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21 Jan

Dibrugarh Police Bust Suspected Street Dog Killing Racket in Late-Night Operation

Sonakshi SarkarNews

In a concerning late-night incident, Dibrugarh Police have arrested three individuals, Syongkiri Rongphar (27), Waisong Rongpi (28), and Sensen Hamse (21), believed to be involved in a possible street dog killing racket. The arrests occurred on January 20, after a police patrol noticed a suspicious vehicle with registration number AS-02Z-5386. Upon intercepting the vehicle, authorities found 15 jute rice bags, ropes, packets of biscuits, and three mobile phones, indicating a potentially premeditated operation. This development has heightened fears regarding the mysterious disappearance of street dogs in Dibrugarh, which has alarmed residents and animal welfare organizations. For months, there have been…

21 Jan

Congress Alleges Corruption, Lawlessness in Assam; Baghel Calls for United Opposition to Oust BJP

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on January 20 launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led government in Assam, claiming that the state’s “double-engine government” would come to an end in the upcoming Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Baghel accused the government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of corruption and misuse of power. Baghel said the Congress, along with other like-minded opposition parties, was preparing to contest the Assam Assembly elections in a united manner. He claimed that the fall of the BJP government in the state would also bring an…

21 Jan

Uzbek Movie to Kick Off Guwahati Asian Film Festival on January 22

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

The second edition of the Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) will take place from January 22 at Jyoti Chitraban, showcasing 26 films from 10 Asian countries over four days. The opening film is the Uzbek feature 'Sunday', directed by Shokir Kholikov, complemented by the Indian premiere of the Japanese film 'S', directed by Masahiro Ota, and 'An Evening Ballad' by Bishal Swargiary in the Indian Showcase. Organized by Trending Now Media with support from NFDC and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, GAFF 2026 aims to provide a rich exploration of Asian and Indian cinema, selecting films from over 200…

21 Jan

At WEF, Assam CM Says Industry-Driven Education Key to Bridging Global Talent Gaps

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma participated in a session on 'Securing a Future-Ready Workforce for the Next Industrial Era' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing Assam's initiatives to tackle global talent shortages through the Assam Skills University and Skill Development Mission, which features industry-led curricula and modular certifications. He expressed the importance of achieving growth that is "fast but fair, advanced but accessible," leveraging Assam's youthful median age of 22.7 years to enhance India's growth trajectory with appropriate skill development. Sarma highlighted Assam's strategy of integrating workforce preparation into projects like Tata's semiconductor plant to ensure technology…

20 Jan

Assam Cong extends last date to apply for Assembly poll tickets

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has extended the last date for submission of applications for party tickets for the State Assembly elections to January 28.APCC president Gaurav Gogoi made the announcement considering the sudden rush of ticket aspirants, with about 750 people filing their applications for a party ticket so far. Tuesday had been the last date for submission of applications.By 7 pm on Tuesday, more than 150 aspirants had submitted their applications, including MLAs Rakibuddin Ahmed and Diganta Barman, Co-Chairman of the Social Media Department Pratik Bordoloi, party spokesperson Rupa Kalita, and Gautam Bhattacharya.

20 Jan

Assam’s Growth Will Drive Northeast’s Economic Future: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held discussions with Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran ahead of his scheduled meeting with representatives of the global semiconductor industry at the World Economic Forum (WEF) later on Monday. The Chief Minister said the Tata Group is playing a key role in anchoring Assam’s semiconductor sector. He added that the state government is keen to strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem by collaborating with major global players. The meeting comes as Assam seeks to position itself as an emerging hub for semiconductor manufacturing and allied industries. Positioning Assam as a regional growth engine, Chief Minister Himanta…

20 Jan

Young Boxers Shine at 20th Sub-Junior & 21st Youth State Championship in Rumbuk

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The four-day State Level 20th Sub-Junior Boys’ and Girls’ and 21st Youth Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championship 2026 concluded on a positive note today at Rumbuk, bringing together young boxing talent from all parts of Sikkim. A total of 111 boxers, representing every district of the state, took part in the championship. Over the four days, the young boxers competed in different weight categories and age groups. The bouts were closely fought, with participants showing good discipline, fitness, and determination inside the ring. Coaches and officials noted the steady improvement in skills among the young boxers, reflecting the growing interest…

20 Jan

Kokrajhar Sees Mobile Internet Shutdown as Tensions Escalate

Sonakshi SarkarNews

Amid public outrage over a killing in Kokrajhar district, the Assam government has suspended mobile internet services effective immediately. Voice calls and broadband via fixed lines will remain operational. This action follows a report from the District Magistrate regarding a serious law and order situation that arose on January 19, when a vehicle with three Bodo individuals struck two Adivasi persons. In retaliation, the Bodo individuals were attacked, resulting in the vehicle being set on fire. The clash escalated tensions between the Bodo and Adivasi communities, leading to roadblocks on the National Highway, the burning of tyres and some houses,…

20 Jan

Nissan names Gagan Mangal as Head of Communications for India operations

Business BureauBusiness

Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Gagan Mangal as its new Head of Communications, effective January 12, 2026. Based in Gurugram, Mangal will lead all communications functions for the company in India. He will report to Katherine Zachary, Vice President – International Communications, and work closely with Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India. Announcing the appointment, Vatsa said Mangal joins the company at a crucial phase as Nissan accelerates its brand resurgence and prepares for upcoming product launches in India. He added that Mangal’s strong understanding of the Indian media landscape will help strengthen the company’s communications strategy…

20 Jan

Rural Development Push: Centre Releases Rs 213.9 Cr for Assam’s Local Bodies

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Union Government has allocated Rs 213.9 crore as the first installment of XV Finance Commission Untied Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Assam for the financial year 2025-26. This grant is distributed among 2,192 eligible Gram Panchayats, 182 eligible Block Panchayats, and 27 eligible Zilla Parishads. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Ministry of Jal Shakti recommend these grants for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local Bodies (RLBs), which are subsequently released by the Ministry of Finance. These Untied Grants are designated for local needs across 29 subjects outlined in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution, excluding…