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13 Feb

Assam CM alleges Gogoi’s wife has ISI links, says “Pak High Commissioner invited” Cong leader; Jorhat MP claims attempt to ‘divert

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday again in an apparent attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said that the latter's questions in parliament after his marriage to a British revealed a growing focus on sensitive defence matters. The Assam Chief Minister further raised questions on the "timing" of certain "events" linked to the Congress MP's political actions and associations. "In 2015, the Pakistani High Commissioner to India, Mr. Abdul Basit, invited a first-te Member of Parliament (MP) and his startup, Policy for Youth, to discuss India-Pakistan relations at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi," Sarma claimed in…

13 Feb

Days after coming out of jail, Assam man kills wife, daughter; hangs self

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A 42-year-old woman and her daughter were killed allegedly by her husband, who later died by suicide by hanging himself inside