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PM Modi

80th Independence Day: PM Modi to Lead Celebrations at Red Fort Tomorrow

India celebrates its 80th Independence Day with a grand Red Fort ceremony, PM Modi’s address, Vande Mataram, youth participation and tight security across Delhi.
Northeast Frontier Railway

NFR Announces Train Cancellations, Rescheduling Amid Restoration Work in Lumding-Badarpur Section

NFR cancels two trains and reschedules several others amid restoration work near New Harangajao in the Lumding-Badarpur hill section. Passengers are advised to check revised timings.
Independence Day

Assam Government Announces Flag Hoisting Timings for Independence Day

Assam Government announces Independence Day 2026 flag-hoisting timings: 7 AM at official residences, 7:30 AM at offices and schools, and 9 AM at public places.
Himanta Biswa Sarma

New RCC Bridge Inaugurated in Jalukbari to Improve Connectivity for Thousands

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates a Rs 2.56-crore RCC bridge in Jalukbari, improving connectivity for thousands across Garigaon, Baripara, Bhakunda and nearby areas.
Distinguished and Meritorious Service

Assam Personnel Honoured With President’s Medal for Distinguished and Meritorious Service

Assam Police, Fire Services and Home Guards personnel receive President’s Medals for Distinguished and Meritorious Service on the eve of Independence Day 2026.
Lokayan 2026

INS Sudarshini Reaches Portugal’s Azores After 19-Day Atlantic Crossing

INS Sudarshini reaches Portugal’s Azores after a 19-day Atlantic crossing from Boston, strengthening India-Portugal maritime ties during Lokayan 2026.
Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University

KKHSOU Observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Highlights Women’s Untold Stories

KKHSOU observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day with a special talk on gendered violence, memory and the untold stories of Partition.
Rima Das

Assam Filmmaker Rima Das Wins Best Indie Film Award for ‘Not a Hero’

Assam filmmaker Rima Das’ ‘Not a Hero’ wins Best Indie Film at IFFM 2026, marking her second such honour at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
Gallantry and Service Medals

1,057 Personnel to Receive Gallantry and Service Medals on Independence Day

India announces 1,057 Gallantry and Service Medals for police, fire, civil defence, home guard and correctional personnel on Independence Day 2026.
President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu to Address Nation at 7 PM Today

President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation at 7 PM today on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, with the speech to be broadcast on Akashvani and Doordarshan.
Conrad K Sangma

Meghalaya to Set Up FCRA Cell in Home Department to Assist Organisations

Meghalaya to establish an FCRA cell within the Home Department to help organisations with applications, renewals and regulatory issues in coordination with the Centre.
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

Bhutan Stands With Assam Amid Flood Crisis, King Jigme Khesar Sends Message of Support

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck expressed condolences to Assam flood victims and assured support, solidarity and friendship during the state’s recovery efforts.
Assam State Disaster Management Authority

Assam Flood Situation Improves, Over 77,500 Still Affected Across Four Districts

Assam floods improve as over 77,500 people remain affected across four districts. Golaghat worst-hit, while 103 deaths have been reported this year.
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