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31 Jan

Yaba tablets worth Rs 9 crore seized in Assam, one held: CM

Deep EditorAssam

One person was arrested in Assam's Cachar district after Yaba tablets valued at Rs 9 crore were recovered from him, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday.The recovery was made during an operation carried out based on specific information, he said.

31 Jan

Judd Trump and Shaun Murphy Exit German Masters Snooker Tournament

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Defending champion Judd Trump and Masters winner Shaun Murphy have been eliminated from the German Masters snooker tournament in Berlin. Trump suffered a surprising defeat to Neil Robertson, while Murphy was narrowly beaten 5-4 by Yuan Sijun. World champion Kyren Wilson advanced to the quarterfinals with a 5-3 victory over Jak Jones. The quarterfinal matches are scheduled for Friday and are anticipated to feature intense competition among the remaining players. The German Masters is a key event in the snooker calendar, attracting top talent from around the world. The early exits of prominent players like Trump and Murphy have added…

31 Jan

Rabbi Matondo Nears Exit from Rangers Amid Transfer Talks with Hannover 96

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Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo is reportedly close to departing the club, with German side Hannover 96 emerging as his likely destination. Matondo was spotted at the Courtyard Hotel adjacent to Hannover’s stadium, indicating that discussions are underway. Hannover 96, currently fifth in Germany's second division, is considering both loan and permanent transfer options for the 23-year-old Welsh international. Matondo joined Rangers from Schalke in 2022 for a fee of £2.5 million but has struggled to secure regular playing time, amassing only 27 minutes on the field this season due to injuries and competition for places. With the transfer window closing…

30 Jan

Sunil Kanti takes over as head of Guwahati Refinery

Deep EditorAssam

Sunil Kanti has taken over as the Executive Director & Refinery Head of Guwahati Refinery on transfer of PK Basumatary. A mechanical engineering graduate from Regional Engineering College, Rourkela, Odisha, Kanti was the Executive Director (Materials & Contract) at Refineries Headquarters, New Delhi before assuming the new role. Kanti joined Indian Oilas a mechanical engineer in 1994. Since then, he has worked in various refineries like Guwahati Refinery, Barauni Refinery, Gujarat Refinery and Digboi Refinery as well as at Refineries Headquarters, New Delhi in different capacities and has rich experience of refinery operation and maintenance, Materials & Contract and project…

30 Jan

Assam Rifles recover large cache of explosives in Mizoram’s Champhai

Deep EditorAssam

In a joint operation, the Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police recovered a large cache of explosives in the general area of Khankawn, Champhai, on January 29. Acting on specific intelligence regarding the movement of explosives, the security forces established a Mobile Vehicle Check Post on the Aizawl-Zokhawthar road (NH-6). said Assam Rifles. During the operation, a vehicle was intercepted and thoroughly searched, leading to the recovery of 4,450 electric detonators. One individual was apprehended in connection with the seizure. The detained person and the recovered items have been handed over to the Mizoram Police for further investigation. On January 19,…

30 Jan

Avalanches Claim Lives of Four Skiers in French Alps

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In a tragic series of events, four skiers have lost their lives due to avalanches in the French Alps. Among the victims are three Norwegians and a Swiss woman, all skiing off-piste. The Norwegian group was struck in Val-Cenis, resulting in one woman sustaining serious injuries, while the Swiss woman was killed near Chamonix. These incidents follow the death of a 55-year-old British man in an avalanche in Les Grands Montets, an area that had been closed off due to high avalanche risks. French authorities have issued multiple avalanche warnings and are urging skiers and hikers to adhere to instructions…

30 Jan

Andrew Scott Stars in Sam Fender’s Latest Music Video

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Renowned actor Andrew Scott, known for his roles in "Fleabag," "Sherlock," and "Ripley," has taken center stage in UK pop star Sam Fender's newest music video for the single "People Watching," released on Wednesday. The video begins with Scott's character awakening on the street, lighting a cigarette, and embarking on a journey across various U.S. cities. Throughout his travels, he engages with diverse individuals, sharing moments of connection and dance. The narrative culminates with Scott's character returning home, where poignant memories of his mother resurface. Fans have expressed enthusiasm over this collaboration, with comments highlighting the seamless blend of Scott's…

30 Jan

3 arrested with animal parts in Assam’s Nagaon

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Three persons were arrested with animal parts in Assam's Nagaon district on Wednesday, police said. Acting on a tip-off, a joint operation was conducted by the Eastern Wildlife Division, Nagaon Territorial Forest Division and the police in the Kathiatoli area and the arrests were made, they said. Tiger claws, tiger canines, tiger bones and an elephant tusk were recovered from them. The arrested poachers have been identified as Amar Hanse, Mahindra Barang and Prabin Changmai. The trio were arrested when they were trying to sell the body parts of the animals.

30 Jan

Assam: Woman raped in front of children, acid poured

Deep EditorAssam

A 30-year-old woman was allegedly raped in front of her two children, following which acid was poured on her, police said on Wednesday. The horrific incident happened in the Dholai police station area in Assam's Cachar district, they said. The accused, a 28-year-old driver, is a neighbour of the family. He barged into their house, raped her in front of her two children, poured acid on her and escaped, police said.

29 Jan

The Premier League has seen some notable developments recently

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The Premier League has seen several significant developments recently. David Coote, a former Premier League referee, has publicly announced that he is gay and admitted to using cocaine. Manchester United is close to securing their first signing under Ruben Amorim, having agreed on a fee of €37.5 million with Lecce for Patrick Dorgu. Additionally, the Football Association has overturned a three-match ban for Myles Lewis-Skelly following his controversial red card.