STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
IIT Guwahati, Tata Electronics Set Up CoE For Semiconductor Packaging
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has partnered with Tata Electronics Private Limited to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) on its campus, focusing on semiconductor assembly, testing, marking and packaging (ATMP) education, research and skill development. The collaboration, formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on October 30, 2026, aims to develop […]
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Oct 30, 2026
GENERAL
ASHAs Help Design AI Platform For Cervical Cancer Screening In Assam
Around 100 Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in Assam have participated in a co-design workshop to help develop an AI-enabled training platform and multilingual voice chatbot aimed at strengthening cervical cancer screening and community counselling in rural areas. The workshop was organised by The George Institute for Global Health India in collaboration with Cachar Cancer […]
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Sep 25, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Adani Power Lays Foundation For ₹48,000-Cr 3,200-MW Assam Plant
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for Adani Power Ltd’s 3,200 MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Power Plant (USTPP) at Chapar in lower Assam’s Dhubri district. The project involves an investment of around ₹48,000 crore and is expected to generate up to 20,000 jobs during construction and around 5,000 jobs once operational. Commissioning […]
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Sep 21, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
ONGC Connects Assam To NE Gas Grid, Boosts Regional Energy Access
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) has commissioned gas evacuation facilities at Khoraghat GGS-1 in Assam, enabling surplus associated gas from its Upper Assam Shelf to be processed and evacuated through the North East Gas Grid (NEGG). The facility will facilitate utilisation of nearly 1 lakh Standard Cubic Metres (SCM) of gas a day […]
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Aug 18, 2026
HOSPITALITY
Lemon Tree Expands Presence In Assam, Signs 70-Key Hotel In Jorhat
Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd., one of India’s leading hospitality companies, has strengthened its presence in Assam by signing a 70-room Lemon Tree Hotel in Jorhat. The property will be managed by Carnation Hotels Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Lemon Tree Hotels. Assam expansion With the latest signing, Lemon Tree Hotels now has seven […]
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Jul 15, 2026
ECONOMY
ADB Grants $42.2-Mn Loan To Boost Bamboo Industry In Northeast India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $42.2 million Small Expenditure Financing Facility (SEFF) to strengthen the bamboo industry across India’s northeastern states, with the aim of boosting agricultural productivity, improving rural livelihoods, and reducing dependence on bamboo imports. The financing will support community-based projects across Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, promoting […]
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Jun 26, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Radico Khaitan Relaunches After Dark Blue Whisky In New Avatar In UP
Radico Khaitan Ltd., an alcoholic beverages manufacturer, has unveiled a refreshed premium packaging for its After Dark Blue Grain Whisky as it seeks to strengthen the brand’s appeal among aspirational consumers amid growing premiumisation in the Indian spirits market. The company said the redesigned packaging reflects evolving consumer preferences and contemporary design trends while retaining […]
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Jun 12, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Adani Energy Solutions To Acquire 100% IntelliSmart Stake For ₹3,050 Cr
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (AESL) has signed a binding securities purchase and subscription agreement to acquire a 100% equity stake in IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., along with the redemption of optionally convertible debentures of Intellismart held by NIIF, for an enterprise value of ₹3,050 crore. The acquisition is expected to strengthen AESL’s position in the […]
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Jun 9, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Jyotiraditya M Scindia Lauds BSNL’s Transformative Performance In FY26
The annual results of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) for FY26 were reviewed at the Strategic Review and Planning Meet (SRPM) held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia chaired the meeting and it was attended by Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Telecommunications Secretary Amit Agarwal, BSNL Chairman […]
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Apr 23, 2026
