Sonakshi Sarkar

Assam accounts for 90 per cent of India’s total Muga silk production and 65 per cent of its Eri silk output, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. In a post shared on X, the Chief Minister stated that with 90 per cent of the country’s Muga production, Assam stands as the global home of the iconic silk variety. He said the State’s Muga and Eri industries not only reflect Assam’s rich cultural identity but also support thousands of families across rural and semi-urban areas. Sarma said the sericulture sector remains a strong pillar of what he described as “Atmanirbhar Assam.”…

The Kamrup Metropolitan District and Sessions Court has ordered the immediate unfreezing of the bank account of accused Shyamkanu Mahanta in connection with the ongoing probe into singer Zubeen Garg’s death case. The court pulled up the prosecution for what it described as procedural lapses and failure to follow due legal process. During the hearing, the court observed that the investigating agency did not comply with Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita while freezing Mahanta’s bank account. The court noted that statutory provisions must be strictly followed, regardless of the seriousness of the allegations. Citing these irregularities, it…

The second phase of the ‘Samay Paribartanor’ yatra of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) reached Dibrugarh district on March 1, with party leaders holding padayatras and bike rallies across Naharkatia, Duliajan and Tingkhong constituencies. The yatra was led by APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, who began the day by offering prayers at Raidongia Namghar in Naharkatia. The Congress team later received a warm welcome from supporters at Nigam Tiniali. Party workers and local residents gathered in large numbers as the rally moved through different areas of the district. Addressing gatherings during the yatra, Gogoi said the Congress is committed to…

Assam has taken a major step in promoting its farm produce in the global market. The first export consignment of GI-tagged ginger from Karbi Anglong was flagged off to London on March 1. The consignment was formally sent from Krishi Bhawan in Guwahati by Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora. The flag-off ceremony was attended by senior officials of the Agriculture Department and other stakeholders connected with the farming and export sector. Officials described the move as an important development for the state’s agri-export efforts. The ginger grown in Karbi Anglong has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This tag gives…

The Assam government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to carry out a pre-feasibility study for setting up five new greenfield airports in different parts of the state. The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The proposed greenfield airports are planned at Manas National Park, Umrangshu, Majuli, Diphu and Charaideo. Officials said the study will examine the technical, financial and operational aspects of developing airports at these locations. At present, Assam has seven airports. These include Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, along with Jorhat,…

Celebrated Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg was posthumously honoured with three major awards at the Filmfare Awards Assamese, marking an emotional moment for the music community in Assam. The late artist received the awards for Best Playback Singer (Male), the Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Special Honour for his work in the film Roi Roi Binale. The recognition was seen as a tribute to his long and influential career in music and cinema. The awards were received by his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, and his father, Kapil Thakur, at their residence. In a quiet and emotional ceremony, Jitesh…

The Gauhati High Court has issued notices to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Union of India, the State of Assam and the Director General of Police in a batch of public interest litigations alleging repeated hate speeches against a section of the Muslim community. The matter was heard by a Division Bench of Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury. After hearing arguments for nearly 90 minutes, the Bench directed the respondents to file their replies and fixed April 21, 2026 for the next hearing. The petitions have been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution.…

Political activity has started picking up pace in Assam as preparations quietly gather momentum for the 2026 Assembly elections. In Nalbari district, the focus has now shifted to the newly formed Tihu Assembly constituency, where the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has openly staked its claim.The AGP, which is an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam, has urged that the Tihu seat be allotted to it under the alliance arrangement. Party central general secretary and ticket aspirant Dilip Kumar Das said the constituency rightfully belongs to the AGP in the spirit of the alliance. Das said the party has…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Silchar on March 14, and the Cachar district administration has begun large-scale preparations for the high-profile programme. Senior officials of the Assam government visited Silchar on Tuesday to review the arrangements. The team included Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota, Director General of Police Harmeet Singh, Minister Kaushik Rai and Minister Krishnendu Paul. They inspected the proposed venue at Ramnagar Bypass, where the Prime Minister will address a public meeting. During the inspection, officials reviewed security arrangements, traffic plans and the readiness of basic infrastructure in and around the venue. Special focus was…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a strong attack on the Congress party, holding it responsible for what he described as the long-standing infiltration crisis in the state. He said decisions taken at the time of Partition in 1947 did not properly assess the possible impact of large-scale migration, the effects of which Assam continues to face even today. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Sarma said that when India became independent and the country was divided, the leadership of that time failed to think deeply about the long-term consequences of cross-border movement. He said more attention should…