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20 Jul

Sonowal presents Rs. one crore to Bell Metal Artisans & Trading Co-operative Society of Sarthebari

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Bell-metal industry to play important role in building atmanirbhar Assam: CMIn a bid to promote local crafts and entrepreneurs of the State, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal presented a cheque of Rs. one crore to the Bell Metal Artisans & Trading Co-operative Society of Sarthebari in Barpeta district today. The Chief Minister handed over the financial assistance under “Chief Minister’s Local Entrepreneur Promotion Scheme”.Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sonowal said that the bell-metal and brass artisans of Assam have set an example for self-employment in the State. The Government of Assam is committed to protect and promote the local crafts…

20 Jul

GNRC Dedicates COVID Care units at the service of people

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GNRC, the leading and premier super speciality hospital of Northeast India have come forward with dedicated COVID care units for the people of Assam and Northeast. Known for its various pioneering efforts to better the healthcare scenario in Northeast India, now GNRC has dedicated two COVID Care units at the service for the people of this region.Currently, there are almost 22,000 COVID-19 cases in Assam and it is expected that the number might increase in the days to come. In such a scenario, it is expected that the private healthcare facilities should join hands with the state government to manage…

19 Jul

Seven Indian Drugmakers Racing To Develop Covid-19 Vaccine.

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At least seven Indian pharma companies are working to develop a vaccine against coronavirus as they join global efforts to find a preventive to check the spread of the deadly virus that has already infected more than 14 million globally.Bharat Biotech, Serum Institute, Zydus Cadila, Panacea Biotec, Indian Immunologicals, Mynvax and Biological E are among the domestic pharma firms working on the coronavirus vaccines in India. Bharat Biotech, Serum Institute, Zydus Cadila, Panacea Biotec, Indian Immunologicals, Mynvax and Biological E are among the domestic pharma firms working on the coronavirus vaccines in India. Vaccines normally require years of testing and…

18 Jul

“Stereotactic Radiosurgery started at Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute”

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In a significant development in cancer care during COVID-19 pandemic, Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati has started Stereotactic Radio Surgery for the first time in the North East India on 17.07.2020. A 56 year old female patient of primary lung cancer with a single brain metastases measuring 2.2 x 2 cm in right parietal lobe of the brain was treated with whole brain radiotherapy followed by very high dose of radiotherapy in a single fraction which is known as stereotactic radio surgery. It was carried out by using VMAT and 6XFFF Beams. According to Dr A K Kalita, Professor…

18 Jul

‘People for People’ brings significant changes among youngsters to stand in need for Assam

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As when the Baghjan gas tragedy held and the people of Assam witnessing their worst nightmare, a few members of People for People group, which is formed by various young, energitic and good minds studied in various universities and institutions including IIT Guwahati and Gauhati university visits the place to take a closer look and when seen the relief camps and moved by peoples shrinking hopes and emerging fear about what their future might hold. They started posting photos and sharing the tough reality with their friends online, the response that they received was overwhelming. Within a week, they managed…

18 Jul

CM reviews security arrangements for COVID positive jail inmates

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Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today directed the Home Department officials to constitute a committee in each district to study and make recommendations for strengthening security arrangements at health facilities to be put in place during treatment of COVID positive jail inmates. The Chief Minister in a meeting that held at his official residence at Kharghuli in Guwahati today asked the officials to set up a three member committee in each district including an Additional Deputy Commissioner, Additional Superintendent of Police and Superintendent of Jail. He also directed the officials to take expeditious measures for implementation of the recommendations of…

18 Jul

Odisha reports 591 new cases

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A total of 86 fatalities have been recorded in the state due to coronavirus. With a spike of 34,884 cases and 671 deaths reported in India in the last 24 hours. according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of positive cases reached 10,38,716 on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The total number of cases includes 3,58,692 active cases, 6,53,751 cured/discharged/migrated, and 26,273 deaths, the Health Ministry informed.

18 Jul

Aditya Thackeray moves SC against UGC decision on final year exams before September 30.

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Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday filed a petition before Supreme Court challenging the decision of University Grants Commission (UGC) to conduct final year examinations before September 30.However, the court has not yet admitted the petition for hearing. Speaking to IANS, Yuva Sena Secretary Varun Sardesai said: "In support of students across India, the Yuva Sena has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court against the of University Grants Commission's (UGC) decision to conduct final-year exams." He added that the Yuva Sena has challenged the UGC guidelines on the matter and requested the Supreme Court that each university may…

18 Jul

Mayawati wades into phone tapping row in Rajasthan, seeks President’s rule over State.

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Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati weighed in on the alleged phone tapping row in Rajasthan accusing chief minister Ashok Gehlot of acting illegally and calling for President’s rule in the state. In a tweet shortly after the BJP sought a CBI probe into the Congress’ allegations that it has audio tapes to prove that the BJP was in collusion with rebel Congress leaders to bring down the Gehlot government, Mayawati accused Gehlot of being a serial offender. “Rajasthan Chief Minister first violated the anti-defection law and betrayed the BSP by admitting its MLAs into the Congress. And now he…

18 Jul

Actor Ranbir Kapoor’s exact face Junaid Shah has died

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Actor Ranbir Kapoor's exact face Junaid Shah has diedThe death of a very popular Kashmiri model Junaid Shah. Junaid became very popular because he had the same face as actor Ranbir Kapoor. Junaid was often the center of attention. Even Ranbir and his father Rishi Kapoor were surprised to see Junaid. Junaid died at his Elahi Bagh residence in Srinagar, Kashmir. Ranbir died of a heart attack right in front of his face.Junaid was very popular in the social media because he looked exactly like Ranbir Kapoor. May his soul rest in peace.