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06 Feb

Himanta Biswa Sarma Alleges Infighting in Assam Congress During ‘Parivartan Yatra’

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday launched a fresh political attack on the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) and its president Gaurav Gogoi, alleging internal discord within the party during its ongoing ‘Parivartan Yatra’. Speaking to reporters, Sarma claimed that the yatra, which began on a bus, was disrupted by an alleged disagreement between Gaurav Gogoi and former APCC president Bhupen Borah. “APCC president Gaurav Gogoi started the ‘Parivartan Yatra’ on a bus and got into a fight with former APCC president Bhupen Borah. You can ask him whether it is true or not. Just yesterday, inside the…

06 Feb

From Quantity to Quality: Assam Tea Sector Urged to Rethink Growth Model

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam's tea industry, one of the largest in the world, is at a critical juncture, requiring innovation and structural reform as emphasized during the 88th Annual General Meeting of the Assam Tea Planters’ Association (ATPA). The region, which produces approximately 1.25 to 1.3 billion kilograms of tea annually—half of India's total—is facing an economic challenge where despite global tea production increasing from 1.5 billion kilograms in 1950 to nearly 6 billion in 2023, prices have fallen, squeezing profit margins for producers. Industry leaders have highlighted the need to transition from merely increasing production to enhancing value through quality, branding, and…

06 Feb

Sibsagar Commerce College Hosts Vulture Conservation Awareness Session for Youth

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Aaranyak, a leading biodiversity conservation organization, in collaboration with the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), hosted a comprehensive awareness and sensitization program on vulture conservation at Sibsagar Commerce College. The event sought to educate students and faculty about the crucial ecological roles vultures play and emphasize the urgent need for their protection, as articulated in an Aaranyak communiqué. Wasima Begum, a conservation official from Aaranyak, highlighted the dangers posed by harmful bacteria found in animal carcasses and discussed how vultures act as nature’s "sanitation workers," preventing disease spread by effectively disposing of dead animals. She underlined the ecological services vultures…

06 Feb

Assam Chief Minister praises Bharat Taxi as a people-centric urban mobility reform

Banasree SarkarAssam

The first cooperative-based taxi aggregator in India, Bharat Taxi, was hailed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who described it as a long-overdue change in the nation's urban mobility sector. Sarma claimed in a post on X that the project demonstrates the Center's dedication to cooperative governance and people-centric reforms. The moment for the #BharatTaxi reform has arrived. The Chief Minister stated, "Hon'ble Union Home & Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji has delivered a cooperative model that puts people, not platforms, at the center by putting Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji's vision into action." Sarma praised the…

06 Feb

INC Holds Grassroots Training Camp for 222 Booth Committees in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In an effort to strengthen its grassroots election network, the Indian National Congress organised a training camp for Booth Level Agents (BLAs) covering all 222 booth committees under the 83rd Margherita Legislative Assembly Constituency in Assam. The training programme was held on February 5 at the Margherita Congress Bhawan and was attended by a large number of party workers, booth representatives, and local leaders. The programme was organised by the Margherita Block Congress Committee with the aim of preparing party workers for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. Booth Level Agents play a key role during elections, as they work at…

06 Feb

Party Discipline Row: Assam Congress Issues Show-Cause to Joint Secretary

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has served a show-cause notice to Pankaj Saikia, the Joint Secretary of APCC, following allegations of inappropriate comments he made regarding Bhupen Kumar Borah, the former state Congress president. The notice, issued by Bipul Gogoi, the General Secretary (Organisation) of APCC, highlights that the APCC President, Gaurav Gogoi, has brought these comments to attention. Saikia is required to respond within 24 hours to explain why disciplinary action should not be initiated against him for violating party discipline.

05 Feb

Nemichand Bamalwa Launches Flagship Jewellery Store in Guwahati, Announces 50% Off on Making Charges

Paromita EditorAssam

Nemichand Bamalwa Jewellers (NCB), a nearly 40-year-old and widely respected name in Indian jewellery, has launched its largest-ever flagship showroom in Guwahati, marking a major milestone in luxury jewellery retail in the Northeast. To mark the opening, the company has announced an introductory offer of 50% off on making charges across collections. The expansive showroom was officially unveiled by noted personality Nishita Goswami and will open to the public on February 7, 2026. NCB is known for pioneering what it calls the “22/22K gold jewellery” standard, aimed at ensuring gold purity and transparency. The company says its jewellery maintains 22K…

05 Feb

Assam Cyclist Completes Solo, Self-Supported Expedition Across Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam-based adventure cyclist, astrophotographer and filmmaker Dipankar — popularly known as Stephen — has completed a solo, self-supported bicycle expedition across Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit, one of the world’s most challenging high-altitude mountain routes. Riding entirely under his own power and carrying all essential gear, Stephen successfully crossed the iconic Thorong La Pass at 5,416 metres, a feat achieved by very few Indian cyclists. He is believed to be the first cyclist from Northeast India to complete the Annapurna Circuit in a fully self-supported solo format. The Annapurna Circuit is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes as well as its extreme conditions,…

05 Feb

Illegal Wildlife Trade Busted: 9.60 Kg Elephant Tusks Seized in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Anti-Smuggling Unit of the Customs Division in Guwahati successfully intercepted a wildlife trafficking attempt by seizing four elephant tusks weighing a total of 9.60 kg. This operation took place in Hazarikapara, located in the Sipajhar area of Assam's Darrang district, following the acquisition of specific intelligence by customs officers. The intelligence indicated that an individual was in possession of the tusks and actively seeking potential buyers. Consequently, a team of customs officers conducted a search at the individual's residence, resulting in the recovery of the contraband items. The elephant tusks have been confiscated under the Wild Life (Protection) Act…

05 Feb

MoU Inked to Conserve Jyoti Prasad Agarwala’s Creative Legacy

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Gauhati University has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the family of Jyoti Prasad Agarwala to preserve his artistic legacy. Agarwala, a significant figure in Assamese art and culture, created around 300 songs and various films, influencing generations and shaping Assamese identity before his passing in 1951. The MoU marks the start of a collaboration to preserve, document, and digitize Agarwala's original manuscripts, film scripts, letters, and architectural sketches held by his family. These materials will be archived at the Krishna Kanta Handiqui Library for academic research and public knowledge, adhering to established archival practices. The Vice Chancellor…