Sonakshi Sarkar

Seat-sharing discussions among partners of the ruling alliance in Assam have begun, and a final decision is expected to be announced in the coming days, senior state minister and president of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), Atul Bora, said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters, Bora confirmed that the first round of discussions on seat distribution for the upcoming Assembly elections has already taken place between the AGP leadership, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The talks are part of ongoing consultations among alliance partners to reach a mutually agreeable formula before the elections. “Yesterday we…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed coaching centres across the state to remove advertisements featuring successful candidates of the Assam Public Service Commission within a week. The Chief Minister alleged that several institutes misuse the success stories of candidates to promote their coaching programmes and mislead young aspirants preparing for government jobs.The direction was issued during a programme where appointment letters were distributed to candidates who cleared the Combined Competitive Examination conducted by the APSC. Addressing the newly appointed officers, Sarma said the government has already instructed officials to ensure that such advertisements are removed at the earliest.The…

In an important administrative decision for the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), the Governor of Assam, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, has approved an increase in the number of members in the Executive Council of the Bodoland Territorial Council. With this approval, the strength of the council’s executive body will rise from 14 members to 17.The decision will allow the inclusion of three more Members of the Council Legislative Assembly (MCLAs) in the Executive Council. Officials said the move is expected to widen the leadership structure of the council and help in the smooth functioning of its administrative responsibilities.The three leaders who are…

Assam accounts for 90 per cent of India’s total Muga silk production and 65 per cent of its Eri silk output, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. In a post shared on X, the Chief Minister stated that with 90 per cent of the country’s Muga production, Assam stands as the global home of the iconic silk variety. He said the State’s Muga and Eri industries not only reflect Assam’s rich cultural identity but also support thousands of families across rural and semi-urban areas. Sarma said the sericulture sector remains a strong pillar of what he described as “Atmanirbhar Assam.”…

The Kamrup Metropolitan District and Sessions Court has ordered the immediate unfreezing of the bank account of accused Shyamkanu Mahanta in connection with the ongoing probe into singer Zubeen Garg’s death case. The court pulled up the prosecution for what it described as procedural lapses and failure to follow due legal process. During the hearing, the court observed that the investigating agency did not comply with Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita while freezing Mahanta’s bank account. The court noted that statutory provisions must be strictly followed, regardless of the seriousness of the allegations. Citing these irregularities, it…

The second phase of the ‘Samay Paribartanor’ yatra of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) reached Dibrugarh district on March 1, with party leaders holding padayatras and bike rallies across Naharkatia, Duliajan and Tingkhong constituencies. The yatra was led by APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, who began the day by offering prayers at Raidongia Namghar in Naharkatia. The Congress team later received a warm welcome from supporters at Nigam Tiniali. Party workers and local residents gathered in large numbers as the rally moved through different areas of the district. Addressing gatherings during the yatra, Gogoi said the Congress is committed to…

Assam has taken a major step in promoting its farm produce in the global market. The first export consignment of GI-tagged ginger from Karbi Anglong was flagged off to London on March 1. The consignment was formally sent from Krishi Bhawan in Guwahati by Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora. The flag-off ceremony was attended by senior officials of the Agriculture Department and other stakeholders connected with the farming and export sector. Officials described the move as an important development for the state’s agri-export efforts. The ginger grown in Karbi Anglong has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This tag gives…

The Assam government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to carry out a pre-feasibility study for setting up five new greenfield airports in different parts of the state. The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The proposed greenfield airports are planned at Manas National Park, Umrangshu, Majuli, Diphu and Charaideo. Officials said the study will examine the technical, financial and operational aspects of developing airports at these locations. At present, Assam has seven airports. These include Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, along with Jorhat,…

Celebrated Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg was posthumously honoured with three major awards at the Filmfare Awards Assamese, marking an emotional moment for the music community in Assam. The late artist received the awards for Best Playback Singer (Male), the Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Special Honour for his work in the film Roi Roi Binale. The recognition was seen as a tribute to his long and influential career in music and cinema. The awards were received by his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, and his father, Kapil Thakur, at their residence. In a quiet and emotional ceremony, Jitesh…