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25 Apr

Bihu Troupe in Fatal Crash in Assam; One Killed, 11 Others Injured

riya EditorAssam

A young Bihu dancer was killed, and 11 other members of a Bihu troupe were injured after the vehicle they were traveling in collided with a trailer truck in Assam’s Tamulpur on Friday night. Five of the injured are said to be in a critical condition. The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Nishamoni Haloi, a resident of Niz Jhargaon under Naokata in Tamulpur district. She passed away immediately. The death of a promising artiste in the accident has cast a pall of gloom in the area. The group was en route to Tamulpur to perform at a Bihu competition…

25 Apr

West Bengal must boost jobs and attract investment to reclaim past glory, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that West Bengal needs strong industrial revival, better job opportunities and transparent governance to regain its economic strength and realise its full potential. The Assam chief minister made the remarks while speaking about the economic condition of West Bengal and its development trajectory over the years. In a post shared on social media platform X, Sarma said the state was once among the country’s leading centres of intellectual, cultural and industrial growth, but over time it lost much of its economic momentum. Referring to the legacy of noted personalities from Bengal, Sarma said…

25 Apr

Boost to Conservation: Team from Kanha Tiger Reserve Lands in Kaziranga National Park for Buffalo Translocation

riya EditorAssam

A team from Kanha Tiger Reserve has arrived in Kaziranga National Park to bring wild buffaloes to Madhya Pradesh under an animal exchange programme. An operation has been launched in Kaziranga National Park to capture the wild buffaloes. A total of 50 wild buffaloes are to be brought to Kanha from Assam in a phased manner in over three years. This is the first operation to catch the wild buffaloes. The wild buffalo project is a result of discussions between Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve…

25 Apr

Justice Served: 20 Sentenced to Life in Abhi-Neel Mob Lynching Case

riya EditorAssam

The newly renovated War Memorial located at the heart of Lunglei town was inaugurated by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 3 Corps, Lt. Gen. Abhijit S. Pendharkar, through video conferencing. Representing the GOC at the site, Commander of 23rd Sector Assam Rifles, Brig. Puspendar Sorayan formally unveiled the memorial and laid a wreath in honor of the fallen soldiers. Wreaths were also laid by Lunglei Municipal Council Chairman Lalzuithanga; District Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Officer Maj. Rebecca L. Chhakchhuak (Retd.); leaders of the Mizoram Ex-Services League; and family members of the martyrs. A two-minute silence was observed in remembrance…

24 Apr

Abhi-Neel Case: Prosecution to Challenge Verdict in Higher Court

Paromita EditorAssam

The Nagaon Sessions Court on Friday sentenced 20 convicts to life imprisonment in the widely discussed Abhi-Neel mob lynching case. The accused had earlier been found guilty by the court. Out of 45 accused in the case, 20 were convicted, while 25 others were acquitted due to lack of evidence on April 20. Special Public Prosecutor Ziaul Kamar expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict, stating that the court did not consider the case as “rarest of the rare” and did not award capital punishment. He said the prosecution would challenge the judgment in a higher court. The case relates to the…

24 Apr

Assam Governor Lauds Bharat Scouts And Guides For Yeoman Services

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the 24th Rajya Puraskar Award Ceremony of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, Assam chapter held at Bhogeswar Phukanani Indoor Stadium at Rudra Singha Sports Complex in Guwahati on Friday.The Governor, in his speech, lauded the awardees for their commitment to the core values of service, character and leadership.Acharya also acknowledged the invaluable role played by parents, trainers, and officials in nurturing responsible and capable young citizens.He commended the Bharat Scouts and Guides for their yeoman services rendered during the last 75 years particular during natural disasters and emergencies, demonstrating exemplary commitment.The Governor noted that…

24 Apr

ATSA Alleges Stone Mafia Activity in Assam–Nagaland Border Area, Demands Immediate Eviction and Action

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Tea Tribal Students' Association has launched an indefinite road blockade at Bihubar Augurijan under the Nazira circle in Assam, protesting alleged illegal stone quarrying activities inside the Bihubar Augurijan Tea Garden. The protest, led by ATSA’s Nazira branch, began with demands for immediate eviction drives and a complete halt to ongoing stone extraction operations in the tea garden area. The organisation has also submitted a memorandum to local authorities highlighting its concerns and demands. According to ATSA, large-scale illegal stone quarrying is allegedly taking place in the disputed Assam–Nagaland border region, particularly within the tea garden area. The association…

24 Apr

Election Commission of India Reports Over 91% Turnout in Bengal Phase 1; Northern Districts Lead Participation

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Himanta Biswa Sarma has warned that those allegedly involved in attacks on Bharatiya Janata Party candidates in West Bengal would face action if the BJP comes to power in the state. “We will teach a lesson to those who attacked the candidates of the BJP,” Sarma said after the first phase of polling for the West Bengal Assembly elections ended on Wednesday evening. The BJP leader expressed confidence over the party’s electoral prospects in both Assam and West Bengal. He claimed that the BJP would win “at least 100 seats in Assam and 200 in West Bengal,” describing the elections…

23 Apr

NEC records Rs 1,496.78 cr expenditure in FY 2025-26

Paromita EditorAssam

The North Eastern Council (NEC), the apex statutory body responsible for regional planning and development in the northeastern states, has reported a significant milestone in the financial year 2025-26, with total expenditure reaching Rs 1,496.78 crore, stated an official release.This marks a notable acceleration in development efforts across the region.According to official data, Rs 792.12 crore was utilized under the Schemes of NEC (SoNEC), while Rs 704.66 crore was spent under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme – Roads (NESIDS-Roads), highlighting a strong push toward infrastructure and connectivity.During the year, NEC sanctioned 54 new projects worth Rs 435.22 crore…

23 Apr

Experts Convene at Cotton University to Save Critically Endangered White-Bellied Heron

Paromita EditorAssam

Conservation experts, scientists, and forest officials gathered at Cotton University on Monday and Tuesday to chart a roadmap for protecting the critically endangered White-bellied heron, whose global population is estimated to be fewer than 50 individuals. The two-day workshop was organised by the Nature Conservation Foundation and brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including researchers, forest department officials, and community representatives. The White-bellied heron—scientifically known as Ardea insignis—is found across parts of India, China, Myanmar, and Bhutan. In India, its presence is limited to Arunachal Pradesh, particularly in Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Kamlang Tiger Reserve, and parts of Anjaw district.…