Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma stated today that the 70 MW Amguri Solar Park will boost the state’s electricity industry by focusing on renewable energy.
Eight core sectors’ output grows by 8.4% in April
Coal, electricity, refinery products, fertilisers, cement, and natural gas output rose in April 2022 compared to the previous year.
TOPCEM unveils “TOPCEM SAMRIDDHI SCHEME”
Guwahati: TOPCEM CEMENT, the major cement manufacturer in Northeast India, has launched the “TOPCEM Samriddhi Scheme.”
Insurance Schemes got a hike in premium rates despite losses
Guwahati: Premium rates for the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) have been raised for the first time since the schemes’ inception, despite continuous losses to insurers.
Govt cleared GST compensation for all states
Guwahati: The Government of India has issued the whole amount of GST compensation owed to states until May 31, 2022, totaling Rs. 86,912 crores. T
PMBI surpasses the 100 cr mark for the 1st time
Guwahati: The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the implementing agency of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), has exceeded the Rs. 100 crore sales mark for the first time in May 2022.
Centre tighten norms to verify wheat exports to avoid fraudulence
Guwahati: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has directed Regional Authorities to physically verify all documents of applicants for the export of wheat before issuing Registration Certificates (RCs).
Lemon Tree signs for a new hotel in Assam
Lemon Tree Hotels announced its latest signing – Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels – in Chirang, Assam. The property, owned by Bharati Brahma, shall be managed by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a subsidiary and management arm of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited. This Greenfield project is expected to open in June 2026.
GAIL India to invest Rs. 6,000 cr on renewables
Guwahati: State-owned Gail India will invest Rs. 6,000 crores in the next three years in renewables, according to media reports.
Arunachal approves Startup Policy to promote entrepreneurs in state
Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet has enacted the Arunachal Pradesh Startup Policy to support start-ups in the state, providing much-needed stimulation to the state’s entrepreneurial environment.