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Guwahati: Gilbertson Sangma, known as "Man of Golden Boots" for his legendary soccer skills, died of age-related ailments at his Guwahati residence. He was 71 and had been suffering from dementia. Born in 1955, Sanga studied up to Class 10 and joined the Assam Police as a constable in 1971. Soon, he established himself as an active sports enthusiast and continued playing soccer for the Assam Police football team and the state team, too. He was the captain of the Assam Police football team from 1972 to 1982, representing it in the state football tournament held in Kochi. He represented Assam in the Santosh Trophy from 1973 to 1982. He was also the captain of the Assam State football team from 1976 to 1978.
Dergaon (Assam), Aug 12 (PTI) A total of 700 recruits of the Goa Police completed their basic training at the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy (LBPA) in Assam's Golaghat district on Tuesday, as chief ministers of both the states called for increased cooperation between the people. After Manipur, Goa is the second state to have sent its personnel for training at this premier academy here. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Goa counterpart Pramod Sawant attended the passing out parade of the recruits, belonging to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Indian Reserve Battalions. The 569 male and 1 ...Read More >
SLPRB Assam has opened applications for 1,715 Constable posts in Armed and Unarmed branches. Eligible candidates can apply online at slprbassam.in till January 16, 2026. The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam has started the registration process for Assam Police Constable Recruitment 2025. The recruitment drive aims to fill 1,715 Constable posts in the Armed Branch (AB) and Unarmed Branch (UB) of the Assam Police Department. Eligible candidates can submit their applications onli ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 4 (PTI) Acclaimed Assam footballer Gilbertson Sangma, known as the 'Man with Golden Boot', died at his Guwahati residence on Saturday. He was 71. Sangma was unwell for the last couple of years due to age-related ailments and was also suffering from dementia. He died at his residence around 7.30 am. The funeral is likely to be held on Sunday, with the details to be finalised after the arrival of the family members of Sangma from different parts of the country. Called the 'Man with Golden Boot' for his legendary skills with the football, Sangma was part of the state police team ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 4: One of Assam's finest and most charismatic footballers, Gilbertson Sangma, died at his Kahilipara residence on Saturday morning. He was 71. Born on April 21, 1955, in Dibrugarh, Sangma was a towering figure in Assam football through the 1970s and 80s, captivating fans with his skill and flair. He represented the Indian senior team in 1975, earning three caps in friendly matches against Indonesia and Thailand. Sangma spent his entire domestic career with Assam and Assam Police, emerging as one of the state's most celebrated forwards. He played for 17 years and was instrum ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 3 (ANI): FC Bengaluru United (FCBU), one of Karnataka's leading football clubs, has reappointed Nallappan Mohanraj as head coach, ahead of the club's preparations for the upcoming domestic season. A respected figure in Indian football, Mohanraj brings back his deep experience as both player and coach. He holds an AFC 'A' Diploma and has previously coached India's U-19, U-20, and U-23 teams, in addition to leading Tamil Nadu to a Santosh Trophy final round after an eight-year gap, as per a press release from FC Bengaluru United. Also Read | WI vs AUS 2nd Te ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever late Tuesday night, sparking concern among party workers and political leaders across the country. Doctors at the hospital are closely monitoring his condition and have assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Kharge, 83, was reportedly brought to the renowned medical facility after he complained of persistent fever. A medical team quickly initiated a series of diagnostic tests to determine the cause. While his condition is said to be stable, doctors have kept ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) condoled the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, who passed away in Guwahati on April 3, 2026. Sangma passed away aged 70. A forward of repute from Assam, Gilbertson Sangma represented India at the international level in 1975, according to the AIFF release. He made his senior national team debut against Indonesia on April 17, 1975, in the Marah Halim Cup in Jakarta. Sangma went on to earn three caps for India, all of which came during the same tournament. At the domestic level, Sangma was a consistent per ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab chief ministerBhagwant Mann on Thursday said the government will table a bill in the assembly on Friday to introduce harsher punishment for religious sacrilege. However, the law will not be enacted immediately, as the government plans to hold consultations with stakeholders before finalising the legislation.Mann said the decision was taken in a meeting of the cabinet earlier in the day. After the legislation is tabled, Punjab govt will gather suggestions on the law from stakeholders, including religious organisations and people, he added.Sources said said the new legislation ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
