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…
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…
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…