In an important step towards increasing the footprints of Assam’s rich horticultural produce in international markets, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today ceremonially flagged off the export of a consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged litchis from Tezpur at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati.The export of 500 kilograms of the renowned “Piyaji” variety…
Major Bhargab Kalita, a son of Assam from Rampur in South Kamrup and serving in the Indian Army, has been conferred the prestigious Shaurya Chakra by the President of India for displaying exemplary courage in an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir. Major Bhargab Kalita of the 50th Battalion, Rashtriya Rifles, was presented the honour…
There is a strong possibility that a commercial trade agreement between India and the United States of America will reach its final shape within the next month. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal revealed this information today.He stated that both countries are actively working to resolve their mutual differences. Goyal mentioned that discussions regarding the highly…
During the summer season, the demand for frozen desserts increases significantly in India. Many people consume various frozen desserts thinking they are ice cream. Although both these types of food products look identical, there is a subtle difference between them. However, this detail is written so minutely on the labels that it becomes almost impossible…
Security forces in Manipur launched a sudden joint combing operation in the areas around Litan, Mahadev and Sinakeithel along National Highway 202 and 102 A in a bid to prevent any spillover of recent violence in the Kotlen area.The State police forces informed that villages of both communities were patrolled jointly and bunkers were traced…
Leaders and legislators of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Manipur have unanimously endorsed BJP State President A. Sharda Devi as the alliance’s candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election from the state. The decision was taken following consultations with NDA legislators held both in person and through virtual meetings. Announcing the development, NDA leaders…
Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Gyanendra Pratap Singh, on Friday evening called on Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Lok Bhavan and reviewed the prevailing security situation in the state. During the meeting, the CRPF chief, accompanied by senior officers of the force, briefed the Governor on the current law and…
An Inter-Club Athletics Competition has been organized under the initiative of the Nalbari Sports Association on June 7, starting from 8:00 AM at the Sarihahatoli Sports Complex. Kalyan Barman, the Athletics Secretary of the Nalbari Sports Association, has informed that athletes from clubs and associations recognized permanently or temporarily by the Nalbari Sports Association will…
MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma have been equaled in terms of success by Rajat Patidar. He has now emerged as only the third captain to win the IPL trophy twice consecutively. Immediately after winning the title yesterday, the RCB captain revealed his next target. In the press conference, Patidar said— “It feels wonderful. Today is…
A night of misfortune for India on British soil. Following a defeat in the Unity Cup football, the Indian women’s cricket team was defeated in the second match of the T20 series against England. With a 26-run victory in the match held last night, England has leveled the series.Batting first, helped by an unbeaten 39…
