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13 Apr

AJP Files Complaint with CEO Over Police ‘Harassment’ of Party Nominee

riya EditorAssam

Regional party, Assam Jatiya Parishad has strongly condemned the “alleged harassment” of its Central Guwahati constituency candidate Kunki Chowdhury by the Assam Police and has lodged a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer of Assam. In a statement, AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi and general secretary Jagadish Bhuyan alleged that Kunki, along with party workers and supporters in multiple constituencies, had been subjected to harassment by the police over the past few days. They termed the alleged actions as "politically motivated and an act of vendetta." Kunki had on Sunday appeared before the police here after being summoned in connection…

12 Apr

Assam Jatiya Parishad Candidate Faces Probe Over Alleged Model Code Breach

riya EditorAssam

Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate from the Guwahati Central constituency, Kunki Chowdhury, appeared before the police at Panbazar Police Station today after being summoned in connection with an election-related case. Chowdhury reached the police station in the morning after receiving a notice directing her to appear by 11 am, with a warning that non-compliance could lead to her arrest. She was questioned for around two hours before she was allowed to leave. Speaking to the media after the interrogation, Chowdhury denied all allegations against her. She claimed that the charges leveled against her were false and questioned why no action had…

12 Apr

Money Laundering Angle Probed by Enforcement Directorate in NPCC Scam

riya EditorAssam

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint before a special PMLA court in Guwahati against former officials of the National Project Construction Corporation (NPCC) and private contractors in connection with an alleged bribery and money laundering case involving border infrastructure contracts worth approximately ₹60.30 crore. According to an official statement, those named in the complaint include Rakesh Mohan Kotwal, former Zonal Manager (Northeast Region) of NPCC Ltd., Latiful Pasha, officer-in-charge of the Jalpaiguri Project Office, and Anish Baid and Binod Singhi, directors of M/s Shree Gautam Construction Company Limited, among others. The case relates to contracts awarded…

12 Apr

Guwahati Set to Host Three Indian Premier League Matches, Boosting Regional Cricket

riya EditorAssam

The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has expressed sincere gratitude to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for allotting three Indian Premier League (IPL) matches to the ACA Stadium, Guwahati. ACA president Taranga Gogoi and secretary Sanatan Das conveyed their appreciation for the continued support and trust placed in Assam as a venue for premier cricketing events. The association also thanked Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, noting that despite his engagement in election-related responsibilities, he extended full support and cooperation towards the successful conduct of the matches. Further, ACA expressed sincere gratitude to BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia…

11 Apr

Purabi crosses Rs 400 crore turnover in FY26; farmer network expands to 58,000

Paromita EditorAssam

The annual pre-Rongali Bihu celebrations at Purabi Dairy on Saturday brought together employees and members of the media at the dairy’s premises, where the cooperative also marked a key milestone in its growth journey. On the occasion, Purabi Dairy said it has crossed an annual turnover of Rs 400 crore in the financial year 2025–26.The cooperative’s expansion continues to be driven by its growing farmer base, which now includes over 58,000 dairy farmers across Assam. Average milk procurement has risen to 1.6 lakh litres per day with peak procurement crossing 2LLPD, reflecting both increased participation and strengthening of the rural…

11 Apr

UGC Nod Gives Assam College Academic and Curriculum Freedom

Business BureauAssam

University Grants Commission has granted autonomous status to Gauhati Commerce College for a period of five years, marking a significant step for higher education in Assam. The new status will be effective from the academic session 2026–27 and will continue till 2030–31. Officials said the decision reflects the college’s steady performance in academics and its efforts to maintain quality education over the years. With this recognition, the college will now have the freedom to design its own syllabus, introduce new courses, and conduct examinations independently. However, it will continue to remain affiliated with its parent university. The autonomous status is…

11 Apr

Repoll Held in Assam’s Sribhumi After Voting Irregularities

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Repolling was held on April 11 at a polling station in Assam’s Sribhumi district after reports of irregularities and disturbance during the earlier phase of voting. The fresh polling took place at Babyland English High School in the Karimganj North area, where the Election Commission stepped in to ensure a fair process. Voting began at 7 am amid strong security presence. Officials said additional forces were deployed at the booth to prevent any untoward incident and to maintain order throughout the day. The repoll was ordered after a tense situation was reported on April 9, when allegations of vote rigging…

11 Apr

ILP Checks in Dimapur for People Returning from Assam After Polls

riya EditorAssam

Authorities in Dimapur have intensified Inner Line Permit (ILP) checks across the district following a visible influx of people returning from neighbouring Assam after the recently concluded Assembly elections. A significant number of individuals, who had temporarily relocated to Assam during the election period, have returned to Dimapur, prompting the district administration and police to heighten vigilance. Checkpoints at key entry points have been reinforced, with strict verification of ILP documents. Officials manning the checkpoints said individuals with valid ILP were being allowed entry after thorough verification. The officials also said that those without ILP but possessing valid identity proofs…

10 Apr

Police doing their job: Assam CM on action against Pawan Khera

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the state police was doing their job by trailing Pawan Khera in connection with a case filed by the former's wife over allegations that she held multiple passports and offshore properties.Sarma also took a swipe at state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi over the British nationality of his wife and children and asked how a person who "could not have an Indian family serve us".Talking to reporters in Guwahati, he said, "We have put the police after Khera. Whom else will we task it with? It is not the ULFA that is after…

10 Apr

Shyamkanu Mahanta Moves Court for Bail in Zubeen Garg Murder Case

Paromita EditorAssam

A day after voting concluded for the Assam Assembly elections, Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in the Zubeen Garg murder case, reportedly filed a bail application on Friday. The plea is set to be heard in a special fast-track court, with the hearing scheduled for April 22. Meanwhile, a separate hearing was held regarding whether “Mahabir Aqua,” owned by Siddharth Sharma, should be reopened. The Gauhati High Court has authorized the special fast-track court to take a decision on this matter. During today’s proceedings, serious allegations were raised against Siddharth Sharma. He is accused of misappropriating several crores belonging to Zubeen…