Sonakshi Sarkar

The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), in coordination with the Goalpara forest division, recovered a leopard skin and bones from three persons at Paikan village under the Krishnai forest division of Goalpara district on Wednesday. The accused have been identified as Manirul Islam, a resident of Krishnai, Janik Ali of Goalpara, and Rakseng Sangma from Tukura village. The seized wildlife parts are believed to have been sourced through illegal poaching activities. Following their detention, the three men were taken into custody and booked under relevant provisions for poaching and trafficking of animal parts. Forest and WCCB officials said the recovery was made as…

A late-night firing incident created panic in South Hafani village under Assam’s South Karimganj constituency after miscreants allegedly opened fire during a dispute related to a mobile phone theft. Two people were seriously injured in the incident, police said. According to initial reports, several rounds of gunfire were heard, disturbing the otherwise calm area and triggering an immediate police response. Investigators recovered multiple empty cartridges from the spot, indicating the intensity of the firing. One of the injured has been identified as Anowar Hussain, while the identity of the second victim is yet to be confirmed. Both were rushed to…

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are increasingly becoming a major public health issue in Assam, particularly for adults over 40. Studies indicate a rising risk of heart disease in urban areas, including hilly regions, even among individuals under 40. Medanta – The Medicity, India’s leading private hospital, is addressing this growing concern by expanding access to advanced cardiac care in Northeast India, specifically in Guwahati. Dr. Praveen Chandra, Chairman of Interventional Cardiology at Medanta, underscored the critical need for early diagnosis and management of complex heart conditions. Key risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) include high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and unhealthy…

Legendary Indian filmmaker Girish Kasaravalli participated in an interactive session titled “The World of Girish Kasaravalli – An Interaction with the Master Filmmaker” at the second Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF), moderated by Reema Borah. The discussion emphasized cinema's role as a philosophical, cultural, and social medium beyond mere aesthetics and commercial aspects. Kasaravalli highlighted the significance of film festivals in facilitating genuine interactions between filmmakers and audiences, arguing that discourse transcends plot in cinema. He shared insights from his celebrated works, including Ghatashraddha and Thaayi Saheba, asserting that film serves as a medium of quiet resistance and introspection. He…

The Assam Congress has signalled a renewed push for mass mobilisation as its state president Gaurav Gogoi accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of running the state through fear and pressure rather than public support. Speaking at a Mandal Convention held at Abhayapuri in Bongaigaon district, Gogoi said the Congress was rebuilding itself from the ground up as people across Assam began to turn away from what he called an atmosphere of intimidation and control. Addressing a packed gathering of party workers and supporters, Gogoi alleged that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was clinging to power by misusing state institutions,…