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18 Sep

BTR is moving forward through training, trade, and transformation: Assam BJP Chief Dilip Saikia

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

As the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) prepares for the crucial polls on September 22, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its campaign with a strong focus on youth empowerment, employment generation, and skill development. On Wednesday, September 17, Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia addressed gatherings in the region and highlighted the progress achieved under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Saikia underlined that the BJP’s vision for BTR rests on what he termed the “three Ts” — trade, training, and transformation. According to him, these pillars are creating new opportunities for…

17 Sep

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma would establish a fund for women entrepreneurs

Banasree SarkarAssam

To conclude preparations for Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma's planned visit to West Karbi Anglong on September 28, a critical meeting was held Monday at 11:00 AM in the Conference Hall of the New Secretariat Building, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), Diphu. The meeting, which was chaired by the KAAC Principal Secretary, was centered on making sure everything worked smoothly for the well-known event. The Chief Minister will attend the ceremonial distribution of the Entrepreneurship Fund for the 111 No. Rongkhang Legislative Assembly Constituency (LAC) under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhijaan (MMUA) at Waisong Stadium in Donkamokam.

17 Sep

Pradyot Deb Barma supports the BPF and urges regional cohesion prior to the Bitcoin elections

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Pradyot Manikya Deb Barma, the royal scion and founder of Tripura’s Tipra Motha, visited the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) on September 16 to extend his support to the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), led by Hagrama Mohilary, ahead of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections. During his visit, Deb Barma accompanied Mohilary on the campaign trail across several constituencies, engaging with local residents, party workers, and community leaders. Their joint presence emphasized the growing focus on regional solidarity and collaborative political efforts in BTR. As part of his cultural outreach, Deb Barma visited the Bathou Traditional and Cultural Centre in Kokrajhar…

16 Sep

Following a violent altercation in the hostel, NIT Silchar suspends five Bangladeshi students and mandates their expulsion

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major disciplinary move, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar has suspended five Bangladeshi students following a violent clash inside a campus hostel that left several students seriously injured. The institute has also confirmed that the students, who were studying in India under scholarships from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), will be deported to Bangladesh. The incident took place on the night of September 8, when a group of third-year students allegedly attacked their senior compatriots inside one of the hostels. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers were carrying rods, knives and screwdrivers, and appeared to be…

16 Sep

Tezpur University VC welcomes freshers at Women’s Studies Centre Orientation

Banasree SarkarAssam

Tezpur University's Chandraprabha Saikiani Centre for Women Studies hosted a Freshers' Program to greet the recently accepted students. Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh, the university's vice chancellor, lit the lamp to mark the start of the new academic year for the entering students, and the program officially began. Professor Shambhu Nath Singh, the vice chancellor, welcomed the incoming students with open arms and stressed the value of women's studies in forming a society based on justice, equality, and compassion. He encouraged students to fully utilize Tezpur University's academic and cultural offerings and to uphold Chandraprabha Saikiani's principles via study, discussion, and…

15 Sep

A massive fire at the ONGC oil rig in Sivasagar, Assam, causes fear although no injuries have been reported

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A massive fire broke out at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) drilling site in Assam’s Sivasagar district late on Sunday night, sending shockwaves across the oilfield region and triggering panic among nearby residents. The incident occurred at Rig No. 135 in Bokota Koronga Laipaleng, an area well known for oil exploration activities.According to initial reports, the drilling site is currently being operated by S.K. Petro, a private firm contracted by ONGC to carry out drilling operations. Witnesses said the blaze erupted suddenly, with flames shooting up into the night sky, visible from several kilometers away. The fire spread…

13 Sep

President Murmu meets tribal youth in Upper Assam, emphasizes education and inclusion

Banasree SarkarAssam

Thirteen tribal students from Upper Assam had the unique opportunity to visit President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the National Integration Tour, making it a significant day for them. The exchange was the most motivational moment of their current National Integration Tour, which the Indian Army is conducting as part of Operation Sadbhavana 2025–2026. Throughout the conversation, she urged them to stay committed to their studies and underlined that in-person relationships are valuable in ways that digital platforms cannot match. She praised the Indian Army for giving these beneficial opportunities to the young students. While in New Delhi, the…

13 Sep

Rallies and processions are strictly prohibited by Guwahati Police in order to reduce traffic in the city

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Guwahati Police have imposed a citywide ban on processions, rallies, marathons, walkathons, and other such events. The order, which has come into immediate effect, was issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration) Imdad Ali, APS, under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. Officials said the directive was necessitated by repeated complaints of severe traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours, when rallies and processions often paralyze movement across arterial routes. “It is essential to manage road usage efficiently for the smooth flow of traffic in Guwahati. Processions and rallies often cause severe traffic snarls, leading to…

12 Sep

Gaurav Gogoi criticizes Himanta Biswa Sarma and casts doubt on the CM’s legitimacy

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has launched a strong attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of damaging the dignity of the Chief Minister’s chair through controversial remarks and unverified claims. Gogoi, in a series of sharp comments on social media, cited what he called “embarrassing instances” that, according to him, have eroded Sarma’s credibility among the people of Assam. The immediate flashpoint came when Gogoi reminded the public of Sarma’s earlier claim that he had seen a “body double” of Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra. The Congress leader described the statement as both “baseless and…

12 Sep

Monsoon Surge: IMD warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall from Sept 13-15

Banasree SarkarAssam

From September 13 to 15, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several regions of the state. In a few districts, it has issued an orange alert, meaning to be ready to act. The IMD predicts that from September 11 to 17, Assam will see isolated heavy rainfall and mild to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in most locations. Additionally, it forecasted extremely high rainfall in Assam between September 13 and September 15, 2025. A special weather bulletin from IMD's Regional Meteorological Centre, Guwahati, states that on September 13, isolated locations over the Nagaon district…