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02 Feb

Union Budget 2026–27 Allocates Rs 500 Crore for ULFA Rehabilitation

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Union Budget for 2026–27 has set aside Rs 500 crore as a special package for factions of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), with the funds aimed primarily at the rehabilitation of surrendered cadres and their reintegration into mainstream society. The allocation has been made under the Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region (DoNER), according to the budget documents presented in Parliament. The funding follows the Memorandum of Settlement signed on December 29, 2023, between the Centre, the Assam government and the pro-talks faction of ULFA led by Arabinda Rajkhowa, in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit…

02 Feb

RDC 2026 Returnees Honoured: Assam Government Felicitates NCC Cadets

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government hosted a significant felicitation ceremony at the Rudra Singha Sports Complex in Dispur to honor NCC cadets returning from the Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 in New Delhi. With the largest-ever contingent from the NCC Northeastern Region (NER), consisting of 176 cadets, Assam contributed 129, including 45 members of the All-Girls Band from St Francis School, Guwahati, whose performances were highly praised and brought pride to the state. The NER contingent excelled at the camp, winning significant awards, including the Best Group Song for their original piece "Vatan," which earned them the Cultural Competition Trophy. Cadets showcased…

02 Feb

Marriott Bonvoy offers exclusive fan experiences for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

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Marriott Bonvoy has announced a wide range of exclusive cricket experiences for members during the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka. As part of its global partnership with the International Cricket Council, Marriott Bonvoy will offer more than 500 specially curated “Marriott Bonvoy Moments” to members worldwide starting February. These include matchday hospitality access, behind-the-scenes pre-match experiences, and child-focused anthem walk-on opportunities. Two members will receive the flagship Marriott Bonvoy Golden Ticket, which includes a trip for two to the World Cup finals, premium hospitality access, hotel stays, ground transportation,…

02 Feb

Assam Govt Begins Major Eviction Operation in Hailakandi Reserved Forest

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a significant eviction operation in Assam's Barak Valley, authorities commenced a drive on February 2, targeting 522 families for removal from the Gharmura Inner Line Reserved Forest in Hailakandi district. The operation, initiated around 7 am in the Damchhera area, is a collaborative effort between the district administration and the Forest Department and is expected to span until February 4. Its primary goal is to reclaim protected forest land and prevent further encroachments. To facilitate this large-scale eviction, 35 JCB machines have been deployed, along with enhanced security measures featuring over 1,500 personnel and nearly 200 Forest Department officials.…

02 Feb

Samsung’s India #WithGalaxy campaign enters Guinness World Records, sets two global milestones

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Samsung India has created history as its nationwide India #WithGalaxy photography campaign for the Galaxy S Series entered the Guinness World Records, marking a major milestone in smartphone photography and digital storytelling. The campaign set two world records for creating the largest smartphone photography competition and for achieving the most contributions to an online photo sentence (artwork). Together, the submissions formed one of the world’s largest collaborative digital artworks, reflecting India’s cultural diversity and creative spirit through smartphone lenses. Launched between December 30, 2025 and January 26, 2026, the initiative invited citizens across the country to capture real-life moments using…

02 Feb

Education company PhysicsWallah declares free doubt resolution support and mock preboards for Class 10 CBSE students across India

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Education company PhysicsWallah (PW) has announced a nationwide student support initiative for Class 10 CBSE students appearing in the 2026 board examinations. The initiative offers free doubt resolution support and expert academic guidance to students across India, irrespective of whether they are enrolled with PW. The move aims to ease academic pressure and provide timely help during the crucial board exam preparation phase. As part of the programme, PW will also conduct offline mock preboard examinations in Science and Mathematics to strengthen exam readiness. These preboards will be held at PW’s physical centres, including Vidyapeeth, Pathshala and Tuition Centres, to…

02 Feb

Axis Max Life holds Arunachal’s first state insurance plan workshop to boost coverage

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Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly Max Life Insurance Company Limited, on Wednesday hosted the first-ever state-level workshop on the State Insurance Plan (SIP) in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a key step toward expanding insurance awareness and access in the state. Appointed by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) as the Lead Insurer (Life) for Arunachal Pradesh, the company is leading a coordinated effort to improve insurance penetration in the region. The workshop was attended by Shri Satyajit Tripathi, Member (Distribution), IRDAI, along with senior officials from the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, including Karluk Ronya, Director, Accounts and…

02 Feb

Robbery Accused Injured in Police Firing in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

One of the accused arrested in connection with a robbery, was shot and injured by police when he allegedly tried to escape from custody. The injured accused, identified as Madhab Das, and two others -- Subhash Das and Kartik Sharma Lakhon -- were arrested by police for their alleged role in a robbery incident at Nirupama Enclave at Bertola area of Guwahati on the night of January 30. Police said they recovered cash amounting to Rs 15.56 lakh from the accused. Preliminary investigation indicated that Madhab Das was the alleged mastermind behind the robbery, police said. During a follow-up operation…

02 Feb

Assam Cancer Patients Benefit from Medanta’s Advanced Treatment Options

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Advances in cancer treatment are offering new hope to patients in Assam, reducing the need for long-distance travel and improving survival outcomes, doctors said at a medical awareness programme held here on Friday. Medanta – The Medicity organised the cancer awareness and medical interaction programme in North Lakhimpur, where Dr Kunjahari Medhi, Senior Director, Medical Oncology and Haemato Oncology at Medanta’s Cancer Institute, highlighted the growing role of immunotherapy and targeted therapy in cancer care. Assam continues to report cancer rates higher than the national average, with tobacco-related cancers common among men and breast and cervical cancers widely affecting women.…

02 Feb

Advance salary facility for state government employees, says Assam CM

Banasree SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a substantial relief move for state government employees, announcing that they will now be able to obtain their income in advance on a need-based basis. The statement was made at Lok Sewa Bhawan, Dispur, during the launch of the Swagat Satirtha Portal 2.0. Under the new system, the Assam government would allow its employees to draw advance compensation, which can be reimbursed either in a single payment or through payments within a year. Workers who choose this option must give the bank a minimum interest payment. The Chief Minister clarified that while installment-based…