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05 May

Professor accused of s*xual harassment at Assam University, FIR filed

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A storm of controversy has swept through Assam University in Silchar, as students from the Department of Social Work have lodged a formal complaint against Assistant Professor Ajit Kumar Jena, accusing him of sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and criminal intimidation. The allegations has been detailed in a First Information Report (FIR) filed at the Assam University Police Outpost on May 4, 2025. The students’ complaint paints a disturbing picture of repeated misconduct by Professor Jena, who is alleged to have exploited his position to manipulate and intimidate those under his authority. According to the FIR, Jena targeted female students…

03 May

45-member Japanese delegation to vist Assam from today

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A 45-member Japanese delegation, led by its House of Representative Speaker Nukaga Fukushiro, will arrive here on a three-day visit to Assam from Saturday, officials said. They were scheduled to arrive here in the evening and hold a meeting with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma before leaving for the Assam legislative assembly for an interaction with elected representatives of the state. Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya and the chief minister would also be present during the interaction which will be followed by a cultural programme and dinner.

03 May

Congress hits back after CM Sarma questions citizenship of MP’s children

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A political controversy has erupted in Assam after Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that the minor children of a sitting Member of Parliament (MP) from the state are no longer Indian citizens. Though Sarma refrained from naming the MP, his comments are being widely interpreted as an attack on Congress leader and MP from Assam, Gaurav Gogoi. The remark, made in a social media post on May 1, has sparked sharp reactions from the Congress party, which accused Sarma of making irresponsible and politically motivated statements. “I say this with full responsibility — the minor children of one Member…

03 May

The BTC Executive Council convenes to discuss comprehensive developments

Banasree SarkarAssam

On Friday, the BTC Executive Council met for the first time in New Delhi. CEM Pramod Boro presided over the EC meeting, which took place in the conference room of Bodoland House in Kailash Colony, New Delhi. The meeting covered Bitcoin's overall development across all domains. The EC meeting focused on inclusive and comprehensive development for all communities in the region, Chief of BTC Pramod Boro later told reporters. He stated that through skill development and entrepreneurship training, the BTR government aimed to open up employment opportunities for young people without jobs. Eleven ITIs in BTC will be transformed into…

02 May

Assam to establish pet care hospital, veterinary medical faculties in state

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government will set up three specialised pet care hospitals and five veterinary medical facilities across the state to support the treatment of animals, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday. ''Specialised care for our furry friends. Govt of Assam has taken up a comprehensive plan to develop 3 pet care hospitals which will be operational by the end of 2025,'' Sarma said in a post on X. Five other veterinary hospitals are also being set up across the state to support the treatment of animals, he said.

02 May

Panchayat polls underway in Assam with heavy voter participation

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The first phase of the much-anticipated panchayat elections in Assam kicked off on Friday morning with an encouraging voter turnout, as thousands of citizens queued up across 14 districts to cast their votes. The polling process marks a vital step in strengthening local self-governance and holds significant implications for the state’s political landscape. Polling began early in the day and was met with enthusiastic participation from voters in districts including Sonitpur, Biswanath, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Majuli, Golaghat, Cachar, Hailakandi, and Sribhumi. Long queues were seen outside polling stations even before dawn, reflecting strong engagement in the…

30 Apr

Assam Police arrest dozens for supporting Pakistan post

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a sweeping crackdown following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, the Assam Police have arrested 34 individuals across several districts for allegedly expressing support for Pakistan. The arrests include All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) legislator Aminul Islam, who is now facing sedition charges. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made the development public through a post on X (formerly Twitter) late Tuesday evening, stating, “Total: 34 Anti Nationals put behind bars in Assam.” He described the accused as individuals who defended Pakistan on Indian soil, a stance the state government has condemned as "anti-national." The arrests were carried out…

30 Apr

Across Tea Estates, ABITA commemorates the World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Banasree SarkarAssamWorld Day

The Tea Estates Management and the Assam Branch Indian Tea Association (ABITA) Zone 1 commemorated the World Day for Safety and Health at Work at several tea estates in the districts of Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Sivasagar, and Charaideo. at observance of the day, awareness-raising events were held for the benefit of factory workers, plantation workers, health personnel, teenagers, and community members at factories, public spaces, labour lines, etc. The programs primarily addressed workplace safety for factory and plantation workers and provided information on safety procedures and practices. During the program, the workers received training on topics such as first aid and…

30 Apr

Three NSCN cadres killed in Assam encounter after 60-hour search operation

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

At least three suspected NSCN cadres, who entered Assam allegedly to demand extortion money from the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), were killed in an encounter with security forces in Dima Hasao district on Tuesday, officers said. The operation was planned and monitored by the highest level of Assam police for a month now, sources said. Over 300 security force personnel led by the Assam police were part of this operation. The encounter took place at a place between N Kubin and Herakilo under Haflong police station limits after the NSCN cadres came from neighbouring Nagaland, police sources added.…

29 Apr

Prof. Anil Boro’s work earns Padma Shri

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Renowned folklorist, poet, and academician Anil Kumar Boro from Assam has been honoured with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, for his outstanding contributions to the promotion and preservation of Bodo literature and folklore. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious award upon Professor Boro at a grand ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The award recognises his decades-long efforts in taking Bodo folk culture and literary heritage to national and international platforms. Currently serving as the Head of the Department of Folklore Research at Gauhati University, Professor Boro has an impressive literary portfolio. He has authored more than 30 books…