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Garima Garg Seeks Special Court in Zubeen Garg Death Case, Writes to PM

Garima Garg Seeks Special Court in Zubeen Garg Death Case, Writes to PM

Garima Saikia Garg, wife of music icon Zubeen Garg, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to advocate for the establishment of a special court aimed at expediting the legal proceedings related to her husband's death. In her letter, she emphasizes the necessity of a Special Court to ensure efficient adjudication and minimize procedural delays. She requests the government to consider appointing additional experienced prosecutors from Assam's team to handle the case with the required expertise and urgency. Garima insists on fast-tracking the trial to prevent justice from being delayed or diluted and asserts that none of the accused should…
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Nine-Day Manas Festival Kicks Off at Bansbari Range with Cultural Fervour and Global Appeal

Nine-Day Manas Festival Kicks Off at Bansbari Range with Cultural Fervour and Global Appeal

Manas National Park in Assam has taken on a festive look with the beginning of the nine-day Manas Festival, which started on Friday, January 23, at the Bansbari Range of the park. The festival will continue till January 31 and aims to highlight the natural beauty, cultural richness, and tourism potential of the Manas region. Manas National Park, a Manas National Park, is also recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With the start of the festival, the park has seen a lively atmosphere, drawing attention from visitors, local communities, and tourists. The opening day of the festival began with…
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ACA Stadium Ready as India vs New Zealand T20I Sparks Cricket Fever in Guwahati

ACA Stadium Ready as India vs New Zealand T20I Sparks Cricket Fever in Guwahati

Guwahati is fully prepared to host the much-awaited T20 International match between India and New Zealand on January 25, with the Assam Cricket Association issuing an advisory for spectators ahead of the high-profile clash. The match will be played at the ACA Stadium, Barsapara and is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm. In an official statement, the ACA said all necessary arrangements have been completed to ensure smooth conduct of the match. To manage the expected large turnout and maintain security, stadium gates will be opened from 4:00 pm, allowing spectators enough time to enter without congestion. The T20I encounter…
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AI Engineer tops fastest-growing jobs in Kolkata: LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026 Report

AI Engineer tops fastest-growing jobs in Kolkata: LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026 Report

Artificial Intelligence Engineer has emerged as the fastest-growing job role in Kolkata, according to the latest Jobs on the Rise 2026 report released by LinkedIn. The findings come at a time when Indian professionals are increasingly open to career change, with 72 per cent looking for new roles this year, even as many express concerns about rapidly changing skill requirements and rising competition. The report highlights Kolkata’s growing tilt towards digital capability-building. After AI Engineer, the top roles in the city include Data Analyst, Hotel Manager, Content Strategist and Marketing Coordinator, indicating steady hiring across technology, hospitality, marketing and academic…
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Samsung launches Fit India Walk-a-thon ’26 on Samsung Health app ahead of Republic Day

Samsung launches Fit India Walk-a-thon ’26 on Samsung Health app ahead of Republic Day

Samsung has announced the launch of Fit India Walk-a-thon ’26, a nationwide step-count challenge on the Samsung Health app aimed at promoting personal well-being through everyday physical activity. The initiative is open exclusively to users in India and coincides with Republic Day celebrations. Registrations for the challenge opened on January 22, while the walk-a-thon will run from January 26 to February 24, 2026. Participants are required to complete 2,00,000 steps within 30 days to qualify for rewards. Users can track their daily progress on the app, with a live leaderboard enabling participants to compare their performance with others across the…
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Tata Motors unveils 17 next-generation trucks, raises bar on safety, profitability and green mobility

Tata Motors unveils 17 next-generation trucks, raises bar on safety, profitability and green mobility

Tata Motors has launched its next-generation portfolio of 17 trucks ranging from 7 to 55 tonnes, marking a major step in redefining India’s commercial vehicle landscape. The launch includes the all-new Azura series for the intermediate and light commercial vehicle segment, the Tata Trucks.ev electric range, and significant upgrades to the Prima, Signa and Ultra platforms. The new trucks are engineered to meet stringent European crash safety norms (ECE R29 03) and feature upgraded cabins with frontal, side and rollover protection. The company said the vehicles also come equipped with up to 23 advanced active safety technologies, along with real-time…
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Mahindra upgrades Bolero Camper, Bolero Pik-Up range, strengthens position in pickup vehicle market

Mahindra upgrades Bolero Camper, Bolero Pik-Up range, strengthens position in pickup vehicle market

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has launched refreshed versions of its Bolero Camper and Bolero Pik-Up range, adding updated styling along with new comfort, convenience and connected technology features. The company said the new Bolero Camper is now equipped with the advanced iMAXX telematics solution on select variants, offering real-time vehicle insights to improve operational efficiency and fleet management. The Camper also gets a bolder exterior with new decals, body-coloured ORVMs and door handles. On the comfort front, it now offers rear-seat headrests, air conditioning, a heater and a Bluetooth-enabled music system. Mahindra has also standardised several features across all Bolero…
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Ganesh Consumer Products launches ‘Taste of Purity’ campaign to boost Sooji, Maida sales in East India

Ganesh Consumer Products launches ‘Taste of Purity’ campaign to boost Sooji, Maida sales in East India

Ganesh Consumer Products Limited has rolled out a new marketing initiative titled ‘Taste of Purity’ to strengthen the market position of its flagship Sooji and Maida across East India. The campaign, which will run through February 2026, targets families—especially mothers and homemakers—by linking purity in ingredients with better taste and everyday happiness. The campaign’s core message, “Purity ka aisa taste ki jo khaye wo udd jaye,” focuses on the lived experience of purity rather than only hygiene claims. Ganesh said the idea is to show how superior ingredients translate into lighter, tastier dishes that bring joy to the whole family.…
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Organic waste is converted into biofuel and biochar by a Tezpur University study

Organic waste is converted into biofuel and biochar by a Tezpur University study

Instead of being disposed of in landfills, the organic portion of municipal solid waste, like as food scraps and garden debris, can be transformed into valuable energy products, according to a recent study from Tezpur University. The results support the idea of a circular economy, in which waste is viewed as a resource, and offer a workable solution to the expanding municipal solid waste (MSW) problems. Under the direction of Prof. Rupam Kataki of Tezpur University's Department of Energy, Mondita Athporia, a PhD candidate, oversaw the work. Two reputable Elsevier journals, Fuel and Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, have published the…
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Tetley expands slim care green tea range with L-carnitine for everyday wellness push

Tetley expands slim care green tea range with L-carnitine for everyday wellness push

Tetley has introduced its Green Tea Slim Care range with added L-Carnitine, aiming to offer consumers a simple, everyday option to support weight management and overall wellbeing when combined with a balanced diet and regular physical activity. The new range blends premium green tea antioxidants with L-Carnitine and is positioned as a practical addition to daily routines rather than a short-term solution. The product is available in two flavours — Lemon & Honey, and Ginger, Mint & Lemon — designed for consumption at different times of the day. While Lemon & Honey is positioned as a mid-morning or afternoon beverage…
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