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30 Jan

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lays foundation stones for major projects in Demow

Banasree SarkarAssam

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma virtually laid the foundation stones for the Demow Co-District Commissioner Office, the Bhekuri Chapori road-cum-embankment, the approach road NH-37 to Sivasagar Medical College under SOPD-G, the improvement and upgrading of the Sepon-Sunpura road under Assam Mala 3.0, and the embankment from Sesa Tiniali to Laibeel. Speaking during a public event at the Bakchu Koch Gaon Borbil Playground, which is part of the Khelua Gaon Panchayat in the Demow constituency, Dr. Sarma outlined the numerous programs and projects that the State Government has implemented. He denounced the Congress and said that its programs, which he…

30 Jan

CARA Hosts Regional Consultative Workshop to Strengthen Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs in NE

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, North East

The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, successfully organized a Regional Consultative Workshop on “Promoting Non-Institutionalized Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs (Divyan Children)” today in Guwahati. The day-long consultation witnessed participation of 122 stakeholders, including representatives from State Adoption Resource Agencies (SARAs), Specialized Adoption Agencies (SAAs), District Child Protection Units (DCPUs), Chief Medical Officers, health professionals, child protection functionaries, and adoption practitioners from across the Northeast region. The large turnout reflected growing institutional commitment towards strengthening adoption and rehabilitation mechanisms for children with special needs. The workshop commenced with…

30 Jan

Tetley Green Tea slim care introduces L-carnitine to target urban wellness needs

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Tetley Green Tea has highlighted the role of L-Carnitine, a nutrient known for supporting energy production and fat metabolism, as part of its latest wellness-focused offering in India. L-Carnitine plays a key role in transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria for β-oxidation, a process essential for breaking down fat and generating energy. Naturally found in foods such as red meat, dairy products and avocados, the nutrient is also produced by the body from amino acids lysine and methionine, though supplementation is often used to ensure adequate intake. Scientific studies cited in wellness research indicate that L-Carnitine can aid fat…

30 Jan

Shah lays foundation for second Assam Legislative Assembly building in Dibrugarh

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today laid the foundation stone for Assam's second legislative assembly complex in Dibrugarh. The upcoming assembly complex is expected to take governance closer to the people in Upper Assam region. The Rs 284 crore assembly complex and MLA hostel are part of the state government's efforts to establish Dibrugarh as the second administrative hub of Assam. Shah also launched projects worth hundreds of crores of rupees, including restoration and rejuvenation of wetlands of Assam, expansion of Khanikar Stadium and the Institute of Wildlife Health and Research. Addressing the gathering, Shah said, "This is a new…

30 Jan

TVS Motor posts record Q3FY26 performance with strong sales, profit growth

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TVS Motor Company has reported its highest-ever quarterly sales, revenue and profits for the third quarter of FY26, reflecting strong demand across domestic and international markets. For the quarter ended December 2025, the company’s operating revenue surged 37 per cent to Rs. 12,476 crore, compared with Rs. 9,097 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Operating EBITDA rose 51 per cent to Rs. 1,634 crore, while the EBITDA margin improved to a record 13.1 per cent. Profit before tax (PBT), before exceptional items, climbed 57 per cent to Rs. 1,315 crore during the quarter. Overall two- and three-wheeler sales, including…

30 Jan

Dibrugarh Court Likely to Rule on Bail Petitions in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Kamrup Metropolitan District and Sessions Court is scheduled to hear and decide the bail petitions of three accused in the Zubeen Garg death case on Friday, January 30. The order on the bail pleas is expected later in the day, according to court officials.The court is considering the bail applications of singer Amritprabha Mahanta and two personal security officers of the late singer—Paresh Baishya and Nandeshwar Bora. All three are accused in connection with the case and are currently in judicial custody.Earlier, during a hearing held on January 22, two other accused—Shyamkanu Mahanta, director of the North East India…

30 Jan

Amit Shah in Dibrugarh: Foundation Stone for New Assembly Complex, Sports Projects and Wildlife Institute on Agenda

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Dibrugarh late on the night of January 29, beginning a two-day visit to Assam focused on infrastructure development, sports facilities, wildlife conservation and cultural programmes in Upper Assam. Shah was received at the Dibrugarh airport by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other senior leaders. Soon after his arrival, preparations continued through the night for the programmes scheduled for January 30. The chief minister personally inspected the multi-disciplinary sports complex that the Union Home Minister is set to inaugurate during the day. One of the key events of the visit is the…

30 Jan

Ahead of Budget 2026, Life Insurance sector calls for pension tax reform, GST relief to deepen financial security in Bharat

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Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, leaders from the life insurance sector have outlined a set of fiscal and regulatory measures aimed at improving retirement readiness, expanding insurance penetration and sustaining long-term economic growth. VenkyIyer, Co-Chairperson of the Insurance Awareness Committee (IAC-Life), said taxation has a disproportionately harsh impact on pension earners. He proposed aligning pension taxation with other fixed-interest instruments by taxing only the interest or gains, a move he said would enhance post-retirement income while mobilising long-term savings through life insurance solutions. Iyer also called for a standard deduction for pensioners who do not commute their corpus to ensure…

30 Jan

NSDC International sends 39 trained youth to Japan, boost India–Japan skilled mobility push

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In a step strengthening the India–Japan skilled mobility corridor, NSDC International, under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, on Tuesday organised a send-off ceremony for Indian candidates who have completed Japanese language training and are departing for employment in Japan. Held at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi, the ceremony marked the departure of 39 candidates trained under NSDC International’s structured Japanese language and cultural readiness programme. The candidates will take up opportunities in caregiving, hospitality and agriculture across Japanese prefectures including Tokyo, Ibaraki and Hokkaido. The initiative aims to ensure smooth workplace integration through language proficiency, cultural orientation and employer…

30 Jan

Samsung to unveil new privacy shield for Galaxy phones, built over five years

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Samsung is set to introduce a new layer of privacy protection for its Galaxy smartphones, aimed at preventing “shoulder surfing” and keeping personal information safe in public spaces. The company said the upcoming feature has been developed over more than five years of engineering, testing and user research, as concerns around mobile privacy continue to grow. According to Samsung, smartphones have become deeply personal, storing messages, passwords and daily routines, yet they are often used in crowded places such as buses, elevators and queues. The new privacy layer is designed to shield sensitive on-screen content, allowing users to check messages…