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30 Jan

Sunil Kanti takes over as head of Guwahati Refinery

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

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

editorInternational

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

editorEntertainment

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

editorAssam

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

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

editorSports

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.

29 Jan

Iranian Political Prisoners Face Imminent Execution Amid Crackdown

editorIran

Iranian political prisoners Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani are facing imminent execution on charges related to their alleged membership in a banned opposition party. This development is part of a broader crackdown by Iran's regime, which has seen an increase in executions, with reports indicating up to 1,000 executions in the past year alone. Both prisoners were subjected to torture and transferred to Qezelhessar Prison, known for its execution practices. Defiant inmates have responded with chants against the regime, while families and advocates have made urgent pleas for international awareness and intervention. The regime's brutal tactics, including public floggings and…

29 Jan

BHEL Q3 results | Net profit upgrade 124% on revenue growth

editorBusiness, News

State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) on Tuesday (January 28) reported a 123.5% jump in net profit to ₹134.7 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2024, mainly on account of higher revenue. In the year-ago quarter, BHEL had reported a net profit of ₹60.3 crore. The company's revenue from operations grew 32.2% to ₹7,277.1 crore as against ₹5,503.8 crore in the same quarter last year. At the operating level, EBITDA grew 40.6% to ₹304.3 crore in the third quarter as against ₹216.5 crore in the same quarter in FY24. EBITDA margin stood at 4.2% in the reporting quarter…

28 Jan

Significant number of devotees from Northeast to take part in Maha Kumbh

editorNorth East

For the first time in the history of the Maha Kumbh, a special camp dedicated to the Northeast has been set up, attracting a significant number of devotees from the region. Over 20 saints and ascetics from remote parts of the Northeast will join the akharas to take part in the 'Amrit Snan' on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya' on Wednesday. At the "Pragjyotish Kshetra" camp in Sector 7, Mahant Keshav Das Ji Maharaj, Mahamandaleshwar of the Nirvani Ani Akhara, told reporters, "On Mauni Amavasya, 22 saints from the Northeast will take part in the Amrit Snan with the akharas.…