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25 Feb

Veeam Software hosts cyber resilience & AI Summit in Guwahati, signs university pacts

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Veeam Software convened government officials, academia and industry leaders at the Bharat Cyber Suraksha – North-East Cyber Resilience & AI Transformation Summit in Guwahati, aiming to strengthen cyber resilience and AI readiness across the region. At the event, the company released the “Bharat Cyber Suraksha – North-East Cyber Resilience & Digital Readiness Report 2025,” developed with the Northeast India Public Policy Forum. The report outlines measures to protect citizen data, enhance cloud infrastructure, and comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and CERT-In norms. The company cited Ministry of Home Affairs data showing over 47,000 cyber incidents reported across…

25 Feb

JSW Group, Assam govt begin work on world-class heritage museum in Guwahati

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JSW Group and the Government of Assam on February 22 formally began construction of a state-of-the-art heritage museum in Guwahati, marking a major cultural initiative for the state. The foundation stone was laid by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal at the project site in Khanapara. The event was attended by Savitri Jindal, Sangita Jindal, Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Borah and museum curator Richard Blurton, former Head of South and Southeast Asia at the British Museum. The museum is being developed at the Sericulture Farm, Khanapara, on a 45,000-square-foot plot allotted by the state government.…

25 Feb

Rural Students Get Firsthand Exposure to Armed Forces Life in Gangtok

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

In an effort to encourage young people to consider careers in the Armed Forces, the Chairman of the Students’ Welfare Board (SWB), Mr Sonam Chopel Sherpa, led an educational tour for 60 students from remote and rural schools across Sikkim. The exposure visit covered several Indian Army establishments in and around Gangtok. The students were accompanied by six teachers and members of the Students’ Welfare Board. Ten students from each of the State’s six districts took part in the programme. The main aim of the visit was to give students a clear and practical understanding of life in the Armed…

25 Feb

Joint Operation by Police, GREF and Tourism Dept Ensures Safe Evacuation in Gangtok

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Around 322 tourist vehicles were safely brought back after sudden snowfall left them stranded along the Jawaharlal Nehru Road in East Sikkim. The vehicles were stuck between 15th Mile and 13th Mile, near the Thula Khola area, under the jurisdiction of the Sherathang Check Post and Police Station. The snowfall was sudden and heavy enough to make the road slippery. Many vehicles could not move ahead or return, leaving hundreds of tourists stranded on the high-altitude stretch. Officials said that as soon as information reached the authorities, a joint rescue operation was launched without delay. The operation involved personnel of…

25 Feb

Royal Stag BoomBox launches fourth edition in Kolkata, announces multi-city tour across India

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Seagram’s Royal Stag announced the successful launch of the fourth edition of Royal Stag BoomBox – The Original Sound of Generation Large – with a grand opening at Aquatica Ground, Kolkata on February 21. The platform, built around the brand’s philosophy of ‘Living It Large’, brings together Bollywood melodies and hip-hop beats alongside immersive art, culture and gaming experiences. The Kolkata edition witnessed strong participation, with thousands attending the high-energy evening. The venue was transformed into a multi-sensory arena featuring vibrant installations, curated food experiences and interactive gaming zones. The event commenced with a live gaming face-off led by Payal…

25 Feb

Tezpur University Clinches Third Place in Literary Category at Inter-University Youth Fest

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Tezpur University has secured the third position in the literary category at the Inter-University Youth Festival, earning the title of 2nd Runners-Up in Literary Events. With this performance, the university has also qualified for the 39th AIU National Youth Festival. The achievement reflects the steady focus of the university on literary and cultural development among students. Participants from different departments took part in several competitions and brought multiple awards to the institution. Rahul Rohan Paul, a postgraduate student of Mass Communication and Journalism, delivered a strong performance in the literary events. He won the second position and a silver medal…

25 Feb

Launch of Direct Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Train Put on Hold

anuprova EditorIndia

In a sudden reversal of plans, the Railway Board has suspended the highly anticipated extension of the Vande Bharat Express service between Jammu and Srinagar, which was originally slated to begin on March 1, 2026. The decision came on the night of February 24, just hours after Northern Railway had officially announced the new schedule and capacity upgrades. While the local railway division had already shared details regarding a shift from 8-car to 20-car rakes to accommodate over 1,400 daily passengers, the central board intervened to put the notification "on hold until further advice." Senior officials cited "unavoidable circumstances" for…

25 Feb

Assam Government to Release February Salaries on Feb 27 to Ease Festive Expenses

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a move that is likely to bring relief and festive cheer to thousands of government employees, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that the salaries of State Government employees will be credited in advance on February 27. The salaries were earlier scheduled to be disbursed in the first week of March. However, keeping the upcoming Holi festival in mind, the state government has decided to release the payment earlier. The Chief Minister said the decision was taken as a gesture of appreciation for the dedicated service of government employees. He added that the early credit of…

25 Feb

Tata Consultancy Services Pushes AI-First Strategy, Even at Risk of Revenue Loss

nanika EditorBusiness

In a bold move that signals confidence in the future of artificial intelligence, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has asked its employees to actively adopt AI-driven solutions—even if doing so disrupts the company’s existing revenue streams.At a time when AI is creating anxiety across the IT services sector over billing models and job security, TCS Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director K. Krithivasan has taken a clear stand: embrace change, don’t resist it.Speaking at the 34th Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum (NTLF), Krithivasan urged employees to inform clients if tasks can be completed “faster, better, and cheaper” using AI—even if that…

25 Feb

Preparations reviewed for PM Modi’s upcoming Kokrajhar tour

Banasree SarkarAssam

On March 13, a pre-preparedness review meeting was conducted in the BTC Secretariat's Conference Hall, Block-A, in relation to the planned visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Green Field, Bodofa Nwgwr, Kokrajhar. The discussion went over the general readiness and plans that the relevant departments and stakeholders would be making. BTC chairman Hagrama Mohilary, EMs, MCLAs, top officials from the Assam government and BTC administration, Jayanta Mallabaruah, the Minister of Public Health Engineering, etc., and other government officials were present when Dr. Ravi Kota, the chairman Secretary of the Government of Assam, performed the review. In order to…