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23 Sep

Gecko Smuggling Bid Foiled in Jorhat

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

As many as 86 gecko lizards allegedly being smuggled across the Assam-Nagaland border were rescued and two suspected wildlife smugglers were arrested in Assam’s Jorhat district, officials said. The operation was carried out by a Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) team at Bandarchalia, under the jurisdiction of the Mariani Forest Range Office. The two suspected smugglers were identified as Raju Kaitha, a resident of Namrupia Jungle Block, and Anatu Watsa, a resident of Akahetu village in Nagaland. According to officials, the duo was intercepted while allegedly attempting to transport the reptiles for illegal trade. The circumstances in which the animals…

23 Sep

Land, Identity and Heritage Top ADSU Memorandum

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The All Dimasa Students’ Union (ADSU) has submitted a memorandum to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma seeking government intervention on eight long-standing demands concerning the constitutional identity, land rights, cultural heritage, connectivity and welfare of the Dimasa Kachari community.In the memorandum dated September 22, the students’ body sought recognition of all sections of the Dimasa Kachari community under a single constitutional identity of “Dimasa Kachari” across India. The ADSU said Dimasa Kacharis are currently recognised under different names in different regions. These include Dimasa Kachari in Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong, Barman Kachari in the Barak Valley, Hojai Kachari…

22 Sep

Local Views Discussed at Project Meet

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu chaired a consultative meeting with officers and officials from Siang and Upper Siang districts to discuss the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project and the technical and local issues associated with the development initiative.The meeting focused on understanding the proposed project in greater detail, including its technical aspects and its significance for the state. Discussions also covered concerns and apprehensions that may exist among communities in the affected and surrounding areas. During the interaction, Khandu said tribal officers and officials have a close connection with their respective communities and are familiar with the aspirations, sentiments…

21 Sep

Ramraikuti Satra Hosts Religious Observances to Honour Srimanta Sankardev’s Legacy

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Devotees and pilgrims gathered at the historic Ramraikuti Satra in Satrasal in Assam’s Dhubri district on September 21 to observe the 573rd Janma Jayanti and Tithi of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev. The annual religious observance at the centuries-old Satra included prayers, devotional programmes and a congregational Naam procession through nearby villages. Many devotees took part in the procession barefoot as it passed through Borohati, Rampurihati, Chararpar, Chatam and Nawhati before returning to the Satra. Devotees chanted Naam associated with the Ekasarana Dharma propagated by Srimanta Sankardev during the procession. On returning to the Satra, they offered prayers and paid homage to…

18 Sep

Rajmata Express Triumphs at Champupara Boat Race

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Rajmata Express from Jaukatadia emerged as the winner of the ninth annual Champupara boat race competition held on the Kolohi River in Assam’s Kamrup district, drawing thousands of spectators to the traditional sporting event. Organised by the Champupara Yuva Sangha under the Samaria Assembly constituency, the two-day competition brought together 13 racing boats from different parts of Assam. The event attracted large crowds, with people gathering along both banks of the river to watch the races. Sahina Express finished second in the competition, while Ma Haowa Express and Allah Bharosa Express secured the third and fourth positions respectively. Samaria MLA…

17 Sep

Akhil Gogoi Launches Day-Long Hunger Strike Over Flood Relief and Rehabilitation in Upper Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi began a day-long hunger strike in Guwahati on Thursday, September 17, demanding enhanced financial assistance and compensation for families affected by the recent floods in Upper Assam. Gogoi is staging the protest in Dispur from 8 am to 4 pm. The agitation is part of Raijor Dal’s continuing campaign seeking higher compensation, rehabilitation and greater government assistance for people who suffered losses during the floods. The Raijor Dal leader has demanded immediate financial assistance of Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 for every flood-affected family. He has also sought compensation of Rs 10…

16 Sep

Gauhati University Announces PGSU Election Schedule

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Gauhati University has announced the schedule for the Post Graduate Students’ Union (PGSU) Election 2026-27, with polling scheduled for September 30 and vote counting to be held on October 1. According to the election notification issued by the Returning Officer, nominations will be invited from bona fide members of the PGSU for various office-bearer posts for the 2026-27 academic session. Nomination forms will be issued on September 22 from 10.30 am to 4 pm and on September 23 from 10.30 am to 2 pm at Room No. 12, Meeting Room, Office of the Secretary, University Classes, Gauhati University. Candidates must…

15 Sep

Intermittent Wet Weather Ahead: IMD Predicts Five-Day Stretch of Rain and Thunderstorms in Arunachal Pradesh

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Several districts of Arunachal Pradesh are likely to experience rain and thunderstorms over the next five days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting intermittent wet weather across different parts of the state from September 15. According to the district-wise forecast issued by the IMD’s Meteorological Centre in Itanagar, rain and thunderstorms are expected in Kurung Kumey, East Kameng, Upper Siang, Siang, Dibang Valley, Lower Dibang Valley, Lohit, Papum Pare, Tirap and Longding on Tuesday. On Wednesday, weather activity is likely to shift across Kurung Kumey, East Kameng, Papum Pare, Kamle, Tirap and Longding districts. The forecast suggests that several…

14 Sep

Security Forces Nab Three Alleged Members of KCP, PRE-PAK in Imphal West; Cash and Mobile Recovered

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Security forces arrested three alleged active members of proscribed insurgent groups during separate operations in Imphal West district of Manipur on September 13, officials said. The operations were carried out by personnel of the Combined Dedicated Operations-IW (CDO-IW), with intelligence inputs corroborated by Assam Rifles units. The three individuals were arrested from different locations in the district and were allegedly involved in activities including extortion. In the first operation, a CDO-IW team, acting on specific intelligence corroborated by 31 Assam Rifles, arrested an alleged active cadre of the KCP (PWG) from the Moidangpok area. The arrested individual was identified as…

12 Sep

Sarma Hails Srimanta Sankardev’s Role in Assam’s Cultural and Spiritual Legacy

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday paid tribute to Vaishnavite saint and social reformer Srimanta Sankardev on his Tirobhav Tithi, recalling his contribution to India’s cultural unity and the social, religious and literary life of Assam. In a post on X, Sarma described Sankardev as one of the great Vaishnavite saints of Bharat and said his spiritual vision had strengthened the country’s civilisational and cultural unity. “Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev was one of the great Vaishnavite saints of Bharat, whose spiritual vision strengthened the civilisational and cultural unity of our nation,” Sarma said. The chief minister also highlighted Sankardev’s…