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24 Jun

41 Years, 138 Days: Ronaldo Becomes Oldest with World Cup Brace, Beats Messi Mark

Preeti SinghSports

Tuesday night at the FIFA World Cup was a memorable one for Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. After flopping in the first match, Ronaldo proved in the very next game that he isn’t called the GOAT, meaning Greatest Of All Time, for nothing. The legendary footballer created history by scoring two goals against Uzbekistan. Cristiano Ronaldo has now become the oldest player in the world to score multiple goals in a single FIFA World Cup match, breaking Lionel Messi’s record. Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in the Group K match. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice. The chants of "Ronaldo, Ronaldo!" echoed through…

23 Jun

ATCL Gets Rs 9.75 Cr for VRS as Assam Cabinet Clears Multiple Sector Reforms

Preeti SinghAssam

The State Cabinet today approved ‘The Assam Tourism Accommodation (Development & Registration) Rules, 2026’, for registration of hotels, guest houses, home stays, etc.The new set of rules provide a simple single window registration procedure with an introduction of an auto renewal mechanism after every three years.The Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Dispur approved the Assam Regulation of Re-classification and Re-classification cum Transfer of Lands (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which will be introduced in the forthcoming Assam Legislative Assembly Budget Session for streamlining the regulatory environment and promoting industrial and commercial investment in Assam.…

22 Jun

Heavy Weapons Recovered Following Manipur Gunfight; Foolproof Security Ensures Peaceful NEET-UG

Preeti SinghManipur

A joint operation by Manipur Police, CRPF, RAF, COBRA and the Army has resulted in the recovery of a large cache of arms, ammunition and other war-like stores from suspected militant locations in Manipur. According to Manipur Police, acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the presence of armed militants, security forces launched a joint operation on June 20, 2026, in the general areas of Leilon Vaiphei, Leilon Munlui, Molhoi, P. Moulding, Leilon Khunou and surrounding areas. During the operation, an exchange of fire took place between security forces and suspected militants. The operation continued on June 21 and 22, leading…

21 Jun

ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES POPPY SEEDS WORTH RS 1.31 CR IN CACHAR; APREHENDS 2

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Rifles launched a joint operation with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and seized poppy seeds worth Rs 1.31 crore in Cachar district, officials said on Sunday.During the operation, based on information of trafficking of drugs in the district, the team caught a consignment of poppy seeds weighing 8,764 kilograms while it was being transported via Silchar Bypass Road late Saturday evening.The recovered poppy seeds have been handed over to DRI for further investigation.Two residents of Silchar have also been apprehended along with one Tata truck and two mobile handsets.The Assam Rifles and DRI have been at the forefront…

21 Jun

Union FM, Assam CM Take Part in 12th International Yoga Day on Brahmaputra Bank

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma joined Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a special International Yoga Day session on the banks of the Brahmaputra River on Sunday morning.Underlining the significance of yoga, the Chief Minister said that yoga is Bharat’s gift to the world and an ancient practice that promotes a fit and healthy lifestyle.Sarma noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yoga has evolved into a global movement embraced by millions across the world.“Beginning the day with the spirit of wellness and harmony at the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations at Uzanbazar, Guwahati,” the Chief…

20 Jun

West Bengal’s Role in Viksit Bharat Key: Assam Governor at Statehood Day Event

Preeti SinghWest Bengal

As part of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, Lok Bhavan Assam celebrated West Bengal Statehood Day on Friday, commemorating the formation of West Bengal on June 20, 1947, and highlighting India’s socio-cultural unity. The programme was held at the Kanaklal Barua Auditorium of the Assam State Museum under the leadership of Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. The Governor extended his greetings and best wishes to the people of West Bengal on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Governor Acharya highlighted West Bengal’s rich cultural heritage and its significant contributions to India’s history, literature, education, science, spirituality and the freedom movement.…

20 Jun

From Moreh to Churachandpur: Assam Rifles Engages 2,372 in Mega Yoga Campaign

Preeti SinghBreaking News, Health, Manipur

In a major effort to foster holistic health, mental resilience and community bonding, Assam Rifles organised a series of comprehensive yoga sessions and community wellness activities across multiple districts of Manipur. Held in the lead-up to and in solemn observance of the 12th International Day of Yoga, these widespread events aligned with the global theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing", focusing on enhancing longevity, preventive healthcare and life discipline across all age groups. The extensive wellness campaign successfully covered remote and border regions across Churachandpur, Kakching, Tengnoupal and Chandel districts. In Churachandpur district, the central event was held at Khuga and…

20 Jun

Ganeshguri Mural Row: Artist Cites Lack of Paint, Ladders; Says Public Helped Paint First Zubeen Portrait

Preeti SinghAssam

Controversy continues on social media over the repainted portrait of beloved artist Zubeen Garg on the Ganeshguri flyover. After a section of people criticized the painting for being distorted, artist Marshall Baruah has now responded to the reactions. It may be noted that widespread reactions were sparked across the state over the erasure of Zubeen Garg’s portrait and the words ‘Comrade Never Die’ painted on a pillar of the Ganeshguri flyover in the city. Following this, artist Marshall Baruah decided to repaint the portrait. On the night of June 18, despite police obstruction, he repainted the image in the presence…

20 Jun

Flyover Art, Heartfelt Love: Margherita Says Zubeen Belongs to All, Not Just Walls

Preeti SinghAssam

Amid the ongoing controversy over the erasure of Zubeen Garg’s portrait at Ganeshguri, Union Minister Pabitra Margherita has now spoken out. Appealing not to politicize Zubeen Garg, he said that erasing an image does not make Zubeen vanish. While participating in a program at Sonari in Charaideo district, the Union Minister said that the Assamese people love Zubeen Garg from the heart. There is no division of ruling or opposition — all people love him equally. Pabitra Margherita said, “Can anyone forget Zubeen? No one can erase Zubeen’s image just because they feel like it. Zubeen will live on for…

19 Jun

‘Forgive the Past for Future Generations’: Manipur CM Outlines Path to Peace

Preeti SinghLatest, Manipur

Efforts to bring back peace in violence-affected Manipur have begun through discussions with different communities, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said on Friday. Speaking to PTI after inaugurating the Girls’ Hostel of the Mission Blind School at Heikakpokpi in Tengnoupal district, Singh said representatives from various communities have been meeting him to discuss ways to achieve lasting peace in the state. “Many groups from different communities visit me at my official residence to discuss how peace can be restored. If Meitei, Kuki and Naga communities continue to focus only on their own concerns and remain divided, Manipur will not be…