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28 Jan

NRL Expansion Project on Track for Completion by End of Year

Sonakshi SarkarNews

Dr. Ranjit Rath, Chairman of Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL), announced at the India Energy Week 2026 that the refinery's capacity expansion from 3 million tonnes to 9 million tonnes per annum will be completed by the end of the year, enabling it to process imported crude oil for the first time. Currently reliant on domestic crude for fuel production, NRL aims to diversify its feedstock following this expansion, with initial processing already initiated. Dr. Rath further discussed the expansive growth potential in India's upstream energy sector, emphasizing the importance of progressive policies, collaboration, and technology to enhance frontier exploration. He…

24 Jan

Indian Woman Among Four Klled in US Shoting Linked to Family Dispute

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An Indian woman was among four people shoot dead in the United States in an incident suspected to have stemmed from a domestic dispute, according to reports on Saturday. Although local authorities initially did not confirm the nationalities of the victims, news agency PTI reported that one of the deceased was an Indian national.Police officials said the shooting took place in a residential area, where officers responded to reports of gunfire and found four victims with fatal injuries. Investigators believe the incident was linked to an ongoing family conflict, though the exact motive is still under investigation.Law enforcement agencies have…

21 Jan

Dibrugarh Police Bust Suspected Street Dog Killing Racket in Late-Night Operation

Sonakshi SarkarNews

In a concerning late-night incident, Dibrugarh Police have arrested three individuals, Syongkiri Rongphar (27), Waisong Rongpi (28), and Sensen Hamse (21), believed to be involved in a possible street dog killing racket. The arrests occurred on January 20, after a police patrol noticed a suspicious vehicle with registration number AS-02Z-5386. Upon intercepting the vehicle, authorities found 15 jute rice bags, ropes, packets of biscuits, and three mobile phones, indicating a potentially premeditated operation. This development has heightened fears regarding the mysterious disappearance of street dogs in Dibrugarh, which has alarmed residents and animal welfare organizations. For months, there have been…

20 Jan

Kokrajhar Sees Mobile Internet Shutdown as Tensions Escalate

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Amid public outrage over a killing in Kokrajhar district, the Assam government has suspended mobile internet services effective immediately. Voice calls and broadband via fixed lines will remain operational. This action follows a report from the District Magistrate regarding a serious law and order situation that arose on January 19, when a vehicle with three Bodo individuals struck two Adivasi persons. In retaliation, the Bodo individuals were attacked, resulting in the vehicle being set on fire. The clash escalated tensions between the Bodo and Adivasi communities, leading to roadblocks on the National Highway, the burning of tyres and some houses,…

19 Jan

Fake Letter Row: Sarbananda Sonowal Files FIR, Denies Reports of Assam BJP Rift

Sonakshi SarkarNews

The Office of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has responded firmly to media reports suggesting an internal conflict within the Assam BJP linked to a purported letter from Sonowal to the party’s National President. This letter, which allegedly calls for leadership change in Assam and makes accusations against current Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has been declared entirely fake, fabricated, and forged. It was produced on a counterfeit official letterhead featuring a forged signature of Sonowal. The dissemination of this fraudulent document constitutes serious criminal offenses including forgery, impersonation, and misuse of government identity, likely aimed at spreading misinformation to tarnish…

16 Jan

15 Minority Hindus Killed in 45 Days in Bangladesh, RRAG Flags Inclusive Poll Issues

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At least 15 members of the Hindu minority were allegedly killed in Bangladesh over a 45-day period, according to the Rights & Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) on Thursday, raising grave doubts about the viability of inclusive and participatory elections in the nation. The RRAG said on Thursday that, on average, one Hindu was slain every third day between December 1, 2025, and January 15, 2026. The group claimed that members of the majority Muslim community were responsible for the victims' deaths. Samir Das and Prolay Chaki (January 11), Joy Mohapatra (January 10), Mithun Sarkar and Sarat Mani Chakraborty (January 6),…

14 Jan

PM Modi Greets Citizens on Magh Bihu and Makar Sankranti

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended festive greetings to people across the country on the occasion of Magh Bihu and Makar Sankranti, noting the rich cultural importance of the festivals and their close links to India’s agricultural heritage. Referring to Magh Bihu, the post-harvest festival observed in Assam, the Prime Minister said the celebration reflects prosperity and social unity and expressed his hope for peace, good health, and happiness for all. In his message on Makar Sankranti, which is celebrated in different forms across various regions of India, Modi said he prayed to Lord Surya for the well-being and…

13 Jan

SC Grants Bail to NSCN(IM) Leader Alemla Jamir After Six Years in Jail

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The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to NSCN(IM) leader Alemla Jamir, who had spent more than six years in custody under the stringent provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Jamir was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 17, 2019, after she was stopped at Delhi airport while attempting to travel to Dimapur with around ₹72 lakh in cash. A bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh passed the order, noting that a significant portion of the trial had already been completed and several witnesses had been examined. The Court also considered…

09 Jan

Human–elephant conflict turns deadly in Hojai, three killed within four days

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Hojai district is experiencing an acute crisis due to increasing incidents of human–elephant conflict, as evidenced by three fatalities in the early days of the New Year. The latest victim, Prakash Biswas, was trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants in the Radhanagar area on January 4, after the elephants invaded his home, resulting in significant destruction and chaos. The previous incidents included the deaths of Basudev Chouhan on January 1, attacked while grazing his cow, and Anil Kumar Singh on January 2, who was overwhelmed by elephants while returning from a picnic. The frequent elephant incursions into…

06 Jan

Fast-Track Court Sought for Trial of Zubeen Garg Death Case

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The Lawyers' Association Guwahati (LAG) today demanded a fast-track court for expeditious trial of Zubeen Garg death case.The trial of the case began at the Kamrup (Metro) district and sessions court last month.General secretary of LAG Apurba Kumar Sarma said that a dedicated fast-track court needs to be set up for day-to-day hearing of to case for speedy delivery of justice.He further said that instead of assigning the case to only one public prosecutor, a team of lawyers should be appointed by the government to represent the prosecution side to ensure that the guilty can't escape punishment under any circumstances."It is…