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More than twenty years after a murder that shocked the community of Silchar, a Fast Track Court in Cachar district has sentenced three individuals, including a businessman, to life imprisonment for their involvement in the 2004 killing of Munna Majumdar. On February 25, the Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track Court), Bankim Sharma, delivered the verdict, sentencing cloth merchant Dhanraj Surana and his employees, Ratan Debnath and Rinku Dev, to life imprisonment. Surana operates from Swarupa Complex in Janiganj, Silchar, while Debnath and Dev reside in Udharband. Munna Majumdar, who worked at Surana's garment shop, was taken by his employer and…

SBI General Insurance, one of India’s prominent general insurance providers, is participating in the ‘Meri Policy Mere Haath’ campaign under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the Rabi 2025–26 season, scheduled from February 15 to March 15, 2026. This initiative aims to deliver crop insurance policies directly to farmers and enhance their understanding of crop insurance, risk protection, and essential aspects of the PMFBY scheme, such as coverage, enrolment, and claims procedures. The campaign focuses on making crop insurance more transparent, accessible, and farmer centric. It ensures that beneficiaries not only receive their policy documents but also gain…

Gaurav Gogoi, president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), has vehemently condemned the vandalism committed against the statue of Jawaharlal Nehru in Poilapool, Cachar district. He emphasized that this act is not just an assault on a monument but a profound disrespect to the legacy of Nehru, a pivotal figure in India's independence and nation-building. Gogoi pointed out that while diverse political opinions exist, actions aimed at erasing the democratic history of India are utterly intolerable. He expressed alarm over the BJP government's silence regarding this disgraceful incident, highlighting that India's strength lies in its commitment to pluralism and…

The Samriddhi Northeast 2026 – Entrepreneurs Summit, held at the NEHHDC campus in Guwahati, marks a pivotal moment for the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northeast India. Organized by the Northeastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) in collaboration with TiDE and supported by the Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC), this two-day summit aims to connect entrepreneurs, startups, MSMEs, and artisan-led enterprises with buyers, policymakers, financial institutions, and ecosystem partners. Key initiatives for enterprise development, including incubation support and market linkage, were highlighted during the NEHHDC session. Pritam Dutta, Director of the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), delivered a special address stressing…

The All-Assam Tribal Students Union (AATSU) has called for a thorough investigation into an incident where a couple in New Delhi allegedly hurled racial slurs at three women from Arunachal Pradesh. The couple has been arrested and remanded to 14 days of judicial custody while the Delhi Police investigate. AATSU expressed deep concern about the incident that occurred in Malviya Nagar, describing it as a serious act of racial hostility stemming from a minor dispute. Reports and video footage indicate that the women faced verbal abuse, racial stereotypes, and humiliation. AATSU condemned this behavior as a violation of constitutional values,…

Leading furniture brand Royaloak Furniture has expanded its retail presence by launching a second flagship store in Dharapur, Guwahati. This new store is a significant addition to the brand's footprint and showcases a range of its premium international furniture collections, highlighting its commitment to providing high-quality home furnishing solutions in Northeast India. The inauguration event was attended by Vijai Subramaniam, Chairman, and Mathan Subramaniam, Managing Director of Royaloak Incorporation Pvt Ltd. The store covers an area of 18,500 square feet and offers a wide selection of furniture for various spaces, including living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, study and office settings,…

Nearly eight decades post-Independence, Garumarachor village, situated on the Assam–West Bengal border in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), remains without electricity. This ongoing deprivation has provoked residents to protest vocally, chanting "No Electricity, No Vote," in anticipation of the upcoming elections. Garumarachor lies under the No. 3 Council Constituency of Kokrajhar district, yet despite the government's assertions about achieving universal electrification, it remains off grid without a consistent power supply since 1947, contradicting the official narrative that claims all villages in India have been electrified. In recent demonstrations, villagers expressed their frustrations by taking to the streets with placards, united…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on February 24, criticized the Opposition for what he termed "vote bank politics," labeling it a significant threat to the nation. He reaffirmed his government's commitment to protecting the interests of Assam through the Special Intensive Pushback (SIP) initiative, which aims to enhance border enforcement and internal security. Sarma outlined that the ongoing SIP strategy is designed as a long-term solution to secure Assam's present and future, with a recent operation resulting in the pushback of 20 individuals suspected of being illegal infiltrators. Emphasizing this as part of a larger protective strategy, he expressed…