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07 Apr

Indian Army Organises Medical Camp On World Health Day At Pengree

Paromita EditorAssam

On the occasion of World Health Day, the Red Shield Gunners of the Indian Army, under the aegis of Spear Corps, organised a comprehensive Medical Camp at Pengree, Tinsukia, in coordination with the Red Cross Society, AANS and Pengree Tea Estate. The initiative aimed at promoting health awareness and providing essential medical support to the local community. The camp witnessed wide public participation and included health check-ups, diagnostic services including cancer screening, and awareness sessions on preventive healthcare. Special focus was laid on women and child health, with distribution of sanitary pads, newborn care kits for new mothers and essential…

07 Apr

Amit Shah Steps Up Assam Campaign, Targets Congress Over Infiltration

Paromita EditorAssam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a strong political offensive during multiple election rallies across Assam, sharply criticising the Indian National Congress and reiterating the BJP’s commitment to eliminate illegal infiltration from the state. Addressing rallies in Hailakandi and Patharkandi on the final day of campaigning for the April 9 Assembly elections, Shah urged voters to support the Bharatiya Janata Party for a third consecutive term. He emphasised that the election was not about electing individuals like Himanta Biswa Sarma, but about empowering the BJP to take decisive action against infiltrators. Shah claimed that illegal immigrants in Assam…

07 Apr

Cop on Poll Duty Dies of Cardiac Arrest in Assam’s Nagaon District

Paromita EditorAssam

In a tragic incident, a police personnel died after he suffered a heart attack while on election duty in Nagaon district of Assam on the night of April 7-8.The deceased has been identified as head constable Chandan Rai.Police said that he was deployed with his company (number E/186) at Nagaon for Assembly Election duty when he complained of abdominal pain.He was rushed to the public health centre at Dhing, and subsequently referred to Nagaon Medical College and Hospital following deterioration in his condition."He passed away at Nagaon Medical College while undergoing treatment. The attending doctor declared the cause of death…

07 Apr

Assam Police Search Pawan Khera’s Delhi Residence

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Police conducted searches at Congress leader Pawan Khera’s residence at Nizamuddin in New Delhi today. The searches came after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma lodged an FIR against Khera, accusing him of making unfounded allegations against her of having passports of three countries and properties in Dubai and the US.Khera had made the allegations during a press conference in New Delhi.Talking to reporters after the search, DCP of Assam Police Debajit Nath said that Khera was not present in the house and they have seized some incriminating documents from his house.CM Sarma claimed that…

07 Apr

Croma expands in Guwahati with 4th store on Zoo Road, announces launch offers up to 11% off

Business BureauBusiness

Croma, the omni-channel electronics retailer from the Tata Group, has launched its fourth store in Guwahati and fifth in Assam, further strengthening its footprint in the Northeast. The new outlet, located on Zoo Road, spans 6,202 sq. ft. and aims to bring a comprehensive electronics shopping experience closer to consumers. Strategically situated in one of the city’s key commercial hubs, the Zoo Road store will cater to tech-savvy households and professionals with a wide range of products, including large appliances, consumer electronics, smartphones, computing devices, and home technology solutions. The store also offers live product demonstrations, expert guidance, and seamless…

07 Apr

‘We Will Enter His House and Kill’: Abhishek Banerjee Issues Fierce Retort to Pakistani Minister’s Kolkata Threat

anuprova EditorIndia, West Bengal

Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has sparked a massive political and diplomatic stir with a fiery response to provocative remarks made by a Pakistani federal minister regarding the city of Kolkata. During a high-octane public rally, Banerjee took a defiant stand against the neighbor nation's rhetoric, declaring that if any external force dares to threaten the sovereignty of India or the peace of West Bengal, they will face a devastating consequence. Using aggressive and uncompromising language, the Diamond Harbour MP stated that India is no longer a nation that sits idle under threat, asserting that "we will enter…

07 Apr

Heavy Snow Disrupts Lachen–Donkyla Route, Evacuation Efforts Ongoing

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Efforts to clear heavy snow along the Lachen–Donkyla–Shiv Mandir stretch continued on Monday, but authorities could not fully restore the route due to bad weather conditions, officials said. A joint operation involving the Indian Army, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), and the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) was carried out to remove thick snow deposits and open the road for stranded tourists in Lachen. However, continuous snowfall and harsh weather made the task difficult, forcing teams to halt operations before completion. Officials said the clearance work will begin again early Tuesday morning, depending on weather conditions.Several tourists remain stranded in…

07 Apr

New Three-Year Contract Boosts Army Supply Chain in Sikkim

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

A delegation of the Denzong Agricultural Co-operative Society (DACS) held a high-level meeting with officials of the Indian Army at the Eastern Command headquarters in Kolkata on April 6 to finalise supply rates for the current financial year.The DACS team was led by Satish Chandra Rai and included senior officials of the cooperative and the state government. The meeting was chaired by Major General Sandeep Sinha of the Army Service Corps (ASC), Eastern Command, and attended by senior officers and finance officials from the Ministry of Defence.Officials said the main focus of the meeting was to negotiate rates for the…

07 Apr

HPCL ensures steady fuel supply, delivers 62.83 lakh LPG cylinders; tightens action on distributors

Business BureauBusiness

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has maintained uninterrupted fuel and LPG supply across the country, supported by a robust supply chain and intensified enforcement measures. Between April 1 and 5, HPCL recorded nozzle sales of 132.81 TMT of Petrol (MS) and 277.64 TMT of Diesel (HSD), reflecting steady consumption trends. To ensure seamless distribution, 30,994 tankers carrying MS, HSD and PDS SKO were dispatched nationwide. In the LPG segment, the company delivered 62.83 lakh cylinders during the same period, while also supplying 1,05,183 Free Trade LPG cylinders of 5 kg and 10,187 cylinders of 2 kg to improve last-mile access…

07 Apr

Biocon to Fill Global Insulin Gap as Rivals Prioritize High-Margin Weight Loss Drugs

nanika EditorBusiness

As the global pharmaceutical landscape undergoes a seismic shift toward GLP-1 "miracle" drugs, Biocon is doubling down on a different mission: becoming the world’s primary provider of insulin. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson of Biocon, recently outlined a strategic roadmap that positions the Indian firm to capture the market share being vacated by global giants like Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, and Sanofi. The strategy stems from a visible "recalibration" by major players. As these companies prioritize high-margin GLP-1 and incretin-based therapies, they are increasingly shifting away from complex insulin delivery systems like cartridges and pens. While GLP-1 drugs have revolutionized Type-2 diabetes…