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The Territorial Army, alongside the 23 Sector Assam Rifles, commemorated the 99th birthday of Havildar Lalbiakthanga Pachuau (Retd), a notable veteran of the 3rd Battalion, The Assam Regiment. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat highlighted Pachuau’s embodiment of the Indian Army's traditions. With a distinguished military career, including World War II service, Pachuau transitioned to journalism and social service after retiring from the Army after 17 years. Awarded the Padma Shri in 2021 for his contributions to Literature and Education, Pachuau is recognized as India's oldest working journalist, dedicated to truthful reporting and community development in Mizoram. The event, themed…

Despite government assurances of adequate stock, significant panic buying of petrol and diesel occurred in Guwahati and other regions of Assam, resulting in long queues at fuel stations. Rumors of shortages and potential price increases contributed to this unrest, leaving many fuel pumps empty. Dealers reported that the surge in demand confronted issues with delayed stock replenishment due to the requirement for advance payments from oil companies before dispatching fuel. Additionally, many consumers also lined up at gas agencies for LPG cylinders. In response, Assam Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota confirmed that following discussions with oil marketing companies and individual…

Guwahati will host its inaugural junior obstacle race, 'Junior Circuit', aimed at children aged 3 to 15 years and their parents, on March 29 at Arya College Playground. Organized by Culture Club - preschool and powered by House of Play, the event focuses on fostering physical activity, building confidence, and enhancing family bonding through a non-competitive format, emphasizing participation over rankings. The obstacle course will extend roughly 900 to 1000 meters and include 15 challenges such as crawling tunnels, balance beams, and cargo nets, with parents joining their children to create a shared experience. Nikhil Mozika, Founder of Culture Club,…

Delivering the final findings, a coroner’s inquiry in Singapore into the death of Zubeen Garg has ruled that the singer's death was due to accidental drowning. Zubeen drowned during a swim off Lazarus Island in Singapore on September 19, 2025. Delivering his findings, State Coroner Adam Nakhoda said there was no reason to disagree with the Police Coast Guard’s investigation conclusion after analyzing the evidence before him. A death certificate issued by the Singapore General Hospital listed the cause of death as drowning. Zubeen had consumed alcohol and refused a life vest before jumping off a yacht, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)…

In the ongoing Assembly elections in Assam, Shyuli Mohilary, spouse of BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary, has garnered significant attention as one of the wealthiest candidates, with total declared assets of ₹54 crore. Competing for the first time in the Kokrajhar constituency as a member of the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), her financial affidavit indicates an income of ₹9.33 crore for the fiscal year 2024–25 and liquid cash holdings of ₹31.69 lakh. Her movable assets are valued at ₹30.51 crore, consisting of funds in 37 bank accounts, gold jewelry worth ₹32.50 lakh, and a diverse vehicle fleet totaling 32, including both…

The scrutiny process for nomination papers for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam has validated 776 candidates as of March 24, with the scrutiny for two constituencies—Barpeta (SC) and Dhekiajuli—having been adjourned to March 25, according to an official statement. A total of 124 constituencies has completed the scrutiny, leaving only the two constituencies awaiting final clearance. Altogether, 815 candidates submitted 1,389 nomination papers ahead of the election scheduled for April 9. The last date for candidates to withdraw their nominations is March 26, before 3 PM, as outlined by the Election Commission of India. Among the candidate's still awaiting…

In a significant advancement towards sustainable peace in Assam, Kuki Suspension of Operations (SoO) groups, including the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), United Kuki Defence Army (UKDA), and Kuki Liberation Army (KLA/KLO), have announced the dissolution of their armed organizations following the signing of a Memorandum of Settlement with the Central and state governments on March 15. This agreement, effective March 23, has marked a notable transition from armed conflict to a phase of cooperation and reconciliation, which the groups described as a “historic milestone.” The disbanded organizations have instructed their members to vacate designated camps and reintegrate into civilian life…

Assam's political landscape reveals a significant contrast between high voter turnout among women and the precarious political status of women leaders. With over 1.24 crore women voters constituting nearly half of the electorate, women achieved impressive turnout rates of 82.42% in the 2021 Assembly elections and 84.72% in 2016. However, women politicians face systemic exclusion and instability, exemplified by incidents like Nandita Gorlosa, who shifted from the Bharatiya Janata Party to the Indian National Congress after being dropped from the ticket list. Similarly, the Bodoland People's Front replaced veteran leader Pramila Rani Brahma, despite her desire to contest her final…

The Central government informed the Lok Sabha that it does not maintain centralized data on hate speech, racial slurs, harassment, and discrimination against individuals from the Northeast. In response to Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai stated that matters of "police" and "public order" are under the jurisdiction of state governments, which are tasked with the prevention, detection, registration, investigation of crimes, and prosecution of offenders. While the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) compiles crime statistics from states and Union Territories in its annual reports, it does not track incidents of discrimination against Northeastern individuals…