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22 Apr

Chief Minister Under Scrutiny: High Court Demands Response in Communal Harmony Petitions

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The Gauhati High Court has set a firm timeline for the Assam government to address a series of Public Interest Litigations (PILs) filed against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. During a recent hearing, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury recorded the state's assurance that a formal response affidavit would be filed positively before the next hearing, scheduled for May 28, 2026. The legal proceedings involve a batch of petitions accusing the Chief Minister of making inflammatory remarks and engaging in "hate speech." The petitioners, which include Sahitya Akademi awardee Hiren Gohain, former DGP…

21 Apr

‘Systemic Failure of Governance’: Assam LoP Demands Immediate AHRC Intervention in Guwahati Floods

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Assam Leader of Opposition (LoP) Debabrata Saikia has formally approached the Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC), urging the body to take suo motu cognizance of the recurring and severe waterlogging crisis paralyzing Guwahati. In a scathing letter to AHRC Chairperson Arup Kumar Goswami, the Congress leader characterized the city’s recent flooding as a systemic failure of governance, resulting in the violation of fundamental rights, including the rights to life, livelihood, dignity, and education. The plea comes in the wake of torrential overnight rainfall that left vast swathes of Guwahati submerged, disrupted traffic, and tragically resulted in the death of a…

13 Apr

Assam Government Takes Pawan Khera Bail Issue to Supreme Court of India; HC Order Withdrawn

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The ongoing legal clash originated from controversial remarks made by Congress leader Pawan Khera regarding the wife of the Chief Minister, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, has escalated in both Delhi and Guwahati. The Assam government recently appealed to the Supreme Court to contest the Telangana High Court's decision, which had granted Khera a one-week transit anticipatory bail. Khera's attorney, Shubdeep Roy, is poised to respond to the High Court’s directives within the week. During a press conference on April 5, 2023, Khera accused Sharma of possessing multiple passports and holding undisclosed overseas assets. These claims, alleging that she failed to disclose…

08 Apr

Marriott International to Debut in Dibrugarh with New Courtyard Project

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In a major turning point for the hospitality sector in Northeast India, Marriott International has announced the signing of Courtyard by Marriott Dibrugarh. This marks a historic moment for the "Tea City of India," as it prepares to welcome its first-ever international hotel chain. Tulip Estates is collaborating on the project's development, while NILE Hospitality will manage it. Strategically located at Chowkidinghee in the heart of the city, the hotel is designed to cater to the evolving needs of both corporate executives and leisure tourists visiting the region. The upcoming property will feature 75 elegantly appointed rooms and suites. Aiming…

03 Apr

“Attack on Democratic Values”: AJP Condemns Slander Against New Generation Leader

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The Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has issued a stern condemnation regarding what it describes as a coordinated and malicious smear campaign targeting Kunki Chowdhury, the party’s candidate for the 36 Guwahati Central Assembly constituency. In a formal press statement, senior AJP leaders expressed deep concern over the use of unethical tactics aimed at tarnishing the personal reputation of one of the state's most prominent young and highly educated political aspirants. According to AJP Vice President Samsher Singh and Secretary Ziaur Rahman, Kunki Chowdhury has garnered significant public traction since her candidacy was announced. As a representative of the new generation,…

21 Feb

Mother Language Day Celebrated at Bangladesh Missions in Guwahati and Agartala

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Tripura

International Mother Language Day was commemorated at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commissions in Guwahati and Agartala with several programs on February 21. In Guwahati, the event, starting at 10 am, included wreath-laying at the Shaheed Minar by Assistant High Commissioner Zikrul Hasan Fahad, chorus singing of Ekushey February songs, and an afternoon discussion alongside an Iftar gathering featuring messages from the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In Agartala, the day began with the national flag at half-mast, floral tributes paid by Assistant High Commissioner Hasan Al Bashar Abdul Ulayee, and readings of messages from various leaders. The program also…

21 Feb

Bhupen Borah Meets Amit Shah Ahead of Joining Bharatiya Janata Party, Calls It ‘Right Decision’

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Senior Assam leader Bhupen Borah met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the Assam State Guest House in Koinadhara on Thursday, in what is being seen as a major political development in the state.The meeting took place ahead of Borah’s formal joining of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The development has drawn attention across political circles in Assam.Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Borah thanked Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for arranging the interaction. He said the Chief Minister personally took the initiative to facilitate the meeting and also visited his residence before the event. “I would like to thank…

21 Feb

Bharatiya Janata Party Slams Indian National Congress ‘Charge Sheet-2026’, Dares Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to Visit Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday hit back strongly at the opposition after the Indian National Congress released its “Charge Sheet-2026” against the state government. The ruling party rejected the allegations and challenged senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to visit Assam and see what it called the “ground reality”.Addressing a press conference in Guwahati on February 20, BJP spokesperson Jayanta Kumar Goswami said the Congress document was politically motivated and far from the truth. He said the party was trying to mislead people ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Goswami invited Priyanka Gandhi to…

18 Dec

Assam: Delivery Executive Dies by Suicide After Alleged Public Assault, Three Held

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Tripura Police have arrested three individuals, including two women, in connection with the public assault of delivery executive Prasenjit Sarkar, who subsequently died by suicide. The arrests took place in Assam's Sribhumi district, with the accused identified as Sushmita Bhattacharjee, Sangita Bhattacharjee—a schoolteacher—and Sourav Bhattacharjee. Two additional suspects, Meghadeep Bhattacharjee and Piu Dhar, remain at large as search operations continue. The assault occurred on December 14, purportedly due to a delivery dispute. The incident involved three women and two men, who were alleged to have attacked Sarkar in public while capturing the event on video and distributing it on social…

05 Dec

‘Kinepna’ – A New Beacon Of Hope For Displaced Tribal Women In Churachandpur

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a heartening initiative that blends compassion with empowerment, a Women Empowerment Centre named “Kinepna” (meaning ‘Hope’) was inaugurated on 01 December 2025 in Churachandpur, Manipur. The center has been established by Assam Rifles to support displaced tribal women, offering them a safe and enabling space to rebuild their lives through skill development and community support. The inauguration was graced by the President of the Assam Rifles Wives Welfare Association (ARWWA), who formally opened the center in the presence of over 150 personnel and attendees. The event witnessed the participation of several Civil Society Organisations, reflecting a strong spirit of…