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15 Sep

A massive fire at the ONGC oil rig in Sivasagar, Assam, causes fear although no injuries have been reported

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A massive fire broke out at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) drilling site in Assam’s Sivasagar district late on Sunday night, sending shockwaves across the oilfield region and triggering panic among nearby residents. The incident occurred at Rig No. 135 in Bokota Koronga Laipaleng, an area well known for oil exploration activities.According to initial reports, the drilling site is currently being operated by S.K. Petro, a private firm contracted by ONGC to carry out drilling operations. Witnesses said the blaze erupted suddenly, with flames shooting up into the night sky, visible from several kilometers away. The fire spread…

13 Sep

President Murmu meets tribal youth in Upper Assam, emphasizes education and inclusion

Banasree SarkarAssam

Thirteen tribal students from Upper Assam had the unique opportunity to visit President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the National Integration Tour, making it a significant day for them. The exchange was the most motivational moment of their current National Integration Tour, which the Indian Army is conducting as part of Operation Sadbhavana 2025–2026. Throughout the conversation, she urged them to stay committed to their studies and underlined that in-person relationships are valuable in ways that digital platforms cannot match. She praised the Indian Army for giving these beneficial opportunities to the young students. While in New Delhi, the…

13 Sep

Rallies and processions are strictly prohibited by Guwahati Police in order to reduce traffic in the city

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Guwahati Police have imposed a citywide ban on processions, rallies, marathons, walkathons, and other such events. The order, which has come into immediate effect, was issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration) Imdad Ali, APS, under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. Officials said the directive was necessitated by repeated complaints of severe traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours, when rallies and processions often paralyze movement across arterial routes. “It is essential to manage road usage efficiently for the smooth flow of traffic in Guwahati. Processions and rallies often cause severe traffic snarls, leading to…

12 Sep

Gaurav Gogoi criticizes Himanta Biswa Sarma and casts doubt on the CM’s legitimacy

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has launched a strong attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of damaging the dignity of the Chief Minister’s chair through controversial remarks and unverified claims. Gogoi, in a series of sharp comments on social media, cited what he called “embarrassing instances” that, according to him, have eroded Sarma’s credibility among the people of Assam. The immediate flashpoint came when Gogoi reminded the public of Sarma’s earlier claim that he had seen a “body double” of Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra. The Congress leader described the statement as both “baseless and…

12 Sep

Monsoon Surge: IMD warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall from Sept 13-15

Banasree SarkarAssam

From September 13 to 15, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several regions of the state. In a few districts, it has issued an orange alert, meaning to be ready to act. The IMD predicts that from September 11 to 17, Assam will see isolated heavy rainfall and mild to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in most locations. Additionally, it forecasted extremely high rainfall in Assam between September 13 and September 15, 2025. A special weather bulletin from IMD's Regional Meteorological Centre, Guwahati, states that on September 13, isolated locations over the Nagaon district…

11 Sep

Scientific farming gets a boost from Sonitpur Agriculture Department

Banasree SarkarAssam

In order to implement a green revolution in the district, the Sonitpur District Agriculture Department emphasized the importance of using scientific farming practices. According to officials, farmers can double their production and make Sonitpur proud by regularly testing the soil and applying the appropriate amounts of pesticides and fertilizers at the appropriate times. In this context, the district agriculture department under ATMA arranged a special farmer-scientist interaction program at the Joint Agriculture Director's Office Training Center at Mazgaon, Tezpur. In order to encourage self-reliance, the program also sought to provide farmers with guidance on fisheries and livestock production. The event…

11 Sep

Assam SIT reveals alleged MP conspiracy with Pakistani ties; Cabinet to consider report

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government is set to review a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report that has reportedly flagged a Pakistan-linked plot involving a Member of Parliament from the state. The SIT, constituted by the Assam Cabinet on February 17, 2025, was tasked with probing the alleged anti-India activities of Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and his associates. According to sources, the SIT has uncovered startling details suggesting a broader conspiracy that could threaten national sovereignty. The probe has revealed the involvement of a British national married to an Indian MP, allegedly connected to Sheikh’s network. Further findings suggest that the Ministry…

10 Sep

Preparations in full swing: Assam CM inspects PM’s visit plans in Mangaldai

Banasree SarkarAssam

The much-anticipated Darrang Medical College, the Kuruwa-Narengi connecting bridge over the Brahmaputra river, and the Guwahati Ring Road are just a few of the ambitious projects totaling Rs 8000 crores that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Mangaldai to lay the foundation stone for on September 14. At the projected Darrang Medical College facility, he would also speak to a sizable public gathering of about 1.5 lakh people. In order to guarantee the success of this event, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the location of the Prime Minister’s public meeting on Tuesday, evaluated the overall setup,…

10 Sep

With ten days to prove citizenship, the Assam Cabinet introduces a SOP to remove illegal immigrants

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has prepared a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to implement the Immigrant (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950, aimed at detecting and expelling illegal immigrants from the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision on Tuesday after a Cabinet meeting, calling it a landmark step in safeguarding the rights of genuine citizens. Briefing the media, Sarma said that the Supreme Court has clarified through constitutional directives that the Assam government has the authority to use the 1950 Act to remove foreigners from the state. “Under this Act, the Deputy Commissioner is empowered by the Centre to evacuate…

09 Sep

Tensions arise after a Karbi youth leader is detained in Assam for his land rights campaign and demands expulsion

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A major development unfolded in Karbi Anglong on Monday after youth leader and tribal rights activist Litsong Rongphar was arrested by Diphu police for his role in an ongoing campaign seeking eviction of non-Karbis from tribal lands. Rongphar, who has emerged as a strong voice in the movement for protecting the land rights of indigenous communities, had been actively demanding that settlers from Bengali and Bihari backgrounds be removed from the VGR-BGR lands of the district. In recent weeks, he personally led groups to inspect land records in the Rongkut area of Howraghat, where he questioned the validity of pattas…