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Bhasha Sanskriti Milan Utsav 2026 celebrates linguistic unity in Kolkata

Bhasha Sanskriti Milan Utsav 2026 celebrates linguistic unity in Kolkata

The 21st edition of Bhasha Sanskriti Milan Utsav, organised by the Guwahati-based Byatikram Group in association with Meraki Associates, was held at Vivanta Kolkata, EM Bypass on the occasion of International Mother Language Day (Ekushey February). The event featured a literary discussion on noted author and Vedic scholar Acharya Subhendu Sorcar, followed by a book signing of INDUS – Knowledge of Life and BHUMI – The Sacred Land. Eminent guests included Prof. Rajiv Bandyopadhaye, Prof. Ashish Paul of Jadavpur University, Palash Chaturvedi, Sukamal Maity and Ghulam Ahmed, among others. A key highlight was the Ekushey Samman 2026 felicitation ceremony. Awardees…
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Bedu Singh Panth and DGP Akshay Sachdeva Anand Cheer as 1,000+ Athletes Compete at Dragon Run in Temi

Bedu Singh Panth and DGP Akshay Sachdeva Anand Cheer as 1,000+ Athletes Compete at Dragon Run in Temi

The Dragon Run, organised by the 3rd IRBn at Temi, saw enthusiastic participation from more than 1,000 runners from different parts of the region. The event brought together athletes, young runners and fitness lovers for a day of healthy competition in the scenic surroundings of Temi. Area MLA Bedu Singh Panth and Director General of Police Akshay Sachdeva Anand were present at the event along with other senior officials and dignitaries. They encouraged the participants and appreciated their sporting spirit. In the 10K Open Female category, Km Anjali (Bib No. 1307) secured the first position with a timing of 42:26.…
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Hari Dhungel Begins Second Term at Nepali Sahitya Parishad, Sikkim; Prem Singh Tamang Extends Best Wishes to New Team

Hari Dhungel Begins Second Term at Nepali Sahitya Parishad, Sikkim; Prem Singh Tamang Extends Best Wishes to New Team

Prem Singh Tamang has congratulated Shri Hari Dhungel on being re-elected as the President of the Nepali Sahitya Parishad, Sikkim for a second consecutive term. In his message, the Chief Minister said that Dhungel’s re-election shows the strong faith and trust that the members of the Parishad have placed in his leadership. He described the result as a clear sign of confidence in Dhungel’s work and dedication towards the literary community of the State. The Chief Minister also congratulated the newly elected office bearers. He extended his wishes to Vice Presidents Smt. Ratna Luksom Subba and Shri Neelam Neopany, Shri…
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Rima Das’ Not a Hero Receives Generation Kplus Special Mention at Berlin International Film Festival

Rima Das’ Not a Hero Receives Generation Kplus Special Mention at Berlin International Film Festival

Assamese filmmaker Rima Das has received a Special Mention for her new film Not a Hero at the Berlin International Film Festival, one of the world’s most respected film events.The award was given in the Generation Kplus Children’s Jury category for Best Film. The film had its world premiere at the festival on February 14. The festival concluded on February 22. The news was shared by the producers at Flying River Films on social media. In their message, they thanked the Generation jury, the festival team and the audience for supporting the film.“It’s truly special to win the Special Mention…
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Modi announces India–France aviation skilling hub at Kanpur under PM-SETU

Modi announces India–France aviation skilling hub at Kanpur under PM-SETU

The Government of India has announced the establishment of an India–France National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Skilling in Aeronautics and Defence at the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Kanpur, under the PM-SETU scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press statement with the President of France, marking the inauguration of the India–France Year of Innovation. A Letter of Intent was exchanged between MSDE and the French government to collaborate on the project, building on the India–France Strategic Partnership and the 2025 MoU on skill…
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Over Rs 4 Crore Dispute Pushes Mawkhar Presbyterian Church into Crisis

Over Rs 4 Crore Dispute Pushes Mawkhar Presbyterian Church into Crisis

The Mawkhar Presbyterian Church is grappling with one of the most serious crises in its history following alleged financial irregularities exceeding Rs 4 crore, leading to a sharp fallout with the KJP Synod Sepngi.The controversy began after discrepancies were found in church accounts for the financial years 2016–2019. A reconciliation process in June 2019 revealed inconsistencies between cash records and bank deposits. Initial verification of documents—including cash books, passbooks, deposit slips, and SBI Bara Bazar Branch statements—showed a shortfall of around Rs 2.86 crore.Further disclosures indicated that a portion of the discrepancy had reportedly been known since 2017 during an…
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Indian Army rescues stranded tourists in East Sikkim under Operation Himrahat

Indian Army rescues stranded tourists in East Sikkim under Operation Himrahat

In response to heavy snowfall in East Sikkim's high-altitude areas, the Indian Army launched Operation Himrahat on Sunday, dedicated to rescuing stranded locals and tourists affected by extreme weather. The sudden and intense snowfall, coupled with sub-zero temperatures, resulted in numerous tourist vehicles getting stranded on perilous road sections, endangering the safety of civilians. Demonstrating operational readiness, Army troops quickly mobilized to the impacted regions to begin relief and rescue operations. The operation successfully rescued 46 tourists, who were then transported to the nearest Army camp. There, they received immediate medical evaluations, warm shelter, hot meals, heating arrangements, and essential…
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Assam govt, Walmart Vriddhi ink MoU to empower MSMEs, target 1 lakh enterprises by 2028

Assam govt, Walmart Vriddhi ink MoU to empower MSMEs, target 1 lakh enterprises by 2028

The Government of Assam has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Walmart Vriddhi to boost growth and digital empowerment of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the state. The agreement was signed with the Department of Industries, Commerce and Public Enterprises and implemented through Walmart Vriddhi’s program partner, Ideas to Impact Foundation. Under the partnership, MSMEs will receive free training, mentoring and business tools to modernize and scale operations, including onboarding on eCommerce platforms such as Flipkart. The initiative supports Walmart Vriddhi’s national target to empower an additional 100,000 MSMEs by 2028. The Assam government will facilitate outreach…
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In Haflong, frequent power cuts and billing issues spark public anger

In Haflong, frequent power cuts and billing issues spark public anger

The district's everyday life is being negatively impacted by frequent power outages and protracted scheduled shutdowns, which are making residents more and more irate. For students getting ready for exams, the situation has grown very difficult. It was announced that there would be a four-hour shutdown starting at 6 am. But according to reports, the power supply didn't start up again until 11:20 am, which caused the outage to last longer than anticipated in a few places. Such prolonged disruptions, frequently without clear information, have become routine, according to several residents. The most severely impacted are students taking current and…
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Adani Group to set up aircraft MRO facility in Guwahati

Adani Group to set up aircraft MRO facility in Guwahati

Adani Group is establishing a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility and an aviation training centre in Guwahati, promising substantial investments in Assam that total approximately Rs. 1 lakh crore, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This initiative aims to create an aero hub similar to Delhi’s Aerocity near Guwahati airport. The MRO facility will cater to both narrow-body and wide-body commercial aircraft, enhancing regional connectivity, generating skilled jobs, and fortifying Assam’s aviation ecosystem. Sarma highlighted the urgent need for industrialisation to generate employment opportunities and attract Assam's youth back from other states. Furthermore, with the recent inauguration…
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