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23 Jun

Assam Launches ‘e-Zero FIR’ Initiative to Speed Up Cyber Crime Action

Paromita EditorAssam

In a significant move to strengthen cyber security and provide faster assistance to victims of online financial fraud, the Assam Government on Tuesday launched the “e-Zero FIR Initiative”. Under this new system, complaints related to cyber financial crimes filed through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) or the cyber crime helpline 1930 will be automatically converted into Zero FIRs, enabling immediate police action. Announcing the initiative, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam has become one of the first states in the country to implement this technology-driven system, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of…

23 Jun

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Assam Government on Shyamkanu Mahanta’s Bail Plea

Paromita EditorAssam

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Assam government on a bail petition filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the prime accused in the case related to the death of Assam’s popular singer Zubeen Garg. Mahanta, who was the event manager and chief organiser of the North East India Festival held in Singapore, approached the apex court after the Gauhati High Court rejected his bail plea. A Bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi directed the Assam government to submit its response within three weeks. The matter has been listed for further hearing at the end of July.…

22 Jun

NFR GM Inspects Kamakhya Railway Station As Devotees Arrive For Ambubachi Mela

Paromita EditorGuwahati

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) general manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava conducted a comprehensive inspection of Kamakhya railway station on Monday to assess the preparedness and passenger management arrangements for the Ambubachi Mela.The annual religious event is expected to witness a significant influx of devotees from various parts of the country, necessitating extensive operational and passenger facilitation measures by the railways.During the inspection, the NFR general manager assessed various facilities and arrangements put in place for the convenience, safety and security of pilgrims, including crowd management measures, passenger amenities, cleanliness, drinking water facilities, medical assistance, help desks and security deployment.He interacted with…

22 Jun

Elderly Farmer Allegedly Assaulted, Tied Up Near Assam-Bangladesh Border; Two Buffaloes Stolen

Paromita EditorAssam

An elderly farmer was allegedly assaulted and tied up by unidentified miscreants who later fled with two buffaloes from a border area in Assam’s Sribhumi district, according to a complaint submitted before the authorities. The incident reportedly took place on Saturday afternoon near Bilbari, along the India-Bangladesh border under Patharkandi Police Station jurisdiction. The victim has been identified as Alauddin, a resident of Durganagar Angura Gram Panchayat under Nilambazar Police Station. He was reportedly grazing his buffaloes in agricultural fields near the Bilbari BSF camp when the alleged attack took place. According to Alauddin and his family members, a group…

20 Jun

Assam Rifles draws flak for action against Kuki village volunteers

Paromita EditorAssam

The Eastern Kuki Chiefs' Association (EKCA) has condemned the action taken by the Assam Rifles troops against its volunteers near Molvailup in Kamjong district of Manipur on June 19. The association said the volunteers were patrolling Kuki villages to protect local residents.In the press statement, EKCA alleged that security forces targeted the volunteers instead of acting against those responsible for recent incidents of violence. It also raised concerns over the security response to the reported burning of houses at Lanchah and Kultuh villages, alleged restrictions on the movement of essential supplies to Kuki civilians, and the killing of two civilians.The…

19 Jun

Externally Aided Projects key to sustain NE’s growth momentum: Himanta

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended a seminar on “Leveraging Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the North Eastern States”, in Shillong today.The seminar was chaired by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman and brought together Chief Ministers and senior officials from across the North Eastern region.The seminar highlighted the crucial role being played by EAPs, implemented in partnership with global development agencies through the Government of India, in accelerating socio-economic growth and development across the Northeastern states.Speaking on the occasion, Sarma said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Northeastern region has…

19 Jun

Dr Ranoj Pegu launches Operational Details of FYUGP Fourth Year, NEP Ready Reckoner 2026 and FAQ Booklet at GU

Paromita EditorAssam

Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Hon'ble Education Minister, Government of Assam, on Friday released the Guidelines for Operationalisation of the 4th Year of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) for affiliated colleges under Gauhati University, along with the NEP Ready Reckoner 2026 and an FAQ Booklet on FYUGP Fourth Year. The release was held at the University campus in the presence of Vice Chancellor Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta, representatives of the Assam College Principals' Council and other dignitaries. Speaking at the event, Dr. Pegu congratulated Gauhati University on preparing the guideline, calling it the first such guideline prepared by the university, and thanked…

19 Jun

Kanad Purkayastha Urges Prasar Bharati to Revive Silchar Doordarshan Kendra

Paromita EditorAssam

Seeking to restore the lost glory of a once-important public broadcasting centre in southern Assam, Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha has urged Prasar Bharati to revive the infrastructure, regional programming and unique identity of the Doordarshan Kendra Silchar. Purkayastha raised the issue during a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology in New Delhi on Wednesday. He submitted several proposals aimed at strengthening broadcasting facilities across the Northeast, with special focus on the Silchar Doordarshan centre. He also held discussions with Prasar Bharati Director General Rajeev Kumar Jain, who assured that matters related to Silchar Doordarshan…

18 Jun

Zubeen Garg’s Portrait Erased at Guwahati Flyover, Recreated Amid Public Outcry

Paromita EditorGuwahati

The removal of a large portrait of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg painted on the Ganeshguri flyover has sparked widespread criticism across Assam, with questions being raised over whether the artwork was removed as part of city beautification work or because of the message written alongside it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Guwahati on a three-day tour from July 1, and the Japanese Prime Minister is also expected to accompany him. Ahead of the high-profile visit, extensive beautification and cleanliness drives are underway across the city. As part of the beautification campaign, the Assam government has also…

18 Jun

Dr Habbey Teron Named Assam Government’s Candidate for Deputy Speaker Post

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced that Dr Habbey Teron, MLA from the Amri (ST) Hills constituency, will be the ruling party’s candidate for the post of Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly. Making the announcement through a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said Dr Teron’s candidature reflects the government’s commitment towards inclusive political representation and strengthening the participation of tribal communities in the state’s legislative process. Sarma described Dr Teron as a medical professional by training and the first elected representative from the newly created Amri constituency. He said Dr Teron’s…