Top 10 News Of The Day - 20/02/2025

Sentinel Digital Desk

BREAKING NEWS

Sale and Mutation of Land Stopped in Barpeta, Majuli and Batadrava

In a bid to protect land near religious sites in Barpeta, Majuli and Batadrava, the state government has imposed a ban on land sale and mutation for a period of 45 days. At the end of the 45 days of the ban, the government will review the order.

Remaining Five Bodies of Mine Workers recovered in Haflong

The Umrangso coal mine tragedy of January 6, 2025, came to a close today after all the remaining five decomposed bodies of trapped coal mine workers were recovered. More than fifty rescuers comprising NDRF, SDRF, GR, and the Army had been operating the rescue operation since January 7th.

GUWAHATI NEWS

Over 14,000 Investors Register in Advantage Assam 2.0

Around 14,000 potential investors registered their names for participation in the Advantage Assam 2.0 till this noon. 

Gauhati High Court Issues Notice to the Agriculture Department

The Gauhati High Court issued notices to the Commissioner-Secretary and the Director of the Agriculture Department, Assam, on a contempt petition filed by Amguri Naba Nirman Samity for not implementing the directives of this court in connection with the PIL (73/2020) on the misappropriation of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi ('PMKSN') funds.

ASSAM NEWS

Ali Ai Ligang festival celebrated across State

The Ali Ai Ligang festival, a traditional agricultural festival of the Mising community, was celebrated on Wednesday with great enthusiasm at 2 No. Kangkan Village Lakla Jagun under Margherita co-district.

SSS Files Complaint Against TAYPA Leader Uddipta Gogoi

Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev Sangha, a prominent socio-religious organization in Assam, has filed a complaint against Uddipta Gogoi, leader of the Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad, Assam (TAYPA), and his associates at the Nagaon Sadar Police Station.

NORTHEAST NEWS

CM Conrad K Sangma inaugurates Apollo Trinity Medical Center in Shillong

Meghalaya has become the leading state in the country in terms of healthcare budget allocation, dedicating nearly 9% of its overall expenditure to the sector.

Meghalaya strengthens healthcare access through Aadhaar-linked Insurance

Meghalaya has achieved 85% Aadhaar coverage, but only 73% of these are linked to the Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS), a crucial initiative designed to provide seamless healthcare benefits.

SPORTS NEWS

India Aims For A Flying Start To Their Campaign Against Bangladesh

With the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy now underway, tournament favourites India will begin their Group A campaign against Bangladesh under overcast skies at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.

Latham, Young star as NZ thrash Pakistan by 60 runs

New Zealand opened their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a commanding 60-run victory over defending champions Pakistan at the National Bank Stadium, exposing familiar frailties in Pakistan’s batting lineup.