Tuesday, September 15, 2026

News Desk Report

News that Matters, Delivered Right

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News Desk Report

News that Matters, Delivered Right

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Tag: National

SC Allows OIL India to Challenge Ban on Drilling Beneath Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in Assam

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  GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, September 2, allowed state-run OIL India Limited to withdraw its interim application challenging the Union government’s rejection of its proposed underground hydrocarbon extraction project beneath Assam’s Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. ALSO READ: ‘Zubeen Khetra’ Memorial Inaugurated at Rajgarh in Guwahati A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya…

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National Sports Day 2026 Celebrated at Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium

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  GUWAHATI: National Sports Day 2026 was celebrated on Saturday, August 29, at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, Sarusajai, with a series of sporting competitions, demonstrations and programmes aimed at promoting sports, fitness and Assam’s rich indigenous sporting traditions. ALSO READ: Neeraj Chopra Ruled Out of Upcoming Asian Games After Ankle Ligament Tear The programme…

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Meghalaya Gears Up for 39th National Games With Bigger Rewards, Athlete Support

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  GUWAHATI: With Meghalaya set to host the 39th National Games in 2027, the state government on Saturday, August 29, announced a series of measures to strengthen athlete support and preparations for the mega sporting event. ALSO READ: Neeraj Chopra Ruled Out of Upcoming Asian Games After Ankle Ligament Tear Speaking at the National Sports Day…

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National Centre of Excellence for Swimming Inaugurated in Guwahati’s Amingaon

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  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, August 28,  inaugurated the National Centre of Excellence for Swimming at Amingaon, marking a major addition to the state’s sports infrastructure. ALSO READ: Guwahati Green Bus Passengers Raise Concerns Over AC Failures, Loose Windows Built by the Assam Government at an estimated cost of ₹50 crore,…

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Assam's Tulika Kalita Selected for National Teachers' Award-2026

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  GUWAHATI: A faculty member from Assam has earned national recognition for her contribution to skill education. Tulika Kalita, who teaches at the North East Skill Centre under the Assam Skill Development Mission (ASDM), has been named a recipient of the National Teachers' Award-2026, conferred by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of…

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National Teachers’ Awards 2026: Gauhati University’s Ankuran Dutta Among 9 Northeast Awardees

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  GUWAHATI: The National Awards to Teachers of Higher Educational Institutions and Polytechnics, 2026, will recognise nine teachers from the Northeast, including Prof. Ankuran Dutta, Professor and Head of the Department of Communication and Journalism at Gauhati University. ALSO READ: guwahati: Garbage Dumping Continues Outside Pragjyotish College Despite Warning Sign Dutta has been selected in the…

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Two Assam Teachers Among 48 National Teachers Awardees; Eight From Northeast Selected

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GUWAHATI: Two teachers from Assam are among the 48 recipients of the National Teachers Awards 2026, with eight teachers from the Northeast selected for the prestigious annual honour. ALSO READ: Several Northeast Students Shifted To Alternate Hostel After Tension At Nursing College In Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh The Assam awardees are Dr. Manisha Khetrapal, from PM SHRI…

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Assam Teacher Among 48 National Teachers Awardees; Seven From Northeast Selected

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  GUWAHATI: Assam teacher Rajesh Bordoloi from Kalbari in Jorhat has been selected for the National Teachers Awards 2026, with seven teachers from the Northeast featuring among the 48 awardees announced for this year. ALSO READ: Scooter Rider Injured After Colliding with Cab Near Guwahati’s Ulubari Flyover President Droupadi Murmu will confer the National Teachers Awards at…

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Assam Swimmers Win Four Medals at Junior National Aquatic Championship at Odisha

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  GUWAHATI: Assam swimmers have secured four medals, including a gold, two silver and a bronze, at the ongoing 52nd Junior National Aquatic Championship 2026 being held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from August 18 to 23. ALSO READ: Camera Trap Confirms Tiger Presence in Assam’s Dihing Patkai National Park On the opening day, Jahnavi Changmai clinched gold…

