Guwahati: Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Pramod Boro has distributed Rs 2 lakh to each of 181 former members of the National Liberation Front of Boroland (NLFB) at a function held at Madhabdeb International Auditorium here on Friday. Commenting on the programme, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “BTR is completely peaceful now, thanks to the tremendous trust people have in our Hon’ble PM’s policies. A heartfelt welcome to those who’ve chosen the path of peace over violence. The holistic growth of the Bodo community remains our utmost commitment.” All these cadres laid down…
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GUWAHATI: Northeast’s largest dairy cooperative, Purabi Dairy, has announced to release of Rs 147.91 lakh as an additional milk procurement price to the farmers. West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd. (WAMUL), which operates the Purabi brand, informed that the decision will benefit thousands of dairy farmers as it will significantly boost their income. “WAMUL is pleased to inform all its esteemed milk producers that an additional milk price amounting to Rs 41.29 lakh will be distributed to the milk producers who were associated with WAMUL for the FY 2022-2023. Further, an additional milk price amounting to Rs 106.62 lakh…
GUWAHATI: The theft of an X-mass tree from the top of an oil well of Oil India Ltd (OIL) led to an uncontrolled flow of fluid (mainly water) from the well in Upper Assam’s Duliajan since Thursday midnight. The gas leak, combined with the release of natural gases, has plunged the surrounding area into a state of emergency. Fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the site, and ongoing efforts were focused on gaining control over the situation. OIL authorities described it as “miscreant activities” saying that miscreants vandalised the well resulting in an uncontrolled flow of well fluids,…
Guwahati, 19th October 2023- In a momentous achievement, 𝐁. 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐚𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞, located in Guwahati, Assam, has been accredited with the prestigious 𝐍𝐀𝐀𝐂 A++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). This accolade places the college at the pinnacle of educational excellence, as it proudly boasts a CGPA of 3.62. Notably, 𝐁. 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐡 College is the first government sector institution in the entire North East region to receive this esteemed A++ rating. The credit for this remarkable accomplishment goes to the dedicated and visionary leadership of the college’s Principal, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐲𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧, along with his dedicated team…
PUNE, October 19, 2023 – In a thrilling 17th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the Indian cricket team showcased their dominance by securing a resounding seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the iconic Pune Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh, batting first, posted a competitive total of 256/8 in their allotted 50 overs. Their innings was anchored by a splendid century from Mushfiqur Rahim, who scored 109 runs. However, Indian bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah’s impressive spell of 3 wickets for 45 runs, managed to restrict the opposition and prevent them from posting a more challenging target. India’s chase…
Mumbai, India – In a shocking turn of events, India’s cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, has reportedly received multiple traffic challans for reckless driving on the busy Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, has raised concerns about road safety and the behavior of high-profile individuals on the road. Eyewitnesses on the scene reported that Rohit Sharma was driving at dangerously high speeds of up to 200 km/h. What’s even more alarming is that his high-performance Lamborghini touched speeds of 215 km/h, sending shockwaves among fellow commuters and traffic officials. According to a statement from the…
GUWAHATI: More than 200 families, who have been evicted from Silsako Beel, staged a sit-in protest at Designated Dharna Ground at Sachar on Thursday demanding adequate compensation and rehabilitation of the affected families without any delay. More than 1,000 families, who allegedly encroached on the land of Silsako Beel, have been evicted by Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) in a three-phase eviction drive conducted on May 13, 2022, and February 27, 28, March 1, 2 and September 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this year. “These families have been living in this piece of land for more…
GUWAHATI: A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) led by Prof Dipankar Bandyopadhyay, Department of Chemical Engineering, has developed a reliable and affordable Glycemic Index (GI) sensor, suitable for point-of-care detection. This sensor can determine the GI of different food sources in real-time which is crucial for diabetes management. The Glycemic Index or GI is a measure that ranks carbohydrate-containing foods based on how they affect blood sugar levels when consumed. High-GI food can cause a rapid spike in blood glucose levels, followed by a swift decline. Moreover, these high-GI foods stimulate…
GUWAHATI: Seven years after its occurrence, the Gauhati High Court has handed over the Jibon Kemprai abduction case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) after the state police and Special Investigation Team (SIT) found no clue to his whereabouts. Jibon Kemprai, elder brother of Mahendra Kemprai, an MAC of North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) was abducted by suspected miscreants from his house at Jongshorhadi under Diyungmukh police station in Dima Hasao district on January 27, 2016, two days ahead of a no-confidence motion was brought against Niranjan HOjai led executive council of NCHAC on January 29, 2016.…
GUWAHATI: Assam Congress on Wednesday alleged that the present BJP-led government is targeting the Congress and other opposition parties by misusing various investigative agencies to suppress opposition voices ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. A delegation of Congress MPs and MLAs met Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria at Raj Bhawabn here on Wednesday evening and submitted a memorandum on the prevailing political situation of the state. “The present Assam government under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is strangulating the democratic practice of constructive criticism of the government by the opposition parties by targeting the…