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02 Nov

Even after 12 days of immersion, the Lakhra Sawkuchi Visarjan Ghat has not been cleaned.

barnalighosh EditorAssam

Even today, the Sawkuchi Visarjan Ghat is in a dirty, filthy condition. The Basistha River has now come to a standstill. The riverbed is filled with Devi idols and garbage.On 21st October, Vijaya Dashami, hundreds of Durga Puja celebration committees immersed idols and ghats at this ghat. But the Guwahati Municipal Corporation has not cleaned the ghat and the Basistha River till today. This year during Durga Puja, the Guwahati Municipal Corporation had given special importance to cleanliness. But even after that, such filthy condition of the ghat has raised questions — Is this negligence of the Municipal Corporation, or…

02 Nov

AAP suspended MLA to BJP Punjab first is my only goal says Vijay Pratap

barnalighosh EditorIndia

Just ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, a huge political earthquake has hit the ruling party. As a result of growing conflict and dissatisfaction with the party leadership, three rebel MLAs from Punjab left the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jauramajra formally joined the saffron camp in the national capital Delhi. This dramatic political shift happened just a few days after the Aam Aadmi Party announced its first list of 40 candidates for the Punjab Assembly elections. Angered by not finding their names in the first…

31 Oct

Hailakandi’s Katlicherra hosts run for unity to spread message of brotherhood

barnalighosh EditorAssam

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…

31 Oct

Villas for subsidy deal bureaucrat family registered 20 properties on March 27

barnalighosh EditorIndia

20 luxury villas were acquired on the very day the government file granting concession was signed. An IAS-IPS couple, both senior administrative officers, are now caught in the net of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on charges of amassing huge assets through a secret understanding with a private resort group by misusing their official positions. The ACB has formally started a preliminary enquiry against senior IAS officer Shikhar Agarwal on charges of causing massive financial loss to the state government. According to a statement issued by the ACB, the officer, who was serving as Additional Chief Secretary in the Industries Department,…

30 Oct

Guwahati hospitality sector set for growth with Taj group hotels

barnalighosh EditorAssam

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

Outrage after bail to two accused in Zubeen Garg case, CID to move supreme court

barnalighosh EditorAssam

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…

29 Oct

BJP MP seeks highest civilian honour for PM Modi, cites 25 years of public service

barnalighosh EditorIndia

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney has demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi be honoured with the country's highest civilian award 'Bharat Ratna'. Claiming that the new generation wants this honour, the MP made the appeal right in front of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Participating in an event organized at the National Museum, the MP advocated for this highest honour for the Prime Minister. According to the claim made by the BJP MP to news agency PTI, more than two and a half thousand representatives of the new generation who participated in a three-day painting exhibition held at…

29 Oct

Allegations of excise officials patronising illegal liquor traders in Hailakandi

barnalighosh EditorAssam

Serious allegations have surfaced over the illegal liquor trade in Hailakandi district. Locals have alleged that illegal liquor business is being carried out openly in Dholai 6 No. Block, Dholai Bagan Gram Panchayat area and Ekadash Malichara area under Katlicherra Police Station. What is even more worrying is that liquor bottles are allegedly being sold to minors, ignoring the age limit fixed by the government. Local residents claim that this has led to growing unrest in many families in the area. According to locals, a section of young boys has become addicted to alcohol. This is also affecting family life.…

27 Oct

Two-Hour wildlife trek highlights threats to Hoolock Gibbons in Assam

barnalighosh EditorIndia

The third edition of Primate Watch was successfully held at the Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary drawing 19 participants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds to promote awareness and engagement in primate conservation. The programme placed special emphasis on the Western Hoolock Gibbon, the only ape species found in India. Participants included students, professionals, a medical practitioner, a faculty member from Mariani College, and staff members of Aaranyak’s Primate Research and Conservation Division. The initiative aimed to enhance understanding of primate conservation, raise awareness about the challenges faced by primate species, and encourage active public participation in conservation efforts. The event began…

26 Oct

Food & fun zone opens near Guwahati station under non-fare revenue scheme

barnalighosh EditorAssam

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) inaugurated a new passenger amenity hub, 'The Terminal', near Guwahati Railway Station on the evening of 23rd October, offering food, shopping and entertainment under one roof. The facility was inaugurated by NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Srivastava, in the presence of Principal Chief Commercial Manager Neeraj Sahay and Lumding Divisional Railway Manager Sameer Lohani. It has been developed in the old Passenger Reservation System (PRS) building area on Station Road at Paltan Bazar. 'The Terminal' will provide rail passengers, families and other visitors a convenient space for dining, relaxation and leisure. According to NFR CPRO Kapinjal…