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01 Nov

Centre of Excellence to be Set Up at IIT Guwahati for Semiconductor ATMP Training

Preeti SinghAssam

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Electronics Private Limited to strengthen semiconductor Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) education, skill development, and research in India. As part of the collaboration, a Centre of Excellence (CoE) will be established at the IIT Guwahati campus to develop industry-ready talent and promote advanced research in semiconductor packaging technologies. The partnership aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the semiconductor sector by introducing industry-aligned educational and training programmes. It is also expected to strengthen the semiconductor talent ecosystem in Assam and…

31 Oct

No Official Statement Yet as Manipur’s Noney District Witnesses Deadly Confrontation

Preeti SinghManipur

Three people were reportedly killed during an armed confrontation in Manipur's Noney district on October 30, with conflicting accounts emerging from Naga and Kuki-Zo organizations regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to local reports from Ukhrul-based sources, an exchange of gunfire allegedly took place between Naga Village Guards (NVG) and suspected Kuki militants near Taijeikaiphun village under Nungba subdivision between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. The reports stated that three individuals were killed during the confrontation, although their identities had not been officially confirmed. Local sources further claimed that following the gunfight, Naga Village Guards gained control of a…

31 Oct

Hailakandi’s Katlicherra hosts run for unity to spread message of brotherhood

barnalighosh EditorAssam

In line with the rest of the country, the administration in Katlicherra of Hailakandi district organized a 'Run for Unity' march on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of the Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. People from various walks of life spontaneously participated in the program organized to spread the message of unity and integrity. Representatives of various clubs and social organizations participated in this event along with the NSS unit of Katlicherra SK Roy College, members of Village Defence Party (VDP) and the 21st Battalion. The run started from the Katlicherra Police Station premises. After covering the main…

31 Oct

IHCL and Ambuja Neotia announce ₹2,700-crore hospitality expansion in West Bengal

Business BureauBusiness

Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and Ambuja Neotia Group have strengthened their hospitality partnership with the launch of Alt Air House – IHCL Sele Qtions in Kolkata and Siliguri, along side a ₹2,700-crore investment commitment across West Bengal. The investment will cover Kolkata, Raichak, Digha, Siliguri, Lataguri, Kalimpong and Darjeeling, reflecting growing interest in the state’s tourism and hospitality potential. The plan includes a ₹100-crore expansion of Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa in Darjeeling, adding 28 rooms and 15,000 square feet of banqueting facilities. Alt Air House in Kolkata’s Ecospace Business Park, New Town, features 42 individually designed rooms…

31 Oct

Villas for subsidy deal bureaucrat family registered 20 properties on March 27

barnalighosh EditorIndia

20 luxury villas were acquired on the very day the government file granting concession was signed. An IAS-IPS couple, both senior administrative officers, are now caught in the net of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on charges of amassing huge assets through a secret understanding with a private resort group by misusing their official positions. The ACB has formally started a preliminary enquiry against senior IAS officer Shikhar Agarwal on charges of causing massive financial loss to the state government. According to a statement issued by the ACB, the officer, who was serving as Additional Chief Secretary in the Industries Department,…

31 Oct

Assam CM directs ministers to involve local MLAs during field visits

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed his Ministers to involve the local MLAs during their field visits.The directive was issued after it was noticed that on certain occasions the local MLA was not invited during field visits by Ministers."It has been observed that during certain field visits undertaken by Ministers, the concerned Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the constituencies are not always intimated or involved. As a matter of good practice, Ministers may ensure that the local MLAs are informed in advance of their visits to the respective constituencies," the official order said."Further, in case of…

31 Oct

Tanishq launches 100-plus design Adhyantara collection ahead of Dhanteras

Business BureauBusiness

Tanishq, the jewellery retail brand from the House of Tata, has launched Adhyantara, a new collection inspired by the cosmos, ahead of Dhanteras. Featuring actress Triptii Dimri, the collection combines contemporary design with traditional Indian craftsmanship to target festive jewellery buyers. The collection offers over 100 designs across four categories: Glass Kundan, plain jewellery with stones, plain gold and uncut diamonds. The range includes necklace sets, bangles, finger rings and mangalsutras in 18-karat and 22-karat gold, with designs weighing between 30 and 120 grams. The collection incorporates sculptural 3D forms, layered detailing, patented 3D Glass Kundan, hand-carved stones and distinctive…

31 Oct

ITC Mangaldeep launches digital initiative to make Ayodhyadarshan more accessible

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ITC Mangaldeep has launched ‘HarBhaktShri Ram Tak’, a digital initiative aimed at making devotional experiences at Ayodhya Ram Mandir more accessible to visually impaired devotees through technology and collective participation. Inspired by the Ram Setu, the initiative invites devotees across India to write “Ram” in their respective vernacular languages on a dedicated digital platform. Using contour detection technology, the initiative seeks to mobilise symbolic contributions towards developing a tactile and Braille-enabled navigation pathway at Ayodhya Ram Mandir, helping visually impaired devotees navigate the premises with greater independence. Each digital participation will also contribute to the illumination of a diya at…

31 Oct

Tata AIA Life offers 30 times annual premium as life cover under enhanced savings plan

Business BureauBusiness

Tata AIA Life Insurance has enhanced its Fortune Guarantee Supreme savings plan with a High Life Cover Endowment Option, offering life cover of 30 times the annual premium from Day 1 alongside a guaranteed lump sum maturity benefit, subject to policy terms and conditions. The enhanced option is designed to combine long-term financial protection with savings for future milestones. Policy terms range from 20 to 50 years, subject to eligibility, while premium payment terms range from five to 12 years. Premiums can be paid annually, half-yearly, quarterly or monthly. The plan offers entry from 30 days of age, a maturity…

31 Oct

Mumbai LitFest 2026 concludes with literary awards, draws participants from 18 countries

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The 17th edition of Godrej Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest concluded on October 25, featuring more than 130 novelists, poets, writers, thinkers and performers from 18 countries across over 40 sessions. Veteran novelist Irwin Allan Sealy received the Godrej Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award, while Hindi poet Gagan Gill was named Poet Laureate. Rahul Bhattacharya’s *Railsong: A Novel* won Book of the Year – Fiction, while Ghazala Wahab’s *The Hindi Heartland: A Study* received the Non-Fiction award. DeepikaArwind’s *Good Arguments* won Best First Book – Fiction, and Tanul Thakur’s *Wild Wild East* was named Best First Book – Non-Fiction. AdilRustomjee’s…