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13 Oct

Assam Minister Calls for Focus on Border Districts Ahead of Census 2027 Phase-II

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Minister Keshab Mahanta today emphasised the importance of completing the Census exercise within the stipulated timeline while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy.Mahanta, in his address at the State-Level Principal Census Officers’ Conference on Phase-II of Census 2027 in Guwahati today, observed that the Census process had evolved from predominantly manual operations to a more time-bound and technology-enabled system.Referring to the commencement of the next phase, the Minister in charge of the General Administration Department called upon District Commissioners/ PCO (Principal Census Officer) to undertake field visits, identify potential problem areas and ensure all preparations are completed effectively.The Minister…

12 Oct

TMCH Expels Seven Students from Hostel Over Alleged Ragging

Paromita EditorAssam

The authorities of Tezpur Medical College and Hospital (TMCH) have expelled seven students from the Old Boys’ Hostel for three months following complaints of alleged ragging. The action has been taken pending an inquiry by the college administration. TMCH Principal-cum-Chief Superintendent, Prof. Gunajit Das, stated that complaints involving students from the 2022 and 2023 batches were received. The institution also received a complaint from the Anti-Ragging Cell in New Delhi, prompting the authorities to take immediate action through the college's Anti-Ragging Committee and Anti-Ragging Squad. As part of the investigation, the college collected anonymous feedback from students and conducted a…

12 Oct

Ahead of Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Visit, Road Repairs Begin Near Himashree Boro’s Home Amid Unanswered Questions Over Her Death

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Public Works Department (PWD) began repairing the approach road to the residence of 22-year-old Himashree Boro on the morning of October 12, ahead of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s proposed visit to her family. The sudden activity has drawn attention to the timing of the repairs, as the family continues to demand a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the young student’s death. An excavator was deployed to fill potholes and repair damaged sections of the road leading to Boro’s home. While road maintenance is a routine responsibility of the department, the work ahead of the Chief Minister’s…

12 Oct

14 Showstoppers Walk the Ramp at Assam Royal Global University’s Fashion Extravaganza

Preeti SinghAssam

The Royal School of Fashion Design and Technology (RSFT) of Assam Royal Global University (RGU) celebrated the creativity and talent of its graduating designers through ‘Synthesis 2026 – A Graduation Design Showcase’, held at the Royal Garden on the university campus on Friday.The showcase brought together fashion, craftsmanship, cultural narratives, sustainability and contemporary design, providing the graduating students with a professional platform to present their original collections before an audience comprising fashion professionals, designers, creative practitioners, academicians and fashion enthusiasts.The event was graced by nationally renowned fashion and costume designer Anju Modi as the chief guest. Her celebrated work extends…

11 Oct

Himashree Boro Death: Mahila Congress Seeks Swift Inquiry and Preventive Measures

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Pradesh Mahila Congress President Mira Borthakur on Saturday visited the residence of Himashree Boro, a young woman from Assam who died under mysterious circumstances in Andhra Pradesh while returning home by train. Leading a delegation of the Mahila Congress, she met with the bereaved parents and expressed her deepest condolences.Expressing profound grief over the tragic demise, Mira Borthakur took to social media to voice strong concerns. Demanding that the truth behind the incident be uncovered, she stated that collective responsibility cannot end merely with offering condolences; it is equally critical to determine the cause of the incident, fix accountability,…

11 Oct

Guwahati: Literary Body Shabdoghar Unveils ‘Bodhon Sharadiya Sankalan 1433’ Blending Bengali and Assamese Culture

Preeti SinghAssam

Literary and cultural organisation Shabdoghar celebrated the fourth edition of ‘Bodhon 1433’ at the Guwahati Press Club, marking the beginning of the auspicious Devi Paksha. The event was centered on the theme “Sajabo Jotone Ma-ke” (Adoring the Mother) and carried a message of awakening inner consciousness and fostering a greener, more compassionate world. The programme began with a welcome address by Parmita Nag, Founder and Editor of Shabdoghar, who called upon people to reconnect with their inner values and work towards protecting the environment. Madhurima Baruah, President of Shabdoghar, highlighted the organisation’s vision and future initiatives. As part of its…

10 Oct

Oil tanker with 22 Indian nationals comes under drone attack at Sharjah Anchorage: Sonowal

Paromita EditorAssam

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that a drone attack has hit a Panama-flagged oil tanker at Sharjah anchorage with 22 Indians aboard.In a post shared on X, Sonowal said all 22 Indian seafarers aboard the Panama-flagged crude oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2 were safe after the vessel was subjected to a drone attack at Sharjah Anchorage on October 9.He said the situation was being continuously monitored and that authorities were in contact with the ship management company to ensure the security and well-being of the Indian crew.“On Oct 9, Panama-flagged crude oil…

10 Oct

Bimal Bora Meets Family of Hospitalised Litterateur Kamala Kanta Mushahary

Preeti SinghAssam

Minister for Industries, Commerce, Public Enterprises and Cultural Affairs, Government of Assam, Bimal Bora today enquired about the health of eminent Bodo litterateur, educationist and cultural organiser Kamala Kanta Mushahary, who is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Guwahati. Visiting the hospital in the afternoon, the Minister spoke to the family members of Mushahary, former General Secretary of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha, regarding his treatment and wished him a speedy recovery.

09 Oct

OPPO F35 Series Launched from Rs 38,999, Focuses on Group Selfie with 50MP Ultra-Wide Front Camera

Preeti SinghAssam

Smartphone brand OPPO has launched its new F35 Series in India, comprising the OPPO F35 Pro 5G and OPPO F35 5G, as it celebrates a decade of the F Series in the country. The new lineup focuses on group photography, enhanced durability, long battery life and improved performance, targeting consumers who use smartphones for photography, content creation and everyday communication. Over the past 10 years, OPPO’s F Series has evolved from the original “Selfie Expert” concept introduced with the F1 to the “Group Selfie Expert” positioning of the new F35 Series. According to the company, more than 30 million F…

09 Oct

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Seeks Impartial, Time-Bound Probe into D*eath of Assamese Student Himashree Boro in Andhra Pradesh

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for a comprehensive, impartial and time-bound investigation into the d*eath of 20-year-old Assamese student Himashree Boro, whose body was recovered from a forest in Andhra Pradesh after she went missing during a train journey. On October 9, the Chief Minister wrote to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, seeking their intervention to ensure a detailed investigation into the incident. The Chief Minister said that a senior Assam Police official had been sent to Andhra Pradesh to coordinate with the local administration and law enforcement agencies…