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News Desk Report

News that Matters, Delivered Right

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Wild Dogs Return to Assam's Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary, Signalling Revival of Key Grassland Corridor

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  GUWAHATI: Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Udalguri district has recorded direct, confirmed sightings of wild dogs (Cuon alpinus), commonly known as dholes, marking a significant conservation milestone and indicating improved ecological connectivity in the sanctuary's grassland-forest landscape. ALSO READ: Who Is Naresh Pal Gangwar, Newly Appointed Higher Education Secretary Amid NEET Protests? The confirmation is…

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Who Is Naresh Pal Gangwar, Newly Appointed Higher Education Secretary Amid NEET Protests?

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  GUWAHATI: The Centre has appointed senior IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar as the new Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, replacing Vineet Joshi, who has been transferred to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. ALSO READ: US Imposes 10% Tariff On Goods Imported From India Under New Forced Labour Rules The appointment comes at a…

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US Imposes 10% Tariff On Goods Imported From India Under New Forced Labour Rules

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  GUWAHATI: The United States has imposed a 10% tariff on goods imported from India under new forced labour enforcement measures announced by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. ALSO READ: Floods Disrupt Rail Services in Upper Assam; NFR Diverts, Cancels Several Trains The tariffs,…

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Floods Disrupt Rail Services in Upper Assam; NFR Diverts, Cancels Several Trains

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  GUWAHATI: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has diverted, cancelled and short-terminated several train services after severe flooding inundated railway tracks in Assam's Sivasagar district, disrupting operations in the Tinsukia Division. ALSO READ: Centre Replaces Education Secretary Amid Nationwide Protests Over NEET Paper Leak According to an official statement issued by NFR, incessant heavy rainfall in…

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Centre Replaces Education Secretary Amid Nationwide Protests Over NEET Paper Leak

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  GUWAHATI: In a significant administrative reshuffle amid mounting protests over examination paper leaks, the Centre has replaced Education Secretary Vineet Joshi, marking the first major bureaucratic move since demands for accountability intensified across the country. ALSO READ: Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike After Centre Assures NEET Reforms According to a late-night government notification issued…

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Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike After Centre Assures NEET Reforms

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  GUWAHATI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday, July 24, ended his 26-day hunger strike after the Centre gave written assurances to address the NEET paper leak issue, reform the country's examination system, and consider compensation for families of students who died by suicide following the controversy. ALSO READ: Centre to Send Team to Assess Assam…

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Centre to Send Team to Assess Assam Flood Damage, Home Minister Assures Support

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  GUWAHATI: An inter-ministerial central team will soon visit Assam to assess the damage caused by the ongoing floods, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday, July 22 after speaking with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Business Issued ₹1.5 Lakh Fine for Operating Without Trade License In a post on X, Sarma…

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Guwahati: Business Issued ₹1.5 Lakh Fine for Operating Without Trade License

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  GUWAHATI: A commercial establishment on A.T. Road, Maligaon (Ward No. 8) has been fined ₹1,50,000 after being found operating without a valid Trade License during an enforcement drive conducted by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC). ALSO READ: Guwahati: ₹10,000 Fine Imposed for Illegally Pasting Posters on Ulubari Foot Bridge According to a post shared by…

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Anna Hazare Joins Students' Protest with Silent Sit-In, Urges Centre to Restore Trust

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  GUWAHATI: Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday, 23 July, observed a two-hour maun andolan (silent protest) at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, extending his support to students protesting in Delhi over alleged examination irregularities. ALSO READ: Guwahati Satellite City Bill to Be Taken Up for Consideration in Assam Assembly on July 28…

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Guwahati Satellite City Bill to Be Taken Up for Consideration in Assam Assembly on July 28

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  GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority Bill, 2026, which seeks to establish an authority for the planned development of notified townships and satellite cities in and around Guwahati, will be taken up for consideration, discussion and passage in the Assam Legislative Assembly on July 28. ALSO READ: Guwahati-Based LPG Distributor’s License Cancelled Over Alleged…

