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Motohaus India, a premium Italian electric two-wheeler brand, has expanded its footprint in Northeast India with the launch of its Guwahati showroom on Wednesday.The dealership brings premium European mobility brands Brixton Motorcycles and VLF Scooters to one of the region's most strategically important and rapidly growing automotive markets.The new dealership marks another significant milestone in Motohaus India's aggressive expansion strategy across key metropolitan and emerging markets in India.This is the 15th showroom of the company in India, and the second in the Northeast.Motohaus India plans to open 15 more showrooms across India by the end of 2026.The newly inaugurated Motohaus…

Assam Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota has ordered strict compliance of the provisions of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules and the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court relating to scientific waste management and environmental safeguards.He gave the directive during a video conference with all District Commissioners and concerned departments to review implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026 across Assam.Dr Kota emphasized strengthening of source segregation, door-to-door waste collection systems, decentralized waste processing infrastructure, and scientific remediation of legacy waste dump sites.He asked districts to ensure identification and notification of bulk waste generators, including markets, educational institutions,…

Remarks made by Basanta Kumar Goswami on the role of char-chapori Muslims in preserving the Assamese language have sparked a major debate across Assam, drawing mixed reactions from literary circles, student organisations and political leaders. The controversy began after the Asam Sahitya Sabha president said during a public interaction that Assamese-speaking Muslims living in the riverine char-chapori areas have played a significant role in strengthening the Assamese linguistic community. He stated that their continued identification as Assamese speakers in the census is important for protecting the language and cultural identity of Assam. Goswami said that if Muslims from char-chapori areas…

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on May 19 launched a sharp attack on the Congress and India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru over the 1961 language movement in Assam, alleging that the then Congress-led government had attempted to “fragment” Assam during a politically sensitive period. In a post on X, Dubey claimed that during the 1960s, when the country was facing the threat of Chinese aggression, the Congress government tried to create divisions and tensions between Assamese-speaking and Bengali-speaking communities in Assam. Referring to the police firing on Bengali language protesters in Barak Valley on May 19, 1961, he described the…

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam, has arrested a Divisional Forest Officer of Kokrajhar district on charges of accepting a bribe in connection with the release of payment bills. According to an official press release issued on May 19, the arrested officer has been identified as Abinash Basumatary, Divisional Forest Officer of the Parbatjhora Forest Division in Kokrajhar district under the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). The vigilance department stated that a complaint was lodged alleging that Basumatary had demanded Rs 9.75 lakh from a complainant for clearing pending bills. Unwilling to pay the full amount, the complainant approached the…

The Assam Crime Branch has summoned Congress MP and senior party leader Randeep Singh Surjewala to appear before investigators in Guwahati on May 23 in connection with an ongoing probe linked to allegations surrounding the passport records and citizenship status of Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The investigation began after Congress leaders, including party spokesperson Pawan Khera, raised allegations regarding alleged irregularities in Riniki Bhuyan Sarma’s passport-related documents. Following the remarks, criminal complaints were lodged against Khera at the Guwahati Crime Branch under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. According to sources, the summons…

Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Monday hosted its Annual Awards Ceremony at the Auditorium of 91 Yards Club, ACA Stadium Complex, Guwahati, honouring players, teams, coaches, curators and support staff for their exceptional performances and invaluable contributions during the 2025–26 cricketing season. In a grand gesture of appreciation for sporting excellence, Assam Cricket Association distributed cash rewards amounting Rs 12 lakh among 12 distinguished best performers who excelled across various categories during the BCCI Domestic Season-2025-2026. The semi-finalist Assam Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy Team was also honoured with a cash reward of Rs 12.5 lakh in recognition of its remarkable…

Diganta Kalita has raised concerns over the use of loudspeakers for Azaan in areas surrounding the Assam Legislative Assembly, stating that while he has no objection to the religious practice itself, he questions the need for amplifiers. Speaking to reporters, the BJP legislator said he has been residing near the Assembly premises for the last five years and hears the Azaan being recited five times daily. “I have no objection to the Azaan itself. Muslims are free to perform the Azaan five times a day, just as Hindus also follow their own religious practices. But why must it be done…