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02 Oct

Security Tightened at Barpeta Jail After Inmates Attempt to Breach Internal Gate

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A violent clash broke out between inmates and jail authorities inside Assam's Barpeta Jail, prompting guard to fire three rounds in the air to bring the situation under control.According to preliminary reports, the unrest began after inmates protested against alleged high-handedness by Assistant Jailor Kishor Haloi.The protest reportedly turned violent, with some inmates allegedly physically attacking Haloi and attempting to break through the second gate inside the jail premises.As the situation escalated, prison guards reportedly fired three rounds in the air to prevent the inmates from breaching the internal gate and to bring the situation under control.Barpeta Deputy Commissioner Navdeep…

27 Sep

Assam Police Detain CJP Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka Ahead of Volunteers’ Meeting

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has demanded the immediate release of its Co-Convenor and spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka and other party volunteers who were detained by Assam Police in Guwahati on Sunday ahead of a scheduled regional volunteers’ meeting. According to the CJP, more than 30 of its workers, including members of the party’s central committee, were detained before the meeting could begin. The party also said at least 20 additional volunteers who had arrived in Dispur to attend the programme were detained. The meeting was initially scheduled for 10 am at Assam Shree Parshuram Seva Sadan on Kharga Choudhury Road…

26 Sep

Injury Marks Found on Deceased Student’s Body; Magisterial Inquest Raises Serious Questions

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The investigation into the death of 22-year-old Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria has intensified, with Guwahati Police arresting a 26-year-old man, identified as Aashique Ali, and examining multiple aspects of the case, including alleged lapses at a Dharapur homestay where the two had reportedly stayed. According to police, Nimisha was taken to the Physical Health Centre at Garal around 4.30 am by three young men before being referred to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where doctors declared her brought dead. Police have since arrested Ali and taken him into custody for questioning. Investigators have seized the homestay’s registration records,…

20 Sep

CM Sarma Inaugurates Rebuilt Tamarhat Durga Temple, Announces Bridge and Health Centre Upgrade

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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday inaugurated the reconstructed Sarbajanin Sri Sri Durga Temple at Tamarhat in Dhubri district in Assam, which has a history spanning over a century.Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Chief Minister Sarma said that the Durga Temple at Tamarhat is not merely a place of worship but a century old symbol of heritage, harmony and spirituality for the entire region. Referring to the fact that the historic puja at Tamarhat began in 1919, the year of the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre, he said that the puja initially began under a thatched structure and was…

19 Sep

High Cost of ₹20 Lakh Poses a Major Hurdle for Parkinson’s Patients Seeking DBS Treatment

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There is still no cure for Parkinson’s disease, but effective treatments are available to manage symptoms and delay its debilitating effects. Over the years, significant advances have been made in treatment, particularly in surgical interventions. Discussing the modern surgical approach to Parkinson’s disease, its symptoms, and disease progression at the Guwahati Press Club on Saturday was Dr. Sathwik R Shetty, Neurosurgeon at Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru. Nearly 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease, while in India the number is estimated at 500,000 to 600,000. It is a progressive neurological disorder that often begins with tremors in the hands…

18 Sep

⁠ ⁠In Protest Against Symbol Freeze, Assam TMC Withdraws From Nagaon Lok Sabha By-Poll

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The Assam Pradesh Trinamool Congress (APTC) has announced that it will not contest the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, protesting what it described as the “undemocratic” and “unjust” freezing of the party's name and election symbol. In a press statement issued on Friday, APTC State Convenor and MLA Sherman Ali said the party fully supports the decision taken by Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee regarding the matter. He expressed deep disappointment over the temporary suspension of the party's name and electoral symbol for the by-election. Stating that the move was unfair and contrary to democratic values, Sherman Ali said the…

18 Sep

Gaurav Gogoi-Led APCC Issues Directive for State-Wide Commemoration of Late Artiste Zubeen Garg

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The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) will observe “Zubeen Garg Smriti Sandhya” across the state on the evening of September 19, commemorating the first death anniversary of Assam’s cultural icon and legendary artiste, Zubeen Garg.A notification in this regard has been issued in accordance with a directive of APCC president and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, asking all district Congress Committees across the state to organise the tribute programme.According to the notification, all district committees will organise “Zubeen Garg Smriti Sandhya” in a solemn atmosphere in memory of the legendary artist and the enduring…

16 Sep

Assam Government Vows to Maintain Heightened Vigilance Along borders

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Assam authorities detained 12 suspected illegal infiltrators from different parts of the state during a coordinated overnight operation and initiated necessary legal proceedings against them.The operation is part of the state's ongoing drive against illegal infiltration. Officials said the campaign would continue with heightened vigilance and active enforcement measures across Assam.Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated its commitment to strengthening border security and curbing illegal entry into the state. Authorities also conveyed a strong message that those attempting to enter Assam through illegal routes would face strict action under the law.Officials maintained that the crackdown would continue in the coming…

15 Sep

National Grand Finale Set for November 2026 at NISM Campus, Maharashtra

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The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), successfully conducted the North-Eastern Regional Round of the National Financial Literacy Quiz (NFLQ) 2026 at Cotton University, Guwahati, on September 12 and 13. The two-day event witnessed enthusiastic participation from undergraduate and postgraduate students representing Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. The quiz tested participants on financial markets, investment principles, investor protection and responsible financial practices. The Guwahati round marked the fifth regional leg of NFLQ 2026, following competitions in Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru. More than four…

14 Sep

First DCs’ Conference of New Assam Govt Begins in Jorhat Under CM Sarma

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Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today attended the District Commissioners’ Conference, which commenced today at the Jorhat Convention Centre as part of a two-day programme.It may be noted that this is the first District Commissioners’ Conference following the formation of the new State government.The conference will deliberate extensively on the overall development of every district of the State, effective resolution of public needs and grievances, revenue administration and public amenities, infrastructure development, law and order, implementation of State and Central Government schemes, and measures to make administration more responsive and people-oriented."Our DCs are at the forefront of delivering governance…