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Guwahati-Based LPG Distributor’s License Cancelled Over Alleged Irregularities

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  GUWAHATI: The Kamrup (Metro) district administration has cancelled the licence of Guwahati-based LPG distributor M/s Nabajyoti Gas Agency over alleged serious irregularities and repeated violations of the conditions of its trade licence. ALSO READ: Assam Floods Wash Away 540 Animals in 24 Hours; Nearly 1.39 Lakh Livestock Affected According to the authorities, the licensee had…

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Assam Floods Wash Away 540 Animals in 24 Hours; Nearly 1.39 Lakh Livestock Affected

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  GUWAHATI: The ongoing floods in Assam have taken a severe toll on livestock, with 540 animals washed away in the last 24 hours, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). ALSO READ: Lovlina Borgohain Assured of Commonwealth Games Medal Before Opening Bout The losses include 10 large animals,…

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Lovlina Borgohain Assured of Commonwealth Games Medal Before Opening Bout

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  GUWAHATI: Lovlina Borgohain has already been assured of India's first medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, and she got the news before the opening ceremony even took place ALSO READ: “Nagaland Government Informed Assam Immediately After The Cloud Burst”, Says Assam CM The Indian boxer received a bye straight into the women's 75kg semi-finals,…

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“Nagaland Government Informed Assam Immediately After The Cloud Burst”, Says Assam CM

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  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Nagaland government alerted Assam's Chief Secretary within about ten minutes of the cloudburst that struck Mon district of Nagaland on July 19, pushing back against claims of poor inter-state coordination. ALSO READ: Pawan Khera Appears Before Assam CID In Defamation Case Speaking in flood-hit Charaideo, Sarma…

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Thousands Join Protest in Guwahati Demanding Education Minister's Resignation

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  GUWAHATI: A huge crowd of people gathered at Chachal in Guwahati on Thursday, July 23, to protest against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and express solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk and student protesters demanding education reforms. ALSO READ: Assam Police Seize Yaba Tablets Worth ₹2.4 Crore in Cachar, Three Held The protest began around 12…

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Assam Police Seize Yaba Tablets Worth ₹2.4 Crore in Cachar, Three Held

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  GUWAHATI: In another major crackdown on drug trafficking, Cachar Police recently seized 24,000 suspected Yaba tablets worth approximately ₹2.4 crore and arrested three persons in connection with the case. ALSO READ: NCB Busts India-Myanmar Drug Syndicate, Arrests Third Myanmar-Based Kingpin in Major Crackdown Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the seizure in a post…

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NCB Busts India-Myanmar Drug Syndicate, Arrests Third Myanmar-Based Kingpin in Major Crackdown

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  GUWAHATI: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled a major India-Myanmar transnational drug trafficking syndicate with the arrest of its principal Myanmar-based kingpin, marking the third such high-profile arrest this year in its crackdown on cross-border narcotics networks. ALSO READ: Restoration Work Underway on Flood-Hit Rail Routes in Assam The accused, identified as Nengzatuan alias…

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PM Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts for Paper Leak Cases, Vows Strict Action

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  GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, July 23, announced that the government has decided to establish fast-track courts to ensure the speedy trial of paper leak cases and stringent punishment for those involved. ALSO READ: Poor Condition of Wooden Bridge Near Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Road in Guwahati Raises Safety Concerns for Commuters In a…

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NFR Introduces Two More Special Trains as Floods Disrupt Rail Connectivity in Upper Assam

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  GUWAHATI: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced two additional pairs of special trains to ease travel for passengers affected by flood-related disruptions in Upper Assam. The services will operate from July 22 to July 26 following the suspension of rail traffic on key sections under the Tinsukia Division. ALSO READ: Assam Floods: Death Toll Reaches…

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