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29 Sep

Court Grants Bail to Zubeen Garg’s Two PSOs in Disproportionate Assets Case

Paromita EditorAssam

A special court has granted bail to two personal security officers (PSOs) of late singer Zubeen Garg in connection with a disproportionate assets case. The accused, Paresh Baishya and Nandeshwar Bora, were booked by the Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell over allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. The Special Judge's Court granted them bail after the defence argued that investigating officials had failed to follow the prescribed legal procedures during their arrest. According to court proceedings, procedural lapses in the arrest process played a key role in the bail decision. Despite securing bail in the…

29 Sep

Koch National Parishad Calls on Community to Identify as ‘Koch’ in Census, Renews ST Status Demand

Paromita EditorAssam

The Koch National Parishad has called upon members of the Koch-Rajbongshi community in Assam to register their ethnicity as “Koch” and their mother tongue as “Koch” in the ongoing census, asserting that “Rajbongshi” is a descriptive term and not an ethnic identity. The appeal was made during the Second Session of the National Reflection Convention organized at Janata Club auditorium in Dolaigaon near Bongaigaon. The convention was presided over by AKRASU founding adviser Bimal Kumar Barman and attended by representatives of various organizations, scholars and researchers. Addressing the media, Koch National Parishad president Biswajit Ray said the convention unanimously adopted…

29 Sep

Assam minister reviews key initiatives for skill development, handloom sector

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Minister for Handloom, Textiles and Sericulture, Biswajit Daimary on Monday chaired a series of meetings at Janata Bhawan in Dispur to review major initiatives concerning skill development, handloom and cultural heritage sectors in Assam. During the first meeting, the Minister reviewed the proposed implementation roadmap for the PM SETU initiative in Assam, with emphasis on strengthening the state’s ITI ecosystem and aligning skill development with emerging industry requirements. Daimary stressed the need to transform ITIs into modern, industry-oriented and world-class training hubs. Discussions focused on the proposed CAPEX and OPEX framework under an SPV model, modernisation of curricula, training…

29 Sep

Cultural and Literary Evening at Gauhati University Model English School

Preeti SinghAssam

The fourth meeting of the 31st year of the Jalukbari Lekhika Samaroh Samiti was held at the Gauhati University Model English School, coinciding with the birth anniversary celebrations of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva. Presided over by the Samiti's President, Pragya Goswami, the meeting began with an opening song by the members, followed by the explanation of the meeting's objectives and the reading of the previous meeting's report by Secretary Gitika Das. At the outset, the members observed a minute of silence to express deep condolences over the demise of poet, literary critic, and translator Anis Uz Zaman. In line with the…

29 Sep

Question Paper Leak in Chirang School Leads to Cancellation of Four Class 10 Exams

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Authorities have cancelled the Class 10 half-yearly examinations for four subjects after question papers were allegedly leaked from a school in Bijni in Assam’s Chirang district. According to preliminary information, the question papers were reportedly leaked from Bhangnamari High School in Bijni. The papers were related to General Mathematics, General Science, Hindi and Arabic. The alleged leak came to light during the ongoing half-yearly examination process. Following the development, the authorities decided to cancel the examinations for all four subjects to ensure the integrity and fairness of the examination process. The incident has raised concerns over the security and handling…

28 Sep

Nagaon ls bypoll: united opposition forum intensifies campaign for cong candidate; series of rallies held

Paromita EditorAssam

As the polling date for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election draws nearer, the Congress, along with its alliance partners, has intensified its election campaign. Aiming to ensure the victory of Congress nominee Sibamoni Bora, massive campaign rallies were organised day and night across various parts of the constituency. In line with this, the senior Congress, leadership alongside the leaders of the United Opposition Forum, addressed a massive election rally organised on Sunday night by the Bengenati Mandal Congress under the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency. The rally witnessed the participation of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Gaurav Gogoi and AICC…

28 Sep

Academic Milestone: Gauhati University Starts MSc in Cancer Biology

Preeti SinghAssam

Cancer cases are increasing at an alarming rate in several districts of Assam, as well as in other Northeastern states. Reports from the Union Ministry of Health have periodically indicated that the number of cancer patients and related deaths in Assam is higher than the national average. In response to this rising prevalence, Gauhati University has introduced a two-year MSc course titled "Program in Cancer Biology" under its Department of Bioengineering and Technology. To facilitate this course, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Gauhati University and Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute (BBCI) on September 25. The signing ceremony…

27 Sep

Citizens for Justice and Peace Claims ‘Moral Victory’ as Leaders Are Freed

Preeti SinghAssam

After being detained throughout the day, leaders and volunteers of the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) were released by Guwahati Police late on Sunday night. A meeting with CJP volunteers had been scheduled at the residence of Assam Jatiya Parishad leader Kunki Choudhury, located opposite the Assam Secretariat in Dispur. However, police reportedly prevented anyone from reaching the venue. State convenor Sahil Uddin Shah and several others were detained in the morning. Later, police also detained CJP National Co-Convenor Ashutosh Ranka, Northeast in-charge Ankit Bhardwaj, central leader Varun Agarwal, and Premakash while they were speaking to journalists. According to…

27 Sep

Guwahati Tea Auction Centre Completes 56 Years, Records Strong Growth in Tea Sales

Preeti SinghAssam

The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC), one of the world's most influential tea auction centres and the second-largest CTC tea auction platform globally by volume, has completed 56 years of operation, marking another significant milestone in Assam's tea industry. Established to provide tea producers in Assam with a dedicated marketing platform, GTAC has played a crucial role in strengthening price discovery, ensuring transparency in tea trading and promoting Assam tea in domestic and international markets. Over the decades, it has emerged as a key contributor to the state's economy and the growth of the tea sector. The auction centre has…

27 Sep

CJP Vows to Continue Grassroots Activities Despite Detentions and Venue Changes in Guwahati

Preeti SinghAssam

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has demanded the immediate release of its Co-Convenor and spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka and other party volunteers who were detained by Assam Police in Guwahati on Sunday ahead of a scheduled regional volunteers’ meeting. According to the CJP, more than 30 of its workers, including members of the party’s central committee, were detained before the meeting could begin. The party also said at least 20 additional volunteers who had arrived in Dispur to attend the programme were detained. The meeting was initially scheduled for 10 am at Assam Shree Parshuram Seva Sadan on Kharga Choudhury Road…