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13 Jul

Pijush Hazarika Reviews Preparations for July 18 Agricultural Infrastructure Fund Programme in Guwahati

Paromita EditorAssam

Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika on Sunday chaired a preparatory meeting with officials of the Agriculture Department ahead of the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) programme scheduled to be held in Guwahati on July 18.The programme will be graced by the Chief Minister, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, as the Chief Guest and is expected to witness the participation of over 5,000 farmers across Assam along with officials from various banks.During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the preparations for the successful conduct of the programme and discussed measures for effective implementation of the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that…

13 Jul

Assam Sahitya Sabha to posthumously confer ‘Sangeet Sudhakar’ title on Zubeen Garg

Paromita EditorAssam

The Asam Sahitya Sabha has announced that it will posthumously confer the prestigious 'Sangeet Sudhakar' title on legendary Assamese musician Zubeen Garg in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to music, literature and the cultural heritage of Assam.Asam Sahitya Sabha General Secretary Debojit Bora said the decision was approved by the organisation's executive committee and governing body in accordance with a resolution adopted during its Panchratna-Guwahati session.The honour will be formally conferred at a ceremony on July 30 at the Sangeetacharya Lakshmiram Barua Sadan in Guwahati. The title will be presented by Asam Sahitya Sabha president Dr Basanta Kumar Goswami.The felicitation…

13 Jul

Assam bjp accuses opp of making ‘calculated bid’ to derail state’s growth momentum

Paromita EditorAssam

The ruling BJP in Assam has accused the Opposition parties of a calculated attempt to foster anarchy and derail the state’s developmental momentum.“The Indian National Congress, along with other Opposition parties and a section of self-styled intellectuals, has become deeply entrenched in a calculated conspiracy to engineer an atmosphere of anarchy with the sole objective of obstructing Assam's unprecedented developmental trajectory,” Assam BJP spokesperson Ranjib Kumar Sarmah said on Monday.Addressing mediapersons at the party headquarters in Guwahati, Sarmah alleged that the Opposition parties were systematically attempting to sow chaos, destabilise society and undermine public confidence through an orchestrated campaign of…

13 Jul

Imd predicts more rain in guwahati in next 3 days; asdma urges commuters to be cautious amid flash floods

Paromita EditorGuwahati

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted moderate to heavy rainfall along with thunderstorm at the isolated places in Guwahati city and adjoining areas in the coming two to three days owing to current meteorological conditions and monsoon scenario in the state.“The weather pattern suggests that in continuation of the earlier weather forecast on heavy rainfall, the coming two to three days would also face the thunderstorm with lightning with moderate to heavy rainfall (6-12 cm/24 hours) across the city and the adjacent areas which may aggravate waterlogging, flooding, flash floods, slow vehicular movement, and increase the risk of…

13 Jul

MASS Appeals to Citizens to Strengthen Assam’s Linguistic Identity by Choosing Assamese in Census

Paromita EditorAssam

The Manab Adhikar Sangram Samiti (MASS) has appealed to all residents of Assam who identify themselves as Assamese and take pride in the state's identity to register Assamese as their mother tongue in the upcoming Census. In a statement issued by the organisation, signed by president Bubumoni Goswami and general secretary Ritul Baruah, MASS said that legally recognised migrants who have settled in Assam, grown up in the state, and were granted Indian citizenship under the Assam Accord should record Assamese as their mother tongue. The organisation described it as an appropriate way of expressing gratitude to Assam and fulfilling…

13 Jul

Hundreds of Bodo Protesters Demand Withdrawal of APDCL Project, Rehabilitation of 93 Evicted Families in Malgaon

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Hundreds of members of the Bodo community staged a protest at Malgaon along the Kokrajhar district border on Sunday, opposing the allotment of Tribal Belt and Block land to the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) and the proposed rehabilitation of 93 evicted Muslim families from Kaimari in the area. Carrying placards and raising slogans, the protesters demanded that the Assam Government and the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Government withdraw the land allotment, claiming that the move would affect land protected for indigenous tribal communities. The demonstration remained peaceful, with participants insisting that their agitation would continue until their demands…

13 Jul

WHISKAS launches Indian Fish Range inspired by Rohu and Catla

Business BureauBusiness, North East

WHISKAS®, a leading cat food brand in India, has launched its new Indian Fish Range, introducing what it describes as the country's first locally inspired cat food innovation featuring Rohu and Catla fish. The new range combines the brand's signature Crunchy Creamy Yummy Pockets™ with formulations developed to provide 100 per cent complete and balanced nutrition for cats. Conceptualised by 22feet, part of Omnicom Advertising India, the campaign features Bollywood actor and cat lover Mrunal Thakur, highlighting the shift from home-cooked feeding to scientifically formulated pet nutrition. The company said the product addresses a common feeding practice in Indian households,…

13 Jul

Operation SafedSagarto bring Indian Air Force’s Kargil story to Netflix on August 7

Business BureauBusiness

Netflix has announced that its upcoming military drama *Operation SafedSagar*, inspired by one of the Indian Air Force's most significant wartime operations during the 1999 Kargil War, will premiere globally on August 7. The series is based on the untold story of the Golden Arrows Squadron and highlights the courage, sacrifice and determination of IAF personnel during one of the world's highest air wars. Directed by Oni Sen and created by Abhijeet Singh Parmar and KushalSrivastava, the series features Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill, AbhayVerma, DiaMirza, PrajaktaKoli, AdilHussain, MihirAhuja, TaarukRaina, ArnavBhasin and Amrita Bagchi. Netflix India said the series is the platform's…

13 Jul

Renault ties up with IIT Kanpur to boost vehicle engineering in India

Business BureauBusiness

Renault India has entered into a strategic partnership with [Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur to strengthen its vehicle research and development capabilities in the country by leveraging the institute's advanced National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF).Under the collaboration, Renault India will use the state-of-the-art facility to carry out aerodynamic and wind-noise testing for its passenger vehicles, supporting the development of next-generation models with improved efficiency, safety and performance. The company said the initiative combines Renault's global engineering expertise with IIT Kanpur's advanced research infrastructure to enable more precise vehicle validation and product optimization. Dr. Vikraman V, Chief of Engineering, Renault Group…

13 Jul

TVS Motor, IndianOil partner to strengthen green LPG delivery network

Business BureauBusiness

TVS Motor Company and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) have entered into a strategic partnership to promote sustainable last-mile LPG cylinder distribution across India by deploying TVS King Kargo HD commercial vehicles through IndianOil's extensive distributor network. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Coimbatore, marking the beginning of a long-term collaboration focused on cleaner and more efficient commercial mobility. Under the partnership, TVS Motor will work with IndianOil's network of more than 13,000 LPG distributors to facilitate the adoption of TVS King Kargo HD vehicles for doorstep cylinder deliveries. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions, improve operational…