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Assam minister Ashok Singhal shared the video of 94-year-old Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma, an Andhra Pradesh native who has renounced her US citizenship and is now awaiting Indian citizenship. In the video, Mahalakshmamma expresses her heartfelt wish to spend her final years as an Indian citizen, saying, “I want to die as an Indian.”

Sharing the clip, Singhal highlighted her deep emotional connection with the country, describing it as a powerful example of how one's bond with Bharat can endure regardless of where life takes them. The video has since drawn widespread attention and admiration on social media.

#AshokSinghal #IndianCitizenship #AndhraPradesh #ViralVideo #IndiaNews

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In a significant development for regional biodiversity conservation, an endangered Himalayan Musk Deer was recently documented in the high-altitude terrain of Anini, located in the Upper Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh.

The Himalayan Musk Deer (Moschus leucogaster), a species highly reclusive by nature and strictly adapted to sub-alpine and alpine forest ecosystems, is rarely observed in its natural habitat. Due to severe threats from habitat fragmentation and illegal poaching, the species is currently classified as endangered, making this confirmed field sighting a vital data point for wildlife biologists and environmental conservation groups.

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#ArunachalPradesh #HimalayanMuskDeer #Anini #arunachalnews #wildlifeconservation

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A woman was allegedly robbed of her #goldchain by a bike-borne snatcher in #Assam's #Kokrajhar town on the evening of June 26.

The incident took place on Railway Station Road when the victim, identified as Chandana Roy, was returning to her nearby residence after visiting her aunt, Bishnu Roy, near the Kokrajhar Railway Station.

According to reports, an unidentified #motorcycle-borne miscreant snatched the gold chain from Chandana Roy's neck and fled the scene.

Following the incident, police have launched an investigation and collected #CCTVFootage from the area to identify and trace the accused.

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An incident that has raised serious questions about human sensitivity has triggered widespread shock in Margherita. According to allegations, a group of individuals killed an endangered hornbill by striking it with a catapult and later attempted to prepare it as food.

Eyewitnesses said they tried to rescue the bird but were unsuccessful. They then informed the forest department about the incident. It is alleged that forest officials arrived at the spot nearly one and a half hours after being notified. By then, the accused had already begun preparing the bird for cooking, according to eyewitness claims.

Eyewitnesses further alleged that the forest department instructed the accused to appear at the office, but it remains unclear what action has been taken against them so far.

#Margherita #Hornbill #WildlifeCrime #ForestDepartment #AssamNews

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An incident that has raised serious questions about human sensitivity has triggered widespread shock in Margherita. According to allegations, a group of individuals killed an endangered hornbill by striking it with a catapult and later attempted to prepare it as food.

Eyewitnesses said they tried to rescue the bird but were unsuccessful. They then informed the forest department about the incident. It is alleged that forest officials arrived at the spot nearly one and a half hours after being notified. By then, the accused had already begun preparing the bird for cooking, according to eyewitness claims.

Eyewitnesses further alleged that the forest department instructed the accused to appear at the office, but it remains unclear what action has been taken against them so far.

#Margherita #Hornbill #WildlifeCrime #ForestDepartment #AssamNews

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A local resident, Lichi Baka, said incessant heavy rainfall since June 24 has triggered widespread devastation in the Potin area, with landslides severely damaging roads and disrupting connectivity.

"It started raining heavily on June 24, almost like water being dumped from the sky. We had experienced something similar back in 2009, but this time it was far worse," Baka said.

He said the situation at the Potin tri-junction is particularly critical, with roads leading to Hoj and Potin badly damaged, making it difficult even for pedestrians to pass. The road towards Kimin was also hit by multiple landslides, prompting the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to deploy three to four machines and carry out restoration work until midnight to clear the route.

According to Baka, the district administration, local residents and volunteers are jointly engaged in relief and restoration efforts.

#ArunachalPradesh #ArunachalNews #flooding #FloodRescue #borderroadsorganisation

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A shocking case of alleged kidnapping, wrongful confinement, assault, extortion and #death threats has surfaced in #Guwahati, raising serious concerns over law and order in the city.

The victim, identified as Noman Dewan, a resident of Fancy Bazar and an active BJP worker, has alleged that he was held captive and brutally assaulted by a group of 25 to 30 people for nearly four hours inside Break Point Sports Club near Nehru Stadium on B. Barooah College Road on June 21.

In his complaint, Dewan alleged that he was unlawfully confined inside the club premises and subjected to severe physical and mental torture by the accused.

He has named Anil Basfor, Pawan Basfor, Manjeet Basfor and Suhel Basfor as the main accused in the case.

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#Sikkim has launched India's first Himalayan Specialty #Coffee Impact District in North Sikkim under a landmark public-private partnership aimed at developing a globally competitive specialty coffee industry while strengthening the state's internationally recognised organic farming brand.

The initiative was inaugurated on June 24 at the KVK Hall in Mangan by Sikkim's Minister for Forest, Environment and Wildlife and Dzongu MLA, Pintso Namgyal Lepcha. The programme brings together the Department of Horticulture, Government of Sikkim, California-based AgrImpact Ventures, its Indian affiliate SocioLadder Group, and the Coffee Board of India.

