GUWAHATI: In a major boost to harness the export potential of horticulture products from Assam, a consignment of 5,000 Assam lemons popularly known as “kazi nemu” was sent to Vashi in Maharashtra on Wednesday. Assam lemon is getting a good response in vegetable markets of Vashi due to its potential demand. Assam lemon (Citrus Limon) is also famous for its significant smell. Assam lemons are used for preparing refreshing drinks and pickles as well as garnishing. It is a GI-certified product. Due to their longer size, this lemon generally has more juice than the Gornem. It is…
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GUWAHATI: Arunachal Pradesh cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod for amendment to the Arunachal Pradesh State Industrial and Investment Policy 2020 The meeting of the cabinet headed by Chief Minister Pema Khandu approved the amendment policy which includes making the state a favoured destination for investment, driven by state-of-art infrastructure, imparting skills of the latest technology and providing a conducive ecosystem for generating employment and balanced regional development. “The policy also includes special incentives in the form of amended power subsidy, among others to large scale industries and attract investors to boost up the state economy and provide…
GUWAHATI: Amid controversy over the creation of “beneficiaries” across the state, the Assam government on Tuesday announced Rs 10,000 grant-in-aid to each puja committee during the Durga Puja Festival, which will begin on October 21. “The cabinet today gave its nod for providing Rs 10,000 to each puja committee of three years old. A total of 6,953 puja committees will be given such grants,” PHE and Tourism Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah told reporters after the cabinet meeting. “This grant will be given with a request to stop the collection of donations in the name of puja during these days,”…
GUWAHATI: On a four-day assessment and inspection trip, Chief Engineer, Project Brahmank, Ajay Kumar Mishra along with Commander 44 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF), Col BPS Tomar and a proficient team of engineers inspected the ongoing works on Aalo-Kaying-Tato and Tato–Lamang axis in West Siang and Shi-Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh under the area of responsibility of HQ 44 BRTF from October 12 to 15. The chief engineer reviewed the progress of ongoing works on Along-Kaying Road and appreciated the efforts done by 92 Road Construction Company (RCC) in the upgradation of Aalo-Kaying Road with state-of-the-art road aesthetics and…
GUWAHATI: In a bid to expand it activities in the northeastern states, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to contest the upcoming assembly elections in Mizoram slated on November 7. “However, the number of seats in which the party will contest will be announced shortly,” AAP’s Northeast in-charge, Rajesh Sharma said addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Monday. “During a meeting held yesterday under the chairmanship of AAP’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal, the decision to expand the organization and contest elections in the northeastern states was made. A coordination committee and a Northeast cell will be…
GUWAHATI: Arunachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Chowna Mein graced the Chindang Festival as the esteemed chief guest at the Chindang Festival Hall in Nafra of West Kameng on Sunday. The programme was also attended by Union minister for earth sciences Kiren Rijiju as a chief patron of the Festival Committee. The event was marked by a spirit of unity and celebration, as the Sajolang community came together to organize a grand cultural extravaganza. In his speech, Mein commended the Sajolang community for their exceptional efforts in preserving the traditional folk songs, local cuisines, and local cultures. …
Guwahati: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Sunday said Larsen & Turbo Ltd (L&T) has been assigned to complete the balance work of the JICA water supply project and it is expected to be over in the first part of 2025. Sarma Sunday inaugurated the commissioning of Leechubagan reservoir with a 4.5 lakh litre distribution capacity daily as part of the JICA Assisted South Central Guwahati Water Supply Project to provide clean and safe drinking water to the residents of Guwahati. Speaking on the occasion, Sarma said that a wide distribution network spanning 130 kilometres has been established to…
couple moved back to the victim’s parental house,” the Police Commissioner said. “Saurabh Goenka, whose father runs a wholesale grocery business, secretly developed a romantic relationship with Gitashree Sinha while visiting the parlour (J Maya located at ABC, Bhangagarh),” he said. Over time, their relationship deepened and they decided to get married. They even got approval from the parents of Gitashree Sinha to which they agreed. However, the victim Anjan Nath posed an obstacle to their relationship. As Gitashree’s parents were not at all happy with the victim’s family, initially they tried to separate their daughter from the victim by…
GUWAHATI: “We must continuously strive to strengthen our healthcare systems to ensure their resilience in the face of a pandemic and harness their ability to provide affordability and accessibility of healthcare services in the innermost areas of the nation.” This was stated by Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya as he laid the foundation and inaugurated various health infrastructure projects under Pradhan Mantri- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), National Health Mission (NHM) and XV Finance Commission Health Grants in the presence of state health minister Keshab Mahanta and Union minister of state for petroleum and natural gas, Rameshwar Teli…
Guwahati: North East Small Finance Bank’s (NESFB) upcoming merger with Slice reaffirms its unwavering commitment to Northeast India, as it embarks on a journey of integrating technology with community-driven financial inclusion. This strategic convergence will not only fortify the enduring pledge to the Northeast but also catalyze the widespread expansion of financial inclusion throughout the nation. Fintech credit and payments startup Slice is being proposed to be merged with NESFB. On October 4, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the no objection certificate (NOC) to the deal and will see Slice becoming an SFB, a first-of-its-kind development…