Guwahati: Golden Tips, a tea brand from Darjeeling, is looking to have a retail outlet in Guwahati. The brand is aiming to expand its footprint through the e-commerce route by entering into strategic partnerships in the country and widen its reach in export markets through tie-ups overseas.
Govt. extends GST compensation levy upto 2026
Guwahati:The government has extended the time for the levy of GST compensation cess by nearly 4 years, till March 31, 2026.
NorthEast Frontier Railway to have train connectivity with neighbouring countries
Railway connectivity in the North Eastern Region is on the cusp of a sea change with a slew of projects being lined up by the NorthEastern Frontier Railway (NFR) to include maximum places in the region under the railway map of India.
First hybrid vehicles to begin its production in India soon
Toyota and Suzuki, two Japanese automakers, have announced that they will begin production of their first hybrid vehicles in India in August.
Assam to harness their potential for agroforestry
Guwahati: Industry players and Assam Forest Department officials have agreed to form a partnership to help harness the potential of agroforestry for the greater good of Assam and its communities.
Commercial earning & NFR contracts through e-auction to increase railway earnings
Guwahati: Indian Railways has taken steps to bring Commercial Earning and Non-Fare Revenue contracts under the ambit of electronic auction through the Indian Railway e-Procurement System (IREPS), in line with the prevailing e-auction of scrap sales.
Nagaland’s fashion photographer turns into a successful coffee entrepreneur
Guwahati: Once a fashion and wedding photographer, Lichan Humtsoe of Nagaland is now a successful entrepreneur after he ventured into specialty coffee a few years back, owning everything from breweries to a coffee line and even a coffee school.
Centre aims to slash the logistics costs by 5%
Guwahati: Union Commerce and Business Minister Piyush Goyal have asked the industry to collaborate with the government to reduce logistics costs from 12–14 percent to 7-8 percent, as is the case in industrialised nations.
FICCI seeks 13% cut in GST on agrichemical
Guwahati: The industry association FICCI has requested that the GST Council consider lowering the tax rate on agrochemical inputs for the agriculture sector from the current 18% to 5% at the maximum.
Manipur is turning into a solar power state
Guwahati: Manipur is turning to solar power to offer continuous power to its citizens and government buildings. At the Chief Minister’s Secretariat today, Manipur Chief Minister Shri N. Biren Singh virtually launched the Solar Power System for Government Health Facilities in three districts: