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24 Feb

Inaugural Mumbai–Guwahati Flight Lands at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Akasa Air has became the first airline to start operations from the newly built terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, marking an important step in the airport’s expansion. According to an official release, the airline operated its first flight from the new terminal on February 22, 2026. The flight departed from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai at 1:40 pm and landed in Guwahati at 4:45 pm. The return flight left Guwahati at 5:20 pm and reached Mumbai at 9:10 pm. To mark the beginning of operations, a lamp-lighting ceremony was held at the airport. The…

24 Feb

103 Migratory Bird Species Recorded in Kaziranga National Park Census

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

After months of activity across its wetlands and grasslands, Kaziranga has witnessed the departure of migratory birds that arrived during the winter season. With temperatures now rising, many of these birds have begun flying back to their native countries, bringing this year’s migration season to a close. Every winter, from October to February, the floodplains of the park turn into a safe shelter for birds escaping extreme cold in Central and East Asia. Birds travel thousands of kilometres from countries such as Mongolia, Siberia, China and Russia to spend the season here. According to the latest census carried out by…

23 Feb

Cyber Safety Meets Community Care as Indian Bank Organizes Health Camp at Brahmaputra Riverfront

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Indian Bank’s Guwahati Zone hosted a Cyber Awareness and Free Health Check-Up Camp on the Brahmaputra riverfront, focusing on cyber fraud prevention and healthcare for senior citizens. Key officials, including Vineet Bajpai, S.K. Das, and Alok Kumar, attended the event, helping to motivate staff and participants. The awareness session covered various cyber fraud types such as OTP scams, KYC frauds, QR code scams, digital arrest scams, and AI-based voice cloning scams, with a strong emphasis on vigilance regarding personal and financial information. Additionally, a health check-up camp was held in collaboration with Health City Hospital, offering basic screenings and health…

23 Feb

Bedu Singh Panth and DGP Akshay Sachdeva Anand Cheer as 1,000+ Athletes Compete at Dragon Run in Temi

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Dragon Run, organised by the 3rd IRBn at Temi, saw enthusiastic participation from more than 1,000 runners from different parts of the region. The event brought together athletes, young runners and fitness lovers for a day of healthy competition in the scenic surroundings of Temi. Area MLA Bedu Singh Panth and Director General of Police Akshay Sachdeva Anand were present at the event along with other senior officials and dignitaries. They encouraged the participants and appreciated their sporting spirit. In the 10K Open Female category, Km Anjali (Bib No. 1307) secured the first position with a timing of 42:26.…

23 Feb

Hari Dhungel Begins Second Term at Nepali Sahitya Parishad, Sikkim; Prem Singh Tamang Extends Best Wishes to New Team

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Prem Singh Tamang has congratulated Shri Hari Dhungel on being re-elected as the President of the Nepali Sahitya Parishad, Sikkim for a second consecutive term. In his message, the Chief Minister said that Dhungel’s re-election shows the strong faith and trust that the members of the Parishad have placed in his leadership. He described the result as a clear sign of confidence in Dhungel’s work and dedication towards the literary community of the State. The Chief Minister also congratulated the newly elected office bearers. He extended his wishes to Vice Presidents Smt. Ratna Luksom Subba and Shri Neelam Neopany, Shri…

23 Feb

Rima Das’ Not a Hero Receives Generation Kplus Special Mention at Berlin International Film Festival

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Assamese filmmaker Rima Das has received a Special Mention for her new film Not a Hero at the Berlin International Film Festival, one of the world’s most respected film events.The award was given in the Generation Kplus Children’s Jury category for Best Film. The film had its world premiere at the festival on February 14. The festival concluded on February 22. The news was shared by the producers at Flying River Films on social media. In their message, they thanked the Generation jury, the festival team and the audience for supporting the film.“It’s truly special to win the Special Mention…

23 Feb

Indian Army rescues stranded tourists in East Sikkim under Operation Himrahat

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

In response to heavy snowfall in East Sikkim's high-altitude areas, the Indian Army launched Operation Himrahat on Sunday, dedicated to rescuing stranded locals and tourists affected by extreme weather. The sudden and intense snowfall, coupled with sub-zero temperatures, resulted in numerous tourist vehicles getting stranded on perilous road sections, endangering the safety of civilians. Demonstrating operational readiness, Army troops quickly mobilized to the impacted regions to begin relief and rescue operations. The operation successfully rescued 46 tourists, who were then transported to the nearest Army camp. There, they received immediate medical evaluations, warm shelter, hot meals, heating arrangements, and essential…

23 Feb

Adani Group to set up aircraft MRO facility in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Adani Group is establishing a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility and an aviation training centre in Guwahati, promising substantial investments in Assam that total approximately Rs. 1 lakh crore, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This initiative aims to create an aero hub similar to Delhi’s Aerocity near Guwahati airport. The MRO facility will cater to both narrow-body and wide-body commercial aircraft, enhancing regional connectivity, generating skilled jobs, and fortifying Assam’s aviation ecosystem. Sarma highlighted the urgent need for industrialisation to generate employment opportunities and attract Assam's youth back from other states. Furthermore, with the recent inauguration…

23 Feb

Encouraging findings: endangered fishing cats found thriving in Kaziranga

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) has unveiled the first scientific assessment of the Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus), confirming the globally vulnerable species, protected under Schedule I of India’s Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, thriving across its wetlands. KNPTR officials said that a study conducted by the Tiger Cell of Kaziranga in collaboration with Tiasa Adhya, scientist associated with the Fishing Cat Project, assessed the camera-trap images available from past All India Tiger Estimation data with two main objectives – determining if Fishing Cats are rare or common in Kaziranga, and estimating minimum individuals present. Altogether 57 unique individuals across…

22 Feb

Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop to Be Inaugurated by Union Minister Jitendra Singh in Guwahati on Feb 23

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In alignment with the Prime Minister's vision to improve the “Ease of Living” for pensioners and family pensioners, the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) of the Government of India has launched several innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing pension policies and digitizing pension-related transactions. A significant aspect of this initiative will be the inauguration of the 58th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop (PRC) by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, scheduled for February 23 at the Administrative Staff College in Guwahati. The PRC workshops serve as a valuable resource for retiring government employees, contributing directly…