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The Public Works Department (PWD) began repairing the approach road to the residence of 22-year-old Himashree Boro on the morning of October 12, ahead of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s proposed visit to her family. The sudden activity has drawn attention to the timing of the repairs, as the family continues to demand a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the young student’s death. An excavator was deployed to fill potholes and repair damaged sections of the road leading to Boro’s home. While road maintenance is a routine responsibility of the department, the work ahead of the Chief Minister’s…

The Royal School of Fashion Design and Technology (RSFT) of Assam Royal Global University (RGU) celebrated the creativity and talent of its graduating designers through ‘Synthesis 2026 – A Graduation Design Showcase’, held at the Royal Garden on the university campus on Friday.The showcase brought together fashion, craftsmanship, cultural narratives, sustainability and contemporary design, providing the graduating students with a professional platform to present their original collections before an audience comprising fashion professionals, designers, creative practitioners, academicians and fashion enthusiasts.The event was graced by nationally renowned fashion and costume designer Anju Modi as the chief guest. Her celebrated work extends…

Assam Pradesh Mahila Congress President Mira Borthakur on Saturday visited the residence of Himashree Boro, a young woman from Assam who died under mysterious circumstances in Andhra Pradesh while returning home by train. Leading a delegation of the Mahila Congress, she met with the bereaved parents and expressed her deepest condolences.Expressing profound grief over the tragic demise, Mira Borthakur took to social media to voice strong concerns. Demanding that the truth behind the incident be uncovered, she stated that collective responsibility cannot end merely with offering condolences; it is equally critical to determine the cause of the incident, fix accountability,…

Literary and cultural organisation Shabdoghar celebrated the fourth edition of ‘Bodhon 1433’ at the Guwahati Press Club, marking the beginning of the auspicious Devi Paksha. The event was centered on the theme “Sajabo Jotone Ma-ke” (Adoring the Mother) and carried a message of awakening inner consciousness and fostering a greener, more compassionate world. The programme began with a welcome address by Parmita Nag, Founder and Editor of Shabdoghar, who called upon people to reconnect with their inner values and work towards protecting the environment. Madhurima Baruah, President of Shabdoghar, highlighted the organisation’s vision and future initiatives. As part of its…

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that a drone attack has hit a Panama-flagged oil tanker at Sharjah anchorage with 22 Indians aboard.In a post shared on X, Sonowal said all 22 Indian seafarers aboard the Panama-flagged crude oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2 were safe after the vessel was subjected to a drone attack at Sharjah Anchorage on October 9.He said the situation was being continuously monitored and that authorities were in contact with the ship management company to ensure the security and well-being of the Indian crew.“On Oct 9, Panama-flagged crude oil…