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Senior Bodoland leader and former Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Hagrama Mohilary said that he would continue to lead the BTC for the next 15 years. He made the statement while addressing a public gathering organised by the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) during its “Dispur Chalo” programme at Nimuwa in Baksa district of Assam.Speaking before party supporters and local residents, Mohilary said the BPF remains determined to address the problems faced by people living in the BTC region. He said the party would continue to raise public concerns and work for the welfare of the communities…

All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union president Sunil Chhetri officially joined the Congress party, accompanied by key members of his union, including Rohan Limbu, Rajesh Bhuyan, Mukesh Thapa, Balaram Rai, and Subhash Limbu, during a formal event in Guwahati. Chhetri expressed that their collective decision is aimed at combating oppression and exploitation, asserting that only the Congress party can guarantee justice and dignity for all communities in Assam. The event saw attendance from prominent figures such as Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi, senior vice president Praneshwar Basumatary, and MLA Khaliluddin Mazumdar, among other senior leaders and party workers.…

A State-Level Conference on Child Rights was organised at Assam Administrative Staff College, in Guwahati today by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in coordination with the State Child Protection Society, Assam to deliberate on key issues relating to child safety, protection and welfare.Presiding over the conference,Partha Pratim Mazumdar, Secretary, Department of Women and Child Development, Assam, welcomed all the dignitaries and emphasised that child protection requires a comprehensive, preventive and coordinated approach involving schools, families, communities, law enforcement and welfare institutions. He stressed the need for creating a safe and secured ecosystem for children of Assam…

Putting an end to speculation, the joint journey of opposition unity formally began today. In this regard, a joint press conference was addressed at Greenwood Hotel in Beltola, Guwahati by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi, Assam Jatiya Parishad President Lurinjyoti Gogoi, CPI(M) State Secretary Suprakash Talukdar, and APHLC President John Ingti Kathar. At the beginning of the press conference, APCC President Gaurav Gogoi said, “There is a possibility that the Assembly elections in Assam may be held before Rongali Bihu. Therefore, time is very limited. These 30 days are extremely valuable. The presidents of opposition parties have said…

The Royal School of Fashion Design and Technology of The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) organised “Rhythm of the Looms” – a fashion design, handloom and textiles conclave here on Friday celebrating the remarkable contributions of women across Northeast India.Speakers at the conclave highlighted the vital role played by women of the region in preserving indigenous textile traditions while also innovating within the contemporary fashion industry.One of the key highlights of the conclave was a panel discussion featuring leading women designers from across the Northeast, including Richana Khumanthem from Manipur, Yana Ngoba Chakpu from Arunachal Pradesh, Asenla Jamir from Nagaland,…

The initiative Udyoini, organized by ITC Sunrise Spices in collaboration with Red FM 93.5 to commemorate International Women’s Day, celebrated 15 impactful women from Assam, recognizing their contributions to societal change. The event highlighted the commitment to empowering women and fostering ecosystem partnerships, attracting notable attendees from government and industry. The awardees, including a retired teacher and a chef, exemplify resilience and entrepreneurial spirit, significantly impacting their communities. ITC’s Business Head emphasized the initiative's role in providing women with visibility and growth pathways, linking them to institutional resources for further opportunities. Discussions at the event reinforced the dialogue on women’s…