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New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Police arrived at Congress leader Pawan Khera's residence in Delhi on Tuesday amid the controversy over the party's claim that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife holds three passports. The searches came after Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, lodged an FIR over the issue on Monday. Earlier, CM Sarma, during a press conference in Guwahati, had also vowed to take "strictest action" against Pawan Khera over the issue. He had strongly refute ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday claimed that the Congress-led alliance in Assam will win atleast 72 seats in the Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Kharge launched a scathing attack against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, terming him "corrupt and arrogant." He alleged that CM Sarma runs a syndicate of companies, tea gardens and resorts, and also grants land to people close to him. The Congress leader call ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Assam Police on Tuesday searched the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera following an FIR lodged by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, amid an ongoing political controversy over allegations related to the latter holding multiple passports.The development comes after Khera, who heads the Congress media department, alleged that Sarma's wife held three passports, of UAE, Egypt and India , claims that have been strongly denied by the ruling BJP leadership ...Read More >
"Pawan Khera, Pawan peda ban jaayega (a play on the Congress leader's name, sans any sweetness. The expression is hard to translate but expresses dismissiveness)," Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had threatened. On Tuesday morning, a team from Assam Police, accompanied by their Delhi counterparts, arrived at the Congress leader's home in Nizamuddin East in the national capital to question him. Pawan Khera, the chief of Congress' Media and Publicity Department, had in a press conferenc ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Amid the ongoing controversy over Congress' claims that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife holds three passports, Assam Police searched Congress leader Pawan Khera's residence in Delhi. The searches followed the FIR lodged by Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, into the matter on Monday. Earlier, addressing a press conference in Guwahati on Monday, CM Sarma vowed to take "stringest action" against Pawan Khera. "I will take stringest action against Co ...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-rel ...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 Indi ...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 Indi ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, April 6: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday claimed that the Congress' media conference on Sunday accusing his wife of holding "multiple foreign passports", had a Pakistan link. "The Pakistani link to the media conference has become very apparent. The entire material of the media conference by the Congress was taken from a Pakistani social media group," Sarma informed mediapersons here, while making a point-by-point rebuttal of Congress leader Pawan Khera's allegations ...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 perfo ...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-rel ...Read More >
New Delhi/Guwahati: Just four days before Assam goes to the polls on April 9, a sensational press conference at the AICC headquarters on 24 Akbar Road has detonated a political bomb that could reshape the narrative of the high-stakes Assembly elections. On Sunday, April 5, Congress leader and Chairman of Media & Publicity, Shri Pawan Khera, addressed journalists with visible outrage. "Comrades," he began, his voice heavy with disbelief, "some of our supporters abroad have sent us documents so s ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday alleged that the entire press conference conducted by Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Gaurav Gogoi was based on material supplied by a 'Pakistani social media group'.Addressing a press conference, Sarma said that both he and his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, have filed an FIR against Pawan Khera over what he described as the use of 'fraudulent documents'.He claimed that the passports allegedly linked to his wife were fake. "The original ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that confirmation has been received that the Dubai passport mentioned in allegations made by Congress leader Pawan Khera is "fake", as he informed about an ongoing inquiry into claims regarding multiple passports linked to his wife. Speaking to the media on Sunday, Sarma said that the Dubai government has confirmed and the Indian government has reconfirmed that the passport in question is "fake," dismissing t ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Gaurav Gogoi on Monday took a jibe at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, saying he was "reading about the Golden visa in Dubai," as the passport row surrounding the CM's wife intensified. In a post on X, Gogoi wrote, "Reading about the Golden visa in Dubai. It is a long-term residence visa which enables to investors to live in the United Arab Emirates." The controversy stems from claims made by All Indi ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that confirmation has been received that the Dubai passport mentioned in allegations made by Congress leader Pawan Khera is "fake", as he informed about an ongoing inquiry into claims regarding multiple passports linked to his wife. Speaking to the media on Sunday, Sarma said that the Dubai government has confirmed and the Indian government has reconfirmed that the passport in question is "fake," dismissing t ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly polls, Chief Electoral Officer of Assam, Anurag Goel, on Sunday said that all preparations are in place for the polling scheduled on April 9, with special focus on encouraging young voters and ensuring foolproof security and accessibility at polling stations. Speaking to ANI, Goel said, "For polling in Assam on 9 April, preparations are in place. Polling parties are trained, and stations are identified with facilities like ramps, wh ...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 Dibr ...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 Gilbe ...Read More >
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has stayed an Assam government order directing the deployment of around 1,600 personnel of the Assam Forest Protection Force (AFPF) for election duties, observing that the move raises serious environmental concerns. Invoking the precautionary principle, the tribunal directed the State government to "desist from violating the provisions" of environmental laws and ordered that "operation of the impugned order... is stayed till further orders". In its April 2 ord ...Read More >
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 ...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 Poli ...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 wi ...Read More >
Assam elections: The state government had ordered the mobilisation of the forest force personnel to assist the Assam Police for the upcoming polls. Guwahati: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) stayed an order seeking the deployment of around 1,600 Assam Forest Protection Force personnel for the April 9 Assembly polls in Assam. The state government had ordered the mobilisation of the forest force personnel to assist the Assam Police for the upcoming polls. The NGT's eastern zonal bench in Kolka ...Read More >
Guwahati: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) stayed an order seeking the deployment of around 1,600 Assam Forest Protection Force personnel for the April 9 Assembly polls in Assam. The state government had ordered the mobilisation of the forest force personnel to assist the Assam Police for the upcoming polls. The NGT's eastern zonal bench in Kolkata, comprising judicial member Arun Kumar Tyagi and expert member Ishwar Singh, heard the plea filed by advocate Gaurav Bansal had claimed that by di ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint before a special court in Guwahati against former Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer Sukanya Bora in connection with a money laundering case, officials said on Wednesday. The complaint was submitted before the court of the Special Judge, Assam, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Bora, who has since been dismissed from service, was earlier posted as Ad ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 2 (PTI) The proceedings in the Zubeen Garg death case in Assam will not be impacted in any way by Singapore Police concluding its probe by maintaining that there is no evidence of foul play, officials said here on Thursday. Assam Police's investigation here has been "comprehensive" and the charge sheet filed before the local court in Guwahati has been based on it, they maintained. "The investigation, findings and closure by Singapore Police into the drowning of Zubeen Garg in tha ...Read More >
While four of the assurances focused on healthcare, land rights and financial support for women and senior citizens, the commitment on Garg's death stood out. "When our party's government is formed, we promise to find out how Zubeen was murdered and who was involved. We will conduct an inquiry into it and make the results public within 100 days," Kharge said while addressing an election rally in Naoboicha. The announcement comes even as a murder trial in the case is already underway, where sev ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on Congress for politicizing singer Zubeen Garg's death by promising justice within 100 days in its manifesto.Calling the pledge "an unpardonable crime," Sarma said judgments are delivered by courts, not political parties, and accused Congress of exploiting a tragedy for electoral gains."Congress has committed an unpardonable crime by including Zubeen's name and his death in its election manifesto. If Cong ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday accused the Congress of doing "disgusting politics" by including the issue of singer Zubeen Garg's death in its election manifesto, saying the party had "committed an unpardonable crime" by invoking the late singer's name for votes.Speaking on the sidelines of the BJP manifesto release programme here, Sarma said Zubeen Garg was deeply loved by the people of Assam and it was "unfortunate and sad" to use his name in an election campaig ...Read More >
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