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Himanta Biswa Sarma Meets Sunil Gavaskar, Discusses Boosting Assam’s Cricket Ecosystem

Himanta Biswa Sarma Meets Sunil Gavaskar, Discusses Boosting Assam’s Cricket Ecosystem

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday welcomed cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar at his office in Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur and discussed ways to strengthen Assam's cricketing ecosystem.The great former opening batter who is known for his remarkable mastery against the world's fiercest fast bowlers, proposed to organise an International Marathon in Guwahati on lines of the Tokyo Marathon’25. Chief Minister Sarma said that he will be glad to host it as the government will definitely examine the proposal.The Chief Minister also shared with Gavaskar his childhood memories of watching the legendary cricketer's masterclass innings. Besides, talking on the…
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Assam Police Nab Two Suspected ULFA-I Operatives in Jagun After Myanmar Infiltration

Assam Police Nab Two Suspected ULFA-I Operatives in Jagun After Myanmar Infiltration

Two suspected cadres of the banned Ulfa-I were apprehended by police in Jagun town of Tinsukia district.They have been identified as Chiyan Asom and Manoj Asom.Police intercepted the duo after they entered Assam via Jairampur in Arunachal Pradesh from Myanmar in a Maruti Swift.Based on specific intelligence inputs regarding their movement, Assam Police laid a trap and apprehended them at Jagun Bazaar.During the operation, police reportedly recovered two AK-56 assault rifles, six magazines and grenades from their possession.The arrested cadres have been taken to Tinsukia for further interrogation and investigation.
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BSF-BGB Face-Off in Assam’s Sribhumi Over Alleged Pushback Bid, Border Tensions Escalate

BSF-BGB Face-Off in Assam’s Sribhumi Over Alleged Pushback Bid, Border Tensions Escalate

Tension prevailed along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam's Sribhumi district on Friday after an alleged pushback attempt triggered a face-off between the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The incident took place in the Bilbari border area, where the situation remained tense throughout the day. According to reports, the confrontation began after an attempt was allegedly made to push a group of Bangladeshi nationals towards the New Pallathal area on the Bangladesh side of the international border. The BGB reportedly objected to the move and prevented the group from entering Bangladeshi territory. As news of the…
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Assam Police seize Yaba tablets worth Rs 2.4 crore in Sribhumi, one arrested

Assam Police seize Yaba tablets worth Rs 2.4 crore in Sribhumi, one arrested

Assam Police seized 1.557 kg of suspected Yaba tablets worth an estimated Rs 2.4 crore during an anti-narcotics operation in Sribhumi district in the early hours of Friday, officials said. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a team from RK Nagar Police Station intercepted the consignment before it could be distributed. One person was apprehended during the operation. Police said the seized Yaba tablets were allegedly intended for illegal trafficking and posed a serious threat to the youth. A case has been registered, and legal proceedings have been initiated under the relevant provisions of the law. Describing the operation as part…
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Jerai Fitness bets on India’s fitness boom with launch of ‘Last One Standing’ championship

Jerai Fitness bets on India’s fitness boom with launch of ‘Last One Standing’ championship

Jerai Fitness Limited has announced the launch of “Last One Standing”, a national strength and endurance championship aimed at tapping into India’s rapidly expanding fitness market. The event, backed by Reebok as its merchandise and fitness accessories partner, is scheduled to make its debut in Mumbai on December 13, 2026, with registrations opening from Tuesday. The company said the one-day championship is designed as a large-scale fitness platform that brings together athletes, gym enthusiasts and fitness-conscious individuals from across the country. Participation for the inaugural edition has been capped at 500 entrants. Unlike traditional single-discipline contests, “Last One Standing” will…
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West Bengal emerges as India’s strongest market for long-term crypto investing: Survey

West Bengal emerges as India’s strongest market for long-term crypto investing: Survey

West Bengal has emerged as India’s most conviction-driven crypto currency market, with nearly six in 10 crypto traders in the state identifying as long-term buy-and-hold investors, according to a new survey by crypto exchange platform Mudrex.The findings, released in the How India Trades Crypto 2026 report, are based on responses from 6,120 active crypto traders and investors across 22 states. The survey found that 60% of crypto traders in West Bengal consider themselves long-term holders, the highest proportion among all states and significantly above the national average of 41.2%. The report also highlights a broader shift in investor behaviour across…
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Isuzu launches nationwide pre-monsoon service camp with special customer benefits

Isuzu launches nationwide pre-monsoon service camp with special customer benefits

Isuzu Motors India has announced a nationwide ‘ISUZU I-Care Pre-Monsoon Service Camp’ for its range of ISUZU D-MAX pick-ups and SUVs, aimed at enhancing vehicle performance and ensuring hassle-free driving during the monsoon season. The service initiative will be conducted across all authorised ISUZU dealer service outlets in India from June 18 to June 24, 2026.The company said the camp, organised under its ‘ISUZU Care’ programme, will offer preventive maintenance checks along with a range of special service benefits and offers for customers. The initiative is part of the automaker’s ongoing efforts to strengthen customer satisfaction and deliver an improved…
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Amit Shah Calls for ‘Detect, Disrupt and Destroy’ Strategy Against Drug Trafficking

Amit Shah Calls for ‘Detect, Disrupt and Destroy’ Strategy Against Drug Trafficking

Dibrugarh Police on Friday destroyed seized narcotic substances worth around Rs 1.4 crore as part of the observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, highlighting the district's sustained campaign against drug trafficking over the past nine months. The destroyed contraband included 271 grams of brown sugar and 77 kilograms of ganja, which had been seized during various anti-narcotics operations carried out by the police. Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Akhilesh Singh said the narcotics destroyed on the occasion had been recovered in different operations conducted over the previous nine months. He said Dibrugarh Police…
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Kraus Jeans enters Northeast market with first Guwahati store

Kraus Jeans enters Northeast market with first Guwahati store

Women’s apparel brand Kraus Jeans has expanded its retail presence into Northeast India with the launch of its first store in Guwahati, marking the company’s 31st exclusive brand outlet across the country. The new outlet, located at Roodraksh Mall on G.S. Road in Guwahati, was inaugurated on June 20 and spans 550 sq. ft. To mark the launch, the company is offering customers a promotional deal of “Buy 2 or More and Get 40% Off” on selected styles. The store will showcase some of Kraus Jeans’ popular collections, including Super Wide Leg, Straight Fit, Wide Leg denim, the Linen Collection…
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Precision medicine reshapes cancer treatment, says Medanta oncologist

Precision medicine reshapes cancer treatment, says Medanta oncologist

Advances in precision medicine are transforming cancer treatment by enabling doctors to tailor therapies to the unique genetic and biological characteristics of individual tumors, according to oncologists at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram. Dr. KunjahariMedhi, Senior Director, Medical Oncology at MedantaGurugram, said cancer care has moved beyond the traditional one-size-fits-all approach. He noted that molecular profiling and genomic testing now allow clinicians to identify specific biomarkers and genetic signatures within tumors, helping them select treatments that are more effective, less toxic and better suited to each patient. Highlighting recent breakthroughs, Dr. Medhi said immunotherapy is emerging as a powerful treatment…
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