Guwahati Police Arrest 2 in Brazen Phone Thefts from Pilgrims
Guwahati police arrested two alleged habitual thieves near the Basistha temple on Sunday night and recovered six stolen mobile phones, officials said, after receiving multiple complaints of phone snatches targeting pilgrims during the ongoing Bol Bom…
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Shillong’s Bold Move: Relocates 86 Vendors to Ease Laitumkhrah Traffic
Traffic flow eased in Shillong’s busy Laitumkhrah area on August 17 after authorities relocated 86 roadside hawkers and vendors to designated vending zones at Dhankheti and Brightwell Bungalow, a move aimed at regulating roadside vending and easing…
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Six South African Casino Brands Tipped to Dominate 2026 Q3
At the start of 2026, SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za flagged a group of gambling brands it expected to perform strongly in South Africa this year; with the third quarter of 2026 now underway (July–September 2026), six of those operators remain firmly on the…
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Unveiled: Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Groundbreaking Announcement on 40 Revenue Circles-A Must-Watch for Assam’s Future!
Title: Assam’s Land to Remain in Local Hands: A Bold Move or a Political Drama? In the kaleidoscopic world of Assamese politics, where the theatre of power often flickers like a film reel full of suspense, a bold plot twist has unfolded. Brace…
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MBB University Hosts Life-Saving Drug De-Addiction Awareness Camp
Agartala, August 17, 2026 — A drug de-addiction awareness camp was held at Maharaja Bir Bikram University on Monday, organized by the university’s NSS Unit and Red Ribbon Club in collaboration with Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya and…
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ICMR-NIN Study: Vitamin Deficiencies Fuel Cognitive Decline in Elderly
More than one in three older adults in a Hyderabad study showed signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and researchers found strong links between cognitive decline and deficiencies in several key vitamins. The community-based study, led by scientists…
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Urgent Meghalaya Jobs 2026: NEIGRIHMS PTS/PTA Recruitment — Apply Now
The North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, has invited applications for one project-based post of Project Technical Support-III / Project Technical Assistant for the national research project…
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Urgent: SC Defers Mahanta Bail to Oct 5 in Zubeen Garg Death Case
The Supreme Court on Monday, August 17, deferred the bail petition of Shyamkanu Mahanta, a key accused in the death of Assam singer Zubeen Garg, and scheduled the matter for further hearing on October 5 in Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No.…
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Breaking: Assam BJP Appoints Mriganka Deo Barman as National Secretary
Assam BJP leader Mriganka Deo Barman was named a National Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party on August 17, 2026, part of a wide-ranging organisational reshuffle announced by party president Nitin Nabin. The changes, announced and made effective…
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Assam Students Stage Urgent Protest Outside Bijni College Over Fee Hike
Students from seven colleges in Chirang district staged a protest outside Bijni College on Monday against a recent hike in undergraduate admission and semester fees, demanding an immediate review of the revised fee structure. They said the increase would…
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