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On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the closing ceremony of the year-long celebration of Lachit Barphukan's 400th birth anniversary. He said, leaving behind the colonial mentality, the nation is filled with a sense of pride in our heritage. "Today, India not only celebrates its cultural diversity but also proudly remembers the historical heroes of its culture." “The history of Assam is a matter of great pride in India's journey. We believe in bringing together the diverse thoughts, beliefs and cultures of India. India has always valued its rich and cultural heritage; We have always protected our spiritual and cultural…

Today, Assam is celebrating the 400th birth anniversary of Lachit Borphukan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings tweeted, “Happy Lachit Divas. This Lachit Day is special as we are celebrating the 400th birth anniversary of the great Lachit Borphukan. He is the epitome of incomparable bravery. He put the welfare of the people above all else and was a just and visionary leader.” Lachit Borphukan was a brave warrior who fought against the Mughals and is often remembered for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. For his bravery, he was able to recapture Guwahati and successfully defended the…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma made the comments when asked by reporters amid the ongoing conflict between Assam and Meghalaya. CM Himanta was also asked about the ongoing talks to resolve the border dispute, he reiterated that it had nothing to do with the border. Sarma told reporters, “Just to clarify this incident has nothing to do with the border, as it has been reported in the national media. It was basically a clash between villagers and police over some forest wood.” “The matter was related to some timber-related clashes and we have ordered a judicial inquiry and referred…

Campaign for Bharat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in poll-bound Gujarat in south Delhi’s Mehrauli is on. While campaigning, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma, referring to the Shraddha murder case, said, "Someone from the police asked Aftab Poonawala, 'Why do you date only Hindu women?' In this, he said that Hindus are emotional." Narrating the incident, Sarma said, “When the police asked him, 'Why do you bring only Hindu women?', Aftab said that Hindus are emotional. This is not only the story of Aftab, there are several such Aftab-honoring events in the country. There is a strong need for strict…

In a dispute between Assam-Meghalaya six people were killed, on Tuesday. Among those killed were a forest guard and other residents of Meghalaya. For enquiry purpose, Assam Police calleda retired High Court judge. Meanwhile, apprehending law, Meghalaya suspended mobile internet services in seven districts for 48 hours from 10.30 am on Tuesday. However, the Assam Police said a forest department team intercepted the truck in Meghalaya's West Karbi Anglong district and a mob from the Meghalaya side later attacked state forest guards and policemen, prompting firing from the Assam side to Control the situation. The Assam government said it would…

Three people were arrested along with 1.80 lakh tablets used for drugs in the Lakhipur area of ​​Cachar on Sunday. The market value of seized drugs is 50 crore. Assam Police conducted two raids. Another raid was conducted at Karbi Anglong. Five accused of involvement in drug trade. Assam Police recovered drugs worth crores of rupees from Cachar and Karbi Anglong districts. The operation was carried out on Monday. According to sources, the names of the five accused are Abdul Saeed, Ibazur Rahman and Sameer Alam, all of them are residents of Cachar district. Further investigation of the case is…

Assam Police and Border Security Force (BSF) arrested one Bangladeshi national while operating a project. According to sources, the incident took place in South Salmara Mankachar district of Assam. BSF and South Salmara Mankachar District Police forces conducted a joint operation in Kukurmara area of ​​the neighboring district. Police said, “On info that some contraband drugs were kept hidden in Kukurmara Char area, we conducted search and held a Bangladeshi national. No suspected items found yet.”

Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi said, “Indian culture, education and value system are far more superior to other countries of the world. So, in sync with our rich cultural antecedents, educational institutions especially the schools must devote themselves to teaching to sustain our rich heritage”. The Governor while complementing the Bapuji College for rendering services in the field of knowledge dissemination for the last 50 years said that in this process the college has been providing its students' opportunities and challenges to face the world with conviction. He also said that the role of the college has also enabled the…

Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi said that Southeast Asian Region is going through a demographic as well as rapid urbanization and accelerated life style changes. All of these are contributing to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases including cancer. Guwahati being the Gateway to the South East Asian nations is also witnessing growing instances of cancer. Speaking at the golden jubilee year celebrations of Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute here yesterday, the Governor said that in view of the increasing cases of cancer being reported in the region, Guwahati should have sound cancer care infrastructure to treat the people of…

The district police arrested two teachers from Cachar district of Sonai area for torturing a boy and imparting lessons on Jihad. According to sources, an FIR has been lodged against two persons for the Independent Bazar Islamia Madrasa Ithitim Khana. The men have been accused of wrongful detention, physical and mental torture and indoctrinating students in madrassas with jihadi ideology. Madrasa authorities, meanwhile, denied the allegations and claimed in front of the media that they do not teach jihadist lessons but Islamic education.