Blog - The Purbottar

27 Jan

NSDC, NAS College join hands to skill youth in Meerut

Business BureauBusiness

NSDC and Nanak Chand Anglo Sanskrit College have signed an MoU to establish a skill development center in Meerut, aiming to enhance employability and provide industry-relevant training to students, particularly from rural areas.The partnership seeks to bridge the gap between education and employment by equipping students with in-demand skills in sectors like BFSI and Tourism & Hospitality. The center will feature a high-end skill lab and offer industry-recognized certifications, making students more competitive in the job market.While this news specifically pertains to Meerut, it highlights a crucial aspect of skill development across India, including Guwahati. In a rapidly evolving job…

27 Jan

Riyan Parag to lead Assam in Ranji Trophy

Deep EditorAssam

Riyan Parag has been declared fit to return to cricket in the seventh round of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, which begins on January 30. Parag will lead Assam in their final league match against Saurashtra in Rajkot. Parag's last competitive appearance was in the third T201 against Bangladesh in Hyderabad in October last year. He subsequently missed the T201 series against South Africa and the ongoing series against England due to a shoulder injury that required surgery. While he was also absent from India's Champions Trophy squad, this return to match action could help him regain match fitness should…

27 Jan

Choose a healthy life by choosing a healthy lifestyle

Banasree SarkarHealthhealthy diet

The risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer can be considerably decreased by leading a healthy lifestyle. With the help of University of Illinois Extension, take control of your health and learn how to live a longer, healthier life! Come to our winter healthy living webinar series, "Finding Balance," where we'll be discussing lifestyle strategies and advice to help you attain balance and wellness. Don't miss the next webinars, which will offer helpful guidance to help you discover a healthier version of yourself and support your wellness journey. The body's natural reaction to stressors is inflammation.…

27 Jan

Tata Soulfull brings wholesome snacks to Mahakumbh Mela

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Soulfull, a leading brand of healthy and delicious snacks, is participating in the Mahakumbh Mela, offering a range of wholesome and nutritious options to the millions of devotees attending the grand spiritual gathering."At Tata Soulfull, we are committed to bringing wholesome and delicious options to consumers across India," said Prashant Parameswaran, President, Soulfull at Tata Consumer Products. "Our participation in the Mahakumbh Mela is a reflection of this commitment, as we aim to cater to the diverse needs of the millions of devotees and families attending this grand spiritual gathering."Visitors to the Mela can enjoy Tata Soulfull's nourishing Hot…

27 Jan

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank expands to Sikkim, opens first outlet in Gangtok

Business BureauBusiness

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited (Utkarsh SFBL) has officially entered the Sikkim market with the inauguration of its first banking outlet in Gangtok. This strategic move marks the bank's 1043rd outlet across India, solidifying its commitment to financial inclusion and expanding its reach to new regions. The opening of this outlet in Gangtok holds significant importance for the bank. "The inauguration of our first banking outlet in Gangtok is a landmark moment in our journey towards broadening financial access in Sikkim," stated Mr. Govind Singh, MD & CEO of Utkarsh SFBL. He emphasized the bank's aim to contribute to the…

27 Jan

Assam to have Dibrugarh as second capital

Deep EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the district headquarters of Dibrugarh will be developed as the second capital of the state within the next three years. Unfurling the national flag here on the occasion of Republic Day, Sarma said the government will construct a permanent building of the assembly in this city on the southern bank of Brahmaputra in Upper Assam. "Today is an important day in Dibrugarh's journey to become the second capital of Assam. For the first time, state celebrations are taking place in this historical city," he said.

27 Jan

CAP Chief Ganesh Rai slams SKM Government on Foundation Day

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Citizen Action Party (CAP) chief Ganesh Rai launched a scathing attack on the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) government during the party’s third foundation day celebration in Rangpo. Rai accused the SKM of rampant corruption, mismanagement of public funds, and failure to fulfill electoral promises, asserting CAP’s commitment to clean and accountable governance. Marking 50 years of Sikkim’s integration with India, Rai expressed disappointment over the state’s political direction, claiming that personal interests have consistently overshadowed public welfare. “Ministers and politicians have been bought and sold, but CAP remains steadfast in its principles of transparency and accountability,” Rai stated. He…

27 Jan

LIC Mutual Fund launches multi asset allocation fund for diversified investment strategy

Business BureauBusiness

LIC Mutual Fund has launched its new scheme, the LIC MF Multi Asset Allocation Fund, aiming to offer investors a diversified investment option across equity, debt, and gold. The open-ended fund will be available for subscription through a New Fund Offer (NFO) from January 24 to February 7, 2025. The primary objective of the scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in a mix of equity and equity-related instruments, debt and money market instruments, and units of gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The benchmark for the scheme combines 65% Nifty 500 TRI, 25% Nifty Composite Debt Index, and…

27 Jan

Luxury vehicle used for smuggling liquor in Doomdooma, one arrested

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a joint operation on Republic Day, Assam Police, the excise department, and security forces successfully intercepted a vehicle carrying a large consignment of liquor in Doomdooma, leading to the arrest of one individual. The operation was part of a broader effort to curb illegal activities in the region. Officials reported that the vehicle was stopped at a naka-checkpoint on the national highway near Borhapjan. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the liquor was being transported from Kailashpur to Barekuri, allegedly intended for unauthorized sale. What raised suspicions further was the use of a luxury vehicle equipped with a fake…

27 Jan

Assam CM wishes the Dimasa-Kachari folk a joyous Busu Dima

Banasree SarkarAssamAssam CM

The Dimasa-Kachari community was wished a happy Busu Dima, a harvest celebration that honors agricultural achievement and cultural cohesion, by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. "Warm greetings to the Dimasa-Kachari community on Busu Dima," the Chief Minister said on social media. Assam's diverse culture is enhanced and the community is brought together by this joyous harvest festival. An important event that highlights the Dimasa community's strong agrarian roots and connection to the natural world is Busu Dima. In Dimasa, "Busu" means "harvest festival," and "Dima" stands for the identity of the community. Busu Dima, which is widely observed, marks…