A young woman named Oleti Pushpa (22) was killed by her live-in partner Sheikh Shamma (22) in the Ambedkar Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, reported India Today. She was living with Sheikh for the past 6 months after she separated from her spouse. The incident took place in Siddhartha Nagar, B Savaram village of Rajolu mandal on 16th July. Shamma reportedly accused Pushpa of having affairs with other men. He forced her to engage in prostitution and frequently instigated fights with her when intoxicated. As per police, Shamma was addicted to ganja. On the fateful night, he against pressuri ...Read More >
Guwahati: International footballer Gilbertson Sangma passed away on April 4 at his residence in Kahilipara, Guwahati. He was 71. Family sources said he breathed his last around 7 am after a prolonged illness. Widely regarded as the "golden boy of Assam football," Sangma was a towering figure in the state's sporting landscape and a respected name in Indian football. His death has been mourned across the football fraternity, with tributes pouring in for his contribution to the game. Born in Dibrugarh in 1954, Sangma developed an early passion for football, inspired by players such as Kamala Na ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) condoled the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, who passed away in Guwahati on April 3, 2026. Sangma passed away aged 70. A forward of repute from Assam, Gilbertson Sangma represented India at the international level in 1975, according to the AIFF release. He made his senior national team debut against Indonesia on April 17, 1975, in the Marah Halim Cup in Jakarta. Sangma went on to earn three caps for India, all of which came during the same tournament. Also Read | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday condoled the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, often referred to as "Assam's Pele". Sangma, who died in Guwahati on April 3, was 70. A forward of repute from Assam, Sangma represented India at the international level in 1975. He made his senior national team debut against Indonesia on April 17, 1975, in the Marah Halim Cup in Jakarta. Sangma, who had been unwell for the last couple of years due to age-rela ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday condoled the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, often referred to as "Assam's Pele". Sangma, who died in Guwahati on April 3, was 70. A forward of repute from Assam, Sangma represented India at the international level in 1975. He made his senior national team debut against Indonesia on April 17, 1975, in the Marah Halim Cup in Jakarta. Sangma, who had been unwell for the last couple of years due to age-related ailments, went on to earn three caps for India, all of which came during the same tournament. ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dairy company Heritage Foods Limited on Thursday reported a sharp decline in net profit for the first quarter of FY26, as the company posted a net profit of Rs 40.5 crore for the April-June quarter, down 30.7 per cent from Rs 58.4 crore reported in the same period previous year (Q1 FY25). The fall in profit came despite a 10.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in revenue, which rose to Rs 1,136.7 crore from Rs 1,032.6 crore in a year-ago period, according to its stock exchange filing. The company's margins were hit due to higher input and operational costs. ...Read More >
JAMMU, Dec 16: Workers of Dogra Front & Shiv Sena (DF&SS) here today under the leadership of their president, Ashok Gupta organised a protest rally against the regional discrimination with Jammu which was exposed in the process of selection of Santosh trophy team. Addressing the protesters, Gupta said that around 115 football clubs are currently functioning in Jammu province producing a large pool of talent every year and for the Santosh Trophy trials, 74 players from Jammu were shortlisted and they participated in the selection process but when the final 20 member team was announced, none of ...Read More >
Guwahati: Acclaimed Assamese footballer Gilbert Sangma passed away on Saturday at his residence in Guwahati's Kahilipara area, leaving the state's sports fraternity in deep mourning. He was 71.Widely regarded as one of the most dedicated and influential footballers to have emerged from Assam, Sangma earned admiration for his skill, discipline, and contribution to the game.On Saturday, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, taking to Facebook, said, "I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Gilbertson Sangma, who emerged as a sensation in Assam football during the 1980s-90s. The legendary playe ...Read More >
