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22 Feb

NFR General Manager Reviews Safety Measures on Kamakhya–New Bongaigaon–Dangtal Rail Section

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Northeast Frontier Railway's General Manager, Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, conducted a safety inspection of the Kamakhya – New Bongaigaon – Dangtal section, spanning 154 km, to enhance operational safety and infrastructure reliability. Accompanied by senior officials, he evaluated track conditions, bridges, signalling and telecommunication systems, traction installations, level crossings, and station facilities. Key safety assets, including curves and points, were scrutinized to ensure compliance with safety standards. The General Manager engaged with railway officials and staff to gauge operational preparedness and safety awareness, while also assessing essential safety equipment at multiple sites. Inspections included a focus on stations at Nalbari, Barpeta…

21 Feb

Priyanka Gandhi Holds Strategy Meet with Assam Congress Leaders at 10 Janpath

Paromita EditorAssam

Senior Congress leader Ripun Bora on Friday said that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Chairperson of the Screening Committee for Assam, held extensive discussions with party leaders from the state ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Speaking after a party meeting, Bora said Priyanka Gandhi recently visited Assam and interacted with leaders at every level, from block presidents to district presidents and PCC office-bearers. He said the chairpersons of four key committees constituted in view of the state elections were called to New Delhi for one-on-one discussions with her to deliberate on the overall political situation and election strategy. Suggestions were sought…

21 Feb

Unity and Tradition Shine as Community Marks Gyalpo Losar in Lachung

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Lachung Dzomsa began a grand three-day cultural programme to celebrate Losar, also known as Gyalpo Losar, the Tibetan New Year, at Lachung Thomchi Ground. The festival has brought together local residents, artists and dignitaries in a show of unity and cultural pride. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Minister for Forest and Environment, Mines and Geology, and Science and Technology Departments, Mr Pintso Namgyal Lepcha, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The programme began with a formal reception of the Chief Guest. This was followed by a welcome address and a welcome song presented by the Lachung Young…

21 Feb

Enforcement Drive Across Gangtok, Singtam and Nayabazar Jorethang Nets Fines of Rs 2,500 for SUP Violations

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) Sikkim, along with officials from Urban Local Bodies and personnel of the Sikkim Police, carried out a joint inspection drive on February 19 to enforce the ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) across municipal areas of the state.The inspection was conducted under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The team visited local markets and commercial establishments to check whether banned plastic items were being stored, sold or used. During the drive, officials also spoke to shopkeepers, vendors and members of the public and explained the harmful impact of single-use plastics.According to the SPCB, the banned…

21 Feb

Nissan launches all-new GRAVITE MPV at Rs 5.65 lakh, marks new growth push in India

Business BureauBusiness

Nissan Motor India has launched the all-new Nissan GRAVITE, a seven-seater MPV priced at an introductory ₹5.65 lakh (ex-showroom), marking the first model under the company’s renewed product offensive and signalling a fresh growth phase in the Indian market. Manufactured locally at the Chennai facility, the GRAVITE is designed specifically for Indian families, offering flexible seating configurations ranging from two to seven occupants, best-in-class luggage versatility of up to 625 litres, and more than 30 standard safety features, including six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, Hill-Start Assist and Brake Assist. The vehicle adopts Nissan’s signature ‘C’ design language, featuring…

21 Feb

International Mother Language Day Observed at Bangladesh Assistant High Commissions in Guwahati and Agartala

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Tripura

International Mother Language Day was observed today at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commissions in Guwahati and Agartala through various programmes marking the significance of February 21. In Guwahati, the observance began at 10 am with the laying of wreaths at the Shaheed Minar. Assistant High Commissioner Zikrul Hasan Fahad paid floral tributes to the martyrs. This was followed by the singing of Ekushey February songs in chorus. In the afternoon, a discussion on International Mother Language Day and an Iftar gathering will be organised. The programme will included the reading of messages from the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh,…

21 Feb

After 32 Years in Congress, Bhupen Borah Switches Sides Following Meeting with Amit Shah Arranged by Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Senior Assam leader Bhupen Borah met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the Assam State Guest House in Koinadhara on Thursday, in what is being seen as a major political development in the state.The meeting took place ahead of Borah’s formal joining of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The development has drawn attention across political circles in Assam.Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Borah thanked Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for arranging the interaction. He said the Chief Minister personally took the initiative to facilitate the meeting and also visited his residence before the event. “I would like to thank…

21 Feb

Bharatiya Janata Party Defends Eviction Drives, Accuses Indian National Congress of Misleading Voters Ahead of 2026 Polls

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday hit back strongly at the opposition after the Indian National Congress released its “Charge Sheet-2026” against the state government. The ruling party rejected the allegations and challenged senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to visit Assam and see what it called the “ground reality”.Addressing a press conference in Guwahati on February 20, BJP spokesperson Jayanta Kumar Goswami said the Congress document was politically motivated and far from the truth. He said the party was trying to mislead people ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Goswami invited Priyanka Gandhi to…

21 Feb

Former FBI Agent Questions Burglary Theory in Disappearance of 84-Year-Old Nancy Guthrie

nanika EditorEntertainment

Jennifer Coffindaffer cites inconsistencies as search for missing Arizona grandmother enters third weekThe mysterious disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has taken a new turn as a former federal investigator publicly cast doubt on the theory that her case was the result of a burglary gone wrong. As the search stretches into its third week, debate continues both online and within the community over what may have happened. Jennifer Coffindaffer, a retired agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, questioned the burglary narrative in a detailed post on social media platform X. She argued that several elements surrounding the case do…

21 Feb

120 US CEOs land in Delhi as $67.5B AI bet puts spotlight on India’s workforce gap

Business BureauBusiness

A 120-member US CEO delegation led by Shantanu Narayen, Raj Subramaniam, Brad Smith and Hemant Taneja arrived in the capital for the India AI Impact Summit, marking the largest American business presence at an AI-focused event in the country. American tech majors are preparing to invest $67.5 billion in AI and data centre infrastructure in India over the next five years, with Microsoft, Amazon and Google leading the push, according to The New York Times. The five-day summit, organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has drawn 35,000 participants and over 50 ministers globally. The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership…