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14 Feb

Gauhati High Court Clears Kamakhya Corridor Project After IIT Guwahati Study, Government Rejects Demolition Claims

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Assam Advocate General Devajit Lon Saikia has defended the proposed Kamakhya Corridor project, stating that the initiative will not affect the sanctity, structure, or religious practices associated with the historic Kamakhya Temple. Addressing a press conference, Saikia said the project has been carefully planned with scientific studies and court oversight to ensure that the temple and its traditions remain completely untouched.The Advocate General explained that the state government had decided to plan the corridor project after noticing the growing difficulties faced by pilgrims visiting the temple every year. Devotees often encounter heavy congestion along the approach road, with roadside shops…

14 Feb

Gauhati High Court upholds Assam’s decision to grant land rights to tea workers

Banasree SarkarAssam

The Gauhati High Court declined to postpone an amended statute that the Indian Tea Association (ITA) was contesting, allowing the Assam government to move forward with its decision to extend land ownership rights to tea garden workers. Counsel for the state government and the ITA made arguments regarding the change that was voted at the Assam Assembly's winter session on February 4. The ITA resisted the revision, according to Advocate General Devajit Saikia, since it would "change the structure of the tea gardens." Additionally, the group of planters said that the action might interfere with the production of tea and…

14 Feb

Assam Hosts Historic Day as Narendra Modi Unveils Strategic Defence, Digital and Urban Transport Initiatives

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam is set to witness a major and historic event today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the state to attend a series of important programmes related to defence infrastructure, connectivity, digital development and urban transport. The visit will include the inspection of the region’s first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF), inauguration of a major bridge over the Brahmaputra, and the launch of development projects worth more than Rs 5,450 crore. According to official information, the Prime Minister will first arrive at the Emergency Landing Facility located on the Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh at around 10:30 AM. During his visit,…

13 Feb

Assam Cricket Association Clarified On ‘FAKE’ APL Circular

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has clarified that a fake circular related to the Assam Premier League is currently being circulated on social media and other platforms. "The said circular falsely uses the name, logo, stadium details, images, and references to players associated with ACA, thereby creating confusion and misinformation among the public and stakeholders," a statement issued by the ACA said on Friday. "ACA would like to categorically clarify that this circular is not issued by the Assam Cricket Association. ACA has no association whatsoever with the contents of the said fake circular," it said. The cricket association further urged…

13 Feb

Gyrocopters May Be Deployed in Assam for Emergency Services and VIP Travel

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government is exploring the implementation of gyrocopters, also referred to as gyroplanes, for various public services such as air ambulance transportation, disaster response, and VIP movements. Gyrocopters are characterized by their ability to take off in very short distances (approximately 50 meters) and execute near-vertical landings requiring even less space (around 10 meters). In a recent meeting, Assam Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota reviewed a proposal from Gyrox Aviation regarding the deployment of these aerial platforms for critical public services in challenging and time-sensitive situations. During the discussions, Dr. Kota stressed the potential uses of gyrocopters for timely…

13 Feb

Truecaller community blocks nearly 1,200 crore spam calls in India in 2025

Business BureauBusiness

India witnessed an unprecedented surge in unwanted digital communication in 2025, with more than 4,168 crore spam calls identified nationwide, according to Truecaller’s latest India Insights Report 2025. The report revealed that the Truecaller community successfully blocked about 1,189 crore unwanted calls, preventing millions of users from potential scams, time loss, and financial fraud. The study further noted that around 770 crore fraudulent calls impersonating banks, government agencies, payment platforms, and major brands were detected during the year. Spam messaging also remained a major concern, with over 12,903 crore spam SMS identified, particularly rising during the second half of 2025.…

13 Feb

AJP Seeks Fast-Track Court in Zubeen Garg Case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has accused the judicial system of deliberately delaying the case regarding the death of Zubeen Garg and has called for the establishment of a fast-track court to expedite the proceedings. The party's leadership, including president Lurinjyoti Gogoi and general secretary Jagadish Bhuyan, expressed their discontent with the slow pace of the trial and the government's apparent neglect towards delivering justice. They articulated concern over the government's failure to take necessary measures to uphold public trust in the judicial process, stressing that demands for transferring the case to a fast-track court have not been met, which they…

13 Feb

Tata Motors secures record 70,000-vehicle order in Indonesia to boost rural logistics

Business BureauBusiness

PT Tata Motors Distribusi Indonesia, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited, has secured its largest international commercial vehicle order, signing an agreement to supply 70,000 vehicles for deployment across Indonesia. The fleet will support agricultural logistics, including farm-to-market transportation and regional goods movement aimed at strengthening rural connectivity and food supply chains. Under the agreement, Tata Motors will supply 35,000 units each of the Tata Yodha pick-up and the Ultra T.7 truck to Indonesia’s state-owned enterprise PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara. The vehicles will be deployed through agricultural cooperatives under the Koperasi Desa and Kelurahan Merah Putih Project,…

13 Feb

Kathak Takes Centre Stage at Mandala Theatre for Three-Day Festival

editorNepal

The 9th edition of Nritya Shrinkhala, titled ‘End of the Beginning’, is set to captivate audiences with three days of Kathak performances at Mandala Theatre. Hosted by Aesthetic Dance Studio, the event continues its mission of preserving and promoting the classical dance form through storytelling.Directed by artists Namrata Kc, Roj Maharjan, Anami Bohara and Dipika Khatiwada, this year’s edition blends tradition with contemporary themes. The performances aim to explore individuality, culture and environmental awareness through expressive movement and narrative.The opening day highlights the theme of embracing individuality, encouraging audiences to celebrate personal identity. One of the featured acts will also…

13 Feb

Turkish Airlines carries 7.6 million passengers in January, cargo traffic jumps 18.8%

Business BureauBusiness

Turkish Airlines reported strong traffic growth for January 2026, carrying 7.6 million passengers, supported by a 10% increase in passenger capacity measured in available seat kilometers (ASK) compared to the same period last year. The airline recorded an overall load factor of 84%, with international load factor at 83.7% and domestic load factor at 87.5%. The number of international-to-international passengers rose 10.8%, increasing from 2.8 million in January 2025 to 3.1 million this year. Capacity also expanded significantly, with ASK reaching 23.7 billion compared to 21.5 billion in the previous year. Cargo and mail traffic showed robust growth, rising 18.8%…