BENGALURU: FC Bengaluru United have reappointed Nallappan Mohanraj as Head Coach for the upcoming domestic football season, reaffirming the club's commitment to stability and long-term development. A familiar figure at the club, Mohanraj previously led FCBU during the 2024-25 campaign, guiding the two-time BDFA Super Division champions to a fourth-place finish in the I-League 2. His return signals a renewed push as the club looks to qualify for the I-League. An AFC 'A' licence holder, Mohanraj brings a wealth of coaching and playing experience. He has previously managed India's U-19, U-20, a ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 17: Social media major Meta on Thursday apologised for inaccurate Kannada translation and claimed to have fixed the issue, after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah raised concerns over faulty auto-translation of Kannada content on its platforms. Raising concerns over the faulty auto-translation of Kannada content on Meta platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, Siddaramaiah said that it was leading to the distortion of facts and misleading users. "We fixed an issue that briefly caused this inaccurate Kannada translation. We apologize that this happened," a Meta spokesperso ...Read More >
New Delhi/Imphal, Aug 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a second consecutive arrest in the 2024 killings in Manipur's Jiribam, central probe agency sources said on Friday. The NIA in a statement said that the national probe agency caught Lalrosang Hmar alias Rosang, a resident of Moinathol Village in southern Assam's Cachar district, from the Mizoram capital Aizawl on Thursday. The arrest came after the arrest of another key accused, Thanglienlal Hmar, by a joint NIA-Assam police team on Thursday, also from Aizawl. Three women and three children were abduct ...Read More >
Jammu, Dec 15 (PTI) Protests were held on Monday by two organisations in Jammu city alleging discrimination against the region in the selection of the Santosh Trophy football squad by the Sports Council and demanding the scrapping of the list. Jammu and Kashmir Sports Minister Satish Sharma assured a time-bound and impartial inquiry into the Santosh Trophy team selection, a day after the BJP alleged discrimination against the Jammu region and demanded his resignation. Two organisations -- Shiv Sena and the Kalki Movement -- threatened to launch an agitation if the alleged discrimination was ...Read More >
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has expressed condolences on the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, who passed away in Guwahati on April 3, 2026, at the age of 70. A respected forward from Assam, Sangma represented India internationally in 1975. He debuted for the senior national team against Indonesia on April 17, 1975, during the Merdeka Cup in Jakarta, then known as the Marah Halim Cup. Sangma earned three caps for India, all in that tournament. Domestically, he performed consistently for Assam in the Santosh Trophy from 1972 to 1980, scoring four goals across his a ...Read More >
Mysuru/Bengaluru: Hours after IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge Wednesday shared a video of a phone call in which an unidentified man, claiming affiliation with RSS, allegedly abused him in Hindi, home minister G Parameshwara said the govt has ordered an investigation. "We will find out who threatened the minister. We will identify the source," Parameshwara said. "A minister has the right to share his opinions. Threatening him for this is unacceptable. Action will be taken. Though tracking callers is difficult, we will crack this case." The incident comes a day after Priyank revealed he has been r ...Read More >
Kota: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla participated in a public grievance redressal camp organised under Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Antyodaya Sanbal Pakhawda campaign at Maharav Bhimsingh Stadium in Sangod town of Kota district Monday.They launched the Suposhit Maa Abhiyan, dedicated to pregnant women weighing less than 50 kilograms who need additional nutrition and health services. Nutrition kits for 1,500 identified pregnant women will be distributed under the 'Suposhit Maa Campaign' in the Sangod assembly area.Speaking on the occasion, Sharma slammed Congress, ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, July 17 (UNI) The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Odisha police on Thursday arrested two fraudsters on the charge of cheating Rs 1.56 crore from a woman in Odisha's Cuttack district on the pretext of higher returns in online gaming platforms. The CID sleuths acted on a complaint filed by Mamata Rout (38), a native of Balisahi village under the Salipur police station jurisdiction of Cuttack, alleging that she was cheated to the tune of Rs 1.56 crore by the accused persons for wilful adoption of deceitful means and promise of high return on investment in different online ...Read More >