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Fog in the Hills, Heat in the Plains: 7-Day Travel Weather Forecast for Bengal & Northeast

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8th July 2025, Siliguri Desk   As the monsoon deepens across Eastern and Northeastern India, varying weather trends continue to shape daily life in Kolkata, the hills of Darjeeling and Sikkim, and the Assam plains of Guwahati. Here’s a zone-wise look at the next seven days (July 8–14), helping travelers, commuters, and production crews plan ahead. Kolkata (West Bengal) Forecast Summary: Kolkata will witness a combination of heat, high humidity, and frequent showers throughout the week. Temperatures will range from  27°C (min)  to  32°C (max) . Expect  overcast skies , with  brief intense spells of rain , especially in the afternoon. • July 8–9:  Scattered thunderstorms, mostly post-noon. • July 10–11:  Cloudy mornings, thundershowers in the evening. • July 12–14:  Likely sustained rains with increased humidity levels. ⚠️  Travel Tip:  Avoid midday commutes due to possible waterlogging in low-lying areas. Outdoor filming ...
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Assamese Models Steal the Spotlight: InStyle Talks Presents Handloom Elegance at East India Fashion Week

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  Date: May 17, 2025 | North East Desk In an encouraging leap for Assam’s fashion scene, the homegrown brand  InStyle Talks  made a striking debut at the  East India Fashion Week (EIFW) Season Six  on May 3, 2025, held at the Vivanta Hotel in Guwahati    . The brand’s presentation—titled  The Xophura Collective: Corporate Style —showcased modern woven elegance amidst silk and khadi ensembles, highlighting local heritage with global appeal. The runway was brought to life by a lineup of  Assamese models —from Careenica Misra and Pihu Dey to Madhu Baruah and Simakshi Baishya—who embodied the collection’s sleek aesthetic. Standout names like  Debika Rani ,  Udisee Borgohain ,  Cimon Sharma , and  Nikita Kotoky , among others, added to the evening’s charm with poised elegance. The showcase was elevated by the presence of  Debojit Bhattacharyya , former Rubaru Mr. India (2017) and Dada Saheb Phalke awardee (2021), who marke...
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Location: Guwahati, Assam, India
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Major Rail Disruption After Landslide at New Haflong Hits Northeast Connectivity

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Date:  June 23, 2025 | North East Desk  A  land and rockfall incident  on June 23 caused severe damage to the railway tracks between  Lumding, New Haflong, and Badarpur , prompting the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to  suspend train services on this vital route. Located in Assam’s hilly terrain, the  New Haflong–Jatinga Lampur section  suffered substantial slope failure attributed to poor roadworks by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Reports from NFR’s CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma indicate that earth and water from recently repaired highways cascaded onto the tracks, making the section unsafe. Picture Courtesy : Pratidin Time News Desk Travelers bound for eastern states like  Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura , and the  Barak Valley  now face significant disruptions. Trains are either  cancelled ,  short-terminated , or  rerouted  with immediate effect. NFR has formally written to NHAI, calling for urg...
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Location: Guwahati, Assam, India
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Katrina Kaif Named ‘Sunny Side of Life’ Ambassador as Maldives Rebuilds Bridges—Luxury With a Cultural Heart

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  Date : June 18, 2025 | GK News India | Guwahati Desk   When the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean meet the horizon, they mirror a promise of tranquility. Now, that reflection carries the familiar face of  Katrina Kaif , appointed on  June 10, 2025 , as the  Global Brand Ambassador for Visit Maldives , famously dubbed  the Sunny Side of Life . This choice marks a cultural and strategic moment—for both the island nation and its relationship with India, reasserting hospitality through elegance and visibility. From her breakthrough role in  Boom  (2003) to blockbuster hits like  Ek Tha Tiger ,  Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara , and entrepreneurial success with her brand  Kay By Katrina , Katrina has long embodied more than cinematic flair—she represents pan-Asian appeal, style, and global elegance. That allure positions her as the perfect ambassador for a nation vying to rebuild tourist momentum and reshape its brand narrative. After a pe...
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Location: Guwahati, Assam, India
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Bhaimon Da: A Poetic Tribute to Munin Barua and the Legacy of Assamese Cinema

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  Date : June 16, 2025 | GK News India | Guwahati Desk   When the story of a visionary is told through the lens of an audience’s collective memory, the result can be profound.  Bhaimon Da  (2025) does exactly that, presenting a carefully crafted cinematic homage to Assamese film legend  Munin Barua , affectionately known as  “Bhaimon Da” . Under director  Sasanka Samir , the film traces Barua’s journey from schoolyard dreams to creating some of Assam’s most impactful movies, while capturing the evolution of Assamese cinema itself. Picture Courtesy :  Zeal Creations Released theatrically on  May 23, 2025 , the biographical drama spans  2 hours 39 minutes , and marks a historic moment—the first major Assamese commercial biopic. It opens with youthful Munin, played by  Bondip Sarma , tinkering with a handheld camera, eyes alight with ambition. Scenes shift between schoolyard camaraderie and the early phase of his career, illustrating h...
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Location: Guwahati, Assam, India
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