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08 Jun

Verdict Awaited on Bail Applications of Four Accused in High-Profile Assam Trial

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A Special Fast-Track Court in Assam is scheduled to pronounce its order on Monday on the bail applications of four accused in the alleged murder case of late Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg, marking an important stage in the ongoing trial. The court is expected to deliver its verdict on the bail pleas filed by Sandipan Garg, Amritprabha Mahanta, Nandeshwar Bora and Paresh Baishya. The hearing on their bail petitions has already been completed, and the court had reserved its order after hearing arguments from both sides. The case, which has attracted significant public attention across Assam, is currently being…

06 Jun

Kaziranga’s Avian Riches Revealed: 217 Raptors, 266 Storks Recorded in New Survey

Preeti SinghAssam

A recent wildlife survey has revealed the rich avian diversity of Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, recording 30 species of raptors and six species of storks across the protected landscape. The comprehensive stork and raptor rapid survey was conducted during February and March this year by the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve Authority in collaboration with researchers from Gauhati University. The findings were released on the occasion of World Environment Day. According to the report, a total of 217 individual raptors belonging to 30 species and 266 individual storks representing six species were recorded during the survey. Kaziranga's diverse habitats,…

06 Jun

Complaint Filed in Goalpara School Beef Consumption Allegation; Police Launch Inquiry

Paromita EditorAssam

A complaint has been lodged at Krishnai Police Station in Assam's Goalpara district following allegations that a group of students consumed beef inside a classroom and allegedly attempted to pressure two Hindu students to eat it at a higher secondary school. According to the complaint, the incident reportedly took place at Habraghat Higher Secondary School in Krishnai. The complainants alleged that five students brought beef to the school and consumed it inside a classroom during school hours. The complaint further stated that the students allegedly tried to compel two Hindu classmates to consume the meat. When the two students refused,…

06 Jun

Outrage Grows Over Alleged Mob Lynching Attempt in Patharkandi; Two Arrested

Paromita EditorAssam

Public outrage is mounting over an alleged mob assault in Assam's Patharkandi area, where two teenage boys were reportedly brutally attacked while attempting to recover their family's missing cattle from a neighboring village. According to local sources, the incident took place on June 1 when members of a family from Mambari village traced their missing cattle to Nalugaon village and went there to bring them back. During the process, two teenage members of the family were allegedly detained by a group of villagers and subjected to severe physical assault. Witnesses and family members allege that the attackers used sharp weapons,…

06 Jun

Cabinet Boosts MLA Development Grants, Eases Fund Use Rules

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Cabinet has approved a significant increase in the MLA Local Area Development (MLALAD) fund, enhancing the financial resources available to legislators for development works in their constituencies. The decision was taken during the first Cabinet meeting held after the recent expansion of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led state ministry.Under the revised arrangement, every Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) will receive an annual allocation of Rs 1.5 crore under the MLALAD scheme during the financial year 2026-27. The allocation will be further increased to Rs 2 crore per year from the financial year 2027-28 onwards.The state government said the…

06 Jun

Dibrugarh Gets State Capital Region, ₹500 Crore Development Push

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Cabinet has approved the creation of a State Capital Region in Dibrugarh and decided to set up a dedicated development authority to oversee its future growth and infrastructure planning. The decision was taken during the first Cabinet meeting held after the recent expansion of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led ministry. The move is aimed at supporting Dibrugarh's growing role as Assam's second capital and ensuring planned urban development in and around the city. The government believes that a structured development framework will be necessary as administrative activities and public infrastructure continue to expand in the region. According to the…

05 Jun

Woman Killed, Another Critically Injured as Train Hits SUV in Dhemaji

Paromita EditorAssam

A woman was killed and another sustained critical injuries after a passenger train collided with a four-wheeler at an unmanned railway crossing in Dekapam under Jonai subdivision of Assam's Dhemaji district on Friday. According to reports, the accident occurred when the driver attempted to cross the railway track as the Ledo–Murkongselek passenger train was approaching. The vehicle was hit by the train and dragged along the tracks for some distance, leaving it severely damaged. The deceased has been identified as a woman from Arunachal Pradesh. Another occupant of the vehicle suffered serious injuries and was rushed to Dibrugarh for advanced…

05 Jun

Viral Appeal by 8-Year-Old Student Prompts CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to Install Fans in Baksa School

Paromita EditorAssam

An eight-year-old girl's heartfelt appeal to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for ceiling fans in her school has resulted in swift action from the state administration. Nikita Basumatary, a student of Bodoland Academy in Baksa district, recently posted a video on social media requesting the Chief Minister to install ceiling fans in her school to provide relief from the intense summer heat. In the video, recorded while she was returning home on a bicycle with her father, Nikita affectionately addressed the Chief Minister as "Himanta Mama" and appealed for help. Her innocent and sincere request quickly went viral across…

05 Jun

Assam Poised to Drive Regional Growth, Says CM

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the Northeast is undergoing a significant transformation and is increasingly being viewed as a gateway to Southeast Asia, driven by improved connectivity, economic growth and expanding development opportunities. Addressing the 73rd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, Sarma said the region is no longer defined by its geographical distance from the rest of India. Instead, he noted, its strategic location close to Southeast Asian countries is opening new avenues for trade, investment and regional cooperation. "The Northeast is no longer defined by its distance from Delhi but by…

05 Jun

Assam Cabinet Expansion to Strengthen Governance: Saikia

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia has said the inclusion of Nilima Devi in the upcoming expansion of the Assam Cabinet reflects the party's commitment to strengthening women's participation in governance and decision-making. Speaking in Guwahati ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Friday, Saikia said preparations have been completed for the induction of twelve ministers into the state cabinet. He said the expansion comes at a time when the government is continuing its efforts to accelerate development and improve governance across Assam under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Saikia stated that extensive arrangements have been made for…