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17 Aug

Death Threat To CM Himanta Biswa Sarma On Social Media! Accused Abdul Mutaleb Sent To 5-Day Police Custody

Preeti SinghAssam

A person arrested for allegedly issuing a death threat to Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on social media during the live broadcast of Independence Day celebrations was sent to five days of police custody by a court on Sunday. Abdul Mutaleb, arrested by police from Bhuragaon in Morigaon district, was produced before the court on Sunday, which granted the custody. Serious allegations have been made against the detained youth of demanding Rs 1 crore to kill the Chief Minister and raising slogans in support of Pakistan. It may be mentioned that the shocking incident came to light on Saturday…

16 Aug

Tarique Rahman’s Proposed Delhi Visit Uncertain As Dhaka Demands Extradition Of Hasina

Preeti SinghBangladesh

Bangladesh has placed two conditions before creating what it describes as a conducive environment for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s possible visit to New Delhi. Dhaka has urged India to expedite the extradition process of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and hand over to Bangladesh the alleged killers of Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. Bangladesh Foreign Ministry spokesperson AKM Shahidul Karim outlined the conditions during a briefing on Sunday. In a written statement, Karim said officials from Dhaka and New Delhi had been engaged in discussions for several weeks regarding a possible visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to India.…

16 Aug

CRPF’s CoBRA Units Conduct 40,231 Ops Till June 2026, Neutralise 641 Maoists

Preeti SinghLatest

More than 40,000 operations conducted by the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) units underline the scale of the security forces’ sustained campaign against Left Wing Extremism (LWE), with thousands of Maoists apprehended or surrendering and large quantities of weapons and explosives recovered. According to an assessment of the CRPF’s operational performance, the force’s counter-LWE strategy has increasingly shifted from individual encounters to sustained security campaigns aimed at weakening Maoist organisational networks, disrupting their logistical capabilities and preventing armed groups from regaining control of areas once cleared by security forces. Official cumulative figures cited…

15 Aug

“Create Responsible Leaders, Not Just Managers”: IIM Shillong Director On Independence Day

Preeti SinghMeghalaya

Indian Institute of Management Shillong celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour and a strong message on responsible leadership, inclusive growth and nation-building.The celebrations began with the hoisting of the National Tricolour by IIM Shillong Director Prof. (Dr.) Arun Mohan Sherry. The 100-foot-high national flag symbolised the institution’s aspirations and its commitment to contributing to India’s development. Members of the IIM Shillong fraternity joined in singing the National Anthem, reaffirming their shared sense of pride and unity.Addressing the gathering, Prof. Sherry urged young management professionals to emerge as responsible leaders who combine professional excellence with empathy, integrity and a…

14 Aug

GU Launches Research Study On Causal Factors Of July 19, 2026 Floods In Upper Assam

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

Gauhati University has constituted a multidisciplinary research team to undertake a scientific study into the causal factors behind the July 19, 2026 floods and their cascading downstream impacts across parts of Upper Assam. The newly constituted research team will now focus on generating scientific evidence on the factors behind the July 19 floods and their downstream impacts. The team will be led by Prof. B.N. Goswami, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awardee, former Director of IITM, Pune, Professor of Excellence and ANRF PM Professor at Gauhati University, with Prof. Parag Phukon, Department of Geological Sciences and Prof. Ratul Mahanta, Department of Economics…

14 Aug

“Insult To Constitution”: Congress Protests In Guwahati Over ‘Purification’ At Kharge’s Haldwani Event

Preeti SinghAssam

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) staged a protest in Guwahati today against the "discriminatory and condemnable" act of the BJP, which allegedly performed a so-called "purification" with Gangajal at a rally venue in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, following a public meeting attended by All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge a few days ago.To express solidarity with the AICC President and demand the protection of constitutional values, a protest march (Padayatra) and Satyagraha were organised by the Guwahati City District Congress Committee from the Manabendra Sarma Complex in Dispur. The protest programme was attended by hundreds of party leaders and…

14 Aug

Drugs Worth Rs 39.4 Crore Seized In Guwahati, Two Arrested

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

Drugs worth an estimated Rs 39.4 crore were seized in Guwahati, and two suspected drug traffickers were arrested, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted a truck near the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) and conducted a search. The operation led to the seizure of 10 soap cases containing heroin and 1,40,000 YABA tablets. Sharing details of the operation on social media, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the Guwahati Police for intercepting the truck and recovering the large consignment of drugs. The police also apprehended two persons suspected of being involved in…

12 Aug

Sivasagar Worst Hit: 5.74 Lakh Affected As Assam Flood Toll Hits 102

Preeti SinghAssam

The devastating floods in the state have claimed the lives of 102 people! With the recovery of one more body recently, the death toll in this year's monsoon floods has risen to 102. According to the latest report as of August 11, around 1.12 lakh people are still affected by floods in 7 districts of the state. According to data from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, 25 revenue circles are under the impact of floods. Around 7,982 people are still taking shelter in 47 relief camps. The situation continues to deteriorate in Sivasagar district. 5 revenue circles and 476…

12 Aug

Cristiano Ronaldo And Georgina Rodriguez Officially Get Married After 8 Years Together

Preeti SinghInternational, Latest

World-renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and famous model and entrepreneur Georgina Rodriguez officially got married on Tuesday. After spending nearly eight years together, their engagement took place in August 2025. Ronaldo first met Georgina in 2017 while she was working at the 'Gucci' showroom in Madrid. This is when their romantic relationship began. Currently, they are parents to five children — Cristiano Jr., twins Eva Maria and Mateo, Alana Martina, and Bella. Born in Argentina, Georgina later became a well-known name in the fashion world. Apart from working with global brands like Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Gucci and Prada, she also participated…

11 Aug

Taj Gateway Five-Star Hotel Cleared For Jagiroad, 6-Acre Lease Approved To IHCL

Preeti SinghSports

The Assam Cabinet today cleared the decks for the construction of a five star hotel near the under-construction Tata semiconductor facility at Jagiroad.A meeting of the Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati this evening approved the draft lease deed proposed to be executed between Assam Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (AIDC Ltd.) and Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) for constructing a Taj Gateway five-star hotel at Jagiroad.The proposed hotel aims to enhance hospitality and accommodation options for visiting officials and industrialists linked to the semiconductor plant.The Assam government has approved the lease of 6 acres of land…