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15 Oct

Surajit Academy stages Swachhata Hi Seva shows in Guwahati

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With the aim of creating awareness about cleanliness and taking the message of cleanliness to students, two puppet plays on 'Swachhata Hi Seva' were successfully staged today at the auditorium of the National Science Centre, Guwahati, organized by Surajit Academy. The puppet show, directed by Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar awardee Binita Devi and conceptualized by Simanta Sharma, Senior Fellow of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, created special enthusiasm and joy among the students present. It is noteworthy that various awareness programmes are being implemented as part of the 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' campaign at the National Science…

15 Oct

Can Fatty Liver Disease Be Reversed? Lifestyle Changes That Protect Liver Health

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Dr. Vijaykumar C Bada,Sr. Consultant Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB, Bariatric & Robotic Sciences. Clinical Director,Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad says,Fatty liver disease, particularly metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is increasingly common due to sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets, obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol.The good news is that sustained lifestyle modifications can frequently reverse fatty liver disease when detected early. The liver has an amazing capacity for self-healing. Liver fat can be decreased, inflammation can be decreased, and in certain situations, early fibrosis or scarring can be improved by reducing excess fat accumulation and managing underlying metabolic conditions. According to research, losing…

15 Oct

Ampere Expands Retail Footprint in Bankura with New Experience Centre

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Ampere today inaugurated OVAL EV at Bus Stand Road, strengthening its retail and service presence in Bankura. The new Ampere Experience Centre will provide customers with a comprehensive sales and service experience under one roof, making electric mobility more accessible and convenient for customers in the region. The new Experience Centre will showcase Ampere’s electric scooter portfolio, designed to address a diverse range of mobility needs and customer segments. At the heart of the portfolio is the Ampere Nexus EX+, withnew 5 kW powerful motor and backed by multiple national and international records demonstrating its performance across some of India’s…

15 Oct

Padma Shri Jatin Goswami calls for passing traditional heritage to new generation at Azara event

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Srimanta Sankar Academy, Guwahati, in collaboration with Girijananda Chowdhury University, Azara, celebrated the 'Bina Choudhury Srimanta Sankardev Heritage Mahotsav - 2026' with a two-day programme at the university campus. The main objective of the festival celebrated with a two-day programme was to encourage the new generation to learn about Assam's rich cultural heritage and to preserve it. Attending the inaugural ceremony of the festival as the chief guest, Padma Shri Jatin Goswami, in his speech, emphasized the need to take traditional knowledge, heritage and culture to the new generation. He mentioned that such competitions and cultural initiatives play an important…

15 Oct

Mahinagar rooftop solar system generates 170 units in 27 days

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A 2 kW rooftop solar system installed by Innovel Solar at the residence of Tustapada Naskar in Mahinagar has generated 170 units of electricity in 27 days, highlighting the potential of residential solar power to reduce household electricity expenses. Commissioned on September 2, the grid-tied installation underwent meter verification on September 29. Based on its initial performance, the system is expected to help the household save around ₹21,000 annually, depending on seasonal sunlight, consumption patterns and maintenance. The installation was highlighted by the South Circle of the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) during a review presentation on…

15 Oct

Canada’s Fairfax Financial Acquires 60.72% Stake in IDBI Bank for Rs 52,878 Crore in Landmark FDI Transaction

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The recent announcement regarding the government and the Life Insurance Corporation of India divesting a combined 60.72 percent stake in IDBI Bank to Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited for Rs 52,878 crore has marked a historic milestone as India's largest foreign direct investment in the financial sector, yet the agreed deal price of Rs 81 per share has come as a major disappointment to market participants who anticipated valuations ranging between Rs 100 and Rs 110 apiece based on pre-West Asia conflict trading levels earlier in the year. Analysts point out that despite this sharp pricing discount and the significant…

15 Oct

Nagaland Rolls Out General Household Scheme to Expand Food Security for Eligible Families

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The Nagaland government on October 14 launched the General Household (GHH) scheme to provide subsidised rice to eligible households not covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013. A total of 1,21,238 beneficiaries have been identified in the first phase of the scheme. The scheme was launched in Dimapur by K T Sukhalu, Advisor for Food and Civil Supplies, with the objective of extending food security support to eligible households left out of the existing Public Distribution System (PDS). Sukhalu said the initiative was intended to address the shortfall in food grain allocation following the implementation of the NFSA.…

15 Oct

Market Rebound: Sensex Leaps 971 Points as Bulls Take Control — Know the Reasons Why

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The stock market witnessed a sharp recovery on Thursday, October 15, as key domestic indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded robustly in early trade following a previous session drop, fueled by buying in IT counters and declining crude oil prices, placing the BSE Sensex higher by 1.33 per cent or 971.25 points at 73,753.14 and Nifty50 higher by 1.22 per cent or 276.90 points at 22,899.60 by roughly 10:17 AM, with major upward contributions from Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Bharti Airtel, while international Brent crude slumped 1.60 per cent to trade at USD 104.4…

14 Oct

Geeta Nagar PS starts operations from new rented premises at Doordarshan complex

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The housewarming ceremony of Geeta Nagar Police Station under New Guwahati constituency was completed today. Popular MLA of New Guwahati constituency, Diplu Ranjan Sarma, was present as the chief guest at the function. Participating in the event, MLA Sarma highly appreciated the service of Geeta Nagar Police Station. He said that since its inception, the police station has been performing its duty with great efficiency and dedication in strengthening the law and order system in the area as well as maintaining public safety and peace. At present, this new house located within the Guwahati Doordarshan premises has been taken as…

14 Oct

It’s Time to Look Beyond Smoking in Lung Cancer Fight

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Medanta expert calls for a wider conversation about what puts people in Assam at risk -- By Dr. Arvind Kumar, Chairman, Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco-Surgery & Lung Transplant at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram Lung cancer is a health concern that deserves far greater attention than we give it. This disease is among the top five cancers in both men and women in India, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, which makes awareness, early recognition and timely testing important for everyone. Another study, published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, revealed that in…