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13 Jun

Northeast’s First Jungle Book-Themed Adventure Park Opens in Guwahati

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

India’s First Jungle Book Themed Adventure Park now open for visitors at Amchong Tea Estate, GuwahatiGuwahati has added a new attraction to its family entertainment and adventure tourism landscape with Jungle Adventures Park, Northeast India’s First Jungle Book themed adventure park, now open for visitors at Amchong Tea Estate, Guwahati.Built around the tagline “A Page from Jungle Book”, Jungle Adventures Park has been created as an outdoor jungle-themed destination for children, families, students, tourists, young adults and adventure lovers to come together for a day of fun, thrill and recreation. The press conference has been organised to formally introduce the…

13 Jun

Assam to Form GSCDA for Planned Guwahati Expansion; Restricts Fresh Aadhaar Enrolment

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Cabinet today approved the formation of Guwahati Satellite Cities Development Authority (GSCDA).It will have the mandate to plan, finance, and develop satellite cities in and around Guwahati and areas within the jurisdiction of Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA).The establishment of the GSCDA is expected to facilitate planned expansion of Guwahati and check the haphazard and congested growth of the existing city.The Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also approved a ban on fresh Aadhaar enrolment in Assam for any individual above 18 years of age, except for persons belonging to the Divyang, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled…

13 Jun

Students to Retain Placement Eligibility While Building Start-ups, Says IIM Calcutta

nanika EditorKolkata

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-Calcutta) has introduced a new initiative allowing MBA students to pursue entrepreneurial ventures without permanently giving up campus placement opportunities, according to a statement issued by the institute on Saturday. Announcing the initiative at the induction ceremony for the 63rd MBA batch, Director Alok Kumar Rai said students who opt to spend a year building start-ups instead of participating in campus placements will be permitted to rejoin the placement process the following year if they choose to do so. The new MBA batch comprises 480 students, with 67 per cent male and 33 per…

13 Jun

AN32 Crashed At Jorhat Air Force Station

Paromita EditorAssam

An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident while landing at the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday morning. According to initial reports, the aircraft crashed within the airbase premises and caught fire shortly after the incident. Emergency response teams rushed to the site and launched firefighting and rescue operations immediately.The Indian Air Force confirmed the accident and stated that a detailed investigation has been initiated to ascertain the cause of the crash. Officials have not yet released information regarding casualties or injuries.Witnesses reported seeing thick plumes of smoke rising from the airbase following…

13 Jun

Tetley bets on L-Carnitine-infused green tea to tap wellness market

Business BureauBusiness

As demand for wellness-focused beverages continues to rise, Tetley is positioning its Green Tea Slim Care range as a functional drink designed to support consumers pursuing weight management through everyday lifestyle choices. The product combines premium green tea with added L-Carnitine, a nutrient involved in energy production and fat utilisation. L-Carnitine plays a role in transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are converted into energy. The nutrient occurs naturally in foods such as dairy products and is also synthesised by the body from the amino acids lysine and methionine. Scientific evidence suggests that L-Carnitine can support the…

13 Jun

Alternative Road Plan Gains Pace to Strengthen Dima Hasao Connectivity

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam's Guardian Minister for Dima Hasao district, Krishnendu Paul, on Thursday reviewed the progress of restoration work on the damaged Haflong–Lumding National Highway and assessed plans for an alternative road project aimed at ensuring uninterrupted connectivity in the region. The minister inspected the 3.4-km damaged stretch at Gerem near Nirimbangla while returning to Guwahati from Haflong. The section of the highway suffered extensive damage during the devastating natural disaster that struck the region in 2022, disrupting transportation and affecting connectivity between Dima Hasao, Barak Valley and other parts of Assam for a prolonged period. Accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Shaurya…

13 Jun

Tezpur Litchis Enter Singapore Market as Assam Eyes Export Growth

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam took another step towards expanding its presence in international agricultural markets on Thursday as a consignment of Tezpur litchis was exported to Singapore. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma flagged off the shipment and said the state's agricultural and horticultural products have strong potential to find buyers across global markets. The export of Tezpur litchis is being seen as part of the Assam government's efforts to promote farm produce beyond domestic markets and create better opportunities for growers. Officials believe that increased exports can help farmers secure improved returns while also enhancing the visibility of Assam's unique agricultural products abroad.…

13 Jun

HDFC Bank Closes In on Former RBI Regulator for Top Chairman Post

anuprova EditorBusiness

HDFC Bank’s board has narrowed down its high-stakes search for a permanent non-executive chairman, zeroing in on a former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor to lead India’s largest private-sector lender. The nomination process has gained rapid momentum as the bank prepares to formally submit its preferred candidate to the banking regulator for final approval. The search committee deliberately favored a candidate with extensive experience in banking oversight and supervisory frameworks. This strategic move aims to restore market confidence and provide institutional stability following the abrupt, high-profile resignation of former chairman Atanu Chakraborty, who stepped down over sudden governance…

12 Jun

Eight from Assam awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards and Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar

Paromita EditorAssam

Eight artistes from Assam have been selected for the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards and the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the years 2024 and 2025.Among the recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards, Prema Oja Barbayan (Sattriya Dance) and Bipul Chandra Das (Kathak Dance) were selected for 2024. For 2025, the awardees from Assam are Chetana Das (Acting), Mallika Kandali (Sattriya Dance), and Bhaskar Jyoti Oja (Sattriya Music).The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar recipients from Assam for 2024 are Minakshi Medhi (Sattriya Dance), Dilip Hira (Folk Music), and Bidyut Kumar Nath (Theatre Direction).For 2025, the young artistes selected for…

12 Jun

Gauhati High Court Chief attends Green Mizoram Day organised by Mizoram State Legal Services Authority

Paromita EditorGuwahati

The Mizoram State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA) organised an awareness programme on the importance of mass tree plantation to mark Green Mizoram Day in Aizawl on Thursday.Justice Ashutosh Kumar, Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court and Patron-in-Chief of MSLSA, graced the event as the Chief Guest. He was accompanied by Justice Michael Zothankhuma (Judge, Judge-in-Charge of Administration Department (JAD), Gauhati High Court, and Executive Chairman of Assam State Legal Services Authority) and Justice Sanjeev Kumar Sharma (Judge, Gauhati High Court). The theme for this year's Green Mizoram Day is "Trees are green gold, The roots of all life." To…