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13 Jan

Renowned Assamese Singer Samar Hazarika Passes Away

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Eminent Assamese singer Samar Hazarika, younger brother of cultural icon Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, passed away on Tuesday morning at his residence in Nizarapar, Guwahati. He had been suffering from pneumonia for a prolonged period. Samar Hazarika began his musical career in 1960 and went on to sing several memorable songs for Assamese films. Over the years, he also released multiple music albums, earning him wide appreciation among music lovers. His demise has created a deep void in Assam’s cultural and musical landscape, with fans, artists, and members of the cultural fraternity mourning the loss of a cherished voice. His last…

13 Jan

SC Grants Bail to NSCN(IM) Leader Alemla Jamir After Six Years in Jail

Sonakshi SarkarNews

The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to NSCN(IM) leader Alemla Jamir, who had spent more than six years in custody under the stringent provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Jamir was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 17, 2019, after she was stopped at Delhi airport while attempting to travel to Dimapur with around ₹72 lakh in cash. A bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh passed the order, noting that a significant portion of the trial had already been completed and several witnesses had been examined. The Court also considered…

12 Jan

AIIMS Guwahati Observes 6th Institute Day with Grand Celebrations

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Guwahati today celebrated its 6th Institute Day on its campus with great enthusiasm. The event witnessed the participation of students, faculty members, officers, staff and nursing officers of AIIMS Guwahati along with eminent dignitaries from various organizations.Addressing the gathering Prof. Ashok Puranik, Executive Director, AIIMS Guwahati reflected on the Institute’s journey from its initial functioning at the temporary campus in Gauhati Medical College to the present permanent campus at Changsari. He highlighted the significant milestones achieved by the Institute over the past five years in the core areas of quality medical education,…

12 Jan

PURABI DAIRY CELEBRATES FOOTPRINT EXPANSION WITH PRE-MAGH BIHU EVENT

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Northeast India’s largest dairy cooperative, Purabi Dairy, celebrated pre-Magh Bihu at its dairy processing plant in Guwahati on Monday, marking a year of strong growth, wider farmer participation and expanding presence across Assam’s dairy landscape.Addressing mediapersons during the event, officials of the West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd (WAMUL) highlighted that Purabi Dairy has grown from strength to strength over the past year, registering significant increase in milk production and procurement, along with steady expansion of its cooperative network.The number of Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCS) under Purabi has increased during the year, while the cooperative dairy system has also…

12 Jan

Grand Celebrations as AIIMS Guwahati Observes Its 6th Institute Day

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Today, the Sixth Institute Day was enthusiastically celebrated on the campus of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Guwahati. Along with distinguished dignitaries from various organizations, AIIMS Guwahati students, teachers, officers, staff, and nursing officers participated in the occasion.Speaking to the audience, Prof. Ashok Puranik, Executive Director of AIIMS Guwahati, discussed the Institute's development from its first temporary location at Gauhati Medical College to its current permanent campus in Changsari. He outlined the Institute's noteworthy accomplishments during the previous five years in the fundamental domains of patient care, high-quality medical education, and health-focused research. Stressing that Institute Day…

12 Jan

Indian Idol 3 Champion Prashant Tamang Dies at 43; Sikkim Chief Minister Expresses Deep Grief

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on January 11 expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned singer and actor Prashant Tamang, describing him as a rare example of talent, humility and hard work whose life journey will continue to inspire people across the country. Prashant Tamang, who shot to national fame after winning Indian Idol Season 3, passed away in New Delhi following a cardiac arrest. He was 43. His sudden death has sent a wave of grief across Sikkim and among his fans nationwide. Before stepping into the world of music and films, Tamang served as a constable…

12 Jan

Pre-Magh Bihu Event Highlights Purabi Dairy’s Growing Presence Across Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Purabi Dairy, the biggest dairy cooperative in Northeast India, celebrated pre-Magh Bihu on Monday at its Guwahati dairy processing factory, commemorating a year of robust expansion, increased farmer involvement, and growing presence throughout Assam's dairy landscape.Speaking to reporters at the event, representatives of the West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd (WAMUL) emphasized that Purabi Dairy has been steadily expanding its cooperative network and experiencing a notable increase in milk production and procurement over the past year.The number of Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCS) under Purabi has grown over the course of the year, and Upper Assam's cooperative dairy system has…

12 Jan

‘Intent Matters’: Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi Reacts Sharply to Controversial Statement by New Congress Entrant Rezaul Sarkar

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on Sunday reacted strongly to a controversial remark allegedly made by Rezaul Karim Sarkar, warning that any deliberate attempt to provoke social or political tension would be firmly opposed. Gogoi’s reaction came after Sarkar, who formally joined the Indian National Congress earlier in the day, was quoted as saying that he would “turn Sivasagar into Dhubri and Dhubri into Sivasagar.” The remark triggered sharp political reactions, particularly in Upper Assam, where Sivasagar holds strong cultural and historical importance. Speaking to the media, Akhil Gogoi said that the nature of the statement needed to be clearly understood.…

12 Jan

Land and Forest Rights at Core as Congress ST Study Group Submits Report Ahead of Assam Elections 2026

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has said that tribal communities across Assam are facing serious livelihood insecurity and growing economic hardship due to long-standing issues related to land and forest rights. The party said these concerns will be given priority in its manifesto for the Assam Assembly Elections 2026, expected to be held in March–April next year. The observations were made in a detailed report prepared by the Congress Core Scheduled Tribe (ST) Study Group and submitted to APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, according to a party press release issued on Sunday. The Study Group was headed by APCC general…

12 Jan

Magh Bihu Preparations: Assam Orders Price Fixing of Meat, Dairy Items

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has instructed all District Commissioners to set and enforce prices for meat, eggs, milk, and dairy goods in their respective districts before to the Uruka feast and Magh Bihu celebrations. The goal of the order is to shield customers from being taken advantage of during the holiday season and to stop fraudulent price increases. The Assam Veterinary and Animal Husbandry department issued an order stating that "all DCs are directed to take urgent action fix the prices of meat, egg, milk, and dairy products in their respective districts in the event of the upcoming Magh Bihu in…