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More than twenty years after a murder that shocked the community of Silchar, a Fast Track Court in Cachar district has sentenced three individuals, including a businessman, to life imprisonment for their involvement in the 2004 killing of Munna Majumdar. On February 25, the Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track Court), Bankim Sharma, delivered the verdict, sentencing cloth merchant Dhanraj Surana and his employees, Ratan Debnath and Rinku Dev, to life imprisonment. Surana operates from Swarupa Complex in Janiganj, Silchar, while Debnath and Dev reside in Udharband. Munna Majumdar, who worked at Surana's garment shop, was taken by his employer and…

According to officials, the 7th Kaziranga Waterbird Count recorded about 1,05,000 waterbirds from 107 species. From January 4–11, a week-long survey was carried out in 166 wetlands spanning 10 park ranges. Participants in the activity included volunteers, students, ornithologists, and forest officials. Lesser Whistling Ducks, Northern Pintails, and Bar-headed Geese were among the most frequently saw birds. The first-ever sighting of the Smew in Kaziranga this year was a huge highlight, and officials called it a noteworthy addition to the park's bird records. According to Assam Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, the state's conservation efforts have been successful, as evidenced…

SBI General Insurance, one of India’s prominent general insurance providers, is participating in the ‘Meri Policy Mere Haath’ campaign under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the Rabi 2025–26 season, scheduled from February 15 to March 15, 2026. This initiative aims to deliver crop insurance policies directly to farmers and enhance their understanding of crop insurance, risk protection, and essential aspects of the PMFBY scheme, such as coverage, enrolment, and claims procedures. The campaign focuses on making crop insurance more transparent, accessible, and farmer centric. It ensures that beneficiaries not only receive their policy documents but also gain…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Silchar on March 14, and the Cachar district administration has begun large-scale preparations for the high-profile programme. Senior officials of the Assam government visited Silchar on Tuesday to review the arrangements. The team included Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota, Director General of Police Harmeet Singh, Minister Kaushik Rai and Minister Krishnendu Paul. They inspected the proposed venue at Ramnagar Bypass, where the Prime Minister will address a public meeting. During the inspection, officials reviewed security arrangements, traffic plans and the readiness of basic infrastructure in and around the venue. Special focus was…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a strong attack on the Congress party, holding it responsible for what he described as the long-standing infiltration crisis in the state. He said decisions taken at the time of Partition in 1947 did not properly assess the possible impact of large-scale migration, the effects of which Assam continues to face even today. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Sarma said that when India became independent and the country was divided, the leadership of that time failed to think deeply about the long-term consequences of cross-border movement. He said more attention should…

Gaurav Gogoi, president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), has vehemently condemned the vandalism committed against the statue of Jawaharlal Nehru in Poilapool, Cachar district. He emphasized that this act is not just an assault on a monument but a profound disrespect to the legacy of Nehru, a pivotal figure in India's independence and nation-building. Gogoi pointed out that while diverse political opinions exist, actions aimed at erasing the democratic history of India are utterly intolerable. He expressed alarm over the BJP government's silence regarding this disgraceful incident, highlighting that India's strength lies in its commitment to pluralism and…

The Samriddhi Northeast 2026 – Entrepreneurs Summit, held at the NEHHDC campus in Guwahati, marks a pivotal moment for the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northeast India. Organized by the Northeastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) in collaboration with TiDE and supported by the Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC), this two-day summit aims to connect entrepreneurs, startups, MSMEs, and artisan-led enterprises with buyers, policymakers, financial institutions, and ecosystem partners. Key initiatives for enterprise development, including incubation support and market linkage, were highlighted during the NEHHDC session. Pritam Dutta, Director of the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), delivered a special address stressing…

The All-Assam Tribal Students Union (AATSU) has called for a thorough investigation into an incident where a couple in New Delhi allegedly hurled racial slurs at three women from Arunachal Pradesh. The couple has been arrested and remanded to 14 days of judicial custody while the Delhi Police investigate. AATSU expressed deep concern about the incident that occurred in Malviya Nagar, describing it as a serious act of racial hostility stemming from a minor dispute. Reports and video footage indicate that the women faced verbal abuse, racial stereotypes, and humiliation. AATSU condemned this behavior as a violation of constitutional values,…

Leading furniture brand Royaloak Furniture has expanded its retail presence by launching a second flagship store in Dharapur, Guwahati. This new store is a significant addition to the brand's footprint and showcases a range of its premium international furniture collections, highlighting its commitment to providing high-quality home furnishing solutions in Northeast India. The inauguration event was attended by Vijai Subramaniam, Chairman, and Mathan Subramaniam, Managing Director of Royaloak Incorporation Pvt Ltd. The store covers an area of 18,500 square feet and offers a wide selection of furniture for various spaces, including living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, study and office settings,…

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi has acknowledged that alliance negotiations ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections remain a work in progress, with seat-sharing discussions with Raijor Dal yet to be finalised. Addressing reporters, Gogoi said that dialogue with Raijor Dal and other opposition parties is ongoing and that a detailed status report is being submitted to the Congress central leadership. He confirmed that the state unit has also sought guidance from the party high command to resolve specific hurdles that have surfaced during the negotiations. Without naming specific constituencies, Gogoi referred to public…