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29 May

Assam Regimental Centre Celebrates Induction of 726 Agniveers

riya EditorAssam

The Assam Regimental Centre held attestation & Passing out Parade of 726 Agniveers. The Parade was reviewed by Governor of Uttarakhand Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) in the presence of General Officer Commanding, 101 Area, Lieutenant General Mohit Wadhwa, Sena Medal. The scintillating ceremony marked the completion of training of Agniveers who will thereafter be serving as part of Assam Regiment and Arunachal Scouts at various locations of the Country. Foreign Dignitaries, Senior Offrs of countries of Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles and Sri Lanka were also present for the scintillating…

29 May

IIT-Guwahati Develops Clean Fuel Tech Using Methane and Carbon Dioxide

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hyderabad-based Kaashyap Cleantech Innovations Pvt Ltd to commercialise a technology that converts greenhouse gases into bio-methanol, a clean liquid fuel with industrial applications. The partnership aims to take a research-driven innovation from the laboratory to large-scale commercial production. Developed by researchers at IIT-Guwahati, the technology uses chemoautotrophic bacteria to convert methane and carbon dioxide — two major greenhouse gases — into bio-methanol through a biological process. According to the institute, the technology offers an alternative to conventional methanol production methods, which generally require high energy…

29 May

Himanta Biswa Sarma Faces Judicial Scrutiny as Court Revives FIR Plea

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A Delhi court has issued a notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on a plea seeking registration of an FIR over his alleged remarks concerning “Miya Muslims”, bringing the matter back under judicial scrutiny. Additional Sessions Judge Sonu Agnihotri issued the notice while hearing a revision petition filed by activist Harsh Mander. The petition challenges an earlier order passed by a magistrate court on April 20, which had declined to direct the police to register an FIR against the Assam Chief Minister. The case relates to remarks allegedly made by Sarma during a public event held in Digboi…

28 May

Three killed in head-on collision between SUV and truck in North Guwahati

Preeti SinghAssam, North East

Three people were killed when their SUV collided head-on with a truck at Gauripur in North Guwahati on Thursday.Police said the truck was coming on the wrong side of the road when an SUV coming at a high speed collided head-on with the truck, turning the vehicle into a mangled heap of metal.The deceased have been identified as Ranjit Dey, Karuna Bezbaruah and Partha Pratim Barman. Sources said all three were residents of Maligaon.Police reached the spot soon after the incident and sent the bodies to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital for post-mortem examination.

28 May

Review Meet Held On OPERATIONALISATION Of Task Force On Job Creation In ASSAM GOVT DEPARTMENTS

Preeti SinghAssam

A detailed review meeting was held on the operationalisation of the chief secretary-led task force constituted for creation of two lakh government jobs in Assam over the next five years in line with the decision of the Assam Cabinet.The meeting, chaired by Assam chief secretary Ravi Kota, focused on the mapping of existing and anticipated vacancies across departments, field offices, autonomous bodies, colleges, universities, missions and societies.Key aspects discussed include assessment of year-wise retirement projections and grade-wise vacancies in field offices; identification of direct recruitment vacancies across departments; rationalisation and streamlining of recruitment processes to ensure transparency and timely appointments…

28 May

Delhi Court Issues Notice to Himanta Biswa Sarma Over Remarks on ‘Miya Muslims’

Paromita EditorAssam

A Delhi court has issued a notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on a petition filed by activist Harsh Mander seeking registration of an FIR over the BJP leader’s alleged “provocative” remarks targeting “Miya Muslims”. Additional Sessions Judge Sonu Agnihotri issued the notice while hearing a revision petition filed by Mander against an April 20 order of a magisterial court, which had refused to direct police to register an FIR against Sarma. In an order dated May 26, the court noted submissions made by Mander’s counsel regarding the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Zero FIR and E-FIR issued…

28 May

Assam Becomes Third State to Implement UCC Law

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

BJP president Nitin Nabin has described the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the Assam Legislative Assembly as a “historic” decision and said the legislation would help strengthen equal rights and a uniform civil system in the country. Reacting to the development, Nabin said the Bharatiya Janata Party has always followed the principle of “justice for all and appeasement of none” and maintained that the new law reflects the party’s long-standing commitment towards equal justice. “The passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the Assam Legislative Assembly is a significant step towards equal rights and…

28 May

Assam Wetland Discovery Highlights Rich Biodiversity

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam has recorded the first confirmed sighting of the bent-toed gecko species Cyrtodactylus bapme at Urpad Beel, adding another important discovery to the state’s growing biodiversity records. The finding has drawn attention from researchers and conservationists, who said the presence of the species reflects the ecological richness of Assam’s wetlands and forest ecosystems. They noted that such habitats continue to support several rare and lesser-known species despite increasing environmental challenges. The gecko was documented at Urpad Beel, a wetland area known for its ecological importance and diverse wildlife population. The wetland has long served as a habitat for various aquatic…

28 May

Anti-Drug Activist Gumin Mize Granted Interim Bail; East Siang Bandh Called Off

riya EditorAssam

Anti-drug activist Gumin Mize was released from judicial custody after Assam’s Lakhimpur District and Sessions Court granted him interim bail. Following his release, the 12-hour bandh called by the Adi Students Union (AdiSU) along with several other local student organisations in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district was withdrawn at noon. The bandh had been called in protest against the arrest of Mize by Assam Police and allegations of custodial torture. The shutdown began at 5 am and affected normal life across several areas, including Ruksin, Sille Oyan, Mebo and Pasighat. Shops, markets and business establishments remained closed for several hours,…

28 May

Governor Presents Excellence Awards at Cotton University’s 126th Foundation Day Celebration

riya EditorAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the 126th foundation day celebration of Cotton University in Guwahati and presented the Governor’s Excellence Awards to meritorious undergraduate and postgraduate students at the KBR auditorium of the university here on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor extended his greetings and congratulations to the students, faculty members and alumni of the university and described Cotton University as one of the most prestigious centers of higher education, intellectual awakening and cultural renaissance in the Northeast. Recalling the institution’s rich legacy since its establishment in 1901, he said the university has played a pivotal role…