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

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

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…
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Indian Oil launches a new campaign

Indian Oil launches a new campaign

In order to reassure its customers about Quality & Quantity (Q & Q) of fuels being sold at IndianOil Petrol Pumps, Indian Oil today launched the “Check & Fill” campaign at all Automated Petrol Pumps across the country. Shri G. Ramesh, Chief General Manager & State Head, IndianOil AOD State Office formally launched the Q&Q Campaign on 9th September 2020 at M/s GRECS petrol pump at Noonmati, adjacent to Guwahati Refinery. Shri. T. Palanikumar, GM I/C (Retail Sales), IndianOil AOD State Office, Shri Mrinal Talukdar, CDRSM, Guwahati DO, IndianOil, other IndianOil officials, customers and RO staff were also present at…
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‘Khaali Peeli’ gets 2.1 lakh dislikes

‘Khaali Peeli’ gets 2.1 lakh dislikes

It's the season of online dislikes and the newest entrant to the list is a song called "Beyonce Sharma Jayegi" from the upcoming Bollywood movie Khaali Peeli. The first song of Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday starrer Khali Peeli- 'Beyonce Sharma Jaayegi' was released yesterday and has made its debut entry in the season of online dislikes. Khaali Peeli is helmed by Maqbool Khan. The film is all set for its digital release on the recently launched pay-per-view service, Zee Plex, on October 2. The dislikes on Beyoncé Sharma Jayegi video on YouTube are growing by the minute. At the time…
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Kondapalli Sravani dies by suicide on Tuesday

Kondapalli Sravani dies by suicide on Tuesday

Hyderabad: Telugu television actress Kondapalli Sravani allegedly died by suicide at her house in Hyderabad, the police said on Wednesday. The 26-year-old artiste was found hanging at her residence in Madhuranagar on Tuesday. The police shifted the body for autopsy and took up the investigation. Sravani had played roles in popular serials like 'Manasu Mamatha' and 'Mounaragam'. While the family alleged that she resorted to the extreme step due to harassment by her former boyfriend Devaraj Reddy, the police said the family had admonished her for moving around with him even after lodging a police case against him a few…
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Assam becomes the fifth most literate state

Assam becomes the fifth most literate state

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…
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Railways register more than 10% jump in freight loading compared to last year for the same corresponding period

Railways register more than 10% jump in freight loading compared to last year for the same corresponding period

On mission mode, Indian Railways Freight loading for the month of September 2020 till 6 September 2020 crossed last year’s loading and earnings for the same period.In the month of September 2020 till 6 September 2020 Indian Railways loading was 19.19 million tonnes which is 10.41% (1.81 million tonnes) higher compare to last year’s loading for the same period (17.38 million tonnes). In this period Indian Railways earned Rs. 1836.15 crores from freight loading which is also Rs. 129.68 crores higher compare to last year’s earnings for the same period (Rs.1706.47 crores) In the month of September 2020 till 6…
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Sonowal holds discussion with Jorhat Chambers of Commerce,

Sonowal holds discussion with Jorhat Chambers of Commerce,

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

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

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…
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FICCI CASCADE LAUDS ASSAM RIFLES’ SUCCESSFUL INTERCEPTION OF ILLICIT CIGARETTES  IN NORTH EASTERN STATES

FICCI CASCADE LAUDS ASSAM RIFLES’ SUCCESSFUL INTERCEPTION OF ILLICIT CIGARETTES IN NORTH EASTERN STATES

FICCI’s Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy, (CASCADE), a dedicated platform for generating awareness on the adverse impact of smuggling and illicit trading, congratulated the Director General of Assam Rifles and the officersfor theirvaluable contributionin anti-smuggling work.  In a commendable effort, the officers of Assam Riflesin the last two monthsseized smuggled cigarettes worth around Rs. 14 crore along with other illicit items such as drugs, betel nuts etc. Various battalions of the forces intercepted smugglers transporting the illicit consignments using bikes, cars and trucks while hiding them inside rice sacks, jungle tracks, vegetation and others. Lauding the…
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Airtel  Launches the Airtel Xstream Bundle

Airtel Launches the Airtel Xstream Bundle

To change entertainment forever, Airtel today announced the launchof its new Airtel Xstream Bundle. The Airtel Xstream Bundlecombines the power of Airtel Xstream Fiber with speeds upto 1 Gbps, Unlimited Data, the first of its kind Airtel Xstream Android 4K TV Box and access to all OTT content. Entertainment in India will no longer be the same. All Airtel Xstream Fiber plans now include the Airtel Xstream Box worth Rs 3999 that makes any TV a smart TV. Customers get access to all LIVE TV channels plus the best of video streaming apps effectively eliminating the need for multiple entertainment…
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