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26 Feb

Centre approves green hydrogen jetty at Paradip Port: Sonowal

Paromita EditorNews

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has approved the development of a dedicated jetty with alliedfacilities for handling green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo atParadip Port at an estimated cost of Rs 797.17 crores, said Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.The project will be implemented by Paradip Port Authority on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis.The proposed facility will have a handling capacity of 4.0 million tonnes perannum and is designed to strengthen Paradip Port’s role as a hub for greenenergy cargo. The infrastructure will include a dedicated jetty, storage systems, pipelines, handling equipment and associated facilities.Sonowal said the approval reflects…

26 Feb

Gauhati High Court Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Restraint on Alleged Hate Speeches by Assam CM

Paromita EditorAssam

The Gauhati High Court on Thursday issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and two connected petitions seeking directions to restrain Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from allegedly making hate speeches against minority communities in the state. The division bench comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury directed that notices be issued to the Union of India, the State of Assam, the Director General of Police (DGP), and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The court also issued notice on the plea for interim relief and listed the matter for hearing after the Bihu holidays in…

26 Feb

Protein Day marks a change in the trend of protein consumption in Kolkata

Business BureauBusiness

In Kolkata, food has always followed rhythm and ritual. Sunday afternoons mean mangsho and bhaat shared with family, office mornings begin with neatly packed tiffin carriers, and evenings are often spent at para joints over rolls and cutlets. Chicken, in many forms, has long been part of these familiar meals, whether cooked slowly at home or picked up on the way back from work. People never stopped to think about what these meals provided beyond taste and comfort. But that is beginning to change. Across households and younger consumers, there is a growing awareness of protein and its role in…

26 Feb

Jamaat Chief Slams Bangladesh President for “Hiding Truth” About Yunus and Hasina

anuprova EditorInternational

The political climate in Bangladesh has intensified as Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, the chief (Ameer) of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, launched a scathing attack on President Mohammed Shahabuddin. This backlash follows explosive claims made by the President regarding the 18-month interim tenure of Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, which concluded after the February 2026 elections. In a series of public statements, the Jamaat chief accused the President of "suppressing the truth" and providing a distorted narrative of the events surrounding the August 2024 ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Rahman argued that the President is now making contradictory claims about Hasina’s resignation…

26 Feb

LinkedIn flags 5 skill stacks for 2026 as 38% Indian job seekers feel unprepared

Business BureauBusiness

As rapid technological change reshapes hiring trends, LinkedIn’s Skills on the Rise 2026 report has identified five fast-growing skill stacks to help professionals stay competitive — AI & Automation, Data & Analytics, IT & Cybersecurity, Business & Growth, and People & Leadership. According to LinkedIn data, 38% of Indian job seekers feel unprepared for how quickly technology is changing required skills. While 46% of recruiters globally rely on skills data to fill roles, 74% of recruiters in India say finding qualified talent is harder than ever. The report highlights rising demand for skills such as Prompt Engineering, Workflow Automation, LLMOps…

26 Feb

Vedanta Board Clears ₹3,000 Cr Debenture Issue to Strengthen Finances

nanika EditorBusiness

Vedanta Ltd. has approved plans to raise up to ₹3,000 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis. The decision was cleared by the company’s committee of directors as part of efforts to strengthen its capital structure and optimize borrowing costs.According to a regulatory filing, the company will issue up to three lakh unsecured, rated, listed, and redeemable NCDs with a face value of ₹1 lakh each, aggregating to a total of ₹3,000 crore. The debentures will be listed on the BSE.Vedanta has witnessed strong investor appetite for its previous debt offerings. A ₹500 million…

26 Feb

Conclave of Experts Pushes Acceleration of Renewable Energy Expansion in NE

riya EditorAssam

The Northeast India Clean Energy Conclave, held in Guwahati, gathered senior government officials, industry representatives, regulators, financial institutions, and technology providers to develop a roadmap for scaling up renewable energy in the region. Organized by the International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST) at NEDFi House, the conclave aimed to harness the Northeast's estimated 130 GW renewable energy potential, given its rich hydro and solar resources and nearly nine percent of India’s waterbodies. However, current installed renewable capacity is limited, presenting significant opportunities for developers and financiers. Mandvi Singh, iFOREST's programme director, emphasized the Northeast's pivotal role in India's…

26 Feb

iFOREST-Led Conclave Focuses on Accelerating Clean Energy Growth in Northeast India

riya EditorAssam

The Northeast India Clean Energy Conclave 2026, hosted by the International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST) at NEDFi House in Guwahati, convened senior government officials, industry leaders, and technology providers to outline a plan for scaling up renewable energy across Northeastern states. The region has an estimated renewable energy potential of 130 GW, primarily in hydro and solar resources, yet only about 2.3 GW is currently available, emphasizing a significant untapped investment opportunity in the sector. With electricity demand expected to surge by over 40% by 2031-32, stakeholders advocated for a robust, diversified power system emphasizing storage and…

26 Feb

Protest Against Ferro-Silicon Plant Enters Third Day in East Siang, Two Fall Ill

riya EditorNews

The indefinite hunger strike launched by mothers of Ngorlung and Ralung villages against the ferro-silicon plant at the Niglok Industrial Growth Centre (IGC) in East Siang district entered its fourth on Thursday, with two protesters falling ill during the agitation. The two women were admitted to the Community Health Centre (First Referral Unit) in Ruksin on Wednesday morning after their health condition deteriorated. Several elderly women are among those participating in the ongoing strike, which is being held at the Ralung village community hall. The protesters are demanding the relocation of the ferro-silicon factory from their area, alleging that the…

26 Feb

Silchar Murder Case Verdict After Two Decade

riya EditorAssam

More than twenty years after a murder that shocked the community of Silchar, a Fast Track Court in Cachar district has sentenced three individuals, including a businessman, to life imprisonment for their involvement in the 2004 killing of Munna Majumdar. On February 25, the Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track Court), Bankim Sharma, delivered the verdict, sentencing cloth merchant Dhanraj Surana and his employees, Ratan Debnath and Rinku Dev, to life imprisonment. Surana operates from Swarupa Complex in Janiganj, Silchar, while Debnath and Dev reside in Udharband. Munna Majumdar, who worked at Surana's garment shop, was taken by his employer and…