Assam - The Purbottar

03 Jun

Junior Chamber International Hand “LN-4” Distribution and Implant at Guwahati

editor0 CommentsAssam, Health

JCI Guwahati held a press conference at the Guwahati Press Club on 2nd June. The Press Conference was Presided by JCI Guwahati President JC Sonia Sarda, Immediate Past President JC Neha Jain, along with Project Chairpersons JC Manoj Barjatya & JC Reena Barjatya, Project Advisors JC Rashmi Khatuwala, JC Deepak Bhajanka, Project coordinators JC Gunjan Saraf, JC Poonam Damani, JC Nisha Agarwal and Zone Officers, Past Zone Presidents & Members of JCI. While Addressing the Press Conference JC Sonia Sarda, JC Manoj Barjatya, JC Rashmi Khatuwalainformed the reporters that: “JCI-Guwahati is going to organize Mega FREE Prosthetic hand distribution and…

02 Jun

Vodafone Idea Foundation expands SmartAgri project

Business Correspondent0 CommentsAssam, Business, IndiaSmartAgri, Vodafone Idea

Vodafone Idea Foundation is expanding its transformational ‘SmartAgri’ project in the agri-heartlands of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam, and Telangana. Launched in 2020, the project brings together advanced technology interventions to help farmers improve their livelihood and adopt sustainable farming methods. With the use of the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and real-time technology solutions, SmartAgri provides farmers with information on critical elements to farming - like soil and air quality, wind, presence of insects and pests and crop growth. Farmers also receive real-time and localized advisories on critical Agri inputs for their crops and agricultural news on markets, government policies…

01 Jun

‘Winning the battle against TB’

Business Correspondent0 CommentsAssam, Business‘Winning the Battle Against TB

A media roundtable discussion, hosted jointly by the State TB Cell, Government of Assam and KHPT titled ‘Winning the Battle Against TB: Adopting a community-based Approach to Behaviour Change’, was organized in Guwahati, focused on the need to address barriers to TB treatment and care and a community-based approach, with a way forward. The meeting was addressed by Dr. Avijit Basu, Joint Director cum State TB Officer, Department of Health Services, Government of Assam and Dr. Dhrubajyoti Deka, Regional Technical Lead, World Health Organisation. In attendance were Dr. Rehana Begam, Programme Director, KHPT, Prasenjit Das, State Lead, Breaking the Barriers,…

01 Jun

PRABHUJI PURE FOOD FRANCHISE STORE INAUGURATS IN GUWAHATI

editor0 CommentsAssam, Business, North East

Prabhuji Pure Food (Mfd by Haldiram Bhujiawala Limited), India's most reliable and trusted FMCG brand, has opened its first dedicated store in the North East at Zoo Road in Guwahati, Assam. Prabhuji is growing its retail store segment and improving its distribution routes across the North East with the establishment of this store. The business was inaugurated by famous Assamese actress Barsha Rani Bishaya. The Prabhuji restaurant cum retail store has been designed to provide its customers a qualitative and hygienic experience along with advanced packing of sweets and namkeens. Customers will be able to sample a wide range of…

01 Jun

TOPCEM CEMENT’S #TOPCEMSAMRIDDHI SCHEME

editor0 CommentsAssam, Business

TOPCEM CEMENT has introduced the "TOPCEM Samriddhi Scheme." Padma Bhushan Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, TOPCEM CEMENT's Brand Ambassador, introduced the scheme. During this Event, Sri Sunil M Gavaskar was present along with Sri. Bajrang Lohia, Director - Meghalaya Cements Ltd., Dr. Anil Kapur, President - Sales & Marketing, Meghalaya Cements Ltd. along with other senior officials of Meghalaya Cements Ltd. who were also present to witness the launch of the “TOPCEM Samriddhi Scheme”. This is one of the most inventive types of schemes, in which Masons work and earn rewards by using TOPCEM Cement. This programme will last for five months.…

31 May

Statement from Vodafone Idea for the Flood affected Residents of Assam

Business Correspondent0 CommentsAssam, IndiaINDIA, Statement, Vodafone Idea

The floods in Assam have affected lakhs of people across several districts. Resultant power outages have led to disruption of voice and internet services in some parts. While a significant part of these has been restored, the situation in Cachar, Darrang, Dibrugarh, Dima Hasao, Hojai, Lakhimpur, and Udalguri, remains challenging. With most of the shops closed, customers are finding it difficult to undertake recharges. Sukanta Das, Cluster Business Head – East, Vodafone Idea, said “We stand strong with our customers during this time of distress. The Vi teams on the ground are working ceaselessly with local authorities to help restore…

27 May

Assam down town University announces Common Scholarship Test

Business Correspondent0 CommentsAssam, Business, IndiaAssam down town University, Scholarship Test

Assam downtown University (AdtU) announces the third edition of the AdtU Common Scholarship Test in its new avatar CST 2.1 wherein Rs 5-crore has been earmarked to benefit deserving candidates from around the country. Selection will be based on marks obtained in the test to be held online on 29 May. Candidates who have passed their 10th and/or 12th boards from any stream are eligible to register for the test. Assam downtown University has been undertaking this initiative for the last several years to support the academic aspirations of families in providing higher education opportunities to their children. The selected…

19 May

Axis Bank signs MOU with Assam Rifles and NIEDO

Business Correspondent0 CommentsAssam, BusinessAssam Rifles, Axis Bank signs, INDIA

India’s third-largest private sector bank Axis Bank has signed an MOU with the Assam Rifles and National Integrity and Educational Development Organisation (NIEDO) for setting up the Late Captain N Kenguruse, MVC Centre of Excellence and Wellness at Kohima. It aims to support underprivileged students from Nagaland to prepare for various competitive entrance examinations to India’s premier institutions in engineering and related streams as well as other exams conducted by the National Testing Agency such as the BS-MS dual degree programs. This project was conceived by Lt Gen PC Nair, AVSM, and YSM and the ceremony took place in Kohima…

18 May

Assam floods: Amit Shah assures all help, army joins rescue ops

editor0 CommentsAssamAssam floods

Union Home Minister Amit Shah discussed the overall flood situation in Assam with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the phone and assured all possible help from the Centre. The Home Minister in tweets, “Concerned about the situation in the wake of heavy rainfall in parts of Assam. Spoke to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to take stock of the situation. NDRF teams are already been deployed. Assured all possible help from the central government.” Defence spokesman, Lt Col Angom Bobin Singh said, “A swift and coordinated action was carried out by both the teams to rescue precious lives caught in…

13 May

Arohan Financial Services support women entrepreneurs

Business Correspondent0 CommentsAssam, Business, IndiaArohan, Financial Services

Microfinance has been playing an invaluable role in transforming the lives of the weaker section of society by making them financially independent and self-sufficient. The industry bodies and the microfinance institutions collectively helped the women entrepreneurs sail through the turmoil due to pandemics and overcome its impact on their business and other challenges. During Covid Pandemic, the low-income group was worst affected, resulting in a significant reduction in regular income and in some cases leading to business loss. But the inspiring story of a spirited woman entrepreneur Disha Sonowal of Dibrugarh, Assam portrays that achieving business success is a matter…