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12 Jan

Assam wins 1silver medal at the IndiaSkills 2021 National Competition

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Assam has successfully bagged1 silver medal at the IndiaSkills 2021 National Competition. In total, 185 candidates were declared winners in the competition and Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India felicitated them at the Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi. The winners were given a cash prize of INR 100,000, while the first runners-up and the second runners-up were awarded INR 75,000 and INR 50,000 respectively. The closed-door competition, organised by National Skill Development Corporation under the guidance of MSDE, witnessed participation in 54 skills such as concrete construction work, beauty therapy, car painting, health and…

10 Jan

Eko’s sellers from Kamrup adopt the digital route

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India’s leading fintech platform, Eko, has enabled sellers hailing from the Kamrup region of Assam to transform their rural district digitally. They have now turned their shops into a one-stop bill payment destination by paying their electricity bills using Eko. This safe and hassle-free opportunity by Eko empowers the sellers in the region to earn lucrative commissions and ensures the best success rate for every utility bill payment. Eko’s seller Bonomali Bhuyan, a money transfer agent from the Kamrup region, has witnessed rapid growth by making electricity bill payments for his customers. Using Eko, the seller got the opportunity to…

08 Jan

Assam CM has announced incentives for the frontline workers engaged in the vaccination drive

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Assam government has announced incentives for the frontline workers in Assam who are engaged in the vaccination drive. The state government has decided to give a monetary incentive of Rs 1,500 per month to each Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) along with their monthly salary till completion of vaccination. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “The monetary incentive will be given from January to March 31. We will also give a monetary incentive of Rs 1,500 per month to each ASHA facilitator and vaccine verifier. Also, the state government will give incentives of Rs 1,000 to each ASHA worker of…

05 Jan

Tata Starbucks opens in Assam with a brand new store in Guwahati

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Tata Starbucks Private Limited has announced its entry into Guwahati with the launch of the first store in Assam. Located at the Amalgamated Plantation Pvt Ltd, Opp. Aaykar Bhavan, G.S.Road, Christain Basti, Guwahati, customers can enjoy a range of Starbucks signature food and beverage options, in awarm and welcoming environment of the store. The design of the Guwahati store takes inspiration from the unique, terraced landscape of the tea farmsto createa connection between our customers and their natural surroundings. An impactful ceiling and wall feature is carried out throughout, featuring warm blonde tone timber with accents of green that highlight…

05 Jan

Oil India Ltd’s first 100 kw Green Hydrogen facility at Jorhat, Assam

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Oil India Ltd is setting up a plant to manufacture green hydrogen in Jorhat, Assam. “To strengthen its clean energy offerings”, the company has initiated for setting up a 100 kw green hydrogen plant at its Pump station-3 in Jorhat,” the company said. “The plant in Assam will generate green hydrogen using AEM technology, this is a first of its kind project in the country,” said a statement. On the occasion of the ‘bhumi pujan’ of the project, Pankaj Kumar Goswami, Director (Operations) said, the hydrogen generated will be blended with natural gas using the existing infrastructure. Hydrogen, being considered…

18 Dec

Niva Bupa Health Insurance Announces its Entry in Jorhat

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Niva Bupa Health Insurance Pvt. Ltd. has announced its entry in Jorhat, as part of its next phase of growth. Niva Bupa is starting its operations in Jorhatand aims to provide health coverage to around 10,000 people in the next five years. Niva Bupa is on a strong growth journey with presence in 350 cities and recently marked the opening of 100 offices across the country. In the current financial year, the company has opened 1 office in every 3.5 days and aims to cover 600 cities by FY 24.

14 Dec

‘Nikori Miri Vikas Kendra’ -a flood-resilient Shelter

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PwC India Foundation (PwCIF), in collaboration with Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS), has inaugurated the Nikori Miri Vikas Kendra - a flood-resilient shelter on 8 December 2021 in Nikori village, Golaghat district, Assam. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Guest of Honour Ms. Satyavati Berera, COO, PwC India; Mr. Jaivir Singh, Vice Chairman, PwC India Foundation; and other officials are also present in the inagration. PwCIF, in collaboration with SEEDS, has supported the establishment of a flood-resilient shelter in Nikori village under the Disoi gram panchayat, Golaghat district of Assam, where the Mising tribal community faces the…

08 Dec

North East’s largest 7thAdtUJob Fair at Assam

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Assam down town University (AdtU), Guwahati is all set to organize the massive 7thAdtUJob Fair on December 10 at the university campus for the students across India. The event will witness 3000 job seekers, who can get recruited by the 50 reputed organizations including Adani Group, Reliance JioInfocomm, Dabur, Byjus, Britannia Ltd, Marico Ltd, Topcem, Hike Education, Radisson Blu, Naryana Hospital, Lulu Group India etc. under one roof. The Job Fair is aimed at candidates having 0-3 years of experience. It will cater to the students from various verticals such as Management, Social Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Nursing, Paramedical and Sciences.…

08 Oct

50 percent mothers in favour of dating apps

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A recent survey has been conducted by TrulyMadly among 5,000 young men and women from across the country to find out the current stigmas associated with dating in India. The survey revealed that 86 percent mothers from Guwahati are increasingly endorsing love marriage for their children. Mothers in non-metros like Jaipur, Indore, and Lucknow are emerging champions of their daughters’ choice with 55 percent of respondents indicating men are pressurized more for marriage.TrulyMadly’s survey also showed that nearly 70 percent female and 80 percent male respondents from Tier 1 and 2 cities indicated their mothers favor love marriage and 50…

24 Sep

2 die in Assam eviction drive

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Two civilians were killed and nine policemen injured on Thursday when an anti-encroachment drive in Assam's Darrang district blew up into a brutal clash between the police and people protesting eviction. On camera, policemen in riot gear and armed with guns and sticks chased and attacked protesters and even firing shots.In horrifying visuals, a government cameraman filming the clash attacked a protester who had earlier followed him with a stick. The protester, beaten by policemen, lay motionless as the cameraman kept attacking him until he was restrained. The police have arrested the cameraman. An order issued by the Home and…