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26 Sep

Suicide Claim vs. Family Allegations: Guwahati Police Deepen Probe into Nimisha Thakuria’s Death

Preeti SinghAssam

The investigation into the death of 22-year-old Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria has intensified, with Guwahati Police arresting a 26-year-old man, identified as Aashique Ali, and examining multiple aspects of the case, including alleged lapses at a Dharapur homestay where the two had reportedly stayed. According to police, Nimisha was taken to the Physical Health Centre at Garal around 4.30 am by three young men before being referred to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where doctors declared her brought dead. Police have since arrested Ali and taken him into custody for questioning. Investigators have seized the homestay’s registration records,…

26 Sep

Foundation stone laid for Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd’s e-methanol project at Kandla

Paromita EditorAssam

Strengthening Assam’s growing industrial presence at the national level, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma along with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Minister for Ports Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal today laid the foundation stone for a major e-methanol production project at Kandla in Gujarat.The project is a joint initiative of Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited (APCL) and the Deendayal Port Authority. With an investment of Rs. 2,300 crore and a production capacity of 150 tonnes per day (TPD), the project is among the major e-methanol production initiatives in the country. It is expected to create more than 3,500 direct…

26 Sep

Forest Staff from Three Northeast States Trained in Hoolock Gibbon Conservation

Paromita EditorAssam

A week-long residential training programme aimed at enhancing the capacity of frontline forest personnel for the conservation of the Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) concluded at the Gibbon Conservation Centre of Aaranyak in the Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, Mariani, Assam. The first batch of the programme, held from September 19 to 25, brought together 15 Forest Guards from the forest departments of Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland. It marked the first dedicated training initiative on Hoolock gibbon conservation involving frontline forest staff from all three northeastern states. The programme sought to strengthen field-level conservation efforts by improving the knowledge and practical skills…

25 Sep

Assam CM launches North East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026

Paromita EditorAssam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today launched the North East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 (NESFIC)- Ashtalakshmi for Viksit Bharat, an initiative aimed at creating a new relationship between government, young innovators and society by providing a dedicated platform for the talent, creativity and problem-solving capabilities of the youth of the North East.The programme was launched at a function held at Assam Administrative Staff College in the spirit of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026, commemorating 25 years of the relentless public service of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, first as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and subsequently as the Prime Minister…

25 Sep

Midnight Blaze Destroys Four Shops and 15 Motorcycles in Assam; No Casualties Reported

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Four shops were destroyed and property estimated at around Rs 70 lakh was damaged after a fire broke out at a market in Bokakhat in Assam’s Golaghat district early Friday, police said. The fire was reported at around 1 am and quickly spread to adjoining establishments in the market. A garage, computer shop, salon and hotel were among the premises affected by the blaze. Several vehicles were also damaged in the incident. According to police, around 15 motorcycles kept inside the garage were destroyed as the fire spread through the market. Residents in the area disconnected the electricity supply as…

24 Sep

CJP Launches School Reform Campaign in Assam, Claims Over 20,000 Membership Applications

Paromita EditorAssam

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has begun its efforts to expand its presence in Assam and the Northeast through its “Fix the Schools” campaign, with party leaders claiming that more than 20,000 people in Assam have already applied for membership. According to CJP leaders, the party's first public meeting in Assam will be held in Guwahati on September 27, where its ideology and future plans for the state will be outlined. Members of the party's central committee, including Ankit Bhardwaj, Akash Prem and Varun Agrawal, are currently touring Assam and working alongside regional political groups such as Raijor Dal and…

24 Sep

Assam Cabinet Approves ₹797 Crore Wetland Project, Additional Durga Puja Benefits and Major Industrial Investments

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Thursday approved a series of welfare, infrastructure, agriculture and industrial initiatives aimed at boosting economic growth and public welfare in the state. Among the major decisions, the Cabinet approved the Assam Sustainable Wetland and Integrated Fisheries Transformation (SWIFT) Project with an estimated cost of ₹796.88 crore. The project will be funded through an ADB loan of ₹637.50 crore and a state contribution of ₹159.38 crore. The initiative will focus on the restoration and rehabilitation of at least 102 community beels across Assam. The Cabinet also approved a proposal…

24 Sep

Tiger cub found in a village near Kaziranga, safely rescued & released back into the wild

Paromita EditorAssam

A tiger cub, estimated to be three months old, was rescued after it was found in a kitchen garden of a house in Natugaon village in Assam’s Biswanath district on the morning of 17 September, 2026. Its forelimbs were entangled in agricultural and fishing nets surrounding the kitchen garden. On being alerted to the sighting by concerned residents, a coordinated rescue effort was carried out by the forest department, police, district administration and the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI). It was likely that the juvenile tiger had been separated from its mother due to strong river currents. The team promptly…

23 Sep

Bollywood Actor Ajay Devgn Inaugurates Kalyan Jewellers Redesigned Showrooms in Guwahati

Preeti SinghAssam

Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s most trusted and leading jewellery companies, today launched its redesigned showrooms at Lachit Nagar and A.T. Road, Guwahati. Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn inaugurated the showrooms, which aims to further strengthen the brand’s presence in the region.With a luxurious ambience and an extensive collection of designs from various signature jewellery lines offered by Kalyan Jewellers, the redesigned showrooms are poised to offer an unparalleled shopping experience to patrons in the region.Addressing the gathering, Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn said, “I am truly delighted to be part of the inauguration of Kalyan Jewellers redesigned showrooms in Guwahati. It…

23 Sep

Over 50 Families Affected as Floodwater Inundates Bhatabari in Assam’s Kaliabor

Paromita EditorAssam

More than 50 families have been affected after water flowing down from the Karbi Hills inundated residential areas in Bhatabari under Bamuni in Assam’s Kaliabor following incessant rainfall since the night of September 22. According to local residents, heavy rainfall triggered a sudden rise in the volume of water descending from the hill areas, leading to widespread flooding in homes and agricultural fields. Several houses have been submerged, with floodwaters reportedly reaching knee level inside some residences. As water levels continued to rise, many residents were forced to leave their homes and seek shelter along roadside areas and other higher…