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TEZPUR: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday slammed the Congress at a poll rally in Assam, accusing it of having "abused" the talent and capabilities of the state's youths and urged people to never forgive the party. Alleging that the Congress was only concerned about Bangladeshi infiltrators, he claimed the grand old party had meted out "step-motherly" treatment towards Assam during their rule. Addressing an election rally here in support of sitting MLA and ally AGP's Tezpur candidate P ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 31 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday challenged state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi to divulge details of his property in Pakistan and the UK. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the BJP's manifesto release programme here, Sarma asked the Jorhat Lok Sabha MP to give the list of his properties outside the country to the Election Commission. "Gogoi has not given the details of his wife's income from Pakistan, nor has he mentioned her bank account in ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday unveiled its manifesto for the Assam assembly elections 2026, outlining an ambitious mix of cultural, economic and governance promises aimed at consolidating its position in the state. The document, released by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, lays out 31 commitments under the party's "Sankalp Patra."A central plank of the manifesto is the promise to safeguard the land, heritage, and dignity of Assam's indigenous communities. The BJP has also ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said while harmony among diverse communities in the state was possible only because of the BJP govt, Congress has been working exclusively for Bangladeshi 'miyas' and neglecting indigenous people.Addressing back-to-back rallies at Dhemaji, Majuli and Sadiya, Sarma said, "You can see for yourself now that after BJP formed govt in state, the Bangladeshi miyas have been cut to size. During this term, we broke their hands and legs politica ...Read More >
Dhemaji/Majuli/Sadiya, Mar 30 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said different communities were living in harmony as the BJP was in power in the state. Addressing back-to-back election rallies in Dhemaji, Majuli, Naoboicha and Sadiya, he accused the Congress of working only for 'Bangladeshi-Miyas', while ignoring the welfare of the indigenous population. "We want to work for the people living in Assam -- the Assamese, Bengali and Hindi speaking people, Gorkhas, tribals, ...Read More >
Guwahati, Dec 17: In a bid to curb student absenteeism and reduce the risk of dropouts, the Department of School Education has launched an automated SMS-based absenteeism alert system through the Shiksha Setu application. The technology-driven initiative aims to strengthen student attendance and ensure timely intervention by schools and parents, said State Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu, while addressing the media today. According to a study conducted by UNICEF, student absenteeism remains a ...Read More >
Guwahati, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) All seven accused in the high-profile murder case of popular Assamese icon Zubeen Garg were produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Kamrup Metropolitan, through video conferencing on Tuesday, marking another key step in the legal proceedings following the filing of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) chargesheet. During the hearing, copies of the voluminous charge sheet were formally furnished to all the accused, who are currently lodged in judici ...Read More >
Guwahati: Cabinet Minister Ranoj Pegu on Monday inaugurated the Automated SMS Absenteeism Alert System, a digital initiative aimed at tracking student attendance and reducing dropout rates in schools across Assam. Pegu said the system will send SMS alerts to class teachers and parents when a student remains absent without permission. He said authorities have integrated the system with the Shiksha Setu App to ensure real-time monitoring of attendance. The system will automatically generate ale ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam's Veteran journalist and Padma Shri awardee Prafulla Govinda Baruah passed away at Apollo Hospital in Guwahati around 9:40 pm at the age of 94, after battling age-related ailments for nearly a week. Baruah, widely regarded as a leading figure in Assamese journalism, leaves a significant gap in the state's media landscape. Tributes flowed from across Assam, remembering him as a committed advocate of ethical and independent journalism. Born on July 26, 1932, in Dibrugarh, Baruah ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam government will exclusively handover the state's share of the GST realised from the movie 'Roi Roi Binale' to the 'Kala Guru Artiste Foundation' to aid foundation. Earlier this month, popular Assamese filmmaker Rajesh Bhuyan updated that the upcoming film Roi Roi Binale , a personal project of the late music legend Zubeen Garg, will be released nationwide on October 31. Assam cabinet meeting in its meeting on Wednesday decided that Assam government will exclusively handover the ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the 'Sardar@150 Unity March' organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, he offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and paid heartfelt homage to the Iron Man of India, the architect of a united and integrated nation, on his 150th birth anniversary. He stated that under the leadership of Prime ...Read More >
Guwahati: A historic dawn unfolded across Assam on Friday as thousands of fans gathered before sunrise to witness the release of Roi Roi Binale, which is the long-awaited dream project of the late music legend Zubeen Garg. What began as a mere film changed into an emotion-filled experience that brought an entire state together in sorrow, reminiscence, and pride. Fans of "Heartthrob of Assam" lined up at Matrix Cinema in Guwahati, as well as Smaritogopal in Jorhat and IMP Hall in Tezpur, by 3:30 ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 31 (ANI): As late singer Zubeen Garg's last movie 'Roi Roi Binale', released today at a theatre in Guwahati, director Rajesh Bhuyan expressed his happiness over the response of the audience. Speaking to ANI, he said, "Assam mein ye record hai kisi movie ka morning show hua aur itna acha response mila hai..Zubeen ka sapna aaj pura hone ja raha hai..ye picture hum logon ka nahi pura Assam ka hai..unke bahut saara upcoming projects hai jinko hum milkar pura karne ...Read More >
Guwahati: The devotional fervour of Chhath Puja this year found an added emotional rhythm as songs of Zubeen Garg once again became the soothing backdrop to the rituals performed at ghats in the city.Devotees in the city joined the pan-India celebration as the Chhath Puja, a four-day festival devoted to the sun god, commenced from Monday. While maintaining the traditional sanctity of the festival, the city, however saw the devotees playing music of Zubeen Garg, blending the Assamese sentiment wi ...Read More >
