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19 May

Follow these easy steps to combat your dry skin

Banasree SarkarLifestyle

Dry skin on our faces and bodies can be caused by a variety of factors, including harsh skincare component selections, environmental variables including exposure to cold air, the natural aging process, and certain medical disorders. However, it's crucial to fight dry skin, and by making improvements to their daily skincare regimen, one can easily overcome this obstacle. Despite how calming it may feel, it is best to avoid washing your face, hair, or even your body with hot water because it can aggravate inflammation and damage the skin's protective layer. Instead, warm water is recommended. Applying moisturizer is best done…

19 May

PM Modi is thanked by BJP Sikkim for commemorating the Rs 50 commemorative coin

Banasree SarkarSikkim

The Sikkim branch of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expressed its sincere appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government for commemorating the golden jubilee of Sikkim's membership in the Indian Union (1975–2025) with a commemorative silver coin worth Rs 50. "The coin's issuance is much more than a symbolic gesture—it is a reaffirmation of Sikkim's unique cultural identity and its proud journey as an inseparable part of India," said BJP Sikkim, which described the move as a historic homage. Such commemorative mementos, the party stressed, reinforce the sense of unity and diversity in the country and…

17 May

Authorities in Barpeta implement tough measures in response to ASF outbreak

Banasree SarkarAssam

Due to the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in Gahia village in the Sarukhetri development block, the sale of pigs and meat was prohibited in Assam's Barpeta district on Friday. To stop the infection from spreading, Diganta Baishya, the District Magistrate (In-charge) of Barpeta, has used Section 16 of the Assam Epidemic Disease Act, 2023, to prohibit the sale of pigs, piglets, pork, and associated goods. In addition, pig transportation is prohibited both inside and outside the district, with the exception of travel over the National Highway. People have been rigorously forbidden from disposing of pig carcasses in open fields,…

16 May

A Tiranga Rally was held in Silchar to commemorate the success of Operation Sindoor

Banasree SarkarAssamTiranga Yatra

Hundreds of participants from all walks of life braved the pouring rain to join the "Tiranga Yatra," which celebrated the success of Operation Sindoor. A group of prominent Silchar residents organized the event, which attracted impromptu attendance from state ministers to schoolchildren. The procession was marched to the Rangirkhari point in the midst of a torrential downpour after being waved off from the Silchar DSA venue. BJP state general secretary Kanad Purkayastha, local MLA Dipayan Chakrabarty, Minister Kaushik Rai, and other members of the ruling party attended the gathering, which was raucous with slogans like "Indian Army jindabad" and "Narendra…

15 May

Scratch home made food are thousand time better then the street one

Banasree SarkarHealth

Store-bought or processed versions frequently include unhealthy fats, preservatives, artificial tastes, hidden sugars, and too much sodium, all of which might eventually be harmful to one's health. In contrast, foods prepared at home are fresher, less processed, and may be tailored to your dietary requirements. Additionally, cooking from scratch maintains nutrients better and limits exposure to additives that might aggravate chronic diseases, inflammation, and digestive problems. Making homemade peanut butter only requires blending roasted peanuts until they are creamy; no sugar, salt, or hydrogenated oils are used. The majority of store-bought versions include additional sugars and harmful fats. Making it…

15 May

For a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan reunite

Banasree SarkarEntertainment

The producers announced on Thursday that Bollywood star Aamir Khan and filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani will once more work together on a biopic on the Father of Indian Cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke. Following "3 Idiots" (2009) and "PK" (2014), this feature film will be the third collaboration between Khan and Hirani. A press announcement states that the actor will begin training for the part following the release of his most recent film, "Sitaare Zameen Par," and that filming on the as-yet-untitled project would start in October. In Indian film, Dadasaheb Phalke—real name Dhundiraj Govind Phalke—was a pioneer. India's first motion picture is…

14 May

Assam CM thanks people for their support in the Panchayat Elections

Banasree SarkarAssam

Both State BJP President Dilip Saikia and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed their sincere gratitude to the Assamese people for their overwhelming support of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies in the most recent Panchayat elections. Speaking to reporters at Guwahati's Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan on Tuesday, the two leaders hailed the outcome as a reaffirmation of the party's commitment to strengthening the Panchayati Raj system across the state and a clear endorsement of its development plan. The Chief Minister noted that the BJP only won 272 of the 397 Zila Parishad seats due to the…

13 May

Art of Living’s Gangtok event promotes mental well-being in children

Banasree SarkarSikkim

A four-day children’s programme called the “Intuition Process” was successfully conducted at the Art of Living Centre in Tadong, Gangtok, from May 9 to 12. Organised by the Art of Living Foundation, the event aimed to boost confidence, focus, and clarity in young minds. Led by senior trainer Amit Dhanuka, with support from local teachers Sangay Bhutia and Bhushan Rai, the sessions taught children how to develop their natural intuition through safe, simple techniques rooted in ancient Vedic practices. On the final day, parents joined the programme and were visibly moved by their children's progress. Many said they noticed positive…

13 May

BJP’s Panchayat poll gains boost NDA’s confidence for 2026: CM Himanta predicts 104 seats in Assam Assembly

Banasree SarkarAssam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday hailed the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) strong showing in the ongoing panchayat elections across Assam as a historic moment for the state’s political landscape. Citing the party’s grassroots success, Sarma asserted that the NDA has the potential to win 104 out of the 126 seats in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters while the counting of votes continued for the second day, the Chief Minister expressed confidence that the BJP is on track to secure over 300 seats in the Zilla Parishad level. “The BJP is marching ahead to capture…

10 May

After ten years of duty, Kaziranga’s heroic sniffer dog ‘K9 Karina’ passes away

Banasree SarkarAssam

A Kaziranga National Park official said on Friday that "K9 Karina," a particularly trained sniffer dog recognized for her involvement in anti-poaching and anti-crime operations, had passed away from age-related health issues. She worked as a German Shepherd in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve for ten years with her handlers, Jitu Gogoi and Manas Bora. According to the official, in addition to patrolling, the canine was trained to locate poachers, sniff out wildlife components during wildlife crime investigations, and had helped solve numerous poaching cases. Her noteworthy achievements include assisting the forest patrol team in locating a shelter used…