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10 Feb

Adventure Swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika Scripts History with 350-km Open Sea Relay Swim

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Adventure swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika has created history by becoming the first person from Assam to complete a 350-kilometre open sea relay swim, a challenging feat that lasted nearly four days. The relay swim concluded on the afternoon of February 9, marking an important achievement not only for the swimmer but also for adventure sports in the state. The swim began in the early hours of February 6 in the waters off Goa. According to Hazarika, the start of the journey was filled with nervousness and excitement as the team entered the open sea before sunrise. Over the next several…

10 Feb

Two-Day EC Exercise Focuses on Security, Coordination, and Enforcement

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Election Commission of India (EC) has carried out a detailed review of Assam’s preparedness for the upcoming Assembly elections, expected to be held in March–April this year. The review was conducted over two days and focused on checking the readiness of districts, security planning, and coordination among administrative as well as enforcement agencies to ensure that the election process takes place smoothly and peacefully. According to an official statement, the two-day exercise was attended by senior officials of the Election Commission along with key officers from the state administration and police. The discussions were aimed at taking stock of…

10 Feb

On ASHA Convention Day, 10-bedded cabin inaugurated at Haflong Civil Hospital

Banasree SarkarAssam

The foundation stone for the Haflong Town Water Supply Project under AMRUT 2.0 was set on the occasion of ASHA Convention Day, along with the opening of a newly built Deluxe Paying Cabin with 10 beds at Haflong Civil Hospital. DHAC Chairman Mohet Hojai, BJP Dima Hasao District President, MAC and DHAC Vice-Chairman Dhriti Thaosen, Executive Members Samuel Changsan, Donpainon Thaosen, and Probita Johori, MACs Monjoy Langthasa, Ratan Jarambusa, Ramgalungbe Jeme, and John Phoitong, the DHAC Principal Secretary, and the Joint Director of Health Services, Dima Hasao district were present at the event. Speaking to the audience, the dignitaries stated…

09 Feb

Rly Minister flags off Sairang-Silchar train, giving boost to rail connectivity in NE

Paromita EditorAssam

Strengthening rail connectivity and giving new momentum to the development of the Northeast, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw today flagged off a new train service between Sairang and Silchar, and inaugurated blended hospitality services at Guwahati Railway Station through video conferencing.Chief Minister of Mizoram Lalduhoma, Silchar MP Parimal Suklabaidya, Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.The Sairang-Silchar passenger train will directly connect Mizoram’s capital with Assam’s Barak Valley, improving regional integration and providing students, daily commuters, and patients with safe, fast, and comfortable travel.At the same time, modern hospitality facilities at Guwahati railway station, including sleeping…

09 Feb

Financial Literacy Week 2026 launched by RBI Guwahati Regional Office

Paromita EditorAssam

The Reserve Bank of India is observing Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2026 from February 9-13, 2026, as part of its annual initiative to promote awareness on key financial matters among the public through focused campaigns.The week was inaugurated by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra in Mumbai today, under the theme “KYC – Your First Step to Safe Banking,” which highlights the importance of Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance as the foundation for safe, secure and responsible banking practices.In line with the national observance, the RBI Guwahati Regional Office has commenced a series of awareness programmes and outreach activities across Assam in…

09 Feb

Assam journalists begin five-day media tour to Kochi

Paromita EditorAssam

The Press Information Bureau (PIB), Guwahati, has organised a five-day media tour to Kochi, Kerala, for a group of 11 journalists from various media organisations in Assam. The tour, which commenced today, aims to provide media professionals with an in-depth, first-hand understanding of Kochi’s vibrant shipping industry, rich cultural heritage, scenic landscapes and significant developmental initiatives.The media delegation includes journalists from prominent organisations in Assam. The team is led by Barnali Mahanta, Media and Communication Officer, PIB Guwahati.A major highlight of the tour is a visit to Cochin Shipyard Limited, one of India’s leading shipbuilding and ship maintenance facilities, where…

09 Feb

PIL against Himanta Biswa Sarma in SC over alleged hate speech, shooting video

Paromita EditorAssam

A group of 10 citizens has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court, flagging the speeches by the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, and other constitutional functionaries as "derogatory and exclusionary."The petitioners have referred to the recent comments of Assam CM on 'Miya Muslims' and a now-deleted video generated by artificial intelligence and shared by the BJP in Assam, which showed Sarma, appearing to shoot at an image of Muslims.It is stated that the CM has previously termed citizens belonging to one community as responsible for rising prices of vegetables, causing "love jihad' and even 'flood…

09 Feb

Sarbananda Sonowal: The work culture of Assamese youths is the best defense against infiltration

Banasree SarkarAssam

In order to strengthen the continuous battle against infiltration and protect the state's identity, culture, and national security, the Assamese young must prioritize a strong work culture, according to Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW). Speaking at a youth convention held at the constituency level in the Tingkhong Assembly sector by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, Dibrugarh district unit, Sonowal claimed that when young were directed with discipline and purpose, their combined strength could change the course of history. According to Sonowal, "energy is generated when the qualities within the youth are brought together, and from…

09 Feb

Bajali Scientist Appointed to Key Post in American Physical Society

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Jugal Talukdar, hailing from Bajali district in Lower Assam, has achieved a notable milestone by being appointed Chairman of the Forum on Graduate Student Affairs (FGS) of the American Physical Society (APS), marking him as the first Assamese to achieve this prestigious role. A graduate of Bajali College and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, he earned a bachelor's degree in physics in 2017 and subsequently pursued a PhD at the University of Oklahoma. Talukdar's postdoctoral work in Quantum Information Science at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) involved collaboration with Nobel laureate Professor H.…

09 Feb

Opposition Leader Approaches Women’s Commission Over Alleged Acts at Assam Rally

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia has formally requested the Assam State Commission for Women to investigate alleged offenses against women leaders of the Congress party that occurred during a "Parivartan Yatra" in the lead-up to Assembly elections. In his letter, Saikia accused individuals affiliated with the ruling BJP of targeting women leaders with obscene and derogatory remarks, thereby compromising their dignity and modesty, specifically during a convoy traveling from Tezpur to Dhekiajuli. The convoy encountered obstruction and violent attacks at Bihaguri, resulting in injuries to several women, including Rupa Kalita Das and Trishna Bora Kakati. Saikia characterized the incidents…