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21 Nov

IIT-GUWAHATI Uses Microorganism To Develop An Eco-Friendly lead Removal Method

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) researchers have developed a natural method to remove lead from contaminated water using cyanobacteria, microorganisms that are related to bacteria but are capable of photosynthesis.The developed method offers a sustainable and low-cost solution to one of the world’s most persistent environmental threats.The findings of this research have been published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, in a paper co-authored by Prof. Debasish Das, Professor, Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, along with his postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Abhijeet Mahana, and Prof. Tapas K. Mandal, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Guwahati.On a global level, lead is one of…

18 Nov

With the launch of Caramel Nutcracker Range, Costa Coffee brings the holiday spirit to India

Business BureauNorth East

Costa Coffee, the Coca-Cola-owned brand, has launched its new Caramel Nutcracker Range in India, marking the start of the winter holiday season with a festive selection of limited-time beverages. The range will be available across select stores and delivery platforms from 15 November, bringing a warm and flavourful twist to the year-end celebrations. The festive lineup features four seasonal drinks Caramel Nutcracker Latte, Iced Latte, Frappe, and Hot Chocolate all blending smooth caramel notes with nutty undertones. Costa Coffee has also introduced a special Festive Blind Box and Drink Bundle, priced at ₹699, available in very limited quantities in-store. Customers…

04 Sep

The Green School International Receives Prestigious Award for Excellence in Holistic Development

Business BureauBusiness, North East

The Green School International, founded in 2018 and nestled in the serene green hills near Guwahati, proudly announces that the school has been honoured with the "Excellence in Holistic Development" award at the Economic Times Industry Leaders North East 2025. Jagjeet Sinha -Trustee Operation, Mousumi Ganguly - Principal and N Sweety Singh- Head Mistress addressed the media in the press meet This prestigious recognition celebrates the school’s unwavering commitment to nurturing young minds through a holistic approach that emphasizes academic excellence, physical vitality, creative expression, and, most importantly, the happiness of every child. The award was received by Sanjay Jha Managing Trustee and Jagajeet Sinha Trustee Operations of The Green School International in the presence of distinguished leaders, educators, and changemakers from across the…

12 Apr

More than 100 people lost their lives by severe storms in eastern and northern India

Banasree SarkarNorth Eastrainfall

A wave of extreme weather, including hailstorms, lightning, and torrential rains, has ravaged both the eastern and northern parts of India. Bihar was hardest hit, followed by Uttar Pradesh, with officials in all three states on high alert. Jharkhand also reported serious crop damage and injuries. Bihar, the region most severely impacted by this meteorological catastrophe, saw a sharp rise in the number of fatalities to 80. Hailstorms and lightning struck several regions, causing widespread damage. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced an ex gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the relatives of those slain, and State Disaster Management Minister…

14 Feb

Bangladesh’s Tech Boom: New Partnerships with Global Firms

editorNorth East

Bangladesh’s technology sector is expanding rapidly, thanks to new partnerships with international companies. The government has announced investments in software development, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce, aiming to transform the country into a regional tech hub. Tech giants from the US and Europe have shown interest in setting up operations in Dhaka. The initiative is expected to create thousands of jobs and boost the country’s GDP. Bangladesh hopes to replicate the tech successes of neighboring countries, enhancing its role in the global digital economy.

10 Feb

NE CMs, leaders thanked PM, BJP leaders for vanquishing AAP in Delhi polls

editorNorth East, Political

Chief Ministers and BJP leaders of several northeastern states on Saturday expressed their profound happiness over the party’s scintillating victory in the Delhi Assembly polls and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other central leaders for defeating the AAP government. The BJP leaders and Chief Ministers of northeastern states claimed that the people of the national capital “liberated Delhi by uprooting ‘Aapda’ government”. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed the BJP victory as “Modi’s Delhi”. In a post on X, Sarma said: “This immense blessing of the people was received due to the successful leadership of the respected Prime…

03 Feb

Air India Express takes off from Dibrugarh, boost northeast connectivity

editorNorth East

Air India Express launched its first flight from Dibrugarh today, marking a significant expansion in Northeast India. The new daily direct service connects Dibrugarh to Guwahati, offering seamless one-stop connectivity to Delhi without an aircraft change. This is the airline's fifth destination in the region, after Agartala, Dimapur, Guwahati, and Imphal. The inaugural flight departed Dibrugarh at 1:45 PM, arriving in Guwahati at 3:15 PM before continuing to Delhi. The new route provides Dibrugarh with convenient connections to major Indian cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur, and Kolkata. This enhanced connectivity is expected to boost trade and tourism in Dibrugarh,…

28 Jan

Significant number of devotees from Northeast to take part in Maha Kumbh

editorNorth East

For the first time in the history of the Maha Kumbh, a special camp dedicated to the Northeast has been set up, attracting a significant number of devotees from the region. Over 20 saints and ascetics from remote parts of the Northeast will join the akharas to take part in the 'Amrit Snan' on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya' on Wednesday. At the "Pragjyotish Kshetra" camp in Sector 7, Mahant Keshav Das Ji Maharaj, Mahamandaleshwar of the Nirvani Ani Akhara, told reporters, "On Mauni Amavasya, 22 saints from the Northeast will take part in the Amrit Snan with the akharas.…

22 Jan

ANZ’s recent financial performance has lagged its peers

editorNorth East

Fund managers are urging ANZ to address its governance and compliance issues, especially within its retail banking sector, amid regulatory investigations that may result in fines and increased capital requirements. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is probing allegations that ANZ miscalculated interest on customer savings and deposit accounts and has encountered issues with customer hardship provisions and fees charged to deceased customers' accounts. Furthermore, ASIC is investigating ANZ's markets team for activities related to a 2023 government bond issuance. Fund managers highlight the severity of such basic errors and warn that these governance failures could attract significant regulatory…

08 Jan

JP Nadda on one-day visit to Assam for series of programmes

editorNorth East

Union Health and Family Welfare minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday inaugurated the new library and informatics centre at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH), Guwahati. Accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Nadda reached the hospital complex and unveiled the centre here in Sonitpur district. Nadda is on a day-long tour to Assam to take part in a series of official programmes.