Preeti Singh - The Purbottar

10 Oct

Bimal Bora Meets Family of Hospitalised Litterateur Kamala Kanta Mushahary

Preeti SinghAssam

Minister for Industries, Commerce, Public Enterprises and Cultural Affairs, Government of Assam, Bimal Bora today enquired about the health of eminent Bodo litterateur, educationist and cultural organiser Kamala Kanta Mushahary, who is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Guwahati. Visiting the hospital in the afternoon, the Minister spoke to the family members of Mushahary, former General Secretary of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha, regarding his treatment and wished him a speedy recovery.

09 Oct

OPPO F35 Series Launched from Rs 38,999, Focuses on Group Selfie with 50MP Ultra-Wide Front Camera

Preeti SinghAssam

Smartphone brand OPPO has launched its new F35 Series in India, comprising the OPPO F35 Pro 5G and OPPO F35 5G, as it celebrates a decade of the F Series in the country. The new lineup focuses on group photography, enhanced durability, long battery life and improved performance, targeting consumers who use smartphones for photography, content creation and everyday communication. Over the past 10 years, OPPO’s F Series has evolved from the original “Selfie Expert” concept introduced with the F1 to the “Group Selfie Expert” positioning of the new F35 Series. According to the company, more than 30 million F…

09 Oct

Nobel Committee Honours Navi Pillay for Lifelong Fight Against War Crimes and Genocide

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The world's most prestigious 125th Nobel Peace Prize has been announced. This highest honour for the year 2026 has been conferred upon South Africa's eminent jurist and human rights activist Navanethem Navi Pillay. The Norwegian Nobel Committee made this historic announcement on Friday in recognition of her lifelong contribution to the protection of international law and the establishment of peace worldwide. The 85-year-old Indian-origin Tamil jurist had served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Pillay has played a pioneering role in the legal fight against war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity across the world. Announcing the…

09 Oct

Police Threatening Hotels and Hostels to Block Protesters: Sibal Tells Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has expressed deep concern over the shutdown of metro and rail services in the capital in connection with the October 10 protest announced by the Cockroach Janata Party and opposition parties against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The court made it clear that completely shutting down basic public amenities and the right to mobility of the public in the name of controlling protests is not acceptable under any circumstances. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymallya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana heard petitions related to the restrictions imposed in Delhi on Friday.…

09 Oct

Major Breakthrough in NSCN(IM) International Arms Network Case After 16 Years

Preeti SinghDelhi

A Special NIA Court in New Delhi has sentenced Thai national and arms smuggler Willy Naruenartwanich, alias Mr. Wuthikorn Naruenartwanich, alias Willy, to six years’ imprisonment and a fine of ₹5 lakh in a case relating to an international arms procurement conspiracy of the NSCN (IM). The Special Exclusive Court-03 for NIA Cases at Rouse Avenue District Courts pronounced the sentence on Wednesday. The court had convicted Naruenartwanich on September 24, 2026, for offences under Sections 120B and 122 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The case relates to a conspiracy by…

07 Oct

Bangladeshi Group Entered India Via Meghalaya Without Documents: Assam Police

Preeti SinghAssam, Bangladesh

The Assam Police has apprehended 18 Bangladeshi nationals in two separate operations conducted in Guwahati and arrested four persons accused of facilitating their stay and movement within the city. According to a press release issued by the police, a team from the Border Branch and Panbazar Police Station intercepted five Bangladeshi nationals, including four women and one man, during a routine inspection aboard the Lokamanya Tilak Terminal Express at Guwahati Railway Station on October 6. Police said the group was allegedly attempting to travel to Mumbai in search of employment. During questioning, they reportedly admitted to being Bangladeshi nationals who…

07 Oct

No Road-Blocking Pandals, No DJ After 10 PM: Police Issues Durga Puja Guidelines in Jalukbari

Preeti SinghAssam

In the Jalukbari Police Station area, where around 85 small and big public Durga Pujas, the highest within Guwahati city, are held, the Puja celebration committees have started preparations to ensure that the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja is celebrated smoothly in accordance with the rules and regulations laid down by the police and administration. In parallel, a general meeting was held today at the Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia Auditorium at Maligaon Boripara under the joint initiative of the Pandughat Immersion Committee and Jalukbari Police Station to ensure that idol immersion can be conducted in an orderly manner in the Brahmaputra at…

06 Oct

DIG Somashekar in Custody After Forgery and Sexual Assault Allegations Surface

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A notorious convict sentenced to life imprisonment was released from prison using forged Supreme Court orders. As the mystery behind this fraud unfolded, a terrifying case of moral depravity came to light. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Prisons Department, S. Somashekar, has finally been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting the convict's wife for a long period in exchange for releasing him with fake documents. This incident has sent shockwaves through the administrative and judicial circles of Karnataka. The incident dates back to 2018. Shankar, a convict sentenced to life imprisonment by a fast-track court in a 2004…

06 Oct

Nobel Physics Prize 2026: Francis Halzen Celebrated for Cosmic Particle Research

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The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Belgian-American physicist Francis Halzen. As announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Tuesday, the physicist was honoured with this highest distinction in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the 'IceCube Neutrino Observatory' and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from cosmic sources. Born in 1944 in Tienen, Belgium, Halzen is currently a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the United States. He played a pioneering role in establishing the 'IceCube Neutrino Observatory' in Antarctica at the South Pole to search for the universe's mysterious and hidden neutrino particles.…

05 Oct

Allegations of Ignoring Other Commissioners: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Election Commission and Centre Over CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Actions

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Allegations raised against the Election Commission, an independent constitutional body of the country, have continued to spark intense reactions nationwide. A significant hearing was held in the Supreme Court today regarding allegations that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar took unilateral decisions while keeping the other two commissioners in the dark. Taking up the petition filed against Gyanesh Kumar’s alleged authoritarianism, the Supreme Court today issued notices to the Central Government and the Election Commission. A three-judge special bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Jaymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohanan directed the respondents to file their replies…