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12 May

Simon Wong Congratulates Himanta Biswa Sarma, Reaffirms Support for Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Simon Wong on Tuesday, May 12, congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma as he began his second consecutive term as Chief Minister of Assam, reaffirming Singapore’s continued support for the state and its development journey. In a message posted on X, Wong highlighted the growing partnership between Singapore and Assam and expressed confidence in the state’s progress under Sarma’s leadership. “Big congratulations to our dear friend Himanta Biswa. Your new term as Chief Minister will no doubt propel Assam to greater heights. As your trusted friend, we will stand by Assam as always,” Wong said. Earlier in the day, Sarma visited the…

12 May

Stalled Bridge Projects Hinder Nepal-China Trade Route

nanika EditorInternational

The Bheri Corridor, a strategic artery intended to link India, Nepal, and China, is facing a significant bottleneck. While over 50 kilometers of the Jajarkot–Dolpa section approach final blacktopping, a critical failure in infrastructure remains: five major bridges have been left incomplete for over six years. Despite the road being opened by the Nepali Army in 2019, these missing "lifelines" are preventing the corridor from becoming the year-round transport hub the Karnali Province desperately needs. The 118-kilometer stretch from Jajarkot to Dunai in Dolpa has seen mixed fortunes. While 56 kilometers of track are nearing completion, the transition from earthen…

12 May

Man Detained After Live Bullets Recovered at Assam Swearing-In Ceremony Venue

Paromita EditorAssam

A man was taken into custody on Tuesday, May 12, after a few rounds of live bullets were allegedly recovered from him during security screening at the venue of the swearing-in ceremony of the new government in Assam, police said.The incident took place at Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, where Himanta Biswa Sarma was set to take oath as Chief Minister for a second consecutive term.According to police, the bullets were recovered from the man during routine security checks at one of the entry gates of the venue.“He was taken into custody for questioning and is being taken to Basistha…

12 May

Non-tech professionals lead AI upskilling boom at Great Learning in FY26

Business BureauBusiness

Professionals from non-technical educational backgrounds accounted for 66 per cent of enrolments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) programmes at Great Learning during FY26, reflecting a growing shift towards no-code AI learning across industries. According to the ed-tech company, nearly 64 per cent of these enrolments came from professionals with over 12 years of work experience, including senior leaders and business heads from sectors such as BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, education, FMCG and retail. The company said professionals across functions including marketing, HR, finance, operations and sales are increasingly adopting AI-powered tools to automate workflows, improve efficiency and support decision-making without requiring deep…

12 May

Daily honey intake: Surprising health benefits

Sonakshi SarkarHealth

As a healthier sugar substitute, honey has advantages such as antioxidant power, antibacterial action, cough relief, improved sleep, heart health support (cholesterol/blood pressure), digestive aid, wound healing, natural energy, immune boost, and skin hydration. However, it should be used sparingly.Here are some advantages of honey:Rich in Antioxidants: Contains flavonoids and phenols that prevent cell damage and lower the risk of chronic illness.Antibacterial and antifungal: Beneficial for small illnesses, it inhibits dangerous germs and fungus.Calms Coughs and Sore Throats: Lessens the frequency and intensity of coughs, particularly in youngsters (older than one year).Enhances Heart Health: May reduce blood pressure and bad…

12 May

Assam Gets Himanta Biswa Sarma as CM for Second Straight Term

riya EditorNorth East

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took the oath of office and secrecy as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term during a grand swearing-in ceremony held at Khanapara in Guwahati. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, other Union Ministers, senior NDA leaders, Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from 22 states, industrialists, bureaucrats, party workers and a large gathering of people. After taking oath, Sarma, who also scripted history by becoming the first non-Congress minister to be sworn in as…

12 May

NEET-UG 2026: NTA Cancels NEET UG 2026, Reports Of Widespread Leak Emerge; New Dates To Be Announced

anuprova EditorNews

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination which was held on 3rd May due to serious allegations of paper leak with the approval of Government of India. The decision, made on May 12, 2026, is meant to preserve the sanctity of the medical entrance process after inputs from central agencies and the Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SOG) indicated that the 'sanctity' of the examination had been compromised. Investigators first homed in on a “guess paper,” with some 410 questions that allegedly circulated up to a month before the test. Reports indicate that about 120…

12 May

Rasna Chairman Piruz Khambatta launches book on Zoroastrian success principles, announces entrepreneurial fund

Business BureauBusiness

Piruz Areez Khambatta, Chairman of Rasna Group has launched his new book Ashoi: The Zoroastrian Art of Success and Immortality and announced an entrepreneurial fund aimed at supporting next-generation enterprises and leadership development. The launch event was held at The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai and was attended by Kiren Rijiju, Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora, former Bombay High Court judge Justice Shahrukh J. Kathawalla, and several members of the Parsi community and business sector. Speaking at the event, Khambatta said the book seeks to bring ancient Zoroastrian wisdom into a modern and practical framework focused on integrity, discipline, ethical…

12 May

Four New Faces in Assam Cabinet: Himanta Biswa Sarma Confirms Oath Ceremony

riya EditorAssam

Four newly elected MLAs of the NDA will take oath as ministers along with chief minister designate Himanta Biswa Sarma during the swearing-in ceremony at Khanapara in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. The leaders named for induction into the Assam Council of Ministers are Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora, Charan Boro and Ajanta Neog. "Happy to announce that the following four colleagues of mine will take oath as ministers tomorrow along with me in the august presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. They are Shri Rameswar Teli, Shri Atul Bora, Shri Charan Boro and…

11 May

Assam RGU Joins Hands With Indian Museum Kolkata To Hold Exhibition, Workshops

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Royal Global University in Guwahati is set to host a landmark cultural and academic initiative in collaboration with the Indian Museum, Kolkata, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.A major highlight of the event will be the launch of a specially curated exhibition titled “Bharat – Contours of Continuity”, featuring rare replicas and heritage treasures from the collections of the Indian Museum.The special exhibition will remain open for seven days, from May 13 to 21, offering students, scholars, and the public a unique opportunity to experience the rich cultural legacy preserved by one of India’s most esteemed…