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14 Jul

Gogoi Slams Assam Govt After SC Ruling

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Raijor Dal founder and Sibsagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to set aside 27 Gauhati High Court judgments that had upheld orders of the Foreigners Tribunals declaring individuals as foreigners, describing the ruling as a strong reminder that citizenship issues must be decided strictly according to law.Reacting to the apex court's verdict on Monday, Gogoi criticised the Assam government and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that the administration had been attempting to bypass established legal procedures in matters relating to citizenship."The verdict of the Supreme Court is a big slap on the Chief Minister's face,"…

14 Jul

L&T Finance posts record Q1 profit as loan book crosses ₹1.29 lakh crore

Business BureauBusiness

L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF) reported its highest-ever quarterly consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of ₹902 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a 29 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase, driven by strong retail lending and sustained business growth. The non-banking financial company (NBFC) also recorded its highest-ever consolidated loan book of ₹1,29,634 crore, up 27 per cent YoY, while its retail book expanded 28 per cent to ₹1,27,535 crore. Retail disbursements during the quarter rose 36 per cent YoY to ₹23,852 crore. The company said it is accelerating technology deployment as part of its strategy to become an…

14 Jul

Kaziranga Tourism Boom Spurs Luxury Hotel Push

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam is planning to strengthen tourism infrastructure around Kaziranga National Park following an unprecedented rise in tourist arrivals, with the state government deciding to facilitate the construction of premium hotels under the Hyatt and Taj brands.State Tourism Minister Atul Bora said Kaziranga has recorded its highest-ever tourist footfall this year, attracting a record number of visitors from across India as well as overseas. He said the growing popularity of the UNESCO World Heritage Site has created an urgent need to expand accommodation and other tourism facilities in the area. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Bora said the increase in tourist…

14 Jul

Flipkart’s food business surges as Gen Z and Bharat reshape consumption

Business BureauBusiness

Flipkart has reported a 50 per cent year-on-year growth in its food and nutrition category, driven by strong demand from Gen Z consumers and shoppers across Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, signalling a structural shift in India's food retail landscape. The company said non-metro markets now contribute 65 per cent of category demand, while Flipkart Minutes accounts for 25 per cent, highlighting the rapid adoption of quick commerce. The growth was showcased at Flipkart Food Fest 3.0, which brought together more than 50 leading brands, over 1,000 creators, celebrity chefs and entertainers, alongside over 10 product launches. According to…

14 Jul

Flipkart reports 50% growth in food and nutrition category as Gen Z and Bharat fuel demand

Business BureauBusiness

Flipkart has reported a 50 per cent year-on-year growth in its food and nutrition category, driven by Gen Z consumers and shoppers from Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, signalling a significant shift in India's food consumption patterns. The homegrown e-commerce marketplace said Flipkart Minutes accounted for 25 per cent of overall category demand, while non-metro markets contributed 65 per cent of total demand, reflecting rising adoption of healthier and premium food products beyond major cities. The company said Gen Z recorded 60 per cent annual growth, with products such as protein oats, protein peanut butter, gourmet chocolates and protein…

14 Jul

Comic book series puts life insurance into everyday stories for Indian families

Business BureauBusiness

A young insurance advisor named Supriya is at the heart of a new initiative that seeks to make life insurance easier to understand for millions of Indian families. In a move aligned with the vision of “Insurance for All”, Shri Ajay Seth, Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), unveiled a Consumer Awareness Comic Book Series designed to simplify insurance concepts through relatable storytelling rather than technical jargon. Launched on the occasion of National Insurance Awareness Day, the comic series explains important concepts such as the Married Women’s Property (MWP) Act, Waiver of Premium (WoP) and…

13 Jul

14th Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra Mahotsav In Guwahati To Feature Sankirtan, Prasadam & Cultural Programmes

Preeti SinghAssam

The Hare Krishna Movement (HKM) Guwahati will celebrate the 14th Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra Mahotsav on July 16 with a grand procession and a series of spiritual and cultural programmes in North Guwahati. The Rath Yatra will commence at 3 pm from the Hare Krishna Mandir in North Guwahati and conclude at the historic Doul Govinda Mandir after covering a distance of nearly eight kilometres. The organisers said the festival is expected to be attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, legislators and several other dignitaries. The celebrations will begin with traditional Vedic rituals, puja and arati of Lord…

13 Jul

15.43 lakh registered job seekers in state, Assam govt informs Assembly

Paromita EditorAssam

Over 15.43 lakh job seekers are currently registered with the Directorate of Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship in Assam.This was stated by the State government in the Assembly today.Replying to a starred question from Congress MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed, Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship Minister Prasanta Phukan said that 15,43,350 job seekers were registered with the Directorate of Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship as of June 30, 2026.The minister informed the House that 15,82,987 job seekers were registered as of March 31, 2016, and the department has since maintained annual records of registrations.According to the data placed before the Assembly, the number of registered job…

13 Jul

FICCI welcomes Assam Budget 2026-27

Paromita EditorAssam

The FICCI Northeast Advisory Council today welcomed the Assam Budget 2026-27, presented in the Legislative Assembly by Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on July 10.This is the first full Budget of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Government’s second consecutive term. The Budget provides for aggregate expenditure of Rs 2,85,084 crore, targets a fiscal deficit of 3 per cent of GSDP, and reduces the closing budget deficit to Rs 419 crore, while raising capital expenditure to around Rs 29,000 crore, stated a press releaseWelcoming the Budget, Ranjit Barthakur, Chairman, FICCI Northeast AdvisoryCouncil, said: “I congratulate the Chief Minister Dr.Himanta Biswa Sarma and…

13 Jul

Ammendment of minor mineral concession rules to strengthen transparency: CM

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the amendments made to the Assam Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2013 will strengthen transparency, plug revenue leakages and promote sustainable management of natural resources.The Chief Minister, in a post on X, added that those benefiting from the state's natural resources must also contribute to restoring the environment."Those who benefit from our natural resources must also contribute to restoring green cover. The amended Minor Mineral Concession Rules bring greater transparency, ensure royalty and GST compliance, curb leakages and strengthen sustainable growth," Chief Minister Sarma said.According to the amendments approved by the Cabinet,…