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17 Oct

Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 kicks off in Nagaon to empower the next generation

Banasree SarkarAssam

The Tobacco Free young Campaign (TFYC) 3.0 was introduced by the Nagaon district administration at the District Commissioner's Conference Hall in an effort to address the growing problem of young tobacco usage. Devasish Sharma, the district commissioner, formally inaugurated the campaign. Citing the high prevalence of tobacco use among adults and children in the region, Sarma described the launch as "timely and strategic" and underlined the necessity of a system-wide strategy to address the issue. In order to effectively prevent tobacco usage, he emphasized the significance of interdepartmental coordination, tobacco vendor licensing, and stakeholder capacity building. Since 2023, the Government…

16 Oct

Baksa jail unrest is attributed by Gaurav Gogoi to the Home Department and Police

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), Gaurav Gogoi, has strongly condemned the violent incidents that broke out outside Baksa District Jail on Tuesday. Calling the events “unprecedented and unfortunate,” Gogoi said that lapses by the police and the Home Department were the main reasons behind the unrest. In his statement, Gogoi said that the people of Assam are deeply hurt and emotional after the death of popular singer Zubeen Garg. He added that people’s demand for justice is genuine, but taking the law into one’s own hands will not bring justice. He appealed to everyone to stay…

15 Oct

A team from Assam meets with the SIT and demands openness in the investigation of Zubeen Garg’s killing

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A delegation from Assam, comprising journalist Sanjeev Phukan of Dainik Janambhumi and Dr. Hitesh Baruah, met officers of the State Investigation Department (SID) on Monday to review the progress of the ongoing investigation into the tragic death of renowned singer and actor Zubeen Garg. The meeting, held amid mounting public concern and speculation, aimed to seek clarity on the investigation and ensure that the sentiments of the people of Assam were duly represented before the investigating authorities. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Sanjeev Phukan explained that the delegation’s visit was primarily a gesture of public representation.“Basically, we just…

14 Oct

October 15th’s Mega Health Camp: Free medical care for all ages

Banasree SarkarAssam

During a press conference at the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC) Officers' Conference Room, Hon. Executive Member (i/c Medical) Samuel Changsan announced that a Mega Health Camp would be organized on October 15, 2025. The North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) organized the health camp with the goal of providing the general population with comprehensive and inclusive healthcare services, with a focus on children and adolescents with long-term or chronic illnesses. The N.L. Daulagupu Sports Complex in Haflong will host the event, where locals can receive free medical care, early diagnosis, and professional counsel from medical specialists. Emphasizing the scope…

14 Oct

Assam govt issues eviction notice to 1,200 family in Hojai Forest Division

Mohini BarmanAssam

The Hojai Forest Division is planning a major eviction operation in the Jamuna–Moudenga Reserved Forest under Doboka, targeting longstanding encroachments on forest land. The move comes after the department issued formal notices to residents living within the protected area. According to officials, approximately 1,258 families who have constructed homes and settlements on the forest land have been served eviction notices. Occupants have been given a 15-day window to vacate the area voluntarily before the operation commences. The eviction drive is expected to cover several key locations, including Udmari, Jamunagaon, Nigam, and other adjoining villages within the reserved forest belt. Forest…

14 Oct

In the Zubeen Garg death case, AASU requests a transparent investigation and rejects the SIT meeting

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on Monday formally announced its decision to abstain from a Special Investigation Team (SIT) meeting probing the mysterious death of celebrated singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore. The student body cited legal reasons, emphasizing that participation could inadvertently provide advantages to the accused during ongoing judicial proceedings. In an official statement, AASU president Utpal Sarma, general secretary Samiran Phukan, and chief advisor Dr. Samujjal Kumar Bhattacharjya said the union’s decision was made “consciously” after detailed consultations with senior advocates and jurists from the Gauhati High Court. The leadership clarified that the step was necessary to…

13 Oct

Prime Minister Modi opens the first livestock IVF lab in the Northeast in Guwahati

Banasree SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the first livestock in-vitro fertilization (IVF) facility in the Northeast in Guwahati, Assam, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of the dairy industry in the region. The recently opened facility represents a significant advancement in animal research and a boost to rural livelihoods. With the use of cutting-edge reproductive technologies, the Guwahati IVF Lab will be essential to raising cow productivity, protecting native breeds, and assisting dairy producers. The laboratory seeks to close productivity gaps and guarantee sustainable dairy development throughout the Northeast by promoting the production of high-quality embryos and genetic improvement. By…

13 Oct

CID discovers a “definite angle” in the death case of Zubeen Garg following the Viscera report: CM Himanta

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday revealed that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has found a “definite angle” in the mysterious death of popular singer Zubeen Garg, following the receipt of his viscera report from the Central Forensic Laboratory (CFL) in New Delhi. Speaking during a Facebook Live session, Sarma said the laboratory’s findings have provided crucial leads that could help investigators piece together the final moments of the late artist’s life. “The Central Forensic Laboratory in Delhi has given us the viscera report. I am happy to say that now the CID has got a definite angle…

11 Oct

Except for my pay, I have nothing: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma upholds fiscal responsibility

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has publicly asserted that he possesses no personal property other than his government salary, dismissing opposition claims about his and his family’s financial assets. His remarks came on Thursday while responding to questions from reporters about allegations made by political opponents regarding the wealth of his family. Sarma, known for his sharp responses, clarified his position in a composed yet firm tone. “I don’t have any property at all. My wife works for her own wellbeing — she does not steal or take anything unlawfully. If someone earns through honest means, what’s wrong with…

10 Oct

Assam BJP holds extended executive meeting in Dibrugarh to finalise 2026 poll strategy

Mohini BarmanAssam

The Assam BJP will continue discussions on Friday to finalise the strategy for the 2026 assembly elections, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The extended executive committee of the party's state unit held discussions on the strategy for the next year's assembly elections during a meeting in Dibrugarh on Thursday, he said. The meeting was ''very constructive and we followed up on various issues'', Sarma said. The day-long deliberations included back-to-back meetings of the BJP’s core committee and office bearers, both focused on evaluating the party’s current position and preparing for the electoral battle ahead. During October 9th session, both…