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23 May

Crime Branch Probe Deepens as Pawan Khera Links Randeep Singh Surjewala During Questioning

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala did not appear before the Crime Branch on Saturday despite being summoned in connection with the case registered against Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera over remarks linked to Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. According to reports, Surjewala had been directed to appear before investigators as part of the ongoing probe into statements allegedly made by Khera regarding Riniki Bhuyan Sharma.Sources said that during questioning by the Crime Branch, Khera had reportedly referred to Surjewala in connection with the matter, following which investigators issued the summons.The case against Khera was registered…

22 May

Rs 376-Crore Flyover Named After Syama Prasad Mookerjee Inaugurated in Guwahati to Ease Lalganesh Traffic

Preeti SinghAssam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday dedicated a new flyover to the public in a move aimed at easing traffic congestion in one of Guwahati’s most densely populated stretches. The flyover, named after Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, connects Cycle Factory junction to Lal Ganesh Bazar. Speaking at the inauguration, the Chief Minister said the structure would significantly cut travel time from Pragjyotishpur Medical College to NH-27 and help decongest the Lalganesh area, which sees heavy vehicular movement daily. Constructed at a cost of over Rs 376 crore, the 2.8-km-long, three-lane flyover was completed in 26…

22 May

Two Missing Schoolgirls Found Dead in Pond in Assam’s Kokrajhar

Paromita EditorAssam

In a tragic and mysterious incident, two schoolgirls who had gone missing were found dead in a pond in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Thursday. The deceased have been identified as Anamika Bara, a Class 9 student, and Charita Lakra, a Class 8 student. Both were students of Dholmara High School. According to reports, the girls were returning home from school when they went missing. Their families became worried after they failed to return home and immediately launched a search for them. During the search operation near a pond in the area, the caretaker, identified as Gola Mostafa, allegedly advised locals…

22 May

Senior ACS Officer Arrested in Bribery Case, Cash and Gold Seized During Raid

Paromita EditorAssam

Lachit Kumar Das, a senior Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer, was arrested from his office in Guwahati after allegedly being caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 45,000. The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption reportedly recovered a large amount of cash and valuables during a raid at Das’s residence in the Beltola area of the city following his arrest on corruption charges. According to officials, investigators seized nearly Rs 50 lakh in cash, more than half a kilogram of gold ornaments, and fixed deposit receipts worth around Rs 70 lakh from the officer’s flat. Several life insurance certificates were…

22 May

Assam Governor Outlines BJP Government’s Five-Year Vision Amid Assembly Protest

Paromita EditorAssam

Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Friday, May 22, presented the BJP-led government’s vision for Assam for the next five years during his inaugural address in the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly, amid protests and a walkout by Opposition parties. Barely five minutes into the Governor’s speech on the second day of the Assembly session, MLAs from the Indian National Congress and Raijor Dal entered the Well of the House, demanding that the government focus on issues such as inflation and rising prices instead of highlighting its achievements. Congress legislators displayed placards, raised slogans and later staged a walkout from the Assembly. The…

22 May

Nagaon to Host 3rd All Assam Yonex-Sunrise Badminton Ranking Tournament with 500+ Young Players from U-9 to U-19

Preeti SinghAssam, Sports

Nagaon is set to become the hub of junior badminton in Assam as the 3rd All Assam Yonex-Sunrise and Haripada Kumar Memorial Badminton Ranking Tournament gets underway tomorrow at the Indoor Stadium. Organized by the Assam Badminton Association under the initiative of the Nagaon Sports Association, the five-day event will run from May 23 to May 27. The tournament is dedicated to the memory of Haripada Kumar and carries ranking points crucial for state-level players. The competition will see participation from more than 500 young shuttlers representing 16 districts across Assam. Matches will be held across multiple age groups for…

22 May

Nalbari Approves Strategic Emergency Landing Facility on NH-27

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Nalbari district administration has approved the construction of a 5-kilometre Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on National Highway-27, making it the second such facility in Assam aimed at strengthening strategic and emergency infrastructure in the Northeast region. Officials said the proposed facility will be developed on a stretch of the highway between Tihu and Madhapur. Once completed, the corridor will function as an auxiliary runway capable of handling military transport aircraft as well as civilian commercial flights during emergency situations. According to officials associated with the project, the emergency landing strip is being planned as part of a broader effort…

22 May

Assam Assembly Sees Historic Tribal Language Oaths, Says Taranga Gogoi

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

BJP MLA Taranga Gogoi on May 21 said the use of tribal languages during the oath-taking ceremony of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly reflects a growing effort towards cultural inclusion and better representation of indigenous communities in the state. Speaking during the inaugural session of the newly constituted Assembly, the Naharkatia legislator described the day as an important and memorable occasion, especially after being elected for a second consecutive term. Gogoi said returning to the Assembly with a renewed mandate from the people also brings greater responsibility towards public service and development work. “It feels wonderful to be a re-elected…

22 May

Textbook Shortage Issue Raised by All Bodo Students’ Union, Demands Long-Term Fix

riya EditorAssam

The All-Bodo Students Union (ABSU) has sought immediate intervention of the Assam Chief Minister in addressing the issue of shortage of Bodo medium textbooks in schools across the State. An ABSU delegation, led by president Kwrwmdao Wary, submitted a memorandum to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma through the Kokrajhar District Commissioner at the latter’s office in Kokrajhar on Thursday. According to ABSU, students were continuing to face difficulties owing to the non-availability of Bodo medium textbooks even over a month after the start of the current academic session. Notably, education through Bodo medium had received official recognition on May…

22 May

Artists from Across the Globe Participate in Painting Initiative at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary for India–Africa Forum Summit 2026

riya EditorAssam

As part of the 4th India–Africa Forum Summit 2026, a special Painting Campaign was organized on May 21 at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam by the Northeast Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) in collaboration with Lalit Kala Akademi under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, with support from the Ministry of External Affairs. The programme was held under the theme “India through the Lens of Africa” and featured participation from international artists, including Mr. Ashley Munsamy from South Africa, Ms. Amel Benmohamed from Algeria, Mr. Salaheddine Bouanani from Morocco and Ms. Wanja Githua from Kenya. The art camp activities were…