Guwahati: Zubeen Garg's final masterpiece, "Roi Roi Binale," is set to light up the big screens on Oct 31. Fans are ready to flock to theatres, with online tickets flying off the shelves. In Guwahati, premium tickets in major multiplexes are already sold out for at least the first three days, and smaller towns are feeling the ticket crunch too. In Zubeen's ancestral hometown, Jorhat, people were seen queuing for offline tickets.Directed by Zubeen's close friend, Rajesh Bhuyan, and produced by Zu ...Read More >
Garima Saikia Garg, wife of the late music icon Zubeen Garg, speaks about the circumstances surrounding his death. She expresses doubts and seeks clarity on the events of that day. Garg is focused on protecting and preserving Zubeen's vast musical legacy for future generations. A memorial is planned for Zubeen Kshetra. In the serene hills of Sonapur, just beyond Guwahati's bustle, the place where Assam's music icon Zubeen Garg was cremated is a site of pilgrimage, visited by thousands every day ...Read More >
Guwahati: Veteran journalist Baikuntha Nath Goswami died on Friday due to old-age-related ailments at his home in Guwahati, his family said. He was 79, and survived by his wife, a son and a daughter."Though he had some health-related issues earlier, he was fine in recent times. He died in his sleep," his daughter, Sushmita, said.In a post on X, Chief Minister's Office said CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the veteran journalist and eminent writer."HCM prayed for ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday paid heartfelt tributes to veteran Assamese actor Nipon Goswami on his death anniversary, remembering him as a towering figure in the state's cultural and cinematic heritage who inspired generations through his artistry and humility. Taking to X, the Chief Minister wrote, "Remembering veteran actor Nipon Goswami on his punyatithi today. Through his exceptional acting skills and his passion for taking Assamese s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address, 'Mann Ki Baat', has now taken a major technological leap, as it is being made available in multiple Indian languages in the Prime Minister's own voice with the help of Artificial Intelligence. New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address, 'Mann Ki Baat', has now taken a major technological leap, as it is being made available in multiple Indian languages in the Prime Minister ...Read More >
Singapore Police Force is expected to provide crucial evidence, including CCTV footage and witness statements, within 10 days regarding Zubeen Garg's death. Assam Police are actively investigating the case, seeking cooperation through legal channels to expedite the probe and file a chargesheet within three months. Singapore Police Force (SPF) is likely to provide crucial evidence, including CCTV footage and statements of eye witnesses, related to the death of Zubeen Garg within the next 10 days ...Read More >
Guwahati: The members of Assam Police SIT probing the death of Zubeen Garg have returned from Singapore after visiting key locations and holding a "fruitful meeting" with the island nation's police. Special DGP and SIT chief MP Gupta said Singapore Police would provide all assistance, including sharing CCTV footage and statements from the pilots of the yacht where Zubeen and others were present on the day of the incident. The information is expected within the next 10 days.Addressing a press con ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 24 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday alleged that the opposition is using the issue demanding justice to Zubeen Garg to "weaken the Hindu society". He also criticised eminent author and Sahitya Akademi awardee Rita Chowdhury, wife of state Parliamentary Affairs minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, for condemning a government SOP restricting the visiting hours at the cremation site of Zubeen Garg. "The opposition is keeping this issue (demanding justice for Zube ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 24 (ANI): Singapore Police have assured the Assam Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the death of famous Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, of providing further assistance required for the investigation, officials said on Friday. "The Singapore authorities have agreed that they will provide us assistance in a time-bound manner. They have agreed that in the next 10 days or so they will come back to us," SIT Chief and Special DGP (CID) Munna Prasad Gupta said at ...Read More >
An 18-year-old degree student died by suicide under Uppal police on Thursday, allegedly after falling into heavy financial losses due to online betting. Hyderabad:An 18-year-old degree student died by suicide under Uppal police on Thursday, allegedly after falling into heavy financial losses due to online betting. The deceased, Arun, a resident of KCR Nagar, Ramantapur, was pursuing his first year of graduation at a college Dilsukhnagar. According to police, he had frequently used his mother's ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 24 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the state government will file a chargesheet in Assamese Superstar Zubeen Garg's death case. Assam CM also expressed complete confidence in the SIT probe into the death of Zubeen Garg. "We will file a chargesheet, and the court will deliver justice... The BJP is openly saying, 'We trust the court'...The Assam government and I are confident that the SIT will do a good job. The SIT did ever ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Police on Thursday paid tribute to IPS Ravi Kant Singh, an officer who was killed in Tinsukia in 1996 during operations against insurgent groups. In a post on X, the police said, "Remembering Ravi Kant Singh, IPS, who made the Supreme Sacrifice in Tinsukia in 1996 while confronting extremism. His service demonstrated duty, integrity, and commitment." Singh had led multiple operations against ULFA hideouts across the Tinsukia district. On the day of his death, suspected ULFA mil ...Read More >
The Assam government had set up a one-man judicial commission, headed by Justice Soumitra Saikia of the Gauhati High Court, to probe Zubeen Garg's death.Source : PTI Guwahati, Oct 22 (PTI) Leader of the Opposition in Assam Assembly Debabrata Saikia on Wednesday urged the Gauhati High Court to ask the state government to abolish the one-man judicial commission set up to probe the death of Zubeen Garg, as it contradicts several aspects of the ongoing probe by SIT. In a letter to the Chief Justic ...Read More >
Guwahati: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he is determined to secure justice for Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore allegedly while swimming on Sept 19. He added that he genuinely cares for the singing icon and assured that justice will be served.The CM met villagers at Nikashi in Baksa's Mushalpur on Tuesday, where a violent situation occurred when thousands of people clashed with the police after the five accused in the Zubeen death case were taken to the district jail there on Sept 15. ...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 >
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