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29 Apr

Suspected World War II-Era Shell Unearthed in Assam’s Tinsukia District

Paromita EditorAssam

A suspected World War II-era tank shell was discovered at Singri village under the Ledo police outpost in Tinsukia district on Wednesday, April 29, triggering security concerns and swift action by authorities. According to sources, the explosive-like object was found by a local resident, identified as Mohammed Ismail, during soil excavation work near his shop. Workers initially noticed a large metallic object while digging and soon suspected it could be hazardous. Local residents immediately informed the police, following which security personnel rushed to the site, cordoned off the area, and implemented precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incident. Officials believe…

29 Apr

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Court Orders Seizure of Mahabir Aqua, Freezing of Accused’s Bank Accounts

Paromita EditorAssam

In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the death case of legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, a special fast-track court has ordered the seizure of Mahabir Aqua, a business allegedly owned by one of the prime accused, Siddharth Sharma. The court has also directed authorities to freeze bank accounts belonging to Sharma, along with those of several other individuals allegedly linked to financial transactions involving him, thereby expanding the scope of the investigation. Mahabir Aqua, a packaged drinking water unit located at the Soigaon Industrial Development Centre in Chhaygaon, has now come under judicial scrutiny as part of…

29 Apr

Court reserves order on accused’s bail, prosecution opposes relief in high-profile Zubeen Garg case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Arguments over the role and responsibilities of Siddharth Sharma, one of the accused in the death case of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, were heard on Tuesday before a special fast-track court in Guwahati as the court took up Sharma’s bail plea in the high-profile case. Siddharth Sharma, who previously worked as the singer’s manager, has been named as one of the main accused in the investigation linked to the singer’s death. During the hearing, Sharma’s lawyer argued that his role was limited to handling the professional engagements of the late singer and did not include responsibility for his personal…

28 Apr

First-of-its-Kind Wild Buffalo Translocation Drive Kicks Off Between Assam and MP

Paromita EditorAssam

In a landmark conservation effort, the Assam Forest Department and the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department have begun the translocation of the endangered Asiatic wild water buffalo from Kaziranga Tiger Reserve to Kanha Tiger Reserve, marking the longest wildlife translocation by road within India. The initiative aims to reintroduce the species to its historic range in Central India, where it has been locally extinct for over a century. These megaherbivores play a vital ecological role as “grassland engineers,” helping manage tall grasses and enhancing biodiversity in grassland ecosystems. The Asiatic wild water buffalo (Bubalus arnee), listed under Schedule I of the…

28 Apr

New field gear helps protect Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

nanika EditorAssam

In a move to bolster the safety and operational efficiency of frontline conservationists, the biodiversity organization Aaranyak, in collaboration with Kirloskar Brothers Ltd, has provided essential field equipment to the forest staff of the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. The distribution event, held on April 25, aims to support those on the front lines protecting the sanctuary’s renowned population of the greater one-horned rhinoceros. The Aaranyak Rhino Research and Conservation Division (RRCD) led the effort, which included giving away 25 high-quality water filters and 50 rechargeable flashlights. These supplies were given to forest workers who work in the sanctuary's difficult terrain, where…

28 Apr

Political Row Erupts in Sivasagar: Milan Buragohain Denies Extortion, Threat Charges Amid Police Inquiry

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A political controversy has surfaced in Assam’s Sivasagar district after a Bharatiya Janata Party leader filed a complaint accusing a student body leader of financial misconduct, extortion, and criminal intimidation. The allegations, however, have been strongly denied by the accused, who has described the claims as false and politically motivated.The complaint was lodged at the Sivasagar Sadar Police Station against All Tai Ahom Students’ Union faction president Milan Buragohain by BJP leader Lachit Gogoi.According to the complaint, Gogoi alleged that Buragohain had borrowed a total amount of Rs 15.50 lakh from him. He claimed that although Rs 1.50 lakh was…

28 Apr

Assam HS Final Results Announced: Over 3.22 Lakh Students Appear, Strong Show Across All Streams

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The results of the Higher Secondary Final Examination in Assam were declared by the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council on April 27, with students across the state recording an overall pass percentage of 81.54 per cent this year.The results showed strong performances in all four streams, with the Science stream emerging as the best-performing category. According to the figures released by the council, the Science stream recorded a pass percentage of 89.79 per cent. The Commerce stream followed with 81.13 per cent, while the Arts stream registered a pass percentage of 79.54 per cent. The Vocational stream recorded 74.20 per…

28 Apr

Assam HS Results 2026 Out: 81.54% Students Pass

riya EditorAssam

The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council has declared the results of the Higher Secondary (HS) Final Examinations 2026, with an overall pass percentage of 81.54% across all streams. Among the streams, Science recorded the highest pass percentage at 89.79%, followed by Commerce at 81.13%, Arts at 79.54%, and Vocational at 74.20%. In the Arts stream, Baksa district topped with an impressive pass percentage of 94.29%, while Chirang district secured the second position with 92.99%. A total of 1,91,798 students passed in the Arts stream, including 54,755 in first division, 79,181 in second division, and 57,862 in third division. In the…

28 Apr

Scientists Discover Unusual Fish Species in Goralpara Depths

riya EditorAssam

In a significant addition to Assam’s biodiversity, researchers have discovered a rare species of fish from the deep underground waters of Goralpara district. The discovery has been described as unique due to the fish’s distinct physical characteristics and habitat. The research was conducted jointly by scientists from Gauhati University, Cotton University, and Manipur University. According to the researchers, the fish does not inhabit regular rivers or ponds but survives in underground water systems, making it highly unusual. The newly discovered species lacks eyesight and pigmentation, features commonly associated with organisms adapted to dark, subterranean environments. Scientists noted that such species…

28 Apr

‘Zubeen Seuj Chapori’: Youngsters Create Eco Tribute to Zubeen Garg on Brahmaputra

riya EditorAssam

In a unique green initiative to honor the legacy of Assam’s beloved artist Zubeen Garg, a group of youths and local residents in Teok’s Jajimukh have transformed a vast sandbank of the Brahmaputra River into a growing forest, naming it “Zubeen Seuj Chapori. Carrying slogans such as “Joy Zubeen Da, may Zubeen Da remain immortal,” “Only if trees survive, humans survive,” and “One tree, one life,” the initiative aims to preserve the memory of the iconic artist while promoting afforestation and ecological restoration in the erosion-prone Sagunpara area. The river island, shaped by the shifting course of the Brahmaputra, was…