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NUPPL achieves synchronization of Unit-1 of its supercritical thermal power plant in U.P.

NUPPL successfully synchronizes Unit-1 of 1980 MW supercritical thermal power plant in Ghatampur Tehsil, UP. Preparing for coal firing to pave way for COD. Power purchase agreements in place with UP and Assam. CMD Prasanna Kumar Motupalli proud of achievement, committed to delivering efficient electricity. NUPPL also developing Pachwara South…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

In-form Assam look for winning debut in Mushtaq Ali Trophy semis

KOLKATA: After making it into the semis of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for the first time, a confident and ruthless Assam will look to extend their best-ever show in the domestic T20 meet when they take on Baroda in Mohali on Saturday for a place in the final.

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023

Bhutan King begins three-day visit to Assam, offers prayer at Kamakhya Temple

The King and his entourage will leave for the Kaziranga National Park, famed for its one-horned rhino, on November 4 where he will take a safari.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Assam pip HP to make SMAT pre-quarters; Jharkhand miss the bus

KOLKATA: Led by captain Riyan Parag's record-breaking sixth consecutive domestic half-century in T20s, Assam beat Group D toppers Kerala by two wickets in Mumbai on Friday and thus edged Himachal Pradesh on head-to-head record to advance to the knockouts of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

The Times of India · Oct 28, 2023

Assam CM Himanta’s ‘Akbar’ remark | Congress, BJP engage in war of words

The Congress and the BJP have engaged in a war of words over Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s ‘Akbar’ remark made during a public speech in poll-bound Chhattisgarh’s Kawardha. T

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

National Games | Olympian fencer Bhavani Devi continues domination, hosts Goa win first gold medal

Bhavani Devi, who was the biggest star to be in action on the day the Games were officially declared open by the Prime Minister, defeated Kerala’s S Soumiya 15-5 in the final to win back to back National Games gold medals. Shiksha Ballouria of Himachal Pradesh and Jagmeet Kaur of…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Himanta Biswa Sarma gets EC notice for speech targeting Chhattisgarh Minister

Himanta Biswa Sarma alleges Bhupesh Baghel opened "big market of religious conversion" in Chhattisgarh to weaken Sanatan Dharma. Criticizes Congress for failing to construct Ram temple in 70 years, attacking Baghel for farm loan waiver

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Congress complains to EC against Home Minister and Assam CM

Congress complains to EC against Amit Shah, Himanta Biswa Sarma for violating MCC; alleges misuse of official machinery in Telangana, and against Gopal Singh Rajput. Party delegation submits 8 memoranda of poll code violations in 3 states. Complaint against Shah for claiming CM Baghel's govt lynched Chhattisgarh's son; Sarma for…

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: Out-of-contention Bihar script first victory; Assam win a thriller as Odisha lose

KOLKATA: After five consecutive defeats, Bihar were finally able to break their losing streak in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy when they beat Sikkim by 70 runs in a Group B game at BKC in Mumbai on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Oct 25, 2023

Seven men killed in accident near Chengam in Tiruvannamalai

Seven men killed in SUV-bus collision in Tiruvannamalai. Five Assam natives, two from Krishnagiri district, and four injured. Accident occurred on Tindivanam-Krishnagiri National Highway 77.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023