The Centre has acknowledged lawyer Nayan Moni Hazarika’s suggestion to make CSR fund usage transparent and involve local communities in planning schemes. Hazarika urged an amendment to the Companies Act, 2013, citing doubts about the genuine use of CSR funds…
Tezpur University Registrar-in-Charge Pritam Deb resigned amid an ongoing Union Education Ministry probe into alleged corruption involving Vice-Chancellor Shambhunath Singh. A three-member central committee is investigating irregularities in a ₹10-crore DST-funded project. Deb reportedly refused to share records, triggering protests…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the samadhi of late music icon Zubeen Garg at Sonapur, offering floral tributes and meeting the bereaved family. He praised Garg’s honesty and legacy, calling him “beautiful and unshakable like Kanchenjunga.” Gandhi urged the government…
Kerala Police, with help from Lahorighat Police (Morigaon), arrested Chirajul Islam, the key accused in a ₹27-crore embezzlement from Federal Bank. The raid, led by SP Diganta Baruah, recovered luxury vehicles, digital devices, and properties bought through fraud. Officials said…
The 10th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF), originally set for December 2025, has been postponed to 2026 as a mark of respect for late cultural icon Zubeen Garg. Festival Director Tanushree Hazarika said celebrating during a time of mourning felt…
Assam has secured a spot among the top three states in Category B of the State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI). Goa, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam lead this category, while Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat top Category A. The ranking, released…
APCC president Gaurav Gogoi criticized the Assam government for failing to implement an action plan to control the unrest near Baksa jail. He urged Zubeen Garg’s fans to remain calm and patient while the investigation continues, stressing that this is…
Members of the Chautal Student Association staged a protest in Chirang district demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Chautal community. Led by the central committee, protesters burned effigies of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and tribal leader Aditya Khaklari…
At least 22 fake doctors have been arrested in Assam since the creation of the Anti-Quackery & Vigilance Cell this year. According to Dr. Abhijit Neog, 11% of deaths in Assam involve patients treated by quacks. Most fake practitioners operate…
Assam Opposition Leader Debabrata Saikia lodged a complaint with the NHRC over police lathi-charge and firing on protesters near Baksa District Jail on October 15. He alleged injuries to civilians and journalists, cited violations of BNSS rules, and highlighted the…