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05 Oct

From Crisis to Commendation: Captain Smit Machhar Receives ₹1 Crore for Life-Saving Bravery

Preeti SinghIndia

Indian Captain Smit Machhar is being globally acclaimed for his extraordinary bravery in saving the lives of 174 people during a terrifying mid-air crisis. The spine-chilling incident occurred on September 30 aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073, traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Israel. Despite facing a sudden attack by the co-pilot and a life-threatening situation, the Indian aviator remained undeterred and safely landed the aircraft, emerging as a true hero in the eyes of the world. Captain Machhar’s exceptional heroism and crisis leadership have earned high praise from the Prime Minister of India, as well as U.S. President Donald Trump and…

04 Oct

CM hands over 50 motorcycles to Assam Police for patrolling

Preeti SinghAssam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today formally handed over 50 Mavrick 440 motorcycles provided by Hero MotoCorp under its ‘Ride Safe India’ CSR initiative to the Assam Police at the Lok Sewa Bhawan complex in Dispur, with the objective of strengthening traffic management, patrolling, law enforcement and emergency response mechanisms.During the programme, the Chief Minister also rode a motorcycle wearing a helmet on the roads within the Janata Bhawan complex, sending a strong message on the importance of road safety and responsible riding.The motorcycles handed over to the Assam Police will enable police personnel to move more easily and swiftly…

04 Oct

Mizoram NCC Cadets Experience Military Life at Premier Jungle Warfare School

Preeti SinghMizoram

Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS), Vairengte conducted an intensive training programme for 83 NCC cadets from Mizoram from September 21 to October 4.The training provided young boys and girls an opportunity to train in the professional environment of one of the Indian Army’s premier training institutions.The two-week programme was conceived to take the cadets beyond routine NCC training and expose them to the discipline, physical standards, field skills and team spirit of military life. The cadets underwent drill, physical training, firing, map reading, fieldcraft, survival training, first aid and team-building activities, while also receiving an introduction to jungle…

03 Oct

AIUDF Chief Badruddin Ajmal Sparks Row with Explosive Remarks Against CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Preeti SinghAssam

As the election dates draw closer, the political atmosphere in Nagaon has intensified. Alongside the peak of the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election campaign, a series of attacks, counter-attacks, and tense situations have erupted among political parties. Addressing an election rally at Borbori in Laharighat, AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal made several controversial and explosive remarks targeting Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Minister Pijush Hazarika, and BJP candidate Debashish Sharma. Meanwhile, in Rupohihat, the situation turned volatile as a group of people staged a protest by showing black flags to a Congress election procession. Speaking at the Laharighat rally, AIUDF President…

03 Oct

Urgent Call for Action: Kharge Highlights Misery of 3.1 Million Karnataka Farmers

Preeti SinghLatest

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has demanded immediate intervention from the Central Government regarding the severe drought situation in Karnataka and the extreme plight of farmers. Informing this through the social media platform 'X' on Friday, he stated that he has sent a detailed letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting urgent financial assistance and relief for the state. Simultaneously, he has sent a separate letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the same issue. According to the Congress President, this devastating drought has led to large-scale crop failure, and more than 31 lakh farmer families are facing extreme distress.…

02 Oct

Local Guides Made Mandatory at Manas National Park to Boost Community Employment

Preeti SinghAssam

In a major step towards sustainable eco-tourism, Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve has introduced a new conservation-first tourism model, aimed at balancing wildlife protection with community development. The initiative is expected to transform the tourism experience in the UNESCO World Heritage Site while ensuring that local communities become direct stakeholders in conservation efforts. Under the new model, trained local youth will now serve as mandatory guides for all visitor groups. The move is designed to create employment opportunities for forest-fringe communities while enabling tourists to gain deeper insights into the region’s biodiversity, culture and traditions. Authorities have also introduced…

02 Oct

Violence breaks out inside Assam’s Barpeta jail, guards fire in the air to control the situation

Preeti SinghAssam

A violent clash broke out between inmates and jail authorities inside Assam's Barpeta Jail, prompting guard to fire three rounds in the air to bring the situation under control.According to preliminary reports, the unrest began after inmates protested against alleged high-handedness by Assistant Jailor Kishor Haloi.The protest reportedly turned violent, with some inmates allegedly physically attacking Haloi and attempting to break through the second gate inside the jail premises.As the situation escalated, prison guards reportedly fired three rounds in the air to prevent the inmates from breaching the internal gate and to bring the situation under control.Barpeta Deputy Commissioner Navdeep…

02 Oct

Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar Flags Off Anthurium Festival to Boost Local Economy and Tourism

Preeti SinghMizoram

Anthurium Festival is being organised in Mizoram after a gap of three years, with the three-day programme combining floriculture, adventure, and indigenous culture and music events, officials said.This festival serves a dual purpose, a celebration of the enchanting anthurium flower and a heartfelt invitation to explore Mizoram's natural treasures.Organised by the state Tourism Department in association with the Horticulture Department, the festival, which is being held at Reiek and nearby Ailawng in Mamit district from October 1 to 3, seeks to showcase anthurium cultivation, besides the state's hilly landscapes, traditional games, local cuisine, handicrafts and community-based tourism.Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar…

30 Sep

Global Design Leaders Gather at IIT Guwahati to Explore Sustainable and Inclusive Solutions

Preeti SinghAssam

The Department of Design at IIT Guwahati, in collaboration with the MIT Institute of Design, Pune, successfully hosted the inaugural edition of the International Conference on Design and Innovation Studies (INDIS 2026) from September 28 to 30 at the institute’s campus. The conference brought together researchers, industry experts, policymakers, entrepreneurs and design leaders from India and abroad to explore how design, technology and innovation can contribute to addressing complex social challenges through inclusive and sustainable solutions. The event was organised alongside Asia Design Week, marking the first time the international platform was held in India. The combined programme created a…

30 Sep

Sadou Guwahati Sanskritik Mancha Holds Annual General Meeting in Santipur

Preeti SinghTripura

The annual general meeting of the Sadou Guwahati Sanskritik Mancha was held at Jamshed Bhawan in Santipur. Presided over by the chief advisor of the Mancha, Juwadul Islam, several officials and members exchanged views on the activities to be undertaken by the organization in the coming days. During the meeting, a new executive committee was formed unanimously for the upcoming term. Accordingly, Niju Bhuyan, Anwar Hussain, and Bhaban Borthakur were appointed as advisors; Dhananjay Sharma as President; Juwadul Islam as Working President; and Chandan Kumar Das, Syed Abdul Kadir, Bhupen Mishra, and Subal Sinha as Vice Presidents. Moinuddin Ahmed was…