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03 Mar

IIT Guwahati and Japan Deepen Collaboration in Advanced Research, Student Mobility

riya EditorAssam

Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) recently welcomed a high-level delegation from Japan, led by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Horii Iwao and Ambassador to India Ono Keiichi. This visit signifies a considerable advancement in strengthening industrial and academic collaborations between IIT-G and Japan. Prof. Devendra Jalihal, the director of IIT-G, expressed his enthusiasm for the existing strong ties, noting that the institution currently hosts more than ten honorary professors from Japan. He also highlighted a remarkable increase in the participation of Japanese students, with over seventy engaging in exchange or joint degree programs over the past two years. Mr. Iwao…

02 Mar

AICC Members To Revisit Assam To Streamline Candidates Selection Process

Paromita EditorAssam

Ahead of finalising the Congress party’s candidates for the Assam Legislative Assembly elections, two MPs and members of the Election Screening Committee constituted by the All-India Congress Committee — Imran Masood and Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka — will once again visit Assam.During their visit, the two members will participate in important meetings across various districts of the state to review organisational matters and preparations for the upcoming elections.According to sources in the Pradesh Congress Committee, MP Imran Masood will leave Guwahati for Hojai on March 3 and hold interactions with district and block-level leaders and workers, prospective candidates, sitting and former…

02 Mar

Key Court Orders in Zubeen Garg Death Case: Bank Account De-frozen, Singapore Files Access Denied

Paromita EditorAssam

The Court of the District and Sessions Judge in Guwahati on Monday issued a series of significant orders in the high-profile case concerning the death of Assam’s cultural icon, Zubeen Garg. In a key development, the court allowed a petition to de-freeze the bank account of one of the accused, Shyamkanu Mahanta. The judge observed that investigators had failed to follow mandatory safeguards while freezing the account and noted non-compliance with Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The prosecution argued that the lapses were merely technical irregularities and urged the court to overlook them. However, the judge…

02 Mar

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee Intensifies Outreach in Assam with Padayatras, Community Interactions

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The second phase of the ‘Samay Paribartanor’ yatra of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) reached Dibrugarh district on March 1, with party leaders holding padayatras and bike rallies across Naharkatia, Duliajan and Tingkhong constituencies. The yatra was led by APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, who began the day by offering prayers at Raidongia Namghar in Naharkatia. The Congress team later received a warm welcome from supporters at Nigam Tiniali. Party workers and local residents gathered in large numbers as the rally moved through different areas of the district. Addressing gatherings during the yatra, Gogoi said the Congress is committed to…

02 Mar

GI-Tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger Sent to London, Boosting Assam’s Agri-Export Drive

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam has taken a major step in promoting its farm produce in the global market. The first export consignment of GI-tagged ginger from Karbi Anglong was flagged off to London on March 1. The consignment was formally sent from Krishi Bhawan in Guwahati by Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora. The flag-off ceremony was attended by senior officials of the Agriculture Department and other stakeholders connected with the farming and export sector. Officials described the move as an important development for the state’s agri-export efforts. The ginger grown in Karbi Anglong has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This tag gives…

02 Mar

UPPL Faces Pre-Poll Exodus as Key Leaders Quit to Align with BPF

riya EditorAssam

In a significant political shift ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, key figures from the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) have resigned, indicating a realignment in Bodoland politics as they prepare to join the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF). Notably, Kampa Borgoyary, a Member of the Legislative Council in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and former Leader of the Opposition in the BTC Legislative Council from the UPPL, has stepped down. His departure is seen as a crucial blow to the UPPL due to his influence in the Bodoland Territorial Region. In his resignation letter addressed to UPPL president Pramod Boro,…

02 Mar

Women in Rani are empowered by the CRPF through sewing instruction

Banasree SarkarAssam

As part of its Civic Action Program, the 175 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) delivered sewing instruction and sewing machines to economically disadvantaged women and girls in the Rani region. Local participants received a 20-day sewing training course from tailors assigned to the unit as part of the initiative. Rajiv Kumar Jha, Commandant of the 175 Battalion, CRPF, gave sewing machines to ten recipients on Friday after the training was finished. Commandant Jha told the crowd that the Civic Action Program's goals are to improve police-public relations and aid in the development of isolated and underdeveloped areas.…

02 Mar

IIT Guwahati Partners with Coventry University Group (UK) to Drive AI and Healthcare Innovation

riya EditorAssam

The Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Coventry University Group (CUG), UK, to enhance global research and innovation specifically in artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare. This strategic partnership aims to formalize avenues for collaborative research, academic mobility, and joint degree programs. The MoU was signed during a visit from CUG's senior research leadership, including Prof. Richard Dashwood, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), who also proposed a joint research colloquium in a hybrid format, engaging experts from both institutions. The collaboration primarily focuses on integrating AI and data science within healthcare contexts. Prof. Devendra Jalihal,…

02 Mar

Amid Iran-US/Israel Escalation, Assam in Touch with MEA for Data on Residents in West Asia

riya EditorAssam

As the conflict intensifies in the Middle East, the Assam government is coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to ascertain the whereabouts of its residents who may be affected. A senior state official highlighted the absence of data on the number of Assamese individuals in the region, whether residing or stranded. The official indicated that many from Assam are employed in various sectors in West Asia, including aviation and business, and a significant number of tourists from the state frequent destinations such as Dubai. Due to the war, disruptions in flight services have likely left many tourists stuck…

02 Mar

International Exposure as Japanese Coaches Arrive to Train Assam Athletes

riya EditorAssam

Under a groundbreaking collaboration between the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Assam Sports and Youth Welfare Department, a strategic initiative aims to uplift the sporting landscape of Assam through the engagement of five Japanese coaches who will provide professional training to emerging athletes over two years. This collaboration spans multiple sports disciplines including volleyball, basketball, swimming, football, and athletics, marking a significant first in international sports cooperation for the region. An official source emphasized that this initiative represents a remarkable milestone on a global scale, highlighting JICA's continuous commitment to enhancing India's sports ecosystem. In the framework of…