A devastating fire tore through a seven-storey office building in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, on Tuesday, killing at least 22 people. The blaze, which erupted around midday in the Kemayoran neighbourhood, quickly spread through the building, causing panic and trapping workers inside. Central Jakarta police chief Susatyo Purnomo Condro confirmed the casualties, stating that 22 bodies—seven…
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, virtually inaugurated the 3rd Session of the Council of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Mumbai on Tuesday. The event, running from December 8–12, is a major global platform hosted by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) and brings together…
The nationwide operational crisis plaguing IndiGo has severely impacted connectivity in Northeast India, with Dibrugarh Airport witnessing a staggering 28 flight cancellations over the last five days. The disruptions have left hundreds of passengers stranded, with the critical Dibrugarh-Delhi route bearing the brunt of the cancellations. According to data released by Dibrugarh Airport authorities, the…
In a detailed on-ground assessment, Naharkatia MLA Taranga Gogoi on Tuesday reviewed the ongoing preparations at the Namrup venue for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit on December 21. The Prime Minister is set to lay the foundation stone for a landmark Rs 11,000-crore Ammonia-Urea fertiliser project and address a large public rally. Accompanied by…
In a heartening display of community solidarity, the residents of Sivasagar town have come together to rebuild the livelihood of an 80-year-old street vendor, fondly known as Kancha Da, after his makeshift shop was evicted by the Sivasagar Municipal Board for infrastructure development. For decades, Kancha Da has been a beloved fixture on Boarding Road,…
