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Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Saturday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has not yet finalised its strategy for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections, but a plan is expected to be outlined by December. At the swearing-in ceremony of BPF leader Charan Boro, Sarma stated, "In the 2026 polls, we will develop a collaborative approach because everyone seeks a stable government in Assam under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Though we haven't had detailed discussions ye ...Read More >
Digboi: In a significant move toward fostering dialogue and understanding, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) representing Chakma and Hajong community organizations held a meeting with Namsai MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom to address the long-standing issues faced by these communities in Arunachal Pradesh. During the meeting, the JAC delegation shared the challenges faced by Chakma and Hajong residents, seeking Namchoom's guidance and support for a humane and lawful resolution. The MLA listened attent ...Read More >
Guwahati: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday stressed the urgent need for a transparent investigation into the circumstances of Assam's beloved singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the Sonapur cremation site, on the outskirts of Guwahati, to pay tribute to the late singer Zubeen Garg. Following a meeting with Zubeen Garg's family members at Kahilipara in Guwahati, Gandhi spoke to reporters, expressing his profound sorrow. ...Read More >
Guwahati: Palmee Borthakur, the sister of legendary singer Zubeen Garg, expressed deep sorrow and anger on social media on Friday over the mysterious death of her brother. She demanded that the truth behind the incident be revealed to the public. In an emotional post written in Assamese, Palmee shared, "I learned to walk holding your hand and found courage in life... How did everything suddenly change! We deserve to know the truth." The post, accompanied by the hashtag #JusticeForZubeenGarg, ...Read More >
Agartala: Three Bangladeshi nationals who entered Tripura for cattle lifting had been lynched to death in Bidyabil area under Khowai district of Tripura on Wednesday. The deceased persons are identified as Juel Miah, Sajal Miah and Pandit Miah, all residents of Bangladesh's Habiganj district. Two Indian villagers also suffered injuries when the clashes broke out around 700 metres away from the international borders in Bidyabil village. According to police, the deceased persons crossed the int ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has protested the demolition of the Manipur Rajbari (Redlands Building) at Laitumkhrah, Shillong. It called it "an act of historical insensitivity" that has deeply wounded the collective sentiment of the Manipuri people. The Rajbari, the ex-residence of Maharaja Bodhachandra Singh and the site where the 1949 Merger Agreement of Manipur with India was signed, was dismantled under the "Infrastructure Development of Heritage Compl ...Read More >
Guwahati: Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar legislator Akhil Gogoi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the state government and the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the death of legendary singer Zubeen Garg, questioning the credibility and intent of the investigation In a sharp statement posted on social media, Gogoi wrote in Assamese, "Strange! What was the SIT supposed to do, and what is it actually doing? Which investigative agency in the world talks to 'eminent personalities' inst ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the growing international cooperation in the investigation into the untimely death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg, stating that Singapore Police are actively involved and the inquiry has entered a critical phase. Speaking to the media, Sarma acknowledged the Singapore Police for their consistent engagement and dedication to the case. He confirmed that Indian investigators are in regular contact with their Singapore counterparts, who a ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Asia Cup not presented to the India after the latter's refusal to accept it from Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi, is in ACC's Dubai headquarters with "instructions that it should not be moved or handed over" without the Chairman's approval. The trophy is at the ACC office after Naqvi walked away with it from the presentation ceremony. This was in the wake of the Indian team refusing to accept it from him. Naqvi is also the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and the I ...Read More >
Guwahati: The poll fever in Bihar is getting more intense with time. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday declared that if the INDIA bloc, is in power, it will introduce a new law to make sure "that every family in the state has at least one member with a government job." The former deputy chief minister said, "My first announcement is that for every family in Bihar that does not have a government job, a new law will be made to provide one. The Act will be brought within ...Read More >
Guwahati: What does future hold for the ageing superstars of Indian cricket? We are talking about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli? They have retired from Tests and ODIs and now despite being chosen for the ODI series their aspirations to play in the 2027 World Cup hangs in the balance. Newly appointed ODI captain Shubman Gill, without dwelling too much, cleared the air. They both are part of the scheme of things as far as the World Cup is concerned. "Absolutely. The experience these two have a ...Read More >
Haflong: The Assam government on Tuesday officially launched the 3rd edition of Orunodoi 3.0, its flagship Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme, across multiple locations in Dima Hasao through virtual events. The scheme is set to benefit 26,790 women in the district this year. The launch event at Kalibari, Lower Haflong was attended by Assam Minister Nandita Gorlosa, who lauded the District Administration for its efforts in implementing the scheme. The event was also graced by District Commis ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that the state government will soon release the gist of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) report regarding Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi's alleged links with Pakistan, along with selected annexed documents. Speaking to reporters, Sarma said, "We are planning to announce the details on a large scale. Since he is also the Congress deputy leader in Lok Sabha, people across the country should know the actual character." ...Read More >
Guwahati: Rescue teams are racing against time in eastern Tibet after a sudden snowstorm stranded nearly 1,000 people on the remote slopes of Mount Everest, according to reports from Chinese state media. Since the storm began late Friday, heavy snowfall has engulfed high-altitude campsites at over 4,900 metres (16,000 feet), cutting off access and endangering hundreds of climbers and trekkers. Authorities have deployed hundreds of local villagers and emergency crews to clear the blocked routes ...Read More >
Guwahati: The political stalemate in Manipur intensified over the weekend as several BJP MLAs, including former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, traveled to New Delhi to demand the swift restoration of an elected government in the state, which has been under President's Rule since May 2023. On Sunday afternoon, Andro MLA Th. Shyamkumar left Imphal around 12:45 pm and issued a stern warning before his flight. He told reporters at Imphal airport that if the central government fails to reinstate a ...Read More >
