From Assam to the Big Screen: Tinsukia’s Ankita Biswas Rising in Indian Cinema

  Ankita Biswas, a filmmaker from Tinsukia in Assam, has carved a distinctive route through Indian cinema, moving from regional short films and advertisements to high-profile commercial projects in Mumbai. Biswas credits a storytelling-rich childhood for shaping her imagination. Family narratives, she says, planted the earliest seeds of creativity and helped her see herself as…

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Indian Railways Doubles Minimum Fine for Ticketless Travel to ₹500

  GUWAHATI: Indian Railways has increased the minimum penalty for ticketless travel from ₹250 to ₹500 under the provisions of the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026, in a move aimed at curbing unauthorised travel and improving compliance with railway regulations. ALSO READ: Eight Golden Langurs Rescued, Nine Arrested in Wildlife Trafficking Case in Assam’s Chirang In a…

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Sudarsan Pattnaik Becomes First Indian to Win Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026

  GUWAHATI: Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has won the prestigious Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026 at the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture in the Kaliningrad Region, becoming the first Indian artist to receive the honour. ALSO READ: Kamrup Metro Reviews Progress of Government Welfare Schemes, Public Services Pattnaik was recognised for his…

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Three Indian Sailors Killed after US Attack on Oil Tanker, Says Sarbananda Sonowal

  GUWAHATI: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Thursday, June 11, expressed grief over the deaths of three Indian seafarers aboard the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Settebello, which came under attack amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region. ALSO READ: Banned Ripening Chemical Hidden in Cartons Seized in Guwahati's Fancy Bazaar, 50…

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Nepal Joins Japan in Banning Indian Mango Imports Over Pesticide Concerns

  GUWAHATI: After Japan, neighbouring Nepal has also reportedly banned the import of mangoes and several other fruits from India after quarantine inspectors detected excessive levels of chemical pesticide residues in imported consignments. ALSO READ: Assam Ranks Third in India’s Rubber Production; Gets World’s First Genetically Modified Rubber Plant According to reports, Nepal's Ministry of Agriculture…

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Reports: Indian Air Force to Airlift NEET-UG Re-Test Question Papers as Security Tightens

  GUWAHATI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) will provide logistical support for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) re-examination scheduled for June 21, with Air Force aircraft set to transport question paper packets to 18 locations across the country as part of an unprecedented security exercise, reports stated on Tuesday, June 9. ALSO READ: Assam: State…

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Indian Women’s Football Team Reclaim SAFF Championship Title With 3-1 Win Over Bangladesh

  GUWAHATI: India reclaimed the SAFF Women’s Championship title after a seven-year gap, defeating defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in the final in Goa on Saturday, June 6, to secure a record-extending sixth crown. ALSO READ: Assam Assigns Guardian District Portfolios to Ministers; District-Wise Allocations Announced Goals from Pyari Xaxa, Sanfida Nongrum and Lynda Kom Serto sealed…

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R Praggnanandhaa Scripts History by Becoming First Indian to Win Norway Chess Title

  GUWAHATI: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa scripted history on Friday, June 5, by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament. The 20-year-old secured the title in Oslo with a crucial final-round victory over Germany's Vincent Keymer, capping off a remarkable comeback campaign in one of the strongest events on the global chess calendar….

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Indian Railways Urges Passengers To Report Suspicious Activity, Person After Recent Incidents

  GUWAHATI: Indian Railways on Thursday, May 21, urged passengers to remain alert and vigilant while travelling and report to authorities if any suspicious activity or suspicious person is noticed on railway premises. ALSO READ: Thunderstorm And Lightning Alert Issued For Several Assam Districts On May 21: IMD Passengers can immediately report on the Railway helpline…

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Arunachal Athlete Qualifies for 2026 Asian Games, Becomes First Indian With Back-to-Back Asian Taekwondo Championship Medals

  GUWAHATI: Arunachal Pradesh athlete Rupa Bayor has qualified to represent India at the 2026 Asian Games after securing a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Taekwondo Poomsae Championships. ALSO READ: Arsenal Clinch Premier League Title After 22 Years As Man City Draw With the achievement, Bayor has also become the first Indian athlete to win…

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Indian Army Announces Exam Dates for Agniveer and JCO/OR Recruitment 2027

  GUWAHATI: The Army Recruiting Office (ARO), Narangi, has announced the schedule for the All India Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE) for recruitment of Agniveers and Junior Commissioned Officers/Other Ranks (JCOs/OR) in the Indian Army for the Recruitment Year 2027. ALSO READ: ₹362-Crore Modernisation Project Underway at Assam State Zoo in Guwahati According to the notification issued…

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Indian Medical Association Condemns Alleged NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak, Seeks Action Against NTA

  GUWAHATI: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressing concern over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and demanding immediate action against those responsible. ALSO READ: Three Arrested in Guwahati Theft Case, Stolen Aluminium Frames Recovered In the letter dated Thursday, May 14, the IMA stated that repeated controversies…

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