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15 Jun

Assam’s Kasturi Sharma Secures Double Gold At National Arm-Wrestling Championship; Crowned 3-Time Consecutive National Champion

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam arm-wrestler Kasturi Sharma has etched her name in sports history by delivering a spectacular performance at the 6th BCAI National Arm-Wrestling Championship held in Bengaluru.Official sources said that Sharma dominated the 70-kg category, bagging two gold medals for both left and right hands.With this monumental victory, she has officially been crowned a three-time consecutive National Champion, solidifying her status as one of the most formidable forces in Indian arm wrestling.In a thrilling and highly anticipated showdown, Kasturi faced off against a formidable opponent, Princy TJ of Kerala. Exhibiting an elite combination of power, technique, and unflinching focus, Sharma defeated…

15 Jun

Rare Manuscripts in Assam’s Karbi Anglong May Reveal Hidden Chapters of Medieval History

Paromita EditorAssam

A collection of rare manuscripts preserved in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district could provide valuable insights into the region’s medieval history, indigenous knowledge systems and cultural heritage once they are fully deciphered. The fragile manuscripts, preserved in two museums in the district, have survived centuries but remain largely unread. Historians and linguists are now showing interest in studying these ancient records to uncover information preserved on palm leaves and copper plates. Among the important collections are two Tai manuscripts kept at the District Museum in Diphu, the headquarters of Karbi Anglong. These manuscripts contain 67 and 158 palm-leaf folios respectively. Unlike…

15 Jun

Kabyanil, Mridusman Top Darrang Chess Tourney

Preeti SinghAssam, Sports

Organized by the Darrang District Chess Association, a chess tournament was held today at the Mangaldai Town Girls' Higher Secondary School. In the Under-13 category, Kabyanil Kashyap emerged as the champion. On the other hand, Jishnu Barman secured the second position, Prachurya Rana Saikia took third, and Bornil Chaharia secured the fourth position.Meanwhile, in the Under-17 category, Mridusman Kashyap became the champion, Priyanuj Utpal Bharadwaj secured the second position, and Uddip Nayan Nath managed to secure the third position.

15 Jun

Anti-Narcotics Operation Uncovers Suspected Heroin, Gold in Railway Colony

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major anti-drug operation, Dibrugarh Police arrested nine persons and seized suspected heroin, cash and gold ornaments during a raid conducted at Harijan Colony near the Dibrugarh Town Railway Station. The operation was carried out as part of an ongoing drive against drug trafficking in the district. Police said the raid was launched following intelligence gathered during a series of anti-narcotics operations conducted across different parts of Dibrugarh over the past week. Speaking to the media, Nayan Moni Baruah said the district police have been carrying out sustained efforts to identify and dismantle drug trafficking networks operating in the…

14 Jun

80% Footpath Traders Non-Local, Says BJP; Govt Plans Indigenous-Only Vending Under Flyovers

Preeti SinghAssam

The ruling BJP in Assam today said that retail trade conducted from footpaths across Guwahati will be brought under the predominance of indigenous people.A press release issued by the party said that the Himanta Biswa Sarma government will give priority to indigenous residents in conducting business within Guwahati, which is now mostly in the hands of non-locals or suspected illegal migrants from Bangladesh.It said that based on a comprehensive survey scheduled to be conducted between August and September this year, the Assam Government will identify and regulate retail establishments currently operated by non-local individuals.The release mentioned that this was announced…

14 Jun

Flag Meeting Held as Bangladesh Refuses to Take 9 Pushed Back by BSF at Assam Border

Preeti SinghAssam

A total of nine alleged illegal Bangladeshi nationals were pushed back through the India-Bangladesh international border at Mankachar in Assam’s South Salmara-Mankachar district during an operation conducted by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday morning. According to sources, six individuals were pushed back through the Jhalarchar border point in Mankachar, while the remaining three were moved through the Shahapara border point. Officials said that the group includes women and children. Following the operation, a flag meeting was held between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to discuss the matter. However, Bangladesh has not yet accepted…

13 Jun

Northeast’s First Jungle Book-Themed Adventure Park Opens in Guwahati

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

India’s First Jungle Book Themed Adventure Park now open for visitors at Amchong Tea Estate, GuwahatiGuwahati has added a new attraction to its family entertainment and adventure tourism landscape with Jungle Adventures Park, Northeast India’s First Jungle Book themed adventure park, now open for visitors at Amchong Tea Estate, Guwahati.Built around the tagline “A Page from Jungle Book”, Jungle Adventures Park has been created as an outdoor jungle-themed destination for children, families, students, tourists, young adults and adventure lovers to come together for a day of fun, thrill and recreation. The press conference has been organised to formally introduce the…

13 Jun

Assam to Form GSCDA for Planned Guwahati Expansion; Restricts Fresh Aadhaar Enrolment

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Cabinet today approved the formation of Guwahati Satellite Cities Development Authority (GSCDA).It will have the mandate to plan, finance, and develop satellite cities in and around Guwahati and areas within the jurisdiction of Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA).The establishment of the GSCDA is expected to facilitate planned expansion of Guwahati and check the haphazard and congested growth of the existing city.The Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also approved a ban on fresh Aadhaar enrolment in Assam for any individual above 18 years of age, except for persons belonging to the Divyang, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled…

13 Jun

AN32 Crashed At Jorhat Air Force Station

Paromita EditorAssam

An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident while landing at the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday morning. According to initial reports, the aircraft crashed within the airbase premises and caught fire shortly after the incident. Emergency response teams rushed to the site and launched firefighting and rescue operations immediately.The Indian Air Force confirmed the accident and stated that a detailed investigation has been initiated to ascertain the cause of the crash. Officials have not yet released information regarding casualties or injuries.Witnesses reported seeing thick plumes of smoke rising from the airbase following…

13 Jun

Alternative Road Plan Gains Pace to Strengthen Dima Hasao Connectivity

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam's Guardian Minister for Dima Hasao district, Krishnendu Paul, on Thursday reviewed the progress of restoration work on the damaged Haflong–Lumding National Highway and assessed plans for an alternative road project aimed at ensuring uninterrupted connectivity in the region. The minister inspected the 3.4-km damaged stretch at Gerem near Nirimbangla while returning to Guwahati from Haflong. The section of the highway suffered extensive damage during the devastating natural disaster that struck the region in 2022, disrupting transportation and affecting connectivity between Dima Hasao, Barak Valley and other parts of Assam for a prolonged period. Accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Shaurya…