Guwahati: The recently commissioned Bairabi - Sairang Railway line in Mizoram and the start of freight operations from Molvom in Nagaland have been met with an overwhelming response from both passengers and freight customers, said NF Railway. According to NF Railway, the new passenger train services, which began operating from Sairang on September 13, 2025, have seen exceptional patronage, with several trains reporting well over full capacity. The Train No. 20507 (Sairang - Anand Vihar Termina ...Read More >
Guwahati: In 2023, cases filed under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, increased six times compared to the previous year. Assam alone accounted for nearly 90% of these cases, according to data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The report shows that 6,038 cases were registered in 2023, up from 1,002 cases in 2022 and 1,050 in 2021. Officials say this rise reflects better enforcement and reporting, but also ongoing challenges in stopping child marriages. Assam reported ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a major legal twist in the ongoing investigation into Zubeen Garg's death, prime accused Shyamkanu Mahanta approached the Supreme Court just days before his arrest, reportedly seeking anticipatory protection. Mahanta, currently under intense investigation, filed a petition on September 30 from Singapore through his legal counsel, advocate Raj Kamal. In the plea, he named the Government of India, Assam Government, DGP Assam, CBI, and NIA as respondents, in an attempt to avoid immin ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Police have taken musicians Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and Amritprabha Mahanta into 14-day police custody in connection with the ongoing investigation into singer Zubeen Garg's death. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested the duo on Thursday following six days of continuous interrogation. Both were reportedly present in Singapore when the singer passed away under mysterious circumstances. In a related development, the court had earlier granted police 14-day custody of Shyam ...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 i ...Read More >
Imphal: The Meira Paibis, the women vigilante groups of the Kadangband village in Imphal West district, staged a sit-in protest against the arrest of a local village volunteer by the commandos of the Manipur police. The protest was organised a day after the central security forces and Manipur police commandos arrested one Sanasam Sanatomba Singh, also called Naoton (54), a resident of Kadangband Mayai Leikai, Imphal West district, on September 29. Also Read: Manipur: Eminent writer conferred t ...Read More >
Guwahati : In a sharp political escalation over the mysterious death of Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on Wednesday endorsed reports of an impending Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe into prime suspect Shyamkanu Mahanta's vast property holdings and economic dealings. "News is emerging that the ED will investigate Shyamkanu Mahanta's assets and financial transactions. This demand was solely raised by Raijor Dal, and it is essential from both inve ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Centre has endorsed the four-laning of the Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of National Highway (NH) 715 to avoid man-animal conflict and deaths, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. Vaishnaw said on the four-laning of the highway, which crosses through Kaziranga National Park, stating that it features a 34-kilometre elevated viaduct. "The fifth big decision taken by the Union Cabinet today is the four-laning of the Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715 (86 km, Rs 6,9 ...Read More >
Guwahati: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is on a roll - first clinching a prestigious National Award and then making history as Bollywood's first billionaire on the Hurun India Rich List 2025 with a net worth of Rs 12,490 crore. The achievement from Bollywood's 'Badshah' crowns years of relentless handwork not just in films but also beyond the silver screen. The laurels of of Red Chillies Entertainment and the rise of the Kolkata Knight Riders IPL franchise have transformed Khan's brand in ...Read More >
Guwahati: Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar legislator Akhil Gogoi on Wednesday morning said that the arrests of Shrma-Mahanta duo marks a victory of public will. Reacting to the arrests Akhil Gogoi said on Wednesday morning: "Surrender or arrest. The first wish of the people of Assam has been fulfilled. In Assam's history, this is the biggest and most heartbreaking death (which the Chief Minister himself has termed a murder case), and the accused has been caught after 13 days, driven by the fear ...Read More >
Guwahati: Veteran journalist Patricia Mukhim on Wednesday cautioned that arrests do not always lead to convictions, as she reflected on the ongoing investigation into the mysterious death of celebrated singer Zubeen Garg. Authorities have arrested two prime accused, Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddharth Sharma, and placed them under a 14-day police remand. "We all get very excited when people allegedly involved in the death of a celebrity like Zubeen Garg are arrested... But we forget to follow up t ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam's Director General of Police (DGP), Harmeet Singh, on Tuesday assured the public that the ongoing investigation into the death of popular singer Zubeen Garg is progressing steadily and within the bounds of the law. Speaking to reporters, Singh urged citizens to maintain faith in the authorities and allow the legal process to unfold without interference. "The investigation is on the right track. We are committed to delivering justice. Please allow us to work as per legal procedu ...Read More >
Guwahati: Garima Garg, wife of late Assamese music legend Zubeen Garg, called for clarity and cooperation in the ongoing investigation into her husband's death. Hours after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested two key individuals connected to the case, Garima told a news agency that "the law will take its own course" and urged all parties to support the investigation. "We need to know what exactly happened," she said. "They should be questioned. The investigation is ongoing, and we mu ...Read More >
Guwahati: Several states in Northeast India witnessed a sharp decline in suicides in 2023, even as the country overall recorded a slight increase. The latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data reported that Mizoram, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh reported significant drops in suicide cases, standing out as rare exceptions to the national trend. Mizoram led the region with a 35.9% decline in reported suicides compared to 2022. Nagaland followed with a 26.5% drop, while Arunachal Pradesh ...Read More >
Pasighat: Along with the rest of the country, Durga Puja celebrations in Arunachal Pradesh's Pasighat, East Siang district, began on Monday with great pomp and splendour. The town took on a festive appearance, as illuminated and beautifully decorated Puja pandals attracted large numbers of devotees. The sound of hymns filled the air from September 29 to October 2, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere. Among the various Puja committees in Pasighat, the Durga Puja Committee-20245 at GTC Children' ...Read More >
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