursday at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan (BBMP), Kolkata, marking the launch of the largest architecture, interiors and building materials platform for East and Northeast India. The three-day event, scheduled from January 30 to February 1, 2026, was inaugurated in the presence of industry leaders, senior architects and policymakers. National Award–winning actor and motivational speaker Ashish Vidyarthi attended as the chief guest. The inaugural ceremony included traditional lamp lighting and addresses by key industry representatives from plywood, laminates and building materials sectors, along with officials…

31 Jan

Bangladesh Rights Groups Flag Intimidation of Buddhist Candidates Ahead of Elections

Sonakshi SarkarNews

The Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) has called for intervention from international election observers, including those from the European Union, Commonwealth, and Japan, regarding alleged threats to indigenous Buddhist parliamentary candidates during the 13th Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. The candidates, Mr. Pahel Chakma from Rangamati and Mr. Dharma Jyoti Chakma from Khagrachari, reportedly received death threats from the armed group Parbatto Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS), led by Mr. Jyotirindra Bodhipriyo Larma (Santu Larma), who also chairs the Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council. RRAG reported that approximately 75-armed PCJSS members have been deployed by the Bangladesh Army in Khagrachari…

31 Jan

Muslim law board urges SC to take cognizance of Assam CM’s anti-Muslim remarks

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board has condemned recent comments by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, labeling them as "anti-Muslim and deeply divisive." They have urged the Supreme Court of India to take immediate action regarding these remarks, which they believe reflect a normalization of hate speech within political discourse, particularly from senior officials. Spokesperson Dr. S. Q. R. Ilyas criticized Sarma for allegedly calling for harassment against the 'Miyan' community to force them out of Assam and advocating the removal of 4-5 lakh Muslims from voter rolls through Form No. 7. He denounced these actions as unconstitutional, emphasizing…

31 Jan

Head-on Collision on NH in Sribhumi Leaves Several Critically Injured, Fatalities Feared

Sonakshi SarkarNews

A major road accident occurred on a National Highway in the Shrigauri area of Sribhumi district on Saturday following a head-on collision between a dumper truck and a passenger traveller vehicle. Several occupants of the traveller sustained critical injuries, and fears of fatalities have been raised. According to preliminary reports, the force of the collision caused the passenger vehicle to lose control, veer off the highway, and overturn. Multiple passengers were seriously injured and were immediately rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Unconfirmed sources indicated that at least two passengers may have died in the accident. However, police officials…

30 Jan

30 Senior Division Cadets from Guwahati, Rangia and Dhubri Successfully Complete 12-Days Army Attachment Camp At Changsari

Paromita EditorAssam

Thirty SD cadets from Guwahati, Rangia and Dhubri have successfully completed a 12-day Army Attachment Camp at Military Cantonment Changsari under the aegis of Red Horn Division. The camp aimed to instill discipline, leadership, and teamwork among the cadets, while also providing them with an opportunity to learn from the Indian Army's expertise. During the camp, the cadets attended classes on weapon training, map reading, leadership, and drill. Apart from imparting knowledge and functioning of different arms and services of the Army the cadets were also acquainted with modern technologies like Drone Handling , Virtual Reality based training and combat…

30 Jan

Assam’s demography changed during Congress rule: Amit Shah

Paromita EditorAssam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today said that the demography of Assam changed during Congress rule.Addressing the closing ceremony of the 10th Mising Youth Festival organised by Takam Mising Porin Kebang (All Mising Students' Union) at Kareng Chapori in Dhemaji as the chief guest, he credited the BJP-led government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi for working to reverse the trend.Shah appealed to people to vote for the BJP in the upcoming Assembly elections to free the state from infiltration."Assam's demography totally changed during the Congress rule. The population of infiltrators rose to 64 lakh from nil, and infiltrators became a…

30 Jan

India launches first AI-enabled state university pilot at CCSU Meerut

Business BureauBusiness

The Government of India has announced the launch of the country’s first AI-enabled state university pilot at Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut, marking a major step towards integrating artificial intelligence into higher education and skilling ecosystems. The announcement was made by Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, at Google’s AI for Learning Forum in New Delhi. The initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Google Cloud and CCSU, aligned with the Prime Minister’s vision of a technology-driven Viksit Bharat 2047.…

30 Jan

DoNER Ministry Pumps ₹9,195.65 Cr into Development Works Across NE

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Ministry of Development of Northeast Region (DoNER) reported an expenditure of Rs 9195.65 crore across various schemes aimed at developing the Northeastern Region (NER). Minister of State Dr. Sukanta Majumdar highlighted that under the strategy "Act East, Act Fast, Act First," the Ministry is actively working to position the NER as a growth engine for India. He noted that, following the 10% Gross Budgetary Support requirement, all non-exempt Ministries/Departments must allocate at least 10% of their budgets to the NER. Over the past four financial years, the total expenditure reached Rs 3.46 lakh crore, exceeding the cumulative budget allocation…