Three Assamese expatriates — Jiolangsat Narzary, Parikshit Sharma, and Siddhartha Bora — appeared before the CID in Guwahati on Monday for questioning over singer Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore. Another expat, Bhaskar Jyoti Dutta, is expected later. CID officials said…
A 22-year-old woman jumped from the third floor of a rented flat in Bakrapara, Guwahati, following a dispute with her boyfriend over a love affair and money matters. She was hospitalized, and her boyfriend, Vishal Gupta, was arrested. Police are…
The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) announced a series of events—sit-in on October 14, lamp lighting on October 19, and processions on October 23—demanding justice for Zubeen Garg. Leaders urged the government to ensure a thorough investigation, bring back Assamese…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said investigators have made significant progress in the probe into Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore. CFSL reports have helped reconstruct the events, and viscera analysis is underway at GMCH. Ten Assamese linked to the…
On the 20th anniversary of the RTI Act, Assam Opposition Leader Debabrata Saikia accused the BJP-led government of undermining the law through amendments and administrative lapses. He cited reduced powers of Information Commissioners, pending cases, and conflicts with the Digital…
Pritam Dutta, 21, was found dead in Jorhat Sadar Police Station lock-up after being taken from his home on suspicion of theft. His family doubts the police claim of suicide and has filed an FIR against the officer in charge…
A three-member fact-finding committee, led by IIT-Guwahati Director Devendra Jalihal, will visit Tezpur University for two days to probe allegations against VC Shambhu Nath Singh. The panel will meet students, faculty, and staff to gather evidence and submit a report…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the CM-FLIGHT programme, aiming to train Assamese youth in Japanese and provide jobs abroad. The initiative targets 50,000 youths, initially training 200, with plans to expand. Fees have been reduced to Rs 30,000…
The All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) has urged the government to fully implement the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord, warning of a mass democratic movement if delays continue. President Dipen Boro said only five clauses have been executed so far and…
Residents of Jirim Gaon in West Karbi Anglong protested after a group allegedly led by forest officer Haraing Kramsa and market head Bronson Kramsa tried to seize a community fishery and destroyed a Chhath Maiya worship site. The fishery holds…