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04 May

First Assamese Woman Newsreader Lily Das Malik Passes Away

riya EditorAssam

Lily Das Malik, one of the most iconic voices of Assamese radio journalism and a pioneering figure in public broadcasting, passed away in Bengaluru on Sunday night, family sources said. She was 90. Widely remembered as the first Assamese woman to serve as a newsreader with All India Radio, she played a defining role in shaping Assamese radio news during the golden age of broadcasting. Her mesmerizing voice and unique style of news reading endeared her to the listeners and made her a household name in the state in during the 1950s, a time when societal restrictions made it difficult…

03 May

Assam Verdict 2026: NDA Tightens Grip or Congress Stages a Surprise Revival?

riya EditorAssam

The results of the Assam Assembly elections, to be announced on Monday (May 4), will decide whether the BJP-led NDA can retain its stronghold or if the Congress-led six-party alliance can pull off a surprise upset. The BJP contested the April 9 polls eyeing a third consecutive term in power, while the Congress, weakened by several defections to the BJP, aimed for a return after a decade out of office. Exit polls predicted a comfortable NDA victory with over 90 of the 126 seats, boosting BJP’s hopes for a hat-trick. The Congress dismissed these projections as “highly exaggerated,” alleging that…

03 May

Assam Chief Secretary Issues Directives to Enforce Solid Waste Management Rules

riya EditorAssam

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Saturday issued directions for effective implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, across the state, in compliance with the orders of the Supreme Court and provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. “District Commissioners have been authorized to conduct infrastructure audits and undertake quarterly performance reviews of urban and rural local bodies. Co-District Commissioners are also empowered to undertake inspections and ensure urban-rural convergence of waste management infrastructure,” the Chief Secretary said. Kota said that all urban and rural local bodies have been directed to ensure 100 percent compliance with SWM rules,…

03 May

Advanced Neurosurgical OT Inaugurated at AIIMS Guwahati

riya EditorAssam

AIIMS Guwahati has taken a significant step forward in strengthening super-specialty healthcare services in the Northeast region with the formal unveiling of its Advanced Neurosurgical Operation Theatre (OT) facility. The state-of-the-art facility was formally inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Puranik, Executive Director, AIIMS Guwahati, in the presence of dignitaries including Surendra Kumar Majhi, Senior General Manager & Head of Project, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL). The advanced neurosurgical OT has been established with financial support of Rs 6.5 crore provided by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The funding enabled procurement…

03 May

NorthEast United FC Clinch Thrilling 3-2 Victory Over Inter Kashi FC in Indian Super League

riya EditorAssam

NorthEast United FC clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory over 10-man Inter Kashi FC in their first-ever Indian Super League (ISL 12) meeting at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. Jithin MS (45+2’) gave the Highlanders the lead on the stroke of half-time, before Andy Rodriguez (63’) doubled the advantage from the spot. Inter Kashi fought back through Sergio Llamas (71’) and Mohammed Asif (82’), but Parthib Gogoi (90’) struck late to seal all three points. The result takes NorthEast United FC to 10 points from 11 matches. Juan Pedro Benali’s men began on the front foot and…

03 May

Book on National Register of Citizens Launched in Guwahati

riya EditorAssam

A book on the assessment of the National Registrar of Citizens (NRC) exercise in Assam was launched in Guwahati on Saturday. The book, “NRC-Turning Hope into Despair, has been authored by senior advocate Upamanyu Hazarika, who is also a Supreme Court-appointed Commissioner to report on the India-Bangladesh border, and Shantanu Parashar, serving as District Project Supervisor, NRC for Dhubri district. The book examines the historical origins of the NRC, its legal foundations, procedural mechanisms, and political context. “The book examines the process and impact of migration over the last 100 years, with the indigenous population projected to turn into a…

02 May

Assam Forest Officer Arrested in Bribery Case

Paromita EditorAssam

Shivashis Shandilya, despite his name symbolizing blessings of Lord Shiva, could not escape the consequences of corruption. The forest officer, accused of taking bribes worth lakhs every month, has been caught by authorities. Shandilya, who secured the top rank in the 2020 Assam Forest Service examination conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission, allegedly built a large fortune through corrupt practices soon after joining service. On Friday, he was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹12,000 from a dumper owner named Amrit Gogoi at his official residence in Lakhimpur. Officials from the anti-corruption branch arrested him on the spot. Following…

02 May

Arunachal-Assam Border Survey Conducted to Set Up Boundary Pillars

riya EditorArunachal Pradesh, Assam

A common trouble to resolve long- standing boundary issues between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam has made measurable progress, with geospatial verification work carried out along the East Siang border. Arunachal Pradesh Public Health Engineering and Water Supply Minister Mama Natung said a specialised platoon from the Survey of India, along with officers from both countries, conducted a common exercise on April 30 and May 1 to corroborate geospatial equals in the المنطقة. The action concentrated on icing delicacy in boundary discrimination using scientific styles. During the first phase of the check, 19 locales were linked where boundary pillars are proposed…

02 May

AIIMS Guwahati Orders Probe Into Mess Hygiene After Social Media Rumours Trigger Panic Among Students

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Guwahati has denied claims of a mass food poisoning incident on its campus after a social media post alleged that several students fell ill after eating food served at the institute’s mess facility. The controversy began after a post circulated widely on social media platform X claimed that more than 50 students at the institute had suffered from food poisoning due to allegedly unhygienic food served inside the campus mess. The post quickly spread online and triggered concern among students, parents, and social media users over food safety conditions at the institute. However, the…

02 May

High Alert Across Assam as Officials Review Preparedness to Ensure Peaceful Election Counting

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

With vote counting for the ongoing elections scheduled for May 4, the Assam government has intensified security preparations across the state and directed officials to remain on high alert to ensure a peaceful and smooth counting process. Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota chaired a high-level review meeting through video conference with senior civil and police officials to assess the preparedness for counting day and the security situation in different districts. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the state administration and police department, including top home department officials, senior police officers, district administrations, and commandants of security battalions deployed…