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05 Jan

Mother’s Recipe launches ‘MOM FU’ campaign to bring new flavours to North East kitchens

Business BureauBusiness

Mother’s Recipe, a legacy Indian food brand trusted by families for generations, has launched a new festive campaign titled “MOM FU: Maa ka pyaar in a new avatar” to promote its Recipe Sauces range across the North East. The campaign, which runs from December 22, 2025 to the first week of January 2026, focuses on blending exciting Pan Asian flavours with the warmth and familiarity of home-style cooking. The digital-led outreach is being rolled out across Guwahati, Dimapur, Agartala and Aizawl, with content crafted to suit local preferences and festive food habits. The initiative aims to build awareness of the…

05 Jan

Majuli Records First Inter-Country Adoption as US-Based Couple Adopts Two Brothers

Sonakshi SarkarIndia

Majuli district has witnessed its first-ever inter-country adoption, with a couple based in the United States adopting two brothers from the river island on Saturday.Rimpi Borah, coordinator of the Specialised Adoption Agency (SAA), Majuli, said the siblings, aged eight and seven, were formally handed over to the adoptive parents—an Indian-origin couple—during a ceremony held at the conference hall of the Majuli District Commissioner’s office complex.Majuli Deputy Commissioner Ratul Chandra Pathak officially completed the adoption process in the presence of district administration officials, police personnel, the District Child Protection Officer, and members of the Child Welfare Committee. A representative of the…

05 Jan

Amid Rongker Karkli Festivities, Karbi Anglong Land Dispute Moves Toward Key Legal Stage

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Karbi community in Assam's hill districts is celebrating the Rongker Karkli Festival, 2026, amidst significant legal developments concerning land rights in the region. This two-day post-harvest festival, held in Karbi Anglong and surrounding areas, is a major cultural event that involves rituals, traditional dances, ceremonies, and community feasts, emphasizing the community's rich heritage and their prayers for protection, agricultural success, and collective well-being. Concurrently, on January 5, key legal proceedings concerning land rights will take place in the Gauhati High Court. The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and Assam government are prepared to submit a joint affidavit in response…

05 Jan

Early-Morning Quake Shakes Assam and Neighbouring States; Two Injured in Morigaon

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A strong earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale shook central Assam in the early hours of Monday, sending people rushing out of their homes in fear across many parts of the Northeast. The tremor was felt at around 4.17 am, when most people were asleep, leading to panic as houses and buildings shook for a few seconds. The National Centre for Seismology said the epicentre of the earthquake was in Morigaon district, located on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra. The quake originated at a depth of 50 kilometres below the earth’s surface. The exact coordinates were recorded at…

05 Jan

A Month After Winning Bigg Boss 19, Gaurav Khanna Awaits His Promised Car

Preeti SinghEntertainment

Season 19 of Bigg Boss, hosted by Salman Khan, concluded with a grand finale on December 7, 2025. Actor Gaurav Khanna emerged as the winner, taking home the trophy, a cash prize of ₹50 lakh, and a car. However, in a vlog alongside housemate Pranit More on his YouTube channel, Gaurav disclosed that he has not yet received the promised car, more than a month after the finale. Gaurav Khanna's recent vlog includes a moment where he reconnects with former Bigg Boss housemate Pranit, discussing their experiences in the reality show. During a dinner together, Gaurav humorously noted that he…

05 Jan

Family Unveils Prose Collection Honouring Late Music Icon Zubeen Garg

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

In the aftermath of the death of Assamese singer-composer Zubeen Garg, Assam's publishing scene has experienced a remarkable increase in books focused on his life, music, and legacy. Within three months of his passing, a diverse array of titles—including songs, poetry, and biographies—has emerged, especially highlighted at the Guwahati book fair where these works dominate sales. A notable publication, Zubeener Gadya, was recently launched, featuring prose writings by Zubeen Garg, both published and unpublished. Inaugurated by his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, and his sister, Pami Barthakur, this book aims to ensure authenticity and respect for Zubeen Garg’s intellectual legacy amidst…

05 Jan

Assam Police Arrest Three Cyber Criminals in Major Crackdown

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Police have arrested three absconding cyber criminals from Morigaon district of Assam on charges of siphoning lakhs of rupees by availing loans from banks and financial institutions using fake documents. Morigaon Additional slSuperintendent of Police (Crime) Samiran Baishya said police were on the lookout for the trio since last year after a case was registered against them at Moirabari police station of the district under various sections of the BNS and IT Act."Based on specific information, an operation was carried out and the three were apprehended from their residences on Saturday night," he said

05 Jan

5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Assam, Triggers Panic Among Residents

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A strong earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted Assam and other parts of the Northeast early on Monday.The epicentre of the earthquake, which struck at 4:17 am, has been recorded near Assam's Morigaon district, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). the nodal agency of the Government of India that monitors earthquake activity in the country.The epicentre was at a depth of 50 kilometres, the NCS said in a post on X.The tremors that lasted for a few seconds jolted residents out of sleep and caused panic. However, no casualty or major damage has been reported so…

03 Jan

4 accused in Zubeen death case applies for bail

SonaliAssam

Four accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death case on Saturday filed bail petitions before the court. The Kamrup (Metro) District and Sessions Court, which is hearing the case, fixed January 17 as the next date of hearing when the bail objection by the public prosecutor will be filed.The four accused who have applied for bail are Zubeen’s band member Amritprava Mahanta, his cousin Sandipan Garg, a police officer, and two personal security officers of the singer Nandeswar Bora and Prabin Baishya.The special court today took up the third hearing in the high-profile case, but deferred the framing of charges, granting…

03 Jan

Assam Govt Partners Hans Foundation to Discover Musical Talent in Tea Garden Schools

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

As part of its initiative to enhance holistic education among tea garden communities, The Hans Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Secondary Education, Government of Assam, has launched a large-scale music talent hunt and mentorship program across 54 Model Schools in the tea gardens of Sonitpur, Tinsukia, and Dibrugarh districts. This effort is part of the Uttam Xikhya programme, which aims to improve educational access and quality for tea tribe children, with plans to expand from 54 to 101 schools by April 2025. During a review meeting, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the introduction of structured…