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04 Nov

Probe Must Not End With Encounter: Gaurav Gogoi Demands Investigation Into Land Mafia Links

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Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President and Member of Parliament Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday visited the Barpeta residence of the Bharali family, who were killed in the recent Hotel Bilas Inn shootout in Guwahati, and expressed his condolences to the bereaved family members. Meeting the relatives of the victims, Gogoi described the incident as deeply tragic and said the loss suffered by the family was irreparable. “I met the family members and relatives of the Bharali family at their residence in Barpeta and conveyed my heartfelt condolences. The brutal shootout at Hotel Bilas Inn has shocked all of us. No…

03 Nov

Union Home Minister’s Efficiency Medal Announced; Top Honour for Police Commissioner Partha Sarathi Mahanta

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Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta, head of the Assam Police Special Task Force and Police Commissioner of Guwahati, has been conferred the prestigious 'Union Home Minister's Efficiency Medal 2026' by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The police officer has been decorated with the country's top security medal for his consistent success in anti-insurgency operations and operations against drugs. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, a total of 490 police officers and personnel were declared for the award across the country on October 31, and 19 police officers from Assam have received this honour. Under the leadership of Inspector General…

02 Nov

No Animal Escaped, Repair Work Underway: Assam State Zoo Authority Clarifies

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Despite allocation of Rs 345 crore in the name of development of Assam State Zoo, its dilapidated security wall has raised deep concerns over the safety of the wildlife in the zoo. Local residents have alleged that several portions of the wall have remained broken for a long time, creating an unsafe environment in the area. According to residents of the areas adjacent to the zoo, deer and other animals come out into nearby residential areas through gaps in the old wall. At the same time, it has also opened the way for unauthorized entry of some people into the…

01 Nov

Elephant safari begins in Kaziranga and Manas national parks for tourist season 2026-27

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The elephant safari, a major draw for visitors, today began at the Kaziranga and Manas national parks in Assam for the tourist season 2026-27."Elephant safaris have commenced in Kaziranga’s Bagori and Kohora ranges, while Manas National Park has also opened its elephant safaris today, welcoming visitors for another exciting wildlife season," Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said."I warmly invite nature lovers and tourists to explore these magnificent landscapes, experience Assam’s rich biodiversity and enjoy the beauty of our forests responsibly," he said.A total of 43 elephants took part in the opening day's safaris, including 10 Forest Department elephants in the Kohora…

31 Oct

Katlicherra joins nation in celebrating Iron Man’s birth anniversary with unity march

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In line with the rest of the country, the administration in Katlicherra of Hailakandi district organized a 'Run for Unity' march on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of the Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. People from various walks of life spontaneously participated in the program organized to spread the message of unity and integrity. Representatives of various clubs and social organizations participated in this event along with the NSS unit of Katlicherra SK Roy College, members of Village Defence Party (VDP) and the 21st Battalion. The run started from the Katlicherra Police Station premises. After covering the main…

30 Oct

Business and transit travellers to benefit from new Guwahati hotels

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Guwahati is set to welcome three new hotels under the Taj, Gateway and Ginger brands, following a partnership between Adani Airport Holdings Limited and Tata Group’s Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL). Announced on October 29, the agreement includes eight hotels with over 2,000 rooms across four Indian cities. The three proposed hotels in Guwahati will cater to business travellers, tourists and transit passengers, strengthening the city's hospitality sector and its position as a major gateway to Northeast India. The hotels will be developed by Adani Airports and operated by IHCL. Specific locations and opening dates are yet to be announced.Make…

30 Oct

Honoris Causa Conferred on Sudha Murty, Sajjan Jindal, William Dalrymple and Two Others

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Altogether 1,609 graduates were awarded degrees during the sixth convocation of Assam Royal Global University (RGU) held here on Friday in the presence of a galaxy of eminent dignitaries.Of the degrees conferred on the graduates, 45 were Ph.D. degrees, 832 undergraduate degrees, 685 postgraduate degrees while and 47 graduates were awarded diplomas.Honoris Causa degrees were conferred on five distinguished personalities—Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) to Ashok Seth, Padma Bhushan awardee and chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute; Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) to Sudha Murty, Padma Bhushan awardee, MP, Rajya Sabha, and renowned author, philanthropist and educator; Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director,…

30 Oct

AASU takes to streets again over Zubeen Garg death case

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All Assam Students' Union (AASU) will once again take to the streets demanding justice for beloved artiste Zubeen Garg. The organization has decided to take out a massive candlelight procession from Doomdooma town playground in Tinsukia district today, Thursday, at 5 pm. The district unit of the student body has organized this protest march following the call of the central committee. There has been a strong reaction after the Gauhati High Court recently granted bail to two of the seven accused in the case related to the artiste's mysterious death. Accused singer Amritprava Mahanta got bail on October 9 and…

30 Oct

High Alert in Dhubri, Red Alert in Alipurduar’s Sankosh Valley

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A glacial lake outburst in the mountainous country of Bhutan has triggered the threat of sudden floods. There is growing apprehension that water rushing down with tremendous speed through the Mo Chhu river will cause an unprecedented rise in the water level of the Sankosh river. In view of this deluge, the administration has issued a high alert in several border districts of West Bengal as well as in Dhubri district of Assam. According to a special directive issued by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, this outburst occurred at the Shintaphu Lake in the Punatsangchhu river basin of Bhutan. The…

30 Oct

GU Students to Get Internships in Communication and Media at Aaranyak

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The Department of Communication and Journalism at Gauhati University on Thursday signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) with the Public Relations and Communication Cell (PRCC) of Aaranyak to strengthen collaboration in communication, journalism, professional training and knowledge exchange. The agreement was formally signed at a function held in the department in the presence of Gauhati University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta, Aaranyak Founder Secretary General and Executive Director Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar, faculty members, noted journalist Mrinal Talukdar and other dignitaries. The initiative was spearheaded by Prof. Ankuran Dutta, Head of the Department of Communication and Journalism, and Bijay Sankar…