Sonakshi Sarkar

A massive fire broke out at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) drilling site in Assam’s Sivasagar district late on Sunday night, sending shockwaves across the oilfield region and triggering panic among nearby residents. The incident occurred at Rig No. 135 in Bokota Koronga Laipaleng, an area well known for oil exploration activities.According to initial reports, the drilling site is currently being operated by S.K. Petro, a private firm contracted by ONGC to carry out drilling operations. Witnesses said the blaze erupted suddenly, with flames shooting up into the night sky, visible from several kilometers away. The fire spread…

The Guwahati Police have imposed a citywide ban on processions, rallies, marathons, walkathons, and other such events. The order, which has come into immediate effect, was issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration) Imdad Ali, APS, under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. Officials said the directive was necessitated by repeated complaints of severe traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours, when rallies and processions often paralyze movement across arterial routes. “It is essential to manage road usage efficiently for the smooth flow of traffic in Guwahati. Processions and rallies often cause severe traffic snarls, leading to…

Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has launched a strong attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of damaging the dignity of the Chief Minister’s chair through controversial remarks and unverified claims. Gogoi, in a series of sharp comments on social media, cited what he called “embarrassing instances” that, according to him, have eroded Sarma’s credibility among the people of Assam. The immediate flashpoint came when Gogoi reminded the public of Sarma’s earlier claim that he had seen a “body double” of Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra. The Congress leader described the statement as both “baseless and…

The Assam government is set to review a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report that has reportedly flagged a Pakistan-linked plot involving a Member of Parliament from the state. The SIT, constituted by the Assam Cabinet on February 17, 2025, was tasked with probing the alleged anti-India activities of Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and his associates. According to sources, the SIT has uncovered startling details suggesting a broader conspiracy that could threaten national sovereignty. The probe has revealed the involvement of a British national married to an Indian MP, allegedly connected to Sheikh’s network. Further findings suggest that the Ministry…

The Assam government has prepared a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to implement the Immigrant (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950, aimed at detecting and expelling illegal immigrants from the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision on Tuesday after a Cabinet meeting, calling it a landmark step in safeguarding the rights of genuine citizens. Briefing the media, Sarma said that the Supreme Court has clarified through constitutional directives that the Assam government has the authority to use the 1950 Act to remove foreigners from the state. “Under this Act, the Deputy Commissioner is empowered by the Centre to evacuate…