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Camera Trap Confirms Tiger Presence in Assam’s Dihing Patkai National Park

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  GUWAHATI: A male tiger has been camera-trapped inside Dihing Patkai National Park, providing scientific confirmation of the big cat’s presence in the rainforest reserve. ALSO READ: Fire Breaks Out at Guwahati Shop After Bus Hits Electric Pole Near Sukreshwar Devalaya The sighting was recorded during camera-trap monitoring conducted by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)…

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National Sports Awards 2025 Announced; Manu Bhaker, Gukesh D Among Arjuna Awardees

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  GUWAHATI: The Government has announced the National Sports Awards 2025, recognizing athletes and coaches for their outstanding contributions to Indian sports. ALSO READ: 18-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Jorhat Under Mysterious Circumstances, Family Suspects Foul Play Chess Grandmaster Gukesh D and Indian hockey star Harmanpreet Singh, for Hokey, Manu Bhaker for Shooting are among the…

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8.3 Km of National Highways Damaged in Assam This Monsoon, Northeast Total at 40.36 Km

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  GUWAHATI: Heavy monsoon rainfall, landslides, flooding and erosion have damaged a total of 40.36 kilometres of national highways across the eight states of Northeast India this season, the Union government told Parliament. ALSO READ: Lovlina Borgohain Felicitated in Guwahati, Receives ₹30 Lakh for Commonwealth Silver The figures were disclosed by Union Minister for Road Transport…

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Assam Opens Campaign with Gold at 42nd Sub Junior National Aquatic Championships

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  GUWAHATI: Assam made a winning start at the 42nd Sub Junior National Aquatic Championships 2026, with swimmer Kasturi Gogoi clinching the state's first gold medal at the national meet being held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. ALSO READ: Assam SRD Teachers Announce Indefinite Sit-in in Guwahati from August 12 Over Salary Disbursement Row The championship, which began…

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Day After Bail, Activist Pranab Doley Booked Under National Security Act

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  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against indigenous land rights activist Pranab Doley, a day after a local court granted him bail in connection with protests against a proposed luxury hotel project near Kaziranga National Park. ALSO READ: Asmita Dey, Harsh Singh Win India's First Commonwealth Games Judo Golds Doley…

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Rajya Sabha Introduces Bill to Give Vande Mataram Same Legal Protection as National Anthem

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  GUWAHATI: The Centre on Friday, July 24 introduced the National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, commonly referred to as the Vande Mataram Bill, in the Rajya Sabha. The proposed legislation aims to extend the same legal protection to the national song Vande Mataram that is currently provided to the National Anthem under the Prevention of…

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Assam: Three Held in Separate Wildlife Crime Operations at Raimona National Park

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  GUWAHATI: Forest officials arrested three alleged wildlife offenders in two separate operations at Raimona National Park, including an absconding accused wanted in a spotted deer hunting case and two suspected poachers allegedly involved in illegal wildlife activities. ALSO READ: Four-Wheeler Overturns on Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu in Guwahati, Driver Escapes Unhurt In the first operation,…

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CCTV Footage Reignites National Debate on School Bullying After Jaipur Girl's Death

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  GUWAHATI: The tragic death of 10-year-old Amaira, a Class 4 student at a private school in Jaipur, has once again brought the issue of school bullying into the national spotlight, with renewed public debate over how educational institutions respond when children seek help. ALSO READ: Assam Police Issue Traffic Advisory; Old Saraighat Bridge to Close…

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Guwahati Completes Field Trial of National Public Safety Communication Network

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  GUWAHATI: The Proof of Concept (PoC) field trials for India's Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief (BBPPDR) network were successfully conducted in Guwahati from June 29 to July 1, demonstrating strong performance across critical field test indicators including operational readiness, seamless interoperability, reliable voice and broadband data services, coverage effectiveness, network resilience, and mission-critical…

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