Sonakshi Sarkar

Police investigation into Zubeen Garg's death has revealed that his manager Siddharth Sharma had purchased a posh residential apartment in Guwahati with the money he had misappropriated from Garg.  The special investigation team (SIT) of Assam police, which is investigating the high-profile case, has filed an application in court under Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for attachment and forfeiture of Sharma's residential apartment (flat No.3A) in Orchid Hill View at the Fatasil area in Guwahati on the ground that he had purchased the property with  money misappropriated from his employer, late Zubeen Garg.  Section 107 of…

Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the murder of activist Dilseng M. Sangma, taking the total number of arrests in the case to eight, officials said on Friday.According to police, the latest arrests were made late on Thursday night from Diara in South Salmara district of Assam. The two accused have been identified as Mozahidur Momin (22) and Mofidur Hussain (22). Their arrest was confirmed by the Superintendent of Police of West Garo Hills district. With these arrests, the number of people taken into custody in the case has increased to eight. The other accused already arrested…

The third hearing in the death case of Zubeen Garg is being held today at the District and Sessions Judge’s Court in Guwahati, with the newly appointed Special Public Prosecutor scheduled to appear before the court for the first time. However, there is little expectation of any major development during the hearing, as the case is still at a preliminary stage. According to court sources, the accused are likely to be produced before the court through video conferencing. The proceedings are expected to move slowly as several accused persons have not yet received all the relevant case documents. Until the…

Assam for a two-day visit starting January 17. One of the main events of the visit will be a large-scale Bagurumba dance presentation at Sarusajai Stadium, where thousands of artistes from the Bodo community will perform together. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Prime Minister is expected to reach the stadium in the evening and will witness the cultural programme organised by the state government. He said the event has been planned to highlight Assam’s traditional art forms and present the cultural identity of the Bodo community on a larger platform. According to the Chief Minister, the Bagurumba…

The Government of Assam’s Assam Innovation and Startup Foundation (AISF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maker Bhavan Foundation (MBF) to establish Tinkerers’ Labs in selected engineering colleges across Assam. This initiative aims to enhance experiential learning and promote a culture of innovation in higher technical education, aligning with the government’s objective of equipping students with future-ready skills through hands-on, project-based learning. The Tinkerers’ Labs will serve as advanced, student-managed maker spaces designed to foster creativity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and problem-solving. Under the MoU, MBF will collaborate with participating institutions to set up cutting-edge fabrication and prototyping facilities,…

The newly formed Adivasi (Khilonjia) Bhumiputra People’s Party (IBPP) has announced its decision to contest independently in 80 constituencies in the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, IBPP president Dr Phukan Chandra Boro said that since India’s independence, political parties such as the Congress, BJP and AGP have ruled Assam for nearly 68 years, during which the indigenous (khilonjia) tribal communities have been systematically deprived of their ethnic identity, land rights, language, culture and political, social, economic and educational rights. Dr Boro alleged that successive governments led by these parties have failed to protect…

Former All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) president Rejaul Karim Sarkar on Wednesday stressed the need for greater inclusion of minority communities in senior administrative roles, stating that districts like Bongaigaon and Dhubri should have Deputy Commissioners from minority backgrounds. Sarkar made the remarks while addressing a cultural programme organised by the Tapattary Regional Youth Club at the Tapattary High School playground in Bongaigaon district. The event, held in the minority-populated Tapattary area, witnessed a significant turnout of local residents, especially youth. Although the programme showcased cultural activities, it also became a forum for Sarkar to voice strong social and…

Two young chess players from Guwahati, Vihaan Upadhyay (15) and Viraj Upadhyay (13), have received the Outstanding FIDE Social Award for their significant contributions to promoting social inclusion, education, and emotional well-being among underprivileged children through chess. This accolade was conferred during the FIDE Global Conference on Chess in Society and Education, held at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Their grassroots initiative, “Pawns to Kings,” aims to make chess accessible to children in underserved and marginalized communities. Both siblings are established chess players, with FIDE ratings of 2101 for Vihaan and 1983 for Viraj. Through their initiative, they have successfully…

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on January 15 said that Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged products play a key role in protecting India’s traditional heritage while also helping artisans and farmers earn a better and more dignified living. Speaking at the inauguration of the four-day GI Mahotsav: Promoting India’s Heritage through GI Products, the Governor said GI products are not just goods for sale, but living symbols of folk art, traditional skills and age-old knowledge passed down through generations. He said such products also follow environmentally sustainable practices and therefore deserve greater attention and protection. The Governor stressed that linking GI-tagged products…