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13 Apr

Tragic Elephant Dea*th Near Nambor-Doigrung Wildlife Sanctuary Highlights Growing Impact of Plastic Pollution

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A shocking incident from Assam’s Golaghat district has raised fresh concerns over the growing impact of plastic waste on wildlife, after a young wild elephant died due to ingestion of plastic materials. The incident took place on January 12 at the Numaligarh Tea Estate, located near the ecologically sensitive Deopahar Reserve Forest and the Nambor-Doigrung Wildlife Sanctuary. However, the matter came to light only recently after a Right to Information (RTI) query was filed by activist Dilip Nath. According to details revealed through the post-mortem report, the elephant, estimated to be around eight years old, had no visible external injuries.…

13 Apr

Massive Fire Engulfs Houses in Assam’s Jorhat, No Casualties Reported Despite Heavy Damage

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A major fire broke out in Assam’s Jorhat district on Sunday night, destroying four houses in a densely populated locality and causing panic among residents. The incident took place at Raja Maidam in the Gojpuria area, where a series of LPG cylinder explosions is believed to have triggered the blaze. According to initial information, the fire started suddenly and spread quickly after at least three cooking gas cylinders exploded one after another. The blasts intensified the flames, which soon engulfed nearby houses, most of them rented accommodations. Within a short time, four houses were reduced to ashes, leaving the affected…

13 Apr

Assam Handloom Dept Acts Against Powerloom Gamosa Traders Before Bihu

riya EditorAssam

In the Khanapara area of Guwahati, a campaign was initiated by the state’s Handloom and Textiles Department to curb the sale of power loom made gamosas, referred to as "gummosis", due to complaints that business owners were misrepresenting machine produced gamosas as authentic handloom gamosas. As part of this campaign, the Department of Handloom and Textiles dispatched officials to various shops suspected of selling power loom gummosis and collected samples for verification at a total of 13 different shops. In recent years, the market has been saturated with power loom made gamosas which have led shop owners to select lower-cost…

13 Apr

Man Jumps into Brahmaputra River from Kumar Bhaskar Varma Bridge

riya EditorAssam

On Sunday, a guy leaped from the recently opened Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu in Guwahati. It is thought that he perished in the Brahmaputra River. Rabil Ali, a native of Keotkuchi village in the Barpeta district, has been identified as the man. Ali had been employed as a laborer when the bridge connecting the city's north and south banks over the Brahmaputra River was being built. Ali leaped from the bridge abruptly and without apparent provocation, according to his coworkers who were present at the scene. Residents and other employees are shocked by the incident. Personnel from the North Guwahati…

13 Apr

AJP Files Complaint with CEO Over Police ‘Harassment’ of Party Nominee

riya EditorAssam

Regional party, Assam Jatiya Parishad has strongly condemned the “alleged harassment” of its Central Guwahati constituency candidate Kunki Chowdhury by the Assam Police and has lodged a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer of Assam. In a statement, AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi and general secretary Jagadish Bhuyan alleged that Kunki, along with party workers and supporters in multiple constituencies, had been subjected to harassment by the police over the past few days. They termed the alleged actions as "politically motivated and an act of vendetta." Kunki had on Sunday appeared before the police here after being summoned in connection…

12 Apr

Assam Jatiya Parishad Candidate Faces Probe Over Alleged Model Code Breach

riya EditorAssam

Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate from the Guwahati Central constituency, Kunki Chowdhury, appeared before the police at Panbazar Police Station today after being summoned in connection with an election-related case. Chowdhury reached the police station in the morning after receiving a notice directing her to appear by 11 am, with a warning that non-compliance could lead to her arrest. She was questioned for around two hours before she was allowed to leave. Speaking to the media after the interrogation, Chowdhury denied all allegations against her. She claimed that the charges leveled against her were false and questioned why no action had…

12 Apr

Money Laundering Angle Probed by Enforcement Directorate in NPCC Scam

riya EditorAssam

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint before a special PMLA court in Guwahati against former officials of the National Project Construction Corporation (NPCC) and private contractors in connection with an alleged bribery and money laundering case involving border infrastructure contracts worth approximately ₹60.30 crore. According to an official statement, those named in the complaint include Rakesh Mohan Kotwal, former Zonal Manager (Northeast Region) of NPCC Ltd., Latiful Pasha, officer-in-charge of the Jalpaiguri Project Office, and Anish Baid and Binod Singhi, directors of M/s Shree Gautam Construction Company Limited, among others. The case relates to contracts awarded…

12 Apr

Guwahati Set to Host Three Indian Premier League Matches, Boosting Regional Cricket

riya EditorAssam

The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has expressed sincere gratitude to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for allotting three Indian Premier League (IPL) matches to the ACA Stadium, Guwahati. ACA president Taranga Gogoi and secretary Sanatan Das conveyed their appreciation for the continued support and trust placed in Assam as a venue for premier cricketing events. The association also thanked Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, noting that despite his engagement in election-related responsibilities, he extended full support and cooperation towards the successful conduct of the matches. Further, ACA expressed sincere gratitude to BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia…

11 Apr

Purabi crosses Rs 400 crore turnover in FY26; farmer network expands to 58,000

Paromita EditorAssam

The annual pre-Rongali Bihu celebrations at Purabi Dairy on Saturday brought together employees and members of the media at the dairy’s premises, where the cooperative also marked a key milestone in its growth journey. On the occasion, Purabi Dairy said it has crossed an annual turnover of Rs 400 crore in the financial year 2025–26.The cooperative’s expansion continues to be driven by its growing farmer base, which now includes over 58,000 dairy farmers across Assam. Average milk procurement has risen to 1.6 lakh litres per day with peak procurement crossing 2LLPD, reflecting both increased participation and strengthening of the rural…

11 Apr

UGC Nod Gives Assam College Academic and Curriculum Freedom

Business BureauAssam

University Grants Commission has granted autonomous status to Gauhati Commerce College for a period of five years, marking a significant step for higher education in Assam. The new status will be effective from the academic session 2026–27 and will continue till 2030–31. Officials said the decision reflects the college’s steady performance in academics and its efforts to maintain quality education over the years. With this recognition, the college will now have the freedom to design its own syllabus, introduce new courses, and conduct examinations independently. However, it will continue to remain affiliated with its parent university. The autonomous status is…