Sonakshi Sarkar

In a sweeping crackdown following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, the Assam Police have arrested 34 individuals across several districts for allegedly expressing support for Pakistan. The arrests include All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) legislator Aminul Islam, who is now facing sedition charges. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made the development public through a post on X (formerly Twitter) late Tuesday evening, stating, “Total: 34 Anti Nationals put behind bars in Assam.” He described the accused as individuals who defended Pakistan on Indian soil, a stance the state government has condemned as "anti-national." The arrests were carried out…

At least three suspected NSCN cadres, who entered Assam allegedly to demand extortion money from the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), were killed in an encounter with security forces in Dima Hasao district on Tuesday, officers said. The operation was planned and monitored by the highest level of Assam police for a month now, sources said. Over 300 security force personnel led by the Assam police were part of this operation.  The encounter took place at a place between N Kubin and Herakilo under Haflong police station limits after the NSCN cadres came from neighbouring Nagaland, police sources added.…

Renowned folklorist, poet, and academician Anil Kumar Boro from Assam has been honoured with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, for his outstanding contributions to the promotion and preservation of Bodo literature and folklore. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious award upon Professor Boro at a grand ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The award recognises his decades-long efforts in taking Bodo folk culture and literary heritage to national and international platforms. Currently serving as the Head of the Department of Folklore Research at Gauhati University, Professor Boro has an impressive literary portfolio. He has authored more than 30 books…