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22 Jun

NFR GM Inspects Kamakhya Railway Station As Devotees Arrive For Ambubachi Mela

Paromita EditorGuwahati

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) general manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava conducted a comprehensive inspection of Kamakhya railway station on Monday to assess the preparedness and passenger management arrangements for the Ambubachi Mela.The annual religious event is expected to witness a significant influx of devotees from various parts of the country, necessitating extensive operational and passenger facilitation measures by the railways.During the inspection, the NFR general manager assessed various facilities and arrangements put in place for the convenience, safety and security of pilgrims, including crowd management measures, passenger amenities, cleanliness, drinking water facilities, medical assistance, help desks and security deployment.He interacted with…

22 Jun

Elderly Farmer Allegedly Assaulted, Tied Up Near Assam-Bangladesh Border; Two Buffaloes Stolen

Paromita EditorAssam

An elderly farmer was allegedly assaulted and tied up by unidentified miscreants who later fled with two buffaloes from a border area in Assam’s Sribhumi district, according to a complaint submitted before the authorities. The incident reportedly took place on Saturday afternoon near Bilbari, along the India-Bangladesh border under Patharkandi Police Station jurisdiction. The victim has been identified as Alauddin, a resident of Durganagar Angura Gram Panchayat under Nilambazar Police Station. He was reportedly grazing his buffaloes in agricultural fields near the Bilbari BSF camp when the alleged attack took place. According to Alauddin and his family members, a group…

22 Jun

Nayara Energy Boosts Rural Fuel Access as Network Surpasses 7,000 Outlets

nanika EditorBusiness

Nayara Energy, backed by Russia’s Rosneft, has expanded its retail presence in India by crossing the milestone of 7,000 petrol pumps, strengthening its position as one of the country’s largest private fuel retailers. The company stated that it has added over 500 fuel outlets in the last 18 months, averaging nearly one new petrol pump per day, as part of its continued nationwide expansion strategy. The company’s growing network now spans major metropolitan cities, high-growth corridors, tier-2 towns, highways and rural regions, significantly improving fuel accessibility across diverse markets. Notably, nearly one-third of its outlets are located in rural and…

22 Jun

Trump Softens Stance on Anthropic, Says AI Firm No Longer Poses Security Concern

anuprova EditorBusiness

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated a shift in his view of AI startup Anthropic, stating in an interview with Axios that he no longer considers the company a national security threat. The remarks mark a notable change in tone amid ongoing debates in Washington over the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and the potential risks associated with advanced AI systems. Trump’s comments come at a time when policymakers, regulators and technology leaders are increasingly focused on balancing innovation with national security concerns. In recent years, questions have been raised about the development and deployment of powerful AI models, including…

22 Jun

Supreme Court to Hear Shyamkanu Mahanta’s Bail Plea Today

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the main accused in the case linked to the death of Assam’s celebrated musician Zubeen Garg, has approached the Supreme Court seeking bail after his application was rejected by the Gauhati High Court. According to legal sources, Mahanta moved the apex court following the denial of relief by the High Court. The matter has been listed for hearing before the Supreme Court on Tuesday, where his plea for bail will be considered. The development comes amid ongoing judicial proceedings in the high-profile case, which has drawn widespread public attention across Assam since the death of the…

22 Jun

Assam to Introduce Olympic Values Education in 40,000+ Schools

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has decided to expand the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) to more than 40,000 schools across all 35 districts of the state, with the objective of promoting discipline, teamwork and overall personality development among students.Announcing the initiative on Monday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state’s education policy goes beyond academic achievement and places equal emphasis on developing life skills and values among young learners. Sharing details of the programme, Sarma said the government is committed to nurturing a generation of students who are prepared to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. “Beyond academic…

22 Jun

Medanta doctors urge injury awareness as World Cup fever grips Northeast

Business BureauBusiness

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 captures the imagination of football fans across the Northeast, specialists from Medanta–The Medicity have cautioned young footballers and their families about the growing risk of preventable sports injuries, particularly Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears.Dr. AttiqueVasdev, Vice Chairman, Orthopaedics at Medanta Gurugram, said ACL injuries remain among the most serious knee injuries affecting football players, often requiring months of treatment and rehabilitation. He explained that the ligament can tear during sudden changes in direction, awkward landings, or forceful tackles, with symptoms including swelling, severe pain and difficulty bearing weight.According to Dr. Vasdev, football accounts for…

21 Jun

ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES POPPY SEEDS WORTH RS 1.31 CR IN CACHAR; APREHENDS 2

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Rifles launched a joint operation with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and seized poppy seeds worth Rs 1.31 crore in Cachar district, officials said on Sunday.During the operation, based on information of trafficking of drugs in the district, the team caught a consignment of poppy seeds weighing 8,764 kilograms while it was being transported via Silchar Bypass Road late Saturday evening.The recovered poppy seeds have been handed over to DRI for further investigation.Two residents of Silchar have also been apprehended along with one Tata truck and two mobile handsets.The Assam Rifles and DRI have been at the forefront…

21 Jun

Union FM, Assam CM Take Part in 12th International Yoga Day on Brahmaputra Bank

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma joined Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a special International Yoga Day session on the banks of the Brahmaputra River on Sunday morning.Underlining the significance of yoga, the Chief Minister said that yoga is Bharat’s gift to the world and an ancient practice that promotes a fit and healthy lifestyle.Sarma noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yoga has evolved into a global movement embraced by millions across the world.“Beginning the day with the spirit of wellness and harmony at the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations at Uzanbazar, Guwahati,” the Chief…

20 Jun

West Bengal’s Role in Viksit Bharat Key: Assam Governor at Statehood Day Event

Preeti SinghWest Bengal

As part of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, Lok Bhavan Assam celebrated West Bengal Statehood Day on Friday, commemorating the formation of West Bengal on June 20, 1947, and highlighting India’s socio-cultural unity. The programme was held at the Kanaklal Barua Auditorium of the Assam State Museum under the leadership of Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. The Governor extended his greetings and best wishes to the people of West Bengal on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Governor Acharya highlighted West Bengal’s rich cultural heritage and its significant contributions to India’s history, literature, education, science, spirituality and the freedom movement.…