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19 Jan

Ai+ expands wearables portfolio with NovaWatch smartwatch series

Business BureauBusiness

Ai+ Smartphone on Tuesday unveiled NovaWatch, a new smartwatch lineup aimed at strengthening its connected devices portfolio across health, safety and personal style. Scheduled to launch nationwide in Q1 2026, the series reflects the brand’s push to blend practical utility with fashion-forward design for a connected generation. The NovaWatch range includes Active, Wearbuds, Kids Geo Fencing 4G Watch, and an industry-first Rotatecam 4G LTE Watch with a rotating camera. Each model is designed for a specific use case, spanning everyday health tracking, family safety and style-led personal expression. While Active focuses on essential wellness metrics in an easy-to-use format, Wearbuds…

19 Jan

Crime Branch Registers Complaint After Objectionable Remarks Target Late Singer Zubeen Garg

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Garima Saikia Garg, the wife of late Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against writer Sikha Sarma, accusing her of making derogatory and objectionable remarks on social media. According to sources, Garima Garg approached the Crime Branch on Monday morning to lodge the complaint. The FIR has reportedly been filed over a series of social media posts allegedly made by Sikha Sarma on Facebook, which, as claimed, contained offensive comments targeting the late singer. Sources said the posts not only referred to Zubeen Garg in an objectionable manner but also made remarks questioning his…

19 Jan

FIR Lodged After Derogatory Comments on Late Singer Zubeen Garg, Wife Approaches Police

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Garima Saikia Garg, the widow of celebrated musician Zubeen Garg, has lodged a formal complaint against Sikha Sarma for allegedly posting offensive comments about the late singer on social media. The complaint, filed with the Crime Branch of Guwahati police on Monday morning, cites multiple derogatory statements made by Sarma on Facebook that are said to damage Zubeen Garg's reputation. In a related context, it is noteworthy that the Zubeen Garg Fan Club has also filed a similar FIR at the Dispur Police Station in Guwahati, indicating a growing concern among fans regarding the negative portrayal of the deceased artist.

19 Jan

De*ath at Unauthorised Mine in East Jaintia Hills Renews Focus on Illegal Coal Mining in Meghalaya

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

An alleged case of illegal coal mining in Meghalaya has once again resulted in the loss of a human life, after a labourer from Assam died while working at an unauthorised coal mine in East Jaintia Hills district. Authorities have sealed the mine and ordered an investigation into the incident. Police said the deceased has been identified as Mosaid Ali, a 48-year-old resident of Jamuna Moudanga area in Assam’s Hojai district. He was reportedly working at an illegal coal mine located in Umthe village under East Jaintia Hills district when he collapsed at the site on January 14. According to…

19 Jan

Assam CM Sarma departs for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos

Banasree SarkarAssam

Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, left for Switzerland to represent the northeastern state at the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. This is the first time an Assamese official has attended the esteemed international conference. Sarma will interact with global economists, multinational chief executives, and representatives of international financial organizations like as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and World Trade Organization during the five-day conference, which takes place from January 19 to 23, 2026. Sarma posted on social media site X after boarding a flight to Zurich after midnight: "Assam's aspirations are getting new wings every…

19 Jan

Few Days Left to Update Voter Details as Assam’s Special Electoral Roll Revision Enters Final Phase

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Special Revision of electoral rolls in Assam has entered its final phase, with just a few days left for voters to submit claims, objections, or corrections. The Assam Chief Electoral Officer has reminded citizens that January 22, 2026, is the last date for completing all related formalities. An official notification issued on Sunday, January 18, stated that eligible voters who have not yet checked their details or submitted applications should do so without delay. The Special Revision is being carried out as per instructions issued by the Election Commission of India through a notification dated November 17, 2025. According…

19 Jan

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Jade Jones Leads Assam Taekwondo Talent Hunt

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jade Jones of Great Britain is leading a high-performance Taekwondo talent identification and development camp at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium in Guwahati. The camp was launched on Sunday by the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Assam, in collaboration with the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS). The camp will run until January 22 and forms part of a long-term effort to identify and prepare India’s next generation of elite taekwondo athletes for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The programmed brings Olympic and world championship–level expertise to Assam, with Jones joined…

19 Jan

Assam Voters Urged to Verify Names, Make Corrections in Draft Electoral Rolls

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has requested eligible citizens to submit their applications for new voter registration on or before January 22, 2026 – the final deadline for filing claims, objections and corrections – under the Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls, which is currently carried out in accordance with the directive of the Election Commission of India (ECI). According to the guidelines under the SR process, voters can submit applications for inclusion, deletion, correction of entries, or change of residence within the stipulated timeframe. “Eligible citizens seeking new voter registration must apply using Form 6, while Form 7…

19 Jan

Northeast to Host First-Ever India Skills Competition Starting Jan 19

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is conducting the Northeast Regional Competition of IndiaSkills 2025-26 at Gauhati University, starting Monday, which marks a pivotal development in India's skilling ecosystem. Inaugurated by Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary, this four-day event emphasizes the government's dedication to skill development and competitive excellence in emerging regions. It is notable as the inaugural IndiaSkills Regional Competition exclusively for the Northeastern states, with participants from all eight states competing across 26 skill categories. Hena Usman, Joint Secretary, highlighted this initiative's aim to showcase regional talent and foster inclusion. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) collaborates as…

19 Jan

Big Relief for Aspirants: Assam Increases Police Recruitment Age Limit to 26

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

On January 18, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a revision of age eligibility criteria for Assam Police recruitment, aimed at expanding employment opportunities for youth. The upper age limit for applicants has been raised to 26 years, with the minimum age remaining at 18. This revision, applicable to upcoming recruitment drives, is designed to benefit many aspirants previously ineligible due to age restrictions, addressing long-standing demands for broader employment avenues and strengthening the police force with a more diverse applicant pool. Additionally, special relief measures have been introduced for persons with disabilities who passed the written stage of…