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19 Apr

Body of Missing Polling Official Recovered in Karbi Anglong

riya EditorAssam

The decomposed body of a polling official, who went missing on the election day, was recovered in Karbi Anglong district of Assam. Locals alerted the authorities after they spotted the body of Cornelius Kindu at a secluded area in Rongwongwey on April 18. Kindu, who was the third officer at the No. 19 Sarpo Kathar LP School polling station, had been missing since April 9. He reportedly left the polling station during the election process after stating that he was feeling unwell. Authorities are yet to ascertain the cause of death. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding…

18 Apr

Illegal Army CSD Liquor Smuggling Network Unearthed in Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

A massive consignment of liquor of around 150 cases, originally intended for sale through CSD outlets catering to Army personnel, was seized during an attempted smuggling operation at the Canteen Stores Depot near Misamari railway station in Assam on Friday.The joint operation, carried out by Assam Police, the Tezpur-based Gajraj Intelligence Unit, and local Army authorities, exposed a well-coordinated effort to divert restricted supplies into unauthorized channels. Acting on precise intelligence, the team intercepted the consignment while being moved out of the depot premises. The seizure highlights ongoing vigilance and strong inter-agency coordination to curb illegal activities and safeguard the…

18 Apr

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Electoral Map Changes Under Guise of Women’s Reservation Bill

Paromita EditorAssam

Rahul Gandhi on April 18 alleged that the BJP-led central government attempted to alter India’s electoral map under the pretext of a women’s reservation bill. Addressing an election rally, he claimed that states like Assam and Jammu and Kashmir have already experienced such changes, and similar measures could be extended across the country. Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of attempting to alter the balance of representation among states. He alleged that such moves could weaken smaller and northeastern states. He termed the alleged proposal “anti-national” and contrary to India’s federal structure, claiming that…

18 Apr

Tragedy in Merapani as Two Children Die by Drowning in Pond

riya EditorAssam

Two children drowned in a pond in the Merapani area of Assam’s Golaghat district on Friday. The incident took place in the 2 No. Tarani locality when the children were reportedly playing near the pond. The deceased have been identified as Bidyanjyoti Chutia (6) and Nomom Gogoi (5). According to sources, Nomom Gogoi had come to visit his grandfather’s house from Kachamari along with his mother. At the time of the incident, family members were busy with other work, while the two children were playing nearby. It is suspected that they accidentally slipped into the pond. When the children were not found for some time, family…

17 Apr

LPG and Petroleum Supply in Assam Stable and Adequate: Nitin Bhatnagar

Paromita EditorAssam

The supply of domestic LPG cylinders and petroleum products in Assam remains stable and normal, with adequate stock available across the state, said Nitin Bhatnagar, Executive Director and State Head of Indian Oil’s AOD State Office. Addressing a press conference organised with Press Information Bureau (PIB) Guwahati, Bhatnagar stated that petrol, diesel, and LPG supplies are under control, supported by strong infrastructure, continuous monitoring, and coordination with the state government. Assam currently has 1,737 retail outlets, including 1,461 operated by oil marketing companies (OMCs) and 276 by private firms, backed by nine supply depots. Daily supply stands at around 2,935…

17 Apr

Tea Bodies Urge Narendra Modi to Allow Flexible Sale Options for Producers

Paromita EditorAssam

Four Assam-based tea organisations have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow tea producers the freedom to choose how they sell their produce, instead of being mandatorily required to sell through public auction centres. The organisations—Assam Bought Leaf Tea Manufacturers’ Association (ABLTMA), North Eastern Tea Association (NETA), Bharatiya Cha Parishad (BCP), and North Bengal Tea Producers’ Welfare Association (NBTPWA)—stated that the cost of selling tea through auction centres often exceeds the net profit margins of producers, making the business increasingly unviable. In a joint representation submitted on April 16, the organisations called for amendments to government orders issued in February…

17 Apr

Violence Erupts in Chirang as Police Open Fire After Protest Turns Violent

Paromita EditorAssam

Police opened fire to control a violent protest at the Runikhata Forest Range Office along the India–Bhutan border in Assam’s Chirang district after clashes between demonstrators and security personnel escalated sharply. According to officials, the situation spiralled out of control when protesters allegedly attacked police and forest personnel and resorted to heavy stone pelting. Security forces first used a baton charge and tear gas to disperse the crowd before opening fire, triggering panic in the area. Tension continues to prevail despite reinforcement of additional police personnel. The unrest began on Thursday night after forest officials detained 25 individuals from the…

17 Apr

Assam CM Urges Pawan Khera to Surrender Following SC Relief Denial

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on April 17 said Congress leader Pawan Khera should surrender before the law and appear in Guwahati after the Supreme Court of India declined to extend his transit anticipatory bail. Speaking in Uttar Dinajpur, Sarma said Khera should follow due legal process and present himself before the appropriate court in Assam. “He should come to Guwahati and surrender there,” he said. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court rejected Khera’s plea seeking an extension of transit anticipatory bail, which had earlier been granted by the Telangana High Court. The plea sought additional time to…

17 Apr

Fuel Availability Back to Normal in Assam, Confirms Indian Oil

riya EditorAssam

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) today said that the supply situation of domestic LPG cylinders and petroleum products is completely normal in Assam. The supply of all petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and LPG, in the state of Assam is fully normal and under control. Uninterrupted supply is being ensured through the state’s robust infrastructure, continuous monitoring system, and effective coordination with State government officials," an official statement from IOC stated. Currently, there are a total of 1,737 retail outlets in Assam (OMCs: 1,461 and private: 276) along with 9 supply locations/depots in operation. On average, 2,935 KL of petrol (MS)…

17 Apr

LGBI Airport T2 Expansion to Open New Avenues for Air Travel

riya EditorAssam

The operationalization of Terminal 2 at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport marks a significant step forward in strengthening air connectivity between the Northeast and key destinations across India and beyond. Designed to handle a larger volume of passengers and aircraft movements, the new terminal is expected to support expanded flight routes and higher frequencies, addressing long-standing connectivity gaps from Guwahati to several major cities. With the enhanced infrastructure now in place, airlines will have greater operational flexibility to introduce new services and increase the number of flights on existing routes. Improved passenger handling capacity, modern facilities, and upgraded operational…