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17 Apr

Experts in Assam Highlight Bats’ Role in Farming and Biodiversity, Call for Awareness to Counter Myths

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Scientists and conservationists across Assam on April 17 marked International Bat Appreciation Day with a strong call for greater awareness and protection of bats, a group of animals often feared but considered vital for ecosystems and agriculture. At BN College (Autonomous) in Dhubri, researchers highlighted how myths and misconceptions continue to harm bat populations. Experts said that despite growing scientific evidence about their importance, bats are still widely misunderstood, leading to fear, habitat destruction, and declining numbers. Speaking during a briefing at the Department of Zoology, Dr Azad Ali, who heads the Bat Research and Conservation Division (BRCD), stressed that…

17 Apr

Congress Leader Gaurav Gogoi Accuses Bharatiya Janata Party of Delaying Women’s Quota by Mixing Key Electoral Reforms

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has called for the immediate implementation of women’s reservation, saying it should not be linked to the census or the delimitation process. His remarks come at a time when political parties are debating how and when the proposed reservation for women in legislatures should be rolled out. In a statement shared on his X handle, Gogoi said the position of the Congress and several opposition parties was clear and straightforward. He said women’s reservation should be implemented without any conditions or delays. At the same time, he added that the national census should be carried out…

16 Apr

Assam RGU First Ne Private Varsity To Collaborate With Indian Navy

Paromita EditorAssam

In a significant stride towards reinforcing its commitment to nation-building through education, Assam Royal Global University (RGU) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy on Monday at the office of the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.The agreement was formally signed by Shashi Tripathi, President, NWWA, and Commodore S.M. Urooj Athar on behalf of the Indian Navy, while Prof. D. N. Singh, Registrar (Academics), RGU, signed on behalf of the university.This historic collaboration marks RGU as the first private university from Northeast India to partner with the Indian Navy, opening new avenues…

16 Apr

New Wyndham Hotel Deal Signals Hospitality Growth in Guwahati

riya EditorAssam

Om Arham Ventures has signed a deal with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to develop a new upscale 190-room hotel in Guwahati from a brownfield site that is slated to begin operations in the second half of 2028 and will be the first Wyndham Hotel in Guwahati, which is one of the biggest commercial and tourism hubs in Northeast India. The Hotel will have a total of 190 modern/Sleek designed rooms and Suites, which will satisfy both Business & Leisure Travelers. The Hotel will be a Vegetarian only based on the changing preferences of guests in the region. The Hotel will…

15 Apr

Rising Stars Compete as National Youth Boxing Championship Begins in Assam

riya EditorAssam

The eighth Men’s and Women’s National Youth Boxing Championship began at Assam Don Bosco University in Sonapur near Guwahati on Monday, drawing around 800 participants, including players, coaches coaches,and technical officials from 33 states. Organisedcoaches,Organized by the Assam Amateur Boxing Association (AABA) in collaboration with the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), the championship will run till April 19 and will serve as a selection platform for India’s youth teams for the Youth Olympic Games and the Youth World Championships. The host state made a positive start, with two Assam boxers registering wins on the opening day. In the boys’ 55kg…

15 Apr

Major Cyber Fraud Network Busted by Assam Police in Barpeta

riya EditorAssam

Assam Police has busted a cybercrime racket operating out of Azad Nagar in Barpeta Road, arresting eight accused in a coordinated operation led by the Crime Branch. According to officials, the accused were running a well-organized cyber fraud network from a rented accommodation. The house, owned by a retired army personnel identified as Kazi Lutfur Rahman, had been taken on rent by the group, who allegedly used it as a temporary operational base to carry out illegal activities. Police sources said the racket had set up a makeshift office inside the premises and was involved in siphoning off money from unsuspecting bank customers using…

14 Apr

Assam Labourers Rescued from Bihar Kiln Allege Sexual Abuse, Violence and Bonded Labour

Paromita EditorAssam

Shocking allegations of sexual abuse, physical violence and bonded labour have emerged after 47 workers from Dhubri were rescued from a brick kiln in Saharsa by Bihar Police. The workers, including women and children, were rescued from the Star Marka brick kiln in Dhamsaini village under Kahara block and brought back to Assam on April 13. They were transported by buses to Dhubri and handed over to local authorities. The case came to light after a woman sustained a bullet injury inside the kiln, prompting police intervention. Deputy Superintendent of Police Om Prakash said the victim was rescued and shifted…

14 Apr

BJP’s Post-Poll Plans in Upper Assam Reviewed by Sarbananda Sonowal

riya EditorAssam

Union minister and Dibrugarh Lok Sabha MP, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday chaired a key review meeting with BJP mandal presidents from six Assembly constituencies in Upper Assam's Tinsukia district, focusing on post-election assessment and future organizational strategy. The meeting reviewed electoral experiences, assessed grassroots feedback and outlined a roadmap to further strengthen the party’s organizational structure in the district. Emphasizing the importance of continuous engagement at the booth and mandal levels, Sonowal called for greater coordination among party workers to build a more responsive and people-centric organization. “Post-election reflection is an opportunity to refine our approach and strengthen our connection…

14 Apr

Press Club of India Condemns Attacks on Media in Assam

riya EditorAssam

The Press Club of India (PCI) has expressed shock and condemned the recent attack on the office of Assamese daily Asorniya Pratidin. "What is noteworthy is that the vandalisation, carried out on April 10 night by unidentified persons at the newspaper's Lakhimpur office, occurred just hours after the state Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made public remarks against the Pratidin media group along with an Assamese news channel, DY365," a statement from PCI said. "PCI is highly concerned about the shrinking space for journalism in the northeastern state, particularly during the run-up to the just-concluded assembly elections within which the…

13 Apr

Assam Government Challenges HC Relief to Pawan Khera in Supreme Court of India

riya EditorAssam

The ongoing legal clash originated from controversial remarks made by Congress leader Pawan Khera regarding the wife of the Chief Minister, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, has escalated in both Delhi and Guwahati. The Assam government recently appealed to the Supreme Court to contest the Telangana High Court's decision, which had granted Khera a one-week transit anticipatory bail. Khera's attorney, Shubdeep Roy, is poised to respond to the High Court’s directives within the week. During a press conference on April 5, 2023, Khera accused Sharma of possessing multiple passports and holding undisclosed overseas assets. These claims, alleging that she failed to disclose…