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On the six-month death anniversary of Assam's artist Zubeen Garg, his wife Garima Saikia Garg conveyed her grief and called for swift justice for her husband, emphasizing the slow legal process. She expressed concern for "Zubeen Kshetra," stating the site is deteriorating in the rain and urging that Zubeen not be politicized. Religious rituals were held at their residence, where Garima prepared Zubeen's favorite dishes for the Sapinda ritual. Fans and well-wishers honored him by lighting candles at his burial site, while AASU president Utpal Sharma criticized the government's neglect of Zubeen Kshetra. A close associate suggested that if the…

When facing a LPG shortage due to war in the Middle East, the Assam government is considering expanding Piped Natural Gas (PNG) coverage. Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota convened a meeting with the management of Assam Gas Company Ltd., Purba Bharati Gas Pvt. Ltd., and North East Gas Distribution Company Ltd. to assess the current PNG coverage and explore its expansion to reach more domestic consumers within 90 days. Companies have been asked to submit their expansion plans, aimed at prioritizing access for residents. PNG is becoming a practical alternative to LPG cylinders as disruptions in supply chains continue, highlighted…

Pramod Boro, president of the United Peoples' Party Liberal (UPPL), was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha and will run for the assembly elections from the Tamulpur constituency. UPPL general secretary Raju Kumar Narzary announced the first list of seven candidates, stating that the party intends to contest all 15 constituencies within the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). A second candidate list will be released shortly. The UPPL is part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and competes primarily with the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) in the region. In the recent Rajya Sabha elections, Boro, along with BJP candidates Jogendra Mohan…

Internal tensions within the Indian National Congress (INC) in Assam have escalated following an ultimatum from Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi to the party's central leadership regarding candidate selection for the Lahorighat Assembly constituency in the upcoming state elections. Bordoloi expressed his "pain and anguish" in a letter to AICC general secretary Jitendra Singh, citing neglect of his concerns over the candidacy of sitting MLA Asif Mohammad Nazar. He accused APCC president Gaurav Gogoi and senior leader Imran Masood of humiliating him during internal discussions. Bordoloi's grievances intensified after a violent attack on him on April 27, 2025, when he was…

A new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, known as the "Bamboo Orchid," has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This terminal, hailed as India's first nature-themed airport terminal, embodies the cultural and natural identity of Assam. With an investment of approximately ₹5,000 crore, it aims to enhance aviation connectivity in Northeast India, positioning the region as a gateway to Southeast Asia. The terminal is built to accommodate around 13.1 million passengers annually and features architecture inspired by Assam's iconic kopou phool (foxtail orchid) and native bamboo species. Techno Struct, a global design and construction technology…

Silchar Lok Sabha MP and Chairman of Silchar Medical College and Hospital, Parimal Suklabaidya on Monday distributed several essential medical equipment for the benefit of patients at the hospital under his first CSR initiative. The equipment, worth approximately Rs 52 lakh, were provided through CSR support from Numaligarh Refinery Limited. The initiative aims to strengthen medical facilities and improve treatment services for patients from Silchar and the entire Barak Valley. Under this CSR initiative, the MP handed over four cardiac treadmills, one electromyograph (EMG); four ECG machines; two EEG machines and four patient monitors. Speaking to the media, MP Suklabaidya…

Fissures have emerged within the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Assam, highlighted by the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) reaching out to the BJP for clarification on its status in the alliance ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. This inquiry is particularly urgent for the UPPL, following the entry of its rival, the Bodoland People's Front (BPF), into the NDA. In a letter from UPPL general secretary Raju Kumar Narzary to BJP state president Dilip Saikia, the party expressed discomfort over recent political developments and conflicting statements from different BJP leaders. The UPPL's Core Committee has requested formal…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched several development projects in Silchar, Assam, on March 14, emphasizing a sharp critique of the Indian National Congress, which he claimed is facing a decline in public support and may soon reach "a century of electoral defeats." Speaking to a public gathering in Barak Valley, Modi contended that the people of Assam had already distanced themselves from Congress and that voters nationwide are following suit. He accused Congress leaders of resorting to desperate measures, such as a bizarre protest against an artificial intelligence summit, in a bid to discredit the event. Modi outlined the Bharatiya…

Amid concerns over a potential LPG shortage, the Assam government has directed all District Commissioners (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) to stay alert and prevent the diversion of domestic LPG cylinders for commercial use, and to combat hoarding, black marketing, and other unfair trade practices. This directive came during a video conference led by Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota, aimed at reviewing the state's LPG supply and ensuring precautionary measures to avert disruptions and public inconvenience. The State Level coordinator for LPG in Assam reported that there is currently no shortage of LPG; however, in light of ongoing geopolitical…

Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines, has announced that starting April 2026, it will reintroduce twice-weekly flights from Paro to Bangkok via Guwahati and will also commence a third weekly frequency on its Singapore route via Guwahati. The reinstated Bangkok flights aim to restore a significant regional link that enhances tourism, medical travel, education, and business exchanges between Bhutan, Northeast India, and Thailand. Bangkok’s status as a major regional gateway is expected to boost tourism in the region and facilitate outbound travel for Bhutanese passengers. The new and expanded flight services will operate between Paro-Guwahati-Singapore and Paro-Guwahati-Bangkok, providing better air connectivity for…