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31 Aug

SEC Seeks Political Parties’ Cooperation for Smooth Conduct of Silchar Municipal Election

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

A meeting with representatives of various political parties regarding the forthcoming Silchar Municipal Corporation election was held at the conference hall of the State Election Commission office at Panjabari, Guwahati on Monday. The meeting was chaired by State Election Commissioner Ranjan Sarma. Various issues, including reservation of seats, expenditure limits for contesting candidates, digital election management, Model Code of Conduct were discussed at the meeting. State Election Commissioner Sarma sought the cooperation of all political parties for the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Silchar Municipal Corporation election. State Election Commission secretary Gitartha Baruah and representatives of various political parties were…

31 Aug

UN General Assembly President Dr Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh Faces “Murder of Democracy” Charges Ahead of UNGA Session

Paromita EditorAssam

Launching its special campaign during the presidency of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman, beginning on 8 September 2026, the Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR), a NGO with Special Consultative Status with the UN, today stated that, although Dr Rahman identified peace and security and human rights as his priorities before his election as President, the Government of Bangladesh reconstituted the Bandarban Hill District Council, Khagrachari Hill District Council and Rangamati Hill District Council without elections on 20 August 2026. “Before leaving for New York on 30 August…

31 Aug

Assam BJP hails key Cabinet decisions as major push towards development, public welfare

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam BJP has welcomed a series of key decisions taken at the latest meeting of the State Cabinet, describing them as a significant step towards accelerating Assam's overall development, strengthening public welfare and building a robust and self-reliant state for future generations.In a press statement issued from the BJP's Assam headquarters, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan, party spokesperson Brojen Mahanta said the decisions reflected the state government's commitment to giving greater momentum to the vision of a "Viksit Assam" under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.Among the major decisions, the Cabinet approved the establishment of an integrated renewable…

29 Aug

Assam Professor, Husband Missing After Nepal Flash Floods

Paromita EditorAssam

Retired Gauhati University Professor Dipali Sarkar and her husband, Manash Kumar Ghosh, are among the tourists reported missing after devastating flash floods struck Nepal on August 26. Sarkar, who retired as the Head of the Department of Physics at Gauhati University, had travelled with her husband as part of a 32-member Kailash-Manasarovar pilgrimage group from Kolkata. The couple joined a 12-day package tour organised by Kolkata-based Chalo Jai Travel, which departed from Howrah Station on August 21. The group comprised 30 tourists and two tour managers. Their journey initially proceeded smoothly through Kathmandu before they travelled towards Syabrubesi and the…

29 Aug

Dr Varnali Deka Becomes First Woman IAS Officer from Assam Empanelled for Joint Secretary Post

Paromita EditorAssam

Dr Varnali Deka has become the first woman IAS officer from Assam to be empanelled for appointment as Joint Secretary to the Government of India, marking a significant milestone in her administrative career. Deka, an Assam cadre IAS officer, was serving as Commissioner and Secretary of the General Administration Department (GAD) before proceeding on deputation to the Centre in August last year. During her tenure in Assam, Deka served as Deputy Commissioner in five districts — Barpeta, Golaghat, Goalpara, Kokrajhar and Nalbari. She also held several important positions, including Vice Chairman and CEO of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority, Managing…

29 Aug

STRATEGIA 2026 Successfully Concluded at Tezpur University

Paromita EditorAssam

The Department of Business Administration, Tezpur University, successfully organised STRATEGIA 2026, a Management Fest held under the banner of SAMPARK, the Department’s flagship industry-academia interface, during August 27–28, 2026. The Department has been organising SAMPARK since 1997.In keeping with its theme of building rather than merely reading about a plan, the festival featured competitions that encouraged participants to apply managerial and strategic knowledge to practical business situations. The major competitions included the Business Pitch Competition and the Case Study Competition, with a total prize pool of ₹1,00,000.The two-day festival received an enthusiastic response, with 137 entries from premier institutes across…

29 Aug

12 Assam Residents Untraced After Nepal Flash Floods

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has identified 12 people from the state who remain untraced following the flash flood incident in Nepal, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday. Sarma said authorities were making efforts to establish contact with the people and ensure their safe rescue. The information was shared in a post on X on August 28 along with a list of the people reported untraced. “Till now we have been able to establish details of 12 people from Assam who are yet to be traced in Nepal. Efforts are underway to establish connection with them and safely rescue them,”…

28 Aug

CWRC Marks 25 Years of Wildlife Rescue and Conservation in Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam’s Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC), located at Panbari near Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, has completed 25 years of dedicated service to wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation. Established on August 28, 2002, CWRC was India’s first dedicated facility for hand-raising, treating and rehabilitating orphaned and injured wild animals before releasing them back into their natural habitats. Over the years, the centre has emerged as a major institution for science-based wildlife conservation. CWRC is jointly managed by the Assam Forest Department and Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).…

28 Aug

Assam steps up emergency assistance for stranded citizens in flood-hit nepal

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam government has initiated emergency assistance for residents of the state stranded in flood-affected Nepal, facilitating communication lines at Assam Bhawan in New Delhi. The Office of the Resident Commissioner, Assam Bhawan, New Delhi, in a public notice issued on Thursday, asked residents of the state affected by the floods in Nepal to contact designated officials for emergency assistance and necessary coordination. Dedicated contact channels have been opened for immediate assistance, coordination and information. According to the public notice, stranded people from the state requiring assistance can contact Arunam Medhi, Assam Bhawan, New Delhi, at +91-9108091591, or Vinod Kalita,…

28 Aug

Security Measures Reviewed Along Assam-Bangladesh Border

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Western Range, Yeshe Tsering Gwatso, on August 27 visited several sensitive stretches along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam's Dhubri district to review the security situation and assess measures aimed at preventing cross-border illegal activities. During the visit, the DIG inspected important border locations, including Patamari, Takimari and Sastar Ghat, and reviewed the existing security arrangements along the international border. Gwatso also interacted with local residents in the border areas to understand their concerns and gather feedback on issues affecting the region. The interaction was aimed at strengthening coordination between security agencies and people living…