Guwahati experiences an unusual somberness this Diwali, a month after the passing of Zubeen Garg. The festive spirit is dampened, leading to a drastic decline in footfall and sales for traders and shopkeepers. Crackers and decorative items are seeing significantly lower demand compared to previous years.
Bollywood’s Diwali celebrations kicked off with a glamorous Kapoor family bash. Alia Bhatt dazzled in gold, while Kareena Kapoor Khan sported a chic blue and gold outfit. The intimate pre-Diwali party, hosted by Neetu Kapoor, saw family members and close friends come together, with Ibrahim Ali Khan sharing a sweet moment with his younger brothers,…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a 3% reservation for tea garden youths in Class I and Class II government jobs, including ACS and APS positions. This initiative aims to integrate the tea community into the mainstream and foster overall state progress. The reservation will be implemented this year, with successful candidates receiving appointment…
Kaziranga National Park recorded 146 bird species during the Kati Bihu Bird Count 2025, highlighting its ecological importance. The survey, which included endangered and vulnerable species, saw significant participation from women forest staff, marking a first for conservation efforts in the region.
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 welcomed three new wild card contestants: Risha Gowda, Raghvendra Hondadakeri, and Suraj Singh. Their entries promise to inject new energy and drama into the show. Risha, a former beauty queen and actress, brings glamour. Raghvendra, known as ‘Mutant Raghu’, is an actor and animation artist.
Garhwa police apprehended three individuals within 48 hours for the murder of Sushil Korwa. The accused, Rohit Yadav, Santosh Yadav, and Komal Yadav, allegedly beat the 22-year-old to death with sticks on suspicion of buffalo theft. His mutilated body was later discovered in a forest.
Mizoram’s trucking community faces severe challenges as the NH-306 stretch between Kawnpui and Sairang remains in a deplorable state. Vehicle damage and shortages of essential commodities are rampant, with truck associations warning of strong action by October 25 if restoration work isn’t undertaken.
Dhanteras witnessed a significant surge in sales across Jharkhand, with overall business estimated at Rs 2,000 crore, a 20% increase from last year. Lowered GST on automobiles and the auspicious timing fueled massive purchases of vehicles, gold, silver, and home appliances, with some dealerships reporting doubled sales.
Assam Rifles troops apprehended two individuals and seized a substantial cache of explosives, including gelignite rods, Cordtex, and detonators, from a vehicle in Mizoram’s Champhai district. The recovery was made following specific intelligence inputs about the movement of war-like stores. The accused have been handed over to the police for further investigation.
