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News Desk Report

News that Matters, Delivered Right

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News Desk Report

News that Matters, Delivered Right

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News Desk Report

Assam’s Kaziranga, Manas, Pobitora See Rise in Tourism Footfall as Conservation-Focused Tourism Expands

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  GUWAHATI: Assam’s major wildlife destinations- Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, Manas National Park and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary- have recorded growth in tourist footfall, with new conservation-focused tourism initiatives being highlighted on World Tourism Day. ALSO READ: CJP Co-Convenor, Volunteers Detained Ahead of Guwahati Meeting According to data shared by Assam Minister for Finance, Environment…

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CJP Co-Convenor, Volunteers Detained Ahead of Guwahati Meeting

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  GUWAHATI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka and several members of his team were reportedly detained by police in Guwahati on Sunday, September 27, ahead of the party’s regional volunteers’ meeting. ALSO READ: Overhead Power Wires in Key Guwahati Roads to Go Underground Under ₹177-Crore Project According to media reports, CJP members alleged that…

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Overhead Power Wires in Key Guwahati Roads to Go Underground Under ₹177-Crore Project

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  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has approved the ₹177.46-crore Central Guwahati Underground Cabling Project, aimed at replacing the existing overhead power network with an underground system across key urban corridors. ALSO READ: Overhead Power Wires in Key Guwahati Roads to Go Underground Under ₹177-Crore Project The project, funded from savings under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme…

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Suspected Heroin Worth ₹4 Crore Seized From Guwahati Homestay, 6 Apprehended

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  GUWAHATI: Acting on secret information, Dispur Police recently conducted a search at a homestay in Chachal, Guwahati, and recovered 506 grams of suspected heroin worth approximately ₹4 crore. ALSO READ: 19 Dead in Nagaland After Suspected Spurious Liquor Consumption, SIT Formed The announcement was made by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on X on Saturday,…

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19 Dead in Nagaland After Suspected Spurious Liquor Consumption, SIT Formed

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  GUWAHATI: At least 19 people have died in Nagaland over the past two days after allegedly consuming spurious liquor, prompting police to launch an investigation into the source and distribution of the suspected adulterated alcohol. ALSO READ: Man Allegedly Seen Harassing Woman at Guwahati Railway Station with Obscene Gestures Eight deaths were reported from Mokokchung…

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Students Are Stressed, But Few Turn to Counsellors, Survey Exposes the Well-being Gap

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  What a IC3 well-being survey reveals about the silence before a student crisis On September 16, a 20-year-old BSc student died at his hostel on the Tezpur University campus. Police said the death is being investigated and that a diary was recovered, though its contents have not been disclosed. ALSO READ: WhatsApp ‘Boss Scam’ Hits…

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WhatsApp ‘Boss Scam’ Hits Assam, Employees Duped Into Transferring Lakhs

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  Fraudsters posing as bosses are using WhatsApp to trick Assam employees into transferring lakhs A WhatsApp message arrives on a busy weekday afternoon, appearing to come from an employer or senior official. It carries the person’s name, display picture and a formal tone, along with an urgent request for an immediate RTGS transfer to…

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Student Politics in Guwahati: Where Does Campus Representation End and Party Politics Begin?

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  Guwahati’s student elections renew debate over political influence, student representation and campus independence For students in Guwahati, September is not merely the month that marks the transition towards autumn. It is also the season when campuses become politically active, as colleges and universities begin their student union election processes. Campaigning, nominations, meetings and discussions…

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Man Allegedly Seen Harassing Woman at Guwahati Railway Station with Obscene Gestures

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  GUWAHATI: A man allegedly harassed a woman and made obscene gestures towards her at Kamakhya Railway Station in Guwahati on Friday, September 25, according to a video shared on social media. ALSO READ: Assam's Morigaon Administration Launches 24×7 Helpline For Nagaon Bye-Election According to the woman who recorded the video, she had gone to the…

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Assam's Morigaon Administration Launches 24×7 Helpline For Nagaon Bye-Election

