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16 Nov

IIT Team Develops Systems That Convert Waste Into Useful Chemicals

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A research team led by IIT Guwahati professors, Dr Akshai Kumar Alape Seetharam and Dr Hemant Kumar Srivastava, has formulated "pincer" catalytic systems that transform industrial and biomass waste into valuable chemicals. Tiny amounts of these "pincer catalysts" repeatedly convert large amounts of industrial waste such as glycerol into lactic acid and hydrogen. Such catalysts also efficiently convert bioethanol, a low-energy density fuel, into high-energy density butanol.The conversion of valuable intermediates such as glycerol and ethanol, produced during the processing of biomass, into industrially useful chemicals has elicited much interest worldwide. For instance, Glycerol, which is a by-product in biodiesel…

08 Oct

Vi offers the fastest 4G speeds in Guwahati

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According to the Open signal Network Experience Report, September 2020, Vi offers the fastest 4G Download-Upload speeds and best Video experience in Guwahati. The Opensignal Report for September 2020, studied the mobile network experience by telecom subscribers across almost 50 cities in India, for the period May to July 2020. The report also ranks Vi as the best 4G network in India, in terms of Download and Upload speeds, Games experience, Voice experience as well as a Video experience. Vi continues to offer the fastest Download (10.3 Mbps) /Upload (6.1 Mbps) speeds, as well as best video experience (60.4 points)…

15 Sep

Kokrajhar is visited by Assam governor

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Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi during his one day visit to Kokrajhar on Monday held a meeting with the Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police and other senior officers of different departments and called upon the officers to work with the spirit of ‘Team BTAD’ and pursue a ‘common cause’ to boost the welfare of the people.He also asked them to work unrelentingly to meet the targets of the implementation of the government schemes.Holding separate meetings with the district functionaries of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri at BTC secretariat in Kokrajhar today, Governor said that since the government is committed to…

14 Sep

Kkiran Foundation celebrates their 5th anniversary

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Kkiran Foundation has celebrated its 5th anniversary at the Guwahati Press Club, on September 12. On this occasion, ‘A Deadman’s Cellphone’- a short film, being produced by Mrs Kiran Boro in the banner of Kkiran Foundation, was also screened. B. Palkee, the CCRT Scholarship holder in the field of Kathak for the year 2018-19 and a Radio and theatre actor was felicitated on the occasion, along with Sweety Goyary, the MIHM Miss India Queen of Queens 2019; Deepjyoti Bharali, the Fashion Photographer; fashion designers Abhijit Das, Pallabi Baishya and Sangeeta Talukdar; jewelry designer Beauty Dutta Mazumdaqr and few others who…

11 Sep

Sonowal takes stock of solid waste management project in Dibrugarh

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today took stock of the progress of the solid waste management project being constructed at Lekai in Dibrugarh district today. It may be noted that the waste management project is being constructed under Assam Urban Infrastructure Investment Programme involving a financial outlay of Rs. 75 crore. The project with an installed capacity of 100 metric tonne will produce 40 tonne bio fertilizer as an bi-product. During his inspection to the stie, Chief Minister Sonowal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of making India a clean, green and an ideal country. To reach…

10 Sep

Unnata Axom Agri & Livestock Development Producer Co. Ltd. launch first contract farming project

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The flag off cum launching ceremony of Unnata Axom Agri & Livestock Development Producer Co. Ltd. was held at a city hotel in Guwahati today. The program was attended byShyam Jagannathan (IAS) , Commissioner & Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Government of Assam as Chief Guest besides other distinguished personalities. The fleet of vehicles dedicated to the services of the company was flagged off by the chief guest followed by a brief launching ceremony.Shyam Jagannathan in his inaugural speech had appreciated the mission of the company, it’s efforts towards self-reliance of the rural youth and all round rural development…

09 Sep

Assam becomes the fifth most literate state

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Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi congratulated the people of the state and also his government for emerging as the fifth most literate state in the country with 85.9 percent literacy rate.In a statement Prof. Mukhi said, “ It gives me immense pleasure to learn that with a literacy rate of 85.9 percent, Assam holds the fifth position in the country, according to the report on education released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) survey. I heartily congratulate and appreciate the efforts of the people of the state and my Government for taking keen interest in education. I believe, with more…

08 Sep

Sonowal holds discussion with Jorhat Chambers of Commerce,

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today held a meeting with the members of Chambers of Commerce of Jorhat district at the conference hall of Jorhat Circuit House and discussed with them several problems they faced in the post lockdown period of COVID-19 pandemic. During the meeting the Chambers raised several problems that afflicted them in the aftermath of the lockdown period. Sonowal while giving a patience hearing to all their problems assured them that their problems would be addressed to pragmatically. Responding to a problem which the Mariani Chamber of Commerce has initiated with regard to operation of ASTC buses between…

08 Sep

Assam Governor presents state’s views on implementation of NEP 2020

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Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi said that he constituted a committee of selected Vice Chancellors to study ways and means and suggest timelines and startegies for the implementation of National Education Policy 2020, in Higher education sector in Assam. Presenting his views at a virtual meeting of Governor’ Conference named National Conference on the Role of NEP 2020 in Transforming Higher Education in India which was graced by President of India Ramnath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister for Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Minister of State for Education Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre, Chairman, Committee for draft NEP Dr.Kasturirangan, Prof Mukhi…

29 Aug

Sonowal inaugurates appointment process of 5190 LP and UP teachers

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today inaugurated appointment letter distribution of 5190 lower and upper primary school teachers in regular posts at a programme held at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra. He ceremonially handed over appointment letters to three teachers today while launching the website from where appointees would be able to download their appointment letters. Notably, a total of 3183 lower and 2007 upper primary teachers have been selected for giving appointments. Saying that education must be given top priority so that the people of the state can achieve individual and societal development, the Chief Minister stressed on the need for the…