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Vehicular movement between #Sikkim and #Siliguri has been diverted through alternative routes following major landslides on National Highway-10 at Sevoke, officials said on June 26.

According to an official communication issued by the Darjeeling Superintendent of Police to the Kalimpong Superintendent of Police on Thursday, all vehicles travelling between Siliguri and Sikkim have been advised to use the Moonsong–Gorubathan route. Depending on traffic conditions, vehicles may also be diverted via the Coronation Bridge–Mongpong–Gajoldoba corridor.

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In a major crackdown on narcotics, Karbi Anglong Police on June 26 destroyed seized drugs and psychotropic substances worth an estimated Rs 48.34 crore at a designated disposal site along 9 Mile, Manja Road.

The destruction was carried out after completing all legal formalities in the presence of Additional Superintendent of Police Partha Protim Saikia, district administration officials and senior police officers.

The destroyed contraband had been seized during various anti-drug operations conducted across Karbi Anglong district. The haul included 160 bottles of cough syrup, 800.240 kg of cannabis (ganja), 4,884.91 grams of heroin, 32.19609 kg of morphine, 9.49058 kg of poppy straw and 58,859 intoxicating tablets.

According to the police, the total market value of the destroyed narcotics is estimated at around Rs 48.34 crore.

#drugsmuggling #Drugtrafficking #assam #AssamNews #karbianglong

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Life remains disrupted in Potin of Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor district as the area continues to be cut off from other parts of the state following a devastating flash flood triggered by a cloudburst on June 24. The disaster caused extensive damage in Possa village (NEEPCO Colony), affecting connectivity and leaving residents grappling with the aftermath. Restoration efforts are underway as authorities assess the extent of the damage and work to reconnect the region.

#ArunachalPradesh #Potin #FlashFlood #Cloudburst #KeyiPanyor

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#OPINION: Building #Assam’s Blue Cluster Bioeconomy: Institutions, Compliance, and Global Opportunity

The global fragrance and flavour market is projected to grow about USD 30 billion to 47 billion by 2034 at CAGR of 4.82%, represents a pivotal moment with enormous potential for biodiversity rich states like Assam.

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#Meghalaya reaffirms commitment to drug-free society on International Day Against #Drug Abuse

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A wild #elephant roaming freely in Gendhali village of Samaguri, #Nagaon, was captured on camera plucking and eating jackfruits from a tree in broad daylight. The elephant reportedly damaged a house before entering the courtyard and feeding on the fruit. Frequent sightings of #wild elephants in the area have left local residents worried, as human-elephant conflict continues to be a major concern in the region.

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Assam Police detained more than 26 young women, including a minor, during simultaneous raids at two spa centres operating inside a mall in Silchar's Cachar district on the night of June 25, following allegations that the establishments were running a prostitution racket under the guise of massage services.

The raids were carried out by Assam Police at Lovely Spa and Lotus Spa after officers received multiple complaints and acted on specific intelligence regarding alleged illegal activities at the premises.

Those detained were sent for medical examination before being brought to Silchar Sadar Police Station for questioning. Assam Police said the investigation is focused on identifying the operators and other individuals allegedly involved in the network.

Investigators are also examining the spas' licences, business records, and other documents to verify whether the establishments were operating in accordance with the law.

#silchar #assampolice #policeraid #assam #assamnews

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Drugs worth an estimated Rs 10.8 crore were seized during an overnight operation in #Assam's #Sribhumi district, leading to the arrest of one person, Chief Minister #HimantaBiswaSarma said on Friday, June 26.

Sharing the development on X, Sarma lauded the efforts of the Sribhumi Police for intercepting the large consignment.

"Rs 10.8 crore is a heavy price to pay for crossing paths with Assam Police. Kudos to Sribhumi Police for intercepting a massive consignment during an overnight operation," the Chief Minister wrote.

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The iconic #Namrup Fertilizer Plant Unit-1, India's first natural gas-based fertilizer plant that began operations in 1969, has been #demolished, marking the end of a significant chapter in Assam's industrial history. The site will now make way for the upcoming #Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited (AVFCCL), a modern ammonia-urea plant expected to boost agricultural productivity, strengthen fertilizer production, and generate thousands of jobs across the Northeast.

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#Japan defender Yuto #Nagatomo etched his name into football history by becoming the first #Asian player to appear in five #FIFA World Cups during his side's 1-1 Group F draw against Sweden at Dallas Stadium on June 26. https://t.co/PuqmZyYm0X

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#Assam Police arrested five people during a raid on an alleged illegal cattle slaughter operation in #Dhubri. Investigators are now examining whether the accused are linked to a wider cattle smuggling network in the district. https://t.co/xXe2WQ96Qs

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The annual #AmbubachiMela at the #Kamakhya temple in #Guwahati concluded on Friday, June 26, with the reopening of the shrine's doors, as thousands of devotees queued from the early hours to offer prayers to the presiding deity.
The temple had remained closed since Monday evening in observance of the annual ritual, during which Goddess Kamakhya is believed to undergo her menstrual cycle. The shrine was reopened on Friday morning after the customary ritual bath and worship of the deity.

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