Sonakshi Sarkar

Two newly elected panchayat leaders from Dhubri district in Assam have taken the initiative to repair a crucial village road with their own money—drawing praise and gratitude from the local community. The road, located in Barjan village under the Dingdinga Gram Panchayat in Tamarhat, had been severely damaged by recent monsoon rains. Muddy, broken, and nearly impassable, the stretch had become a daily hazard for hundreds of villagers, particularly school children, farmers, and the elderly.But instead of waiting for government funding or district-level approvals, Ward Member Alamgir Mollah and Anchalik Panchayat Member Manzoor Alam rolled up their sleeves and acted.…

A massive flood disaster has unfolded in Assam’s Lakhimpur district after the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) reportedly released water from one of its dams, leading to a sudden and dangerous rise in river levels. The deluge has submerged over 230 villages, displaced thousands, and claimed the life of one resident in Pahumora village. Panic swept through the region early on Friday morning as rising waters inundated homes, croplands, schools, and key roadways. The worst-affected area, the Naoboicha-Gendheli stretch, witnessed the 15th National Highway going underwater, effectively cutting off road connectivity and isolating large sections of the population. Relief…

Gaurav Gogoi, newly appointed President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) and current Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is set to formally assume charge on June 3, 2025, in Guwahati. The event will be marked by a public function at the Manvendra Sharma Complex, where senior Congress leaders and party workers are expected to gather in large numbers. In preparation for this significant transition in state party leadership, the Assam Congress held an internal strategy meeting at Rajiv Bhawan, Guwahati, with active participation from senior leaders, including APCC Working President Zakir Hussain Sikdar and General…

The Assam Government has formally dissolved the Bureau of Investigation (Economic Offences), commonly known as BIEO, and merged it with the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption. The decision, aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing institutional overlap in investigating economic crimes, comes into effect immediately. According to an official notification issued by the Governor of Assam, the move is part of a broader restructuring strategy designed to optimize the state’s mechanisms for tackling financial fraud and corruption. The government stated that this step was taken in the public interest to ensure better coordination and more focused investigations. As part of the…

In a major move to reinforce discipline within the Assam Police, authorities have taken strict action against four police personnel involved in two separate incidents of alleged misconduct. Three staff posted at the Jalukbari police checkpost in Guwahati were suspended on Sunday following serious accusations of extorting money from livestock transporters, while a sub-inspector from Gohpur faces suspension for alleged custodial brutality. Those suspended from the Jalukbari post include Constable Shashi Sinha, Home Guard jawan Dharmeshwar Rajbanshi, and vehicle driver Dulal Das. The trio were accused of extorting money from vehicles carrying cattle and buffaloes. The matter came to light…

In a major step towards regulating assisted reproduction and ensuring ethical fertility treatments in Assam, five hospitals in the state have been officially certified to operate surrogacy clinics. The certificates were handed over by Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal on May 23, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act and the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Act, both enacted in 2021. The certified institutions include some of Assam’s leading medical centers: GMCH Fertility & IVF Center, Apollo Fertility Guwahati, Down Town Hospital Ltd. Guwahati, Institute of Human Reproduction Guwahati, and Swasti Hospital in Rangia, Kamrup. These…