A month after Assam’s beloved icon Zubeen Garg’s sudden demise, thousands gathered at his samadhi in Sonapur on Sunday to honor his memory. Fans from across the state offered flowers, lamps, and prayers during a day-long remembrance that began with…
The government confirmed that recent GST cuts, effective from September 22, are benefiting consumers during the festive season. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the reforms have increased consumption and improved fiscal space. Over 3,900 GST-related queries and grievances have been…
Aaranyak, in collaboration with the Assam Forest Department, distributed seasonal solar fences across Jorhat, Tinsukia, and Sivasagar districts to prevent human-elephant conflict. Local Village Fencing Committees will manage the fences, covering over 54 km of farmland. The initiative aims to…
Nagaon police arrested Injamul Haque of Telia-Bebejia village for posting fake information about singer Zubeen Garg’s death on Facebook. SSP Swapnanil Deka said Haque shared a false “investigation report” to incite unrest. A case has been registered under relevant BNS…
Scientists at the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya have developed a method to convert discarded tea leaves into bioethanol, a clean renewable fuel. Using iron–zinc oxide nanocatalysts and microwave-assisted processing, the team achieved a 75% yield. The study, published…
A woman, Aasma Begum, died after being hit and dragged by a speeding car at Akashiganga in Doboka on Friday night. Locals caught the driver, Biren Sharma, who was later arrested by police. An alcohol bottle was found in the…
Kaziranga National Park’s Agoratoli forest range reopened today, marking the start of the new tourism season. Assam Minister Atul Bora and MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa inaugurated the event, joined by tourists from Germany. Bora highlighted the range’s rich biodiversity and…
NIT Silchar will celebrate Deepotsav 2025 by lighting 1,11,111 earthen lamps under the theme “Operation Sindoor.” This year’s event will pay tribute to Assam’s music icon Zubeen Garg. Director Prof. Dilip Kumar Baidya said the celebration symbolizes purity, devotion, and…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Assam on November 7 and 8. A preparatory meeting in Dispur reviewed arrangements for her visit. This will be Sitharaman’s second Northeast tour in four months…
Police confirmed that the Baksa jail violence during the transfer of Zubeen Garg case accused was pre-planned on social media by a fake fan group. Nine people have been arrested so far, with more suspects identified. One key conspirator was…