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17 Aug

Joint Delegation Urges Peace, Dialogue and Coordinated Action Along Assam-Arunachal Border

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

A joint delegation representing five organisations met Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and sought a free, fair and time-bound investigation into the recent incident at Hime village, along with an immediate and permanent solution to the long-standing Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary issue. The delegation comprising the Adi Ba:ne Kebang Youth Wing (ABKYW), Adi Students' Union (AdiSU), Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK), Galo Youth Organisation (GYO) and All Lower Siang District Students' Union (ALSDSU) submitted a joint resolution to the Chief Minister during the meeting. The resolution was adopted at a joint peace and harmony meeting held at Likabali in Lower…

17 Aug

Turkish Airlines expands China network with new Chengdu service

Business BureauBusiness

Turkish Airlines is expanding its presence in China with the launch of scheduled flights to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, from November 11, 2026. Chengdu will become the airline’s fourth mainland Chinese destination after Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, strengthening its connectivity with one of the country’s major business and technology centres. The airline will operate three weekly Istanbul-Chengdu services using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, with 300 seats comprising 30 Business Class and 270 Economy Class seats. Flights from Istanbul will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, while return services will run on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Chengdu, home to…

17 Aug

Michael Evans’ Elara project finds strong audience in Northeast India

Business BureauBusiness

Author and investigator Michael Evans’ Elara: How Losing Herself Became the Road Back Home has gained traction in India, with its Kindle edition reaching No. 11 in Amazon India’s True Accounts category and entering the Top 100 in Self Help. Evans said more than one million of his YouTube subscribers are from India, with Nagaland and Meghalaya accounting for the largest share, while his global audience includes more than 3.6 million female subscribers. The Northeast has also contributed directly to the Elara Mother Daughter Healing Project. Meghalaya-based content creators Anita Dorjee, Maya Chettri and Chandi Gorh, along with Nagaland’s Vinikali…

16 Aug

“We Are Crying In Grief”: Akhil Gogoi On Hunger Strike As India Celebrates I-Day

PreetiAssam

As the country celebrated its 80th Independence Day, Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi went on a hunger strike in flood-ravaged Sivasagar, demanding compensation of Rs 10 lakh for every family affected by the recent floods.Sivasagar MLA Gogoi began the hunger strike at 8 am on Saturday. He also demanded a probe into the cause behind the massive flood disaster and that those responsible be punished. Another key demand included immediate reconstruction of infrastructure in the three flood-affected districts.Gogoi said the government must take urgent steps to provide adequate compensation and restore normal life in the flood-hit areas."There is a wave…

15 Aug

Subhadeep Ghosh Becomes First Assam Coach In India Men’s Team, To Debut In Galle Test

PreetiNews, Sports

There was no grand announcement, lengthy speech or attempt to draw attention to himself. Instead, as Subhadeep Ghosh prepares to begin his first assignment as India’s national men’s fielding coach, the 57-year-old from Digboi in Upper Assam has summed up the occasion in typically understated fashion. “Another day, another opportunity to work with elite athletes and take the Indian fielding standard one level above,” Ghosh said ahead of his first assignment. Quiet and focused on his work, Ghosh is now preparing to begin a new chapter in a coaching career that has largely been built away from the spotlight. His…

14 Aug

Gaurav Gogoi Leads Guwahati Protest Against BJP Over ‘Purification’ At Kharge Rally

PreetiAssam

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) staged a protest in Guwahati today against the "discriminatory and condemnable" act of the BJP, which allegedly performed a so-called "purification" with Gangajal at a rally venue in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, following a public meeting attended by All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge a few days ago.To express solidarity with the AICC President and demand the protection of constitutional values, a protest march (Padayatra) and Satyagraha were organised by the Guwahati City District Congress Committee from the Manabendra Sarma Complex in Dispur. The protest programme was attended by hundreds of party leaders and…

14 Aug

Suspected Impersonation Calls, AAPSU Border March Highlight Security Concerns in Arunachal

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Police have sounded a high alert after suspected impersonation calls were made seeking sensitive information concerning the Taksing-Limeking border sector, Indian Army movements and official documents related to the frontier. Police said an unidentified caller contacted an employee attached to a senior police officer and introduced himself as an Indian Army colonel. The caller sought to speak to the superintendent of police (SP) but disconnected after being told that the officer was unavailable. A second call followed from the same number within minutes. Another person, claiming to be a staff member of the alleged Army officer, said he…

14 Aug

Big Bust In Guwahati: Truck Carrying Rs 39.4 Cr Heroin, YABA Tablets Intercepted Near ISBT

PreetiAssam

Drugs worth an estimated Rs 39.4 crore were seized in Guwahati, and two suspected drug traffickers were arrested, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted a truck near the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) and conducted a search. The operation led to the seizure of 10 soap cases containing heroin and 1,40,000 YABA tablets. Sharing details of the operation on social media, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the Guwahati Police for intercepting the truck and recovering the large consignment of drugs. The police also apprehended two persons suspected of being involved in…

14 Aug

Spider-Man 4 Takes Indian Box Office By Storm, Rakes In Rs 441 Crore In 2 Weeks; Check Other Movies’ Collections

sunnyEntertainment

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day is continuing its impressive run at the Indian box office. The Tom Holland-led superhero film, which was released in India on July 30, 2026, has crossed the Rs 400 crore mark in just two weeks. The film has also overtaken Avatar: The Way of Water to become the highest-grossing movie in India. The film saw a decline in earnings on its 15th day, collecting Rs 3.41 crore on Thursday compared with Rs 6.45 crore on Wednesday. Despite the drop, its overall performance remains strong. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has now recorded an India net collection…

14 Aug

Indriya names Krithi Shetty brand ambassador for southern markets, unveils Varalakshmi campaign

Business BureauBusiness

Indriya, the jewellery brand from Aditya Birla Group, has appointed actor Krithi Shetty as its brand ambassador for the southern markets and unveiled its Varalakshmi campaign ahead of the festive season. The campaign positions Shetty as the face of Indriya’s festive jewellery collection, drawing on the cultural significance of Varalakshmi celebrations across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. Rooted in themes of prosperity, devotion and togetherness, the campaign showcases heritage-inspired jewellery reinterpreted through contemporary design. The collection features temple jewellery elements including nakkashi craftsmanship, Goddess Lakshmi motifs, lotuses, peacocks, kasu-inspired designs and temple detailing. Crafted in antique gold finishes and complemented…