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  GUWAHATI: The Morigaon District Administration has activated a dedicated 24×7 toll-free helpline with hunting line facilities for the upcoming bye-election to the 9-Nagaon Parliamentary Constituency (HPC). ALSO READ: CJP To Organise Volunteer Meet-Up In Guwahati On Sunday; 500 People Expected The initiative aims to provide voters and the public with a direct channel to seek…

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CJP To Organise Volunteer Meet-Up In Guwahati On Sunday; 500 People Expected

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  GUWAHATI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will organise a public meet-up in Guwahati on Sunday, September 27, with around 500 people expected to attend. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Student Found Dead At Guwahati Homestay, Acquaintance Detained The programme will be held from 11 AM to 2 PM. According to CJP, the main purpose of the…

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Movie Review | NRC — Nalparar Ram Chandra: A Story of Identity and Belonging

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  NRC — Nalparar Ram Chandra attempts to turn a politically sensitive and socially relevant subject into a story about identity, belonging and societal pressures. Based on a narrative by Bedabrat Borah, the film blends socio-political themes with situational comedy and satire, drawing inspiration from an incident during the NRC update process. The story begins…

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APDCL Employee Jitu Boro Dies of Electrocution While On Duty in Guwahati

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  GUWAHATI: A 28-year-old Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) employee, Jitu Boro, died after reportedly suffering an electric shock while on duty in Guwahati’s South Sarania area on Friday, September 25. ALSO READ: Two Bangladeshi Women Apprehended in Guwahati, Fake Aadhaar Cards Recovered Boro, a resident of Dimoria in Sonapur, had reportedly cleared the Assam…

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Two Bangladeshi Women Apprehended in Guwahati, Fake Aadhaar Cards Recovered

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  GUWHAATI: Assam Police apprehended two women, alleged to be illegal Bangladeshi nationals, during an operation aboard the Saraighat Express, which was travelling from Silchar to Howrah, according to DCP (Border) Kulandra Nath Deka. ALSO READ: Assam: NESFIC 2026 Launched To Bring Startups, Government Together On Real-World Challenges Police said the operation was carried out based…

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Assam: NESFIC 2026 Launched To Bring Startups, Government Together On Real-World Challenges

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  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, September 25, launched the North-East Seva First Innovation Challenge (NESFIC) 2026, an initiative aimed at bringing young innovators and startups together with the government and industry to develop solutions to real-world problems.  ALSO READ: UPI Payments Above ₹2,000 Won’t Cost Customers Extra, Says Nirmala Sitharaman The…

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4 Ways Physiotherapy in Mumbai at Home Keeps Elders Moving with Pain-Free Joints During Damp Monsoon Weather

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  Monsoons in Mumbai bring relief from the heat, but for elderly people, it often brings the opposite. Damp air, sudden drops in temperature, and days stuck indoors can leave knees stiffer and hips achier than usual.A steady physiotherapy routine at home helps elders manage this in a few practical ways: sessions keep running no…

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UPI Payments Above ₹2,000 Won’t Cost Customers Extra, Says Nirmala Sitharaman

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  GUWAHATI: The Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI payments above ₹2,000 will not be passed on to consumers, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday, September 25, amid concerns over the impact of the revised charges. ALSO READ: Gaurav Gogoi, Congress Leaders Detained During Protest Seeking Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation in Guwahati Sitharaman said…

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Representatives of 26 Indigenous Tribes Rally in Kenya in Support Of Activist Pranab Doley

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  GUWAHATI: Representatives of 26 indigenous tribes from seven continents have gathered in Kenya, calling for the release of Assam-based indigenous rights activist Pranab Doley and seeking justice for indigenous and Adivasi families involved in a land dispute near Kaziranga National Park. ALSO READ: What Changes For Online Shoppers Under The New E-Commerce Rules Doley, convenor…

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What Changes For Online Shoppers Under The New E-Commerce Rules

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  GUWAHATI: The Department of Consumer Affairs has amended the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, introducing new provisions aimed at strengthening consumer protection and improving transparency in the digital marketplace. The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026 will come into force from January 1, 2027.  ALSO READ: AASU-Backed Candidates Secure Majority in Guwahati's Arya Vidyapeeth College…

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