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24 Feb

Guwahati Gets Digital Boost as HDFC Bank Launches New Tech Facility

riya EditorAssam

HDFC Bank has inaugurated its first Tech & Digital Factory in Assam, located in Guwahati, enhancing the region's technological development and talent pool in areas such as AI, digital innovation, and cybersecurity. This is the bank’s fourth such facility in India, following those in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Gurugram. The ceremony was attended by Assam's Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, along with senior bank officials and dignitaries from the educational sector. The facility is designed to create career opportunities for skilled professionals in Assam and aims to leverage local technical talent for core technology advancements. Partnering with the Government of…

24 Feb

Turkish Airlines wins best in-flight entertainment in Europe for fourth year at 2026 APEX awards

Business BureauBusiness

Turkish Airlines has been named Best in Entertainment in Europe at the 2026 APEX Official Airline Ratings, marking the fourth consecutive year the carrier has received the honour. The recognition reflects continued passenger appreciation for the airline’s in-flight entertainment experience. The APEX Official Airline Ratings, organised by the Airline Passenger Experience Association, are based entirely on neutral and independently verified passenger feedback. The ratings are compiled in partnership with TripIt and Concur. For the 2026 edition, passengers evaluated more than one million flights operated by over 600 airlines worldwide through a five-star rating system. Airlines were assessed across five core…

24 Feb

Holi Rush Eases as NFR Continues Special Train Operations

riya EditorGuwahati

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced the extension of services for four pairs of Holi special trains from February to March 2026 to accommodate the increased passenger demand during the festive season. The trains include 07046/07047 (Secunderabad - Naharlagun), operating an additional trip in each direction, and 03129/03130 (Kolkata Terminal - New Jalpaiguri), also with one additional trip in both directions. Additionally, train numbers 09189/09190 (Mumbai Central - Katihar) will see six extra trips each way, and the weekly trains 04614/04613 (Amritsar - Katihar) will operate three additional trips in both directions. The services will maintain their existing schedules, timings,…

23 Feb

Sarbananda Sonowal Unveils India’s First Digital Twin Deployment at VOC Port, Says Advanced Tech and Anti-Drone Systems Will Redefine Port Security and Efficiency

Paromita EditorNational

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated and laid foundation of projects worth more than ₹1,500 crore at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port), marking a major expansion of infrastructure, renewable energy integration and digital modernisation at the port.A key highlight of the event was the inauguration of the VOC Maritime Heritage Museum, an immersive institution dedicated to India’s maritime legacy and the contribution of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaranar. The museum has been conceived as a cultural and educational landmark for southern Tamil Nadu and is expected to promote tourism, community engagement and awareness of the…

23 Feb

Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh Meets Top Union Ministers in New Delhi, Seeks Support for Peace, Economy and IDP Rehabilitation

Paromita EditorNational

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday held a series of important meetings with senior Union ministers in New Delhi, marking his first official interactions with them after assuming office on February 4.The chief minister called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at her office in the national capital. He was accompanied by his two deputy chief ministers—Losii Dikho of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) and Nemcha Kipgen of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).Smt. Kipgen, who hails from Kangpokpi district, is the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur.During the meeting, the chief minister urged the Finance Minister to…

23 Feb

Seat-sharing talks with allies moving in right direction: Gaurav Gogoi

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi today said that the party will contest the Assembly elections in alliance with other opposition forces.Speaking to the media during a Screening Committee meeting held at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi, Gogoi, along with Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly Debabrata Saikia, stated that discussions are ongoing with Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP), Raijor Dal, APHLC, and Left parties, and that the talks have been extremely positive. Debabrata Saikia informed that discussions are underway with president of Raijor Dal Akhil Gogoi regarding seat-sharing in two to three constituencies.Interacting with journalists,…

23 Feb

Union Minister to review implementation of rural devp schemes in Majuli

Paromita EditorAssam

Union Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan will be visiting Majuli on February 24-25.On February24, the MoS will hold a review meeting with district-level officials on implementation of various rural development schemes at the Conference Hall of the DC office at Garamur. He will also interact with SHG members, Lakhpatti Didis and beneficiaries of rural development schemes .He will inspect PMAY-G houses and interact with PMAY-G beneficiaries at Garamur, and inspect Madhupur-Puranibari road constructed under PMGSY.On February 25, the MoS will attend a Seminar on Vikasit Bharat - Guarantee for Rojgar and Ajeevika Mission –Gramin (VB-G RAM G)…

23 Feb

ITC Sunrise launches ‘The Lost Recipe’ to revive forgotten Indian flavours in Assam

Business BureauBusiness

ITC Ltd.’s Sunrise Spices has launched ‘The Lost Recipe’ initiative in Assam, a heritage cooking competition aimed at reviving forgotten Indian dishes and traditional culinary techniques. The event, held in Guwahati on February 22, brought together over 100 home cooks and heritage food enthusiasts who presented age-old recipes along with the stories and cultural memories behind them. Built on the theme ‘Old is Gold’, the competition encouraged participants to showcase slow cooking, smoking methods and intricate spice layering. The dishes were judged by an eminent jury led by celebrated Assamese chef Atul Lahkar, known for his work in preserving regional…

23 Feb

Cyber Safety Meets Community Care as Indian Bank Organizes Health Camp at Brahmaputra Riverfront

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Indian Bank’s Guwahati Zone hosted a Cyber Awareness and Free Health Check-Up Camp on the Brahmaputra riverfront, focusing on cyber fraud prevention and healthcare for senior citizens. Key officials, including Vineet Bajpai, S.K. Das, and Alok Kumar, attended the event, helping to motivate staff and participants. The awareness session covered various cyber fraud types such as OTP scams, KYC frauds, QR code scams, digital arrest scams, and AI-based voice cloning scams, with a strong emphasis on vigilance regarding personal and financial information. Additionally, a health check-up camp was held in collaboration with Health City Hospital, offering basic screenings and health…

23 Feb

In Howrah, BC Jindal Foundation’s Skill Centre strengthens employability of youth and women through industry-relevant training

Business BureauBusiness

BC Jindal Foundation has launched a major skill development push in Howrah to enhance employability among youth and women through industry-relevant vocational training. The initiative is being implemented through the “BC Jindal Skill Centre” at Belur and aims to train over 1,000 candidates annually from marginalized communities. The foundation, the social arm of BC Jindal Group, said the programme will cover nine vocational trades across five sectors; healthcare, hospitality, apparel, IT and industrial technology. Courses include Industrial Electrician, Multi Skill Technician, Sewing Machine Operator, Domestic Data Entry Operator, Child Caretaker, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage Services, Phlebotomy Technician and General Duty…