New Delhi/Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state has been registering sustained economic growth of 12-13 per cent over the last seven to eight years, significantly higher than the national average, and is poised to emerge as a major semiconductor manufacturing hub in the country.Speaking at the Republic TV Summit in the national capital, Sarma said Assam’s rapid economic expansion has been driven by sustained investments, infrastructure develop…
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Bhubaneswar, June 22 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday expressed deep grief over the death of Odia workers in the ammonia gas leak incident that occurred at a private seafood processing and export facility in Tiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu.The Chief Minister, in a condolence message, expressed grief over the tragic incident.He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the workers who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to the injured Odia…
Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) Assam’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday will submit video footage related to celebrated Assamese singer Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore, marking a significant development in the ongoing trial before a Fast Track Court here.A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the CID appeared before the court carrying several electronic devices and digital evidence as proceedings resumed in one of the state’s most closely watched criminal cases.Sources associated …
Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the state government is focusing not only on academic excellence but also on instilling discipline, teamwork and life skills among students through the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP), which is being implemented across more than 40,000 schools in the state. In a post on X, Sarma highlighted state government’s efforts to integrate Olympic values into the education system, stating that the initiative ai…
Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday highlighted the growing international recognition of Assam’s products, stating that the state’s unique goods are steadily finding markets across the globe and carrying Assam’s identity far beyond India’s borders.In a post on X, Sarma said, “Made in Assam, enjoyed across the world,” while underscoring the increasing global demand for products originating from the northeastern state.He noted that Assam’s dist…
Guwahati, June 21 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the newly launched Assam Premier League (APL) would serve as a major platform for emerging cricketers from the state to showcase their talent and open pathways to higher levels of the game, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the national team. Launching the logo of the Assam Premier League, along with the logos of participating franchises and the league trophy at the ACA Stadium complex in Barsapara …
Chennai, June 21 (IANS) At least seven workers were killed and several others hospitalised after a suspected ammonia gas leak at a seafood export processing unit near Periyapalayam in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district on Sunday, officials said.According to police and official sources, the leak occurred at a private seafood processing and export facility in Kannigaipair village in the district where a large number of migrant workers were employed. Many of them reside within the premises.Around 120…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Suzuki Motor President Toshihiro Suzuki and top executives of trading giant Itochu will be among the business leaders of 50 Japanese companies accompanying Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the India-Japan annual summit, scheduled for the first week of July at Assam’s Guwahati.The Japanese business delegation is expected to focus on investment opportunities, industrial cooperation and supply chain partnerships, according to a report in Nikkei Asia.This will be Prime Min…
Chennai, June 21 (IANS) At least six workers were killed and several others hospitalised after a suspected ammonia gas leak at a seafood export processing unit near Periyapalayam in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district on Sunday, officials said.The Tamil Nadu government has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident. According to police and official sources, the leak occurred at a seafood processing and export facility where a large number of migrant workers were employed. Around 120 worke…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough, Delhi Police have uncovered an online cricket betting racket and arrested two people, officials said on Sunday.An official statement said that the operation was carried out by the police force’s Special Staff (Shahdara District). Upon receiving credible intelligence, a raiding team was constituted under the leadership of Inspector Ashish Kumar, I/C Special Staff, under the overall supervision of Mohinder Singh, ACP/Ops. The team conducted …