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The Sentinel is an English daily newspaper launched in 1983 in the city of Guwahati, in the state of Assam, India. The Largest Media group of North-East India — focused on news publishing.

07/06/2026

A market managed and operated entirely by indigenous Karbi women in Assam's Kaliabor is gaining recognition as a model of community-driven entrepreneurship and women's empowerment. Located at Deosur Chang along National Highway 715 near Kaziranga National Park, the market has become a popular stop for travellers, tourists and local residents. Strategically positioned on a key route connecting Upper Assam and Lower Assam, it provides local women with opportunities to earn a livelihood while showcasing traditional agricultural produce and indigenous food items. The initiative has helped strengthen economic participation among women and promote local culture and sustainable livelihoods.

07/06/2026

Tensions have risen in Manipur's Ukhrul district after local organisations demanded the immediate withdrawal of Assam Rifles personnel from an outpost at New Heaven. According to local sources, residents alleged that repeated appeals by village authorities and community leaders to vacate what they described as an unauthorised outpost had not been acted upon. They maintained that their opposition was related to issues of village authority procedures and local consent rather than security concerns. The Katho Students' Union, Katho Long and the Katho Women Coordination Committee (KWCC) have directed Assam Rifles personnel stationed at New Heaven to withdraw and warned against any untoward incidents arising from the situation.

07/06/2026

Delhi witnessed a sudden change in weather on Sunday as rain lashed several parts of the national capital, bringing relief from warm conditions. Visuals from outside the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport showed rainfall and overcast skies as weather conditions shifted during the day. The showers affected movement in some areas and led to a noticeable drop in temperature. Commuters were advised to exercise caution on wet roads. Authorities are monitoring the situation, while weather conditions are expected to remain cloudy in parts of the city.

The Nepal government has revised its customs policy, allowing daily-use goods worth up to 500 Nepalese rupees to be brou...
07/06/2026

The Nepal government has revised its customs policy, allowing daily-use goods worth up to 500 Nepalese rupees to be brought from India without customs duty. The move comes after protests erupted in border areas over earlier rules that imposed duties on items exceeding 100 Nepalese rupees. Under the revised policy, students will also be permitted to bring tablets and laptops for personal use without additional charges. The decision marks a significant relaxation of restrictions on cross-border purchases and is expected to benefit residents living in Nepal's border districts who regularly procure essential goods from India.

07/06/2026

TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee has reportedly cancelled a meeting with Trinamool Congress councillors at her residence amid reports of differences within the party. According to the information available, the meeting did not take place after councillors allegedly declined to attend. Banerjee has since left for New Delhi to participate in the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled for Monday. However, no official statement has been issued regarding the reasons for the cancellation of the meeting or the nature of the reported disagreement. Further details are awaited from party leaders.

07/06/2026

A fire broke out at a residential house in Delhi's New Friends Colony at around 3:40 pm on Sunday, prompting an emergency response from the fire department. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot and firefighting operations were underway at the time of reporting. Authorities fear that several people may be trapped inside the building, though the exact number was not immediately known. Rescue efforts have been launched alongside firefighting operations. Further details regarding casualties, injuries or the cause of the fire are awaited.

07/06/2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has made a fresh political remark that has drawn attention in the state's political circles. Speaking to reporters, Adhikari said, "I am the Chief Minister, so I cannot say much," before adding that "the weather is changing, and it will change even more in the days ahead." The comments are being viewed as a political signal amid ongoing debates and developments in West Bengal politics. However, Adhikari did not elaborate on the context of his remarks or specify what changes he was referring to.

07/06/2026

Following the Assam Cabinet expansion, Cabinet Minister Ashok Singhal thanked Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for reposing faith in him and inducting him into the government's second-term cabinet. Singhal said the government would work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the people of Assam while accelerating the state's development. He reiterated the government's commitment to building a developed, secure and self-reliant Assam. The minister also said the administration would strive to fulfil the promises made to the people through the BJP's Sankalp Patra and continue working towards the state's overall progress.

07/06/2026

The Indian Consulate in Dubai, in coordination with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has facilitated the return of Hasta Mahananda, a woman from Odisha, to India after years of separation from her family. A single mother of three daughters, Mahananda had been working in the United Arab Emirates since 2019 but reportedly lost contact with her family three years later. Her family subsequently approached the court for assistance, leading to intervention by Indian authorities in Dubai. Following coordinated efforts by the Indian mission and UAE officials, arrangements were made for her safe return and reunion with her family.

India successfully maintained the movement of its energy cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz despite disruptions caused...
07/06/2026

India successfully maintained the movement of its energy cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz despite disruptions caused by regional conflict, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The ministry said India was among the few countries that continued transporting crude oil and LPG through the strategic waterway without paying any toll. To ensure uninterrupted supplies, domestic LPG production was increased and sourcing was expanded to countries including the United States, Canada and Algeria. The government stated that there was no shortage of petroleum products and that bottling and distribution operations continued normally across the country.

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