Sonakshi Sarkar

Wildlife Genetics Laboratory (WGL) of Aaranyak is hosting an eight-day training program titled “Hands-on Training on Applications of DNA Technology in Wildlife Genetics and Forensics” from April 22 to 29, 2026, at its facility in Guwahati, Assam. The training will encompass a wide range of topics, including genetic sampling techniques, DNA extraction, selection of DNA markers, PCR, electrophoresis, and forensic species identification. WGL, recognized for its work in wildlife genetics and forensics under the BNSS, 2023, boasts eighteen years of experience with numerous research projects across Eastern India and has effectively contributed to wildlife crime resolution, having solved over 180…

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Assam Regional Office, held the State Credit Seminar 2026‑27 in Guwahati, focusing on the theme of “e-KCC driven Agriculture Credit Growth.” The seminar featured the launch of the State Focus Paper (SFP) 2026‑27 by Aruna Rajoria, Commissioner and Secretary of the Agriculture Department, which identifies a credit potential of Rs 92,207.72 crore for the financial year, allocating Rs 32,603.91 crore for Agriculture and Allied Activities, Rs 52,450.29 crore for the MSME sector, and Rs 7,153.51 crore for other priority sectors. Loken Das, Chief General Manager, NABARD Assam RO, emphasized NABARD’s contributions…

Northeast Frontier Railway's General Manager, Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, conducted a safety inspection of the Kamakhya – New Bongaigaon – Dangtal section, spanning 154 km, to enhance operational safety and infrastructure reliability. Accompanied by senior officials, he evaluated track conditions, bridges, signalling and telecommunication systems, traction installations, level crossings, and station facilities. Key safety assets, including curves and points, were scrutinized to ensure compliance with safety standards. The General Manager engaged with railway officials and staff to gauge operational preparedness and safety awareness, while also assessing essential safety equipment at multiple sites. Inspections included a focus on stations at Nalbari, Barpeta…

The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday hit back strongly at the opposition after the Indian National Congress released its “Charge Sheet-2026” against the state government. The ruling party rejected the allegations and challenged senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to visit Assam and see what it called the “ground reality”.Addressing a press conference in Guwahati on February 20, BJP spokesperson Jayanta Kumar Goswami said the Congress document was politically motivated and far from the truth. He said the party was trying to mislead people ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Goswami invited Priyanka Gandhi to…

The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has strongly opposed a recent directive issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) mandating that the Indian National Song “Vande Mataram” be played or sung before the National Anthem “Jana Gana Mana” at designated high-level official functions, including in schools. In a press release, NSF president Mteisuding Heraang and general secretary Kenilo Kent termed the MHA’s order an imposition that disregards the historical, political, and cultural realities of the Naga people. While acknowledging constitutional provisions such as Article 51A(a), the federation asserted that no authority could compel cultural or ideological conformity upon the Naga…

The Gauhati High Court has overturned the detention of Victor Das, who was apprehended by city police last September under the National Security Act (NSA). The court's division bench identified significant failures by the State Government in upholding constitutional rights as specified under Article 22(5) of the Constitution of India during the detention process. It highlighted an unreasonable and unexplained delay that hindered the petitioner's right to representation before the Detaining Authority, alongside the consideration and resolution of that representation by both State and Central Governments. The government's defense for the detention order cited credible evidence and confidential intelligence suggesting…