Blog - The Purbottar

12 Aug

Assam minister reviews agriculture, irrigation activities in darrang district, promotes women-led fpcs, makhana cultivation

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday visited various agricultural initiatives in Darrang district and interacted with farmers, women-led Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), fertiliser retailers and district officials to take stock of agricultural activities and review the progress of the Agriculture and Irrigation Departments. The Minister began his visit at Nagarbahi, Mangaldai, where he visited the Siroheuji Women Farmer Producer Company and interacted with enthusiastic women farmers. He launched the mustard oil product “Darangi Golden Drops,” a joint initiative of Siroheuji Women FPC and Darrangi Women FPC, showcasing their efforts towards value addition and production of quality agricultural products. With…

12 Aug

Cristiano Ronaldo And Georgina Rodriguez Officially Get Married After 8 Years Together

Preeti SinghInternational, Latest

World-renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and famous model and entrepreneur Georgina Rodriguez officially got married on Tuesday. After spending nearly eight years together, their engagement took place in August 2025. Ronaldo first met Georgina in 2017 while she was working at the 'Gucci' showroom in Madrid. This is when their romantic relationship began. Currently, they are parents to five children — Cristiano Jr., twins Eva Maria and Mateo, Alana Martina, and Bella. Born in Argentina, Georgina later became a well-known name in the fashion world. Apart from working with global brands like Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Gucci and Prada, she also participated…

12 Aug

After US Case Dismissal, Adani Highlights Trust, Values and Commitment

nanika EditorBusiness

Adversity Strengthened Faith in Rule of Law, Says Gautam Adani Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said the recent dismissal of the US criminal case against him and his nephew Sagar Adani reinforced his faith in the rule of law and strengthened his belief in upholding commitments during difficult times. Speaking to employees and partners, Adani said the experience left him with humility rather than a sense of triumph. Reflecting on the challenges faced by the group since the Hindenburg Research allegations in 2023, he highlighted the importance of values, trust and responsible decision-making. He recalled the group’s decision to withdraw…

12 Aug

IndiaFirst Life launches GOLD Term Plan with whole-life cover, wellness and family benefits

Business BureauBusiness

IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited on Tuesday launched the IndiaFirst Life GOLD Term Plan, a protection-focused insurance product combining life cover, wellness services and family-oriented benefits. The plan offers customers a choice between Life Cover and Life Cover with Return of Premium. Under the Life Cover option, policyholders can extend protection up to 99 years of age. The product also provides Soulmate Protection, offering additional life cover for the spouse in the event of the policyholder’s death. A Smart Exit Option allows eligible customers to exit during a specified period and receive 100% of premiums paid, subject to policy terms…

12 Aug

Shubman Gill Set to Make History in India vs Sri Lanka Tests, Needs 157 Runs for Major Milestone

sunny EditorSports

Team India is all set for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning August 15 in Galle. India captain Shubman Gill will be one of the biggest players to watch, with the in-form batter standing on the brink of two major World Test Championship milestones. Gill currently has 2,843 runs from 40 WTC matches and needs just 157 more to reach the 3,000-run mark. If he achieves the feat during the Sri Lanka series, he will become the first Indian batter in WTC history to score 3,000 runs. Gill is currently India's highest run-scorer in the WTC. Rishabh Pant follows…

12 Aug

United Breweries commits Rs 1 crore to Assam flood relief as recovery efforts continue

Business BureauBusiness

United Breweries Limited (UBL), part of the HEINEKEN Company, has contributed Rs 1 crore towards Assam’s flood relief efforts, supporting the state government’s ongoing rehabilitation and recovery work for affected communities. UBL Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Vivek Gupta handed over the contribution to Assam Chief Minister HimantaBiswaSarma during a meeting in Guwahati on Tuesday. The funds will support relief and rehabilitation measures for communities impacted by this year’s floods, which have displaced families and caused damage to homes, farmland and local infrastructure across several districts. Gupta said Assam has remained an important part of UBL’s journey, with Kingfisher…

12 Aug

Eveready takes ‘Chalo SHOR Machate Hai’ campaign to Darbhanga farmers

Business BureauBusiness

Eveready Industries India Ltd. has taken its rural consumer outreach campaign, ‘Chalo SHOR Machate Hai!’, to Benipur Mandi in Darbhanga, Bihar, showcasing its Shor Torch DL190 through live demonstrations and interactive engagements. The two-day activation, which began on August 10, aims to familiarise farmers with the rechargeable torch’s crop-protection features designed to help deter animal intrusion into agricultural fields. The Shor Torch DL190 comes with a 100 dBA animal alarm, a 5W front torch with a 1-km beam, a 3W side light and red UV strobe functionality. It is powered by a 3,600 mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery with Type-C fast…

12 Aug

HP India launches OmniPad 12 at Rs 48,999, targets students and mobile professionals

Business BureauBusiness

HP India has announced the availability of the HP OmniPad 12, an India-first 2-in-1 device aimed at students, first-time users, MSMEs and young professionals seeking laptop-like productivity with tablet portability.The device features a detachable keyboard, allowing users to switch between a touch-based tablet and laptop-style setup. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and runs on Android 16. The OmniPad 12 sports a 12-inch 2K multi-touch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, up to 400 nits brightness and a refresh rate of up to 90Hz. The device offers up to 18 hours of battery life and weighs 600 grams in…

12 Aug

Cabinet Clears Rs 450 Crore for BTC Development

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday approved a series of welfare, infrastructure, employment and administrative measures, including Rs 2,100 crore for land acquisition and development of the proposed Aerotropolis Satellite City Project in Guwahati and Rs 450 crore for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC).The Cabinet approved administrative sanction for utilisation of Rs 2,100 crore towards land acquisition and development of the Aerotropolis Satellite City Project. The project is part of the state government's plans to create new urban infrastructure and support planned development around the Guwahati region. The Cabinet also approved the release of…

12 Aug

Bandhan Mutual Fund launches contra fund to target undervalued opportunities

Business BureauBusiness

Bandhan Mutual Fund has announced the launch of the Bandhan Contra Fund, an open-ended equity scheme that follows a contrarian investment strategy aimed at identifying fundamentally strong companies that are temporarily out of favour due to market sentiment, sectoral challenges or macroeconomic uncertainties. The New Fund Offer (NFO) will open on August 10 and close on August 24, with investments available through mutual fund distributors, online platforms and the fund house's direct platform. The fund seeks to capitalise on businesses that have the potential for valuation re-rating as earnings improve and investor perception changes over time. According to the asset…