Assam - The Purbottar

20 Jan

Road Accident Triggers Violent Clash in Kokrajhar, One De*ad and Four Injured

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

One person was killed and four others were seriously injured after a violent clash broke out between two groups at Gaurinagar in the Karigaon area of Kokrajhar district on Monday evening, police said.The incident occurred at around 7.30 pm, leading to panic and tension in the locality. The deceased has been identified as Sikhna Jwhwlao Bismit. He was a resident of Bagaribari under Rupsi. According to preliminary information, an altercation between two groups escalated rapidly, turning violent within a short period.Eyewitnesses and local residents said the situation worsened when miscreants set a Scorpio vehicle on fire during the clash. The…

20 Jan

Kokrajhar Violence: One Dead, Four Seriously Hurt as Police Arrest 18

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

One person was killed, and four others were seriously injured in mob violence in Gaurinagar, Kokrajhar district, Assam, on January 19. The deceased, Sikhna Jwhwlao Bismit, was from Bagaribari. The violence erupted around 7:30 PM following an altercation between two groups, escalating when a Scorpio vehicle was set on fire. The injured individuals, including Mahesh Murmu, Sunil Murmu, and Jugiraj Brahma, are receiving critical care at Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital. Initial investigations suggest the conflict may have originated from a road accident involving the Scorpio. Although police have arrested 18 individuals and intensified security in the area to maintain…

20 Jan

Ahead of Assembly Elections, Congress Plans Zonal Conventions in Assam Starting Jan 21

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Opposition Congress is set to conduct a series of strategic meetings in Assam starting January 21, aimed at strengthening the party's organizational structure ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. These meetings will be supervised by three special observers from the All-India Congress Committee (AICC): D.K. Shivakumar, Bhupesh Baghel, and Bandhu Tirkey. The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has mandated zonal conventions for various Congress committees across the state. These conventions will take place in phases from January 21 to January 28, beginning in Howraghat for districts such as East Karbi Anglong and Nagaon, followed by Moran for Tinsukia and Dibrugarh…

20 Jan

Assam-Based Vehicle Theft Gang Busted in Aizawl, Four Arrested

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Police in Aizawl have arrested four suspects linked to vehicle thefts, originating from Karimganj and Patharkandi in Assam. The arrests occurred during the investigation of a two-wheeler theft reported at the Bawngkawn police station. All suspects reside in the Durtlang area of Aizawl and, during interrogation, admitted to their involvement in several thefts, stating they sold some stolen motorcycles in Silchar, Assam. On Monday, authorities recovered a stolen motorcycle from the Zuangtui area, along with two additional motorbikes stolen over the weekend. Police continue to work on recovering the remaining stolen vehicles.

19 Jan

FIR Filed by Zubeen Garg’s Wife Leads to Police Questioning of Writer Sikha Sarma

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Police today detained writer Sikha Sarma in connection with a case linked to social media posts made about late music icon Zubeen Garg. Police officials said Sarma was taken into custody from her apartment in the Patharquarry area of Guwahati earlier in the day. The action followed a First Information Report (FIR) filed on Sunday by Garima Saikia Garg, the wife of the late singer. In her complaint, she alleged that Sarma had posted objectionable and defamatory content about Zubeen Garg on social media platforms. Based on the complaint, a case was registered at the police station under…

19 Jan

Andhra CM Extends Congratulations to Himanta Biswa Sarma for WEF Appearance

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma, marking him as the first Chief Minister from Assam to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Naidu met Sarma in Zurich and praised his historic representation of Assam on a global platform, expressing best wishes for his success. At the WEF, Chief Minister Sarma is set to participate in over 17 meetings and sign multiple memoranda of understanding, engaging in discussions on securing a workforce for the future, travel, tourism, health, and healthcare. He will also showcase Assam’s industrial progress, investment potentials, and success…

19 Jan

Crime Branch Registers Complaint After Objectionable Remarks Target Late Singer Zubeen Garg

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Garima Saikia Garg, the wife of late Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against writer Sikha Sarma, accusing her of making derogatory and objectionable remarks on social media. According to sources, Garima Garg approached the Crime Branch on Monday morning to lodge the complaint. The FIR has reportedly been filed over a series of social media posts allegedly made by Sikha Sarma on Facebook, which, as claimed, contained offensive comments targeting the late singer. Sources said the posts not only referred to Zubeen Garg in an objectionable manner but also made remarks questioning his…

19 Jan

FIR Lodged After Derogatory Comments on Late Singer Zubeen Garg, Wife Approaches Police

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Garima Saikia Garg, the widow of celebrated musician Zubeen Garg, has lodged a formal complaint against Sikha Sarma for allegedly posting offensive comments about the late singer on social media. The complaint, filed with the Crime Branch of Guwahati police on Monday morning, cites multiple derogatory statements made by Sarma on Facebook that are said to damage Zubeen Garg's reputation. In a related context, it is noteworthy that the Zubeen Garg Fan Club has also filed a similar FIR at the Dispur Police Station in Guwahati, indicating a growing concern among fans regarding the negative portrayal of the deceased artist.

19 Jan

De*ath at Unauthorised Mine in East Jaintia Hills Renews Focus on Illegal Coal Mining in Meghalaya

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

An alleged case of illegal coal mining in Meghalaya has once again resulted in the loss of a human life, after a labourer from Assam died while working at an unauthorised coal mine in East Jaintia Hills district. Authorities have sealed the mine and ordered an investigation into the incident. Police said the deceased has been identified as Mosaid Ali, a 48-year-old resident of Jamuna Moudanga area in Assam’s Hojai district. He was reportedly working at an illegal coal mine located in Umthe village under East Jaintia Hills district when he collapsed at the site on January 14. According to…

19 Jan

Assam CM Sarma departs for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos

Banasree SarkarAssam

Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, left for Switzerland to represent the northeastern state at the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. This is the first time an Assamese official has attended the esteemed international conference. Sarma will interact with global economists, multinational chief executives, and representatives of international financial organizations like as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and World Trade Organization during the five-day conference, which takes place from January 19 to 23, 2026. Sarma posted on social media site X after boarding a flight to Zurich after midnight: "Assam's aspirations are getting new wings every…