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10 Oct

Minister Bimal Bora enquires about health of ailing litterateur Kamala Kanta Mushahary

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Minister for Industries, Commerce, Public Enterprises and Cultural Affairs, Government of Assam, Bimal Bora today enquired about the health of eminent Bodo litterateur, educationist and cultural organiser Kamala Kanta Mushahary, who is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Guwahati. Visiting the hospital in the afternoon, the Minister spoke to the family members of Mushahary, former General Secretary of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha, regarding his treatment and wished him a speedy recovery.

06 Oct

A Big Step for Confidence’: Lovlina Borgohain Praises Delhi Police Safety Initiative

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After achieving a historic gold medal at the recently concluded 2026 Asian Games, star Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain on Monday joined women police personnel of the Delhi Police for a foot patrol in the Rajouri Garden market area as part of a women’s safety awareness campaign. Lovlina participated in this initiative to ensure that women can move around freely, without fear, and with confidence. Praising the Delhi Police’s initiative, Lovlina told news agencies, "Working towards women’s safety and conducting patrols like this is a very important initiative by the Delhi Police. I feel wonderful to be a part of this…

06 Oct

Infrastructure Boost in Jalukbari: New Drinking Water Schemes for Schools, Temples, and Community Centres

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Following the delimitation process, 14 new drinking water supply schemes have been constructed across 14 religious and public institutions in Wards 1 and 2 of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation area, which were recently included in the Jalukbari Assembly Constituency from West Guwahati. Out of these, 8 schemes are in Ward 2 and 6 are in Ward 1. These projects were constructed by the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) within the stipulated time under the state government's SOPD-G scheme, a special initiative by Jalukbari MLA and Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. The institutions covered under these schemes include: Shri Shri…

04 Oct

New Mavrick 440 Bikes to Boost Emergency Response and Patrolling for Assam Police

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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today formally handed over 50 Mavrick 440 motorcycles provided by Hero MotoCorp under its ‘Ride Safe India’ CSR initiative to the Assam Police at the Lok Sewa Bhawan complex in Dispur, with the objective of strengthening traffic management, patrolling, law enforcement and emergency response mechanisms.During the programme, the Chief Minister also rode a motorcycle wearing a helmet on the roads within the Janata Bhawan complex, sending a strong message on the importance of road safety and responsible riding.The motorcycles handed over to the Assam Police will enable police personnel to move more easily and swiftly…

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…