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Guwahati, Oct 26: Two days after the Assam government announced plans to make public the Tiwari Commission Report on the Nellie massacre of 1983, a cross-section of people on Saturday voiced apprehension that the move could jeopardise peace among communities. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had on Thursday told reporters that the State Cabinet decided to table the Tiwari Commission Report in the next assembly session in November. During the Assam Agitation from 1979 to 1985 against infiltra ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25: The Congress, on Saturday, demanded that Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) investigate the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) following an US media report that the public sector company made huge investments in Adani Group's securities after they took a beating in the markets. However, the LIC denied the allegations as "false, baseless, and far from the truth". Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh alleged the savings of LIC's 30 crore ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 25: Nagaland brought the spirit of its world-famous Hornbill Festival to the national capital on Friday, with Tourism Minister Temjen Imna Along announcing that last year, the festival generated an impressive Rs 200 crore in revenue for the state within just ten days, all from external spending. At a vibrant cultural evening hosted at Nagaland House by Nagaland Tourism, visitors experienced an immersive showcase of Naga music, dance, traditional attire, handicrafts and cuisine. Th ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 25: A group of around 20 cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) entered India from their Myanmar camp to indulge in acts of violence and stayed in Arunachal Pradesh. Meanwhile, it is believed that the blast on the railway track in Kokrajhar district was a lone wolf attack. Police sources told The Assam Tribune that the group of ULFA(I) cadres, which entered India, was divided into two, and one was involved in the attack on an army camp in Kakopathar. While ret ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24: Vice President of India, C P Radhakrishnan, will be on a two-day visit to Seychelles starting October 26 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Patrick Herminie, President-elect of the country, on behalf of the Government of India. During the visit, which is taking place at the invitation of the government of Seychelles, Vice President Radhakrishnan will convey India's warm felicitations to Herminie and reaffirm the close, longstanding, and time-tested ties between the two cou ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23: India has climbed to the ninth spot globally in total forest area while retaining its third rank in annual forest area gain, according to a new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The Environment Ministry said the achievement reflects the success of India's large-scale afforestation initiatives and community-led forest protection efforts under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav described the rise from t ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 23: Researchers from Nagaland University (NU) have identified a naturally-occurring plant compound called 'Sinapic acid' as a powerful therapeutic agent capable of significantly accelerating wound healing in diabetic conditions. The research team stated that the discovery marks a major advancement that could result in safe, natural and effective treatments for diabetic wound management. "This is the first study globally to demonstrate that Sinapic acid, when administered orally, c ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 22: Assam's Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Debabrata Saikia has urged the Gauhati High Court to direct the state government to abolish the one-man judicial commission probing the death of singer Zubeen Garg, arguing that it conflicts with and duplicates the ongoing Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe. In a detailed letter addressed to the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, the senior Congress leader called for the formation of a Special Bench to supervise and monitor the inve ...Read More >
Jorhat, Oct 22: As Assam continues to grieve the loss of its most loved music icon, Zubeen Garg, environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee Jadav Payeng, known across the country as the "Forest Man of India", has expressed deep sorrow and called for justice for the late artist, whom he described as a kindred spirit. Payeng shared intimate memories of Zubeen from the singer's youth. "I first met Zubeen when he was a student at J.B. College in Jorhat. He would often cycle to the Brahmaputra sandbars ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 22: Union Minister and BJP leader Pabitra Margherita on Tuesday hit out at the Congress, accusing it of making "misleading and politically motivated remarks" over the death of legendary singer Zubeen Garg, and urged the Opposition to refrain from exploiting public emotions for political gain. Speaking to reporters, Margherita said the Congress was attempting to divert public sentiment instead of recognising the widespread progress made under the BJP government. "The Congress seem ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 21: The committee tasked with overseeing the creation of a permanent memorial for the late cultural icon Zubeen Garg has announced that the site will be named "Zubeen Kshetra", honouring the legendary artist's unparalleled contribution to Assam's music and cultural landscape. The decision was revealed on Monday after a committee meeting in Guwahati. Addressing the press, Garima Garg, wife of the late artiste and chairperson of the committee, said that the memorial at Hatimura, So ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20: To accommodate the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during Diwali and Chhath, Indian Railways will operate around 8,000 additional special trains in the coming days, the Railway Ministry announced on Monday. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed passenger movement at the Railway Board's War Room and commended staff members for their round-the-clock efforts. He also extended festive greetings to railway personnel on the occasion of Diwali. This year, Indian R ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 20: Two senior officials of the Assam Police reached Singapore on Monday to investigate the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg in the island nation last month. According to a senior official, CID Special DGP Munna Prasad Gupta and Titabor Co-District SP Tarun Goel have already reached Singapore on a direct flight from Guwahati. Gupta is leading the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), while Goel is one of the nine members ...Read More >
Itanagar, Oct 20: In a swift and daring pre-dawn operation, security forces rescued two kidnapped labourers from the clutches of NSCN (K) rebels in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday morning. The dramatic mission, led by the 44 Assam Rifles, brought the abducted workers to safety after an intense exchange of fire with the insurgents. According to sources in the 44 Assam Rifles, credible intelligence was received about the abduction of two labourers employed by M/S Agarwal, a road con ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19: Indian veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were on the receiving end after their underwhelming show in the first ODI of the three-match series against Australia in Perth. The duo walked out to bat together after seven months. Returning to international cricket for the first time since India's Champions Trophy victory in March, both players gave fans reasons to feel disappointed with their rough outing. Opening the innings after being put to bat first, Rohit scored only 8 r ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 18: Every inch of Pakistan's territory lies within range of BrahMos and what happened during Operation Sindoor was just a trailer, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, in a stern warning to Pakistan, on Saturday. "Every inch of Pakistan's territory lies within range of BrahMos. What happened during Operation Sindoor was just a trailer. It made Pakistan realise that if India could create Pakistan, then if the time comes... I need not say more, you all are wise enough," he said, as h ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 18: The Government of Singapore has formally written to the Centre, expressing concern over a surge of social media messages from Assam targeting its officials and political leaders. It has urged the Government of Assam to appeal to citizens to refrain from such online activity while the investigation into singer Zubeen Garg's death is ongoing. Confirming the development, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told the press that the communication from Singapore was received on Frida ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 18: The one-man commission headed by Justice Soumitra Saikia, probing the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg, has issued a public notice inviting individuals to record statements or submit evidence related to the case between November 3 and 21. According to the notice, issued by the commission's member-secretary Aroop Pathak on Friday, those with knowledge of facts and circumstances surrounding the incident can submit their statements through duly notarised affidavits on all days ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 18: The Centre has taken cognizance of a suggestion made by a Gauhati High Court lawyer on making public details of CSR fund used by companies and planning of schemes by involving the communities. In a letter to the PMO, advocate Nayan Moni Hazarika had sought amendment in the relevant section of Companies Act, 2013, so that "citizens of the country are properly benefitted by the CSR schemes." He said that though a company utilizes substantial amount of money under CSR schemes, t ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 17: The organisers of the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) have announced the postponement of its 10th edition, originally scheduled for December 4-7, 2025, as Assam continues to mourn the passing of its beloved cultural icon, Zubeen Garg. The festival will now be held sometime in 2026, organisers confirmed on Thursday. In a statement, Festival Director Tanushree Hazarika said the decision was made as a mark of respect to Garg's enduring legacy and immense contribution to ...Read More >
Mumbai Oct 16: Actress Sana Saeed, who played the role of little Anjali Khanna, Shah Rukh Khan's daughter in "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", celebrated 27 years of the timeless romantic drama with a heartfelt tribute on social media, sharing a photo of herself from the 20th anniversary celebration that was held in 2018. She wrote, "27 years of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. One of the most important films that made me fall in love with cinema Some stories don't just entertain, they shape dreams." Directed by Karan ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 16: The Assam government, on Thursday, unveiled a series of welfare initiatives aimed at uplifting the Tea Tribe community, focusing on education, healthcare, employment, land rights and cultural recognition. Speaking at an event in Khanapara to hand over Rs 25,000 to each participant of February's Guinness World Record-making Jhumur performance, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the programmes would provide long-term benefits to the community. Emphasising Assam's rich cult ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Thursday, underscored the need for a ruthless and coordinated crackdown on fugitives evading Indian law from foreign lands, stressing that no offender, whether an economic fugitive, cybercriminal or terrorist, should escape the reach of law. Addressing a national conference on "Extradition of Fugitives - Challenges and Strategies" organised by CBI in New Delhi, Shah said the government's approach towards such offenders must be one of zero tol ...Read More >
Dimapur, Oct 16: The People's Democratic Alliance (PDA) on Wednesday called upon the Government of India and the negotiating parties in the Indo-Naga peace process to undertake sincere measures to carry forward the ongoing dialogue to its logical conclusion. At a meeting of the alliance partners at the Chief Minister's residential complex at Kohima, the PDA urged that the settlement must be negotiated in a manner that is honourable, inclusive, and acceptable to the people. The meeting, chaired ...Read More >
Nalbari, Oct 16: As the festival of lights draws near, the rhythmic hum of potter's wheels fills the air across Nalbari's villages. With just three days to go for Diwali, the state's traditional potters, known as kumhars, are working tirelessly day and night, shaping thousands of earthen lamps that will illuminate homes across Assam. In Bahjani's Sariya village, the sight is bittersweet. While the women sit by the wheels shaping the delicate lamps, the men load them onto cycles and trucks, bou ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 16: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to captivate the skies over Guwahati with a spectacular Air Force Day 'flying display', along the banks of the Brahmaputra river, on November 9. The event will showcase the precision, professionalism and prowess of the IAF, offering citizens a rare opportunity to witness the nation's aerial might up close. This year's Air Force Day celebrations carry the theme 'Infallible, Impervious and Precise', symbolizing the IAF's unwavering commitment to ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 16: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi blamed both the police and the Home Department for failing to anticipate the unrest that played out outside Baksa District Jail on Wednesday. "The law enforcement machinery had a responsibility to assess the situation and take preventive measures. Their failure has contributed to what we witnessed today," Gogoi said. Calling upon all stakeholders to act responsibly and allow the law to take its co ...Read More >
New Delhi/Agartala, Oct 15: In a major step towards strengthening healthcare services and providing better medical facilities, Tripura government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the presence of Chief Minister Manik Saha in New Delhi, on Wednesday. Chief Minister Saha, who also holds the Health and Family Welfare portfolio, said that the MoU will go a long way in ensuring the development of medical colleges, as well as st ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 12: The West Bengal police arrested three persons in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a second-year medical student from a private medical college and hospital in Durgapur, West Burdwan district, on Sunday. They have not disclosed the identities of the arrested individuals but confirmed that efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining accused. According to officials, investigators have identified five suspects in the case. "Three of them have been arrested, while two o ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 7: In an emotional appeal, Garima Saikia Garg, wife of late cultural icon Zubeen Garg, questioned the growing absence of empathy and humanity surrounding the investigation into her husband's death. "Why are the Singapore people not cooperating? Why are we losing humanity?" Garima told the press on Tuesday, her voice heavy with grief. Her words captured the pain and frustration of a family and a state still searching for answers 19 days after losing one of Assam's most beloved icon ...Read More >
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