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Assam arm-wrestler Kasturi Sharma has etched her name in sports history by delivering a spectacular performance at the 6th BCAI National Arm-Wrestling Championship held in Bengaluru.Official sources said that Sharma dominated the 70-kg category, bagging two gold medals for both left and right hands.With this monumental victory, she has officially been crowned a three-time consecutive National Champion, solidifying her status as one of the most formidable forces in Indian arm wrestling.In a thrilling and highly anticipated showdown, Kasturi faced off against a formidable opponent, Princy TJ of Kerala. Exhibiting an elite combination of power, technique, and unflinching focus, Sharma defeated…

A collection of rare manuscripts preserved in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district could provide valuable insights into the region’s medieval history, indigenous knowledge systems and cultural heritage once they are fully deciphered. The fragile manuscripts, preserved in two museums in the district, have survived centuries but remain largely unread. Historians and linguists are now showing interest in studying these ancient records to uncover information preserved on palm leaves and copper plates. Among the important collections are two Tai manuscripts kept at the District Museum in Diphu, the headquarters of Karbi Anglong. These manuscripts contain 67 and 158 palm-leaf folios respectively. Unlike…

An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident while landing at the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday morning. According to initial reports, the aircraft crashed within the airbase premises and caught fire shortly after the incident. Emergency response teams rushed to the site and launched firefighting and rescue operations immediately.The Indian Air Force confirmed the accident and stated that a detailed investigation has been initiated to ascertain the cause of the crash. Officials have not yet released information regarding casualties or injuries.Witnesses reported seeing thick plumes of smoke rising from the airbase following…

Eight artistes from Assam have been selected for the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards and the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the years 2024 and 2025.Among the recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards, Prema Oja Barbayan (Sattriya Dance) and Bipul Chandra Das (Kathak Dance) were selected for 2024. For 2025, the awardees from Assam are Chetana Das (Acting), Mallika Kandali (Sattriya Dance), and Bhaskar Jyoti Oja (Sattriya Music).The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar recipients from Assam for 2024 are Minakshi Medhi (Sattriya Dance), Dilip Hira (Folk Music), and Bidyut Kumar Nath (Theatre Direction).For 2025, the young artistes selected for…

The Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups (WC-NNPGs) has expressed strong opposition to any oil exploration or extraction activities in Naga-inhabited areas until a formal Indo-Naga political settlement is signed with the Government of Indi In a press statement the WC-NNPGs said that the “Agreed Position” signed on November 17, 2017, between the Government of India’s then interlocutor R.N. Ravi and WC-NNPGs Convener N. Kitovi Zhimomi recognised the rights of Nagas over their land and natural resources. Quoting the agreement’s “Status Paper,” the group stated that ownership and transfer of land and its natural resources, including minerals, fossil…

Assam Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has summoned MLA Ramakanta Deuri to its office for questioning in connection with allegations of irregularities in the Fishery Corporation recruitment process. According to the allegations, the recruitment scam took place during Deuri’s tenure as the Chairman of the Fishery Corporation. It has been alleged that 168 candidates were appointed illegally in exchange for money. The name of Ramakanta Deuri’s relatives and close associates has also reportedly surfaced in connection with the alleged irregular appointments. The CID has reopened the case registered under Case No. 17/22 and has started examining the records as part…

Major General Anurag Vij, additional director general (ADG), NCC North Eastern Region Directorate (NER), Shillong, on Tuesday visited the CATC-14 cum Inter Directorate Sports Shooting Championship (IDSSC) practice camp being conducted by 7 Assam Battalion NCC at the Kahilipara Shooting Range in Guwahati.During the visit, Major General Vij reviewed the ongoing selection and intensive training of the NCC North Eastern Region team for the upcoming IDSSC. He was briefed on the firing schedule, training modules and overall camp arrangements.Demonstrating keen interest in the training standards, the ADG inspected the firing range and participated in live firing to assess the facilities…

Internationally acclaimed wildlife biologist and conservationist Dr. Purnima Devi Barman of Assam has been named one of the 15 global recipients of the prestigious 2026 Wayfinder Award presented by the National Geographic Society and Kia America. The award recognises outstanding changemakers from across six continents whose work is advancing conservation, science, education and storytelling while inspiring action to protect the planet. Dr. Barman, founder of the globally celebrated Hargila Army movement, was honoured for her more than two decades of pioneering conservation work aimed at protecting the endangered greater adjutant stork (Leptoptilos dubius), locally known as the hargila. Through a…

Assam Police have arrested four employees of the Sribhumi District Jail for allegedly facilitating the entry of mobile phones and narcotic substances into the correctional facility, officials said on Wednesday. The arrested individuals include two assistant jailers and two warders. They have been identified as Rudra Deori, Subhasish Ghosh, Masid Ali Laskar and Biswajit Baruah. The arrests follow an extensive investigation launched after a surprise raid conducted at the district jail on February 2. During the operation, authorities recovered 29 mobile phones, along with SIM cards, chargers and several other prohibited items from different sections of the prison. The raid…