Two Assam labourers, Gopal Baurtel and Arjun Bordoloi, kidnapped by NSCN (K) insurgents in Tirap on October 18, were rescued by Assam Rifles and Longding police on October 19 after a firefight. The joint operation ensured their safe return during…
Naga National Prayer Day 2025 was held on October 19 at Hebron, CHQ Church, organised by Dimasa Baptist Church and CNC under the theme “O God, Heal Us”. Around 1,500 participants from 21 churches attended. Leaders emphasized reconciliation, spiritual healing,…
Pressure groups in Chokpot, South Garo Hills, including GSU and AHAM, have opposed coal mining at Paromgre, citing environmental damage to rivers, forests, and wildlife near Nokrek Biosphere Reserve. They also raised concerns over possible uranium extraction, warning of long-term…
A young man’s body was found in a drain near Gate Hospital, Mathgharia, Guwahati, alongside a KTM bike (AS 01 FS 3360). Locals alerted police, who recovered the body and vehicle. The man’s identity remains unknown, and Noonmati Police are…
Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday paid tribute to Zubeen Garg at Dighalipukhuri, calling him a fearless voice of Assamese society. Gogoi urged transparency in the SIT probe into Garg’s death and demanded justice, saying no one should be…
The Kati Bihu Bird Count 2025 at Kaziranga National Park recorded 146 bird species and 1,919 individual birds, including endangered Swamp Grass Babbler and Pallas’s Fish Eagle. Organized by the Assam Bird Monitoring Network, the survey covered five sites, with…
A month after Zubeen Garg’s passing, Nalbari residents paid tribute to the icon on Sunday, announcing ‘Mayabini Park’ in his honour. Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah unveiled the plan for the eight-bigha park, featuring a statue, museum, and documentary on…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced landmark measures for Assam’s Tea Tribe community, including 4 reserved seats per medical college, 3% reservation in government jobs and state services, and upcoming land ownership rights. Speaking at ATTSA’s 19th Biennial…
Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia on Sunday demanded a transparent, time-bound investigation into Zubeen Garg’s “mysterious” death. Speaking in Biswanath, Saikia said justice must be ensured through court without delay. He criticised Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi for politicising the issue…
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…