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First Sikkim Cross Country Run Concludes at Reshithang

First Sikkim Cross Country Run Concludes at Reshithang

The 1st Sikkim Cross Country Run, organized by the Sikkim Athletics Association, concluded at Khel Gaon, Resithang, on Sunday, marking a significant step in promoting endurance sports in the region. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from across Sikkim and North Bengal, with a total of 46 teams competing in a spirited display of athleticism and teamwork. Featuring two categories—10 km men and 10 km women—the competition underscored the essence of cross-country running as a team-based sport. The race was ceremonially flagged off by Sanjeet Kharel, MLA cum Advisor, Power Department, who is also the patron of Sikkim Athletic Association; Rinzing…
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Row Over Remarks: TMC Approaches Election Commission of India Against Himanta Biswa Sarma

Row Over Remarks: TMC Approaches Election Commission of India Against Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that he made “polarizing and criminally intimidating statements” during election campaigning in West Bengal. In a representation to the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer, the ruling party accused the BJP leader of violating the election Model Code of Conduct (MCC), provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The letter stated that on April 16, Sarma, while addressing a public rally in Cooch Behar, made “inciteful, polarizing, and criminally intimidating statements” that were also…
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Body of Missing Polling Official Recovered in Karbi Anglong

Body of Missing Polling Official Recovered in Karbi Anglong

The decomposed body of a polling official, who went missing on the election day, was recovered in Karbi Anglong district of Assam. Locals alerted the authorities after they spotted the body of Cornelius Kindu at a secluded area in Rongwongwey on April 18. Kindu, who was the third officer at the No. 19 Sarpo Kathar LP School polling station, had been missing since April 9. He reportedly left the polling station during the election process after stating that he was feeling unwell. Authorities are yet to ascertain the cause of death. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding…
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Tragedy in Merapani as Two Children Die by Drowning in Pond

Tragedy in Merapani as Two Children Die by Drowning in Pond

Two children drowned in a pond in the Merapani area of Assam’s Golaghat district on Friday. The incident took place in the 2 No. Tarani locality when the children were reportedly playing near the pond. The deceased have been identified as Bidyanjyoti Chutia (6) and Nomom Gogoi (5). According to sources, Nomom Gogoi had come to visit his grandfather’s house from Kachamari along with his mother. At the time of the incident, family members were busy with other work, while the two children were playing nearby. It is suspected that they accidentally slipped into the pond. When the children were not found for some time, family…
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Fuel Availability Back to Normal in Assam, Confirms Indian Oil

Fuel Availability Back to Normal in Assam, Confirms Indian Oil

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) today said that the supply situation of domestic LPG cylinders and petroleum products is completely normal in Assam. The supply of all petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and LPG, in the state of Assam is fully normal and under control. Uninterrupted supply is being ensured through the state’s robust infrastructure, continuous monitoring system, and effective coordination with State government officials," an official statement from IOC stated. Currently, there are a total of 1,737 retail outlets in Assam (OMCs: 1,461 and private: 276) along with 9 supply locations/depots in operation. On average, 2,935 KL of petrol (MS)…
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LGBI Airport T2 Expansion to Open New Avenues for Air Travel

LGBI Airport T2 Expansion to Open New Avenues for Air Travel

The operationalization of Terminal 2 at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport marks a significant step forward in strengthening air connectivity between the Northeast and key destinations across India and beyond. Designed to handle a larger volume of passengers and aircraft movements, the new terminal is expected to support expanded flight routes and higher frequencies, addressing long-standing connectivity gaps from Guwahati to several major cities. With the enhanced infrastructure now in place, airlines will have greater operational flexibility to introduce new services and increase the number of flights on existing routes. Improved passenger handling capacity, modern facilities, and upgraded operational…
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Assam Boxers Monika and Mridupam Advance to Last Eight in National Youth Championship

Assam Boxers Monika and Mridupam Advance to Last Eight in National Youth Championship

Two Assam boxers advanced to the quarterfinals at the 8th Men’s and Women’s National Youth Boxing Championship underway at the Don Bosco University Hall in Sonapur near Guwahati. Mridupam Baruah moved into the last eight in the boys’ 75kg category, defeating his Mizoram opponent 4-1 in the pre-quarterfinals on Wednesday. In the girls’ 48kg category, Monika Dal also secured a quarterfinal berth with a 4-1 win over a Tamil Nadu boxer. Later in the evening session, four more Assam boxers were set to compete in the pre-quarterfinals. Doingin Lukoi and Sandip Basumatary were scheduled to fight in the boys’ 65kg…
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New Wyndham Hotel Deal Signals Hospitality Growth in Guwahati

New Wyndham Hotel Deal Signals Hospitality Growth in Guwahati

Om Arham Ventures has signed a deal with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to develop a new upscale 190-room hotel in Guwahati from a brownfield site that is slated to begin operations in the second half of 2028 and will be the first Wyndham Hotel in Guwahati, which is one of the biggest commercial and tourism hubs in Northeast India. The Hotel will have a total of 190 modern/Sleek designed rooms and Suites, which will satisfy both Business & Leisure Travelers. The Hotel will be a Vegetarian only based on the changing preferences of guests in the region. The Hotel will…
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Sikkim Rural Livelihood Mission Launches Initiative to Boost Micro Enterprises

Sikkim Rural Livelihood Mission Launches Initiative to Boost Micro Enterprises

Sikkim State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM), under the Rural Development Department, has initiated a sub-project of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) titled Micro Enterprise Development (MED). Under the guidance of the Secretary, Rural Development Department, Anil Raj Rai, the State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) convened a meeting on Wednesday with the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati. The meeting focused on the implementation of the MED project in the regions of Chumbong, Jorthang, Daramdin and Namchi. The primary objective of the meeting was to deliberate on the project framework and strategise its effective implementation. It was observed that the…
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Samrat Choudhary Sworn in as Bihar’s First BJP Chief Minister

Samrat Choudhary Sworn in as Bihar’s First BJP Chief Minister

On April 15, 2026, the swearing-in ceremony of Samrat Choudhary, the first Chief Minister of Bihar from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was held at Lok Bhawan, Patna, by Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, during which JD(U) leaders Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav took their oaths as Deputy Chief Ministers. At the time of Mr. Choudhary's appointment, he had just been elected as the leader of the BJP and NDA Legislature Parties the previous day, following considerable suspense surrounding the process of selection. This change of government occurred just after Nitish Kumar resigned as Chief Minister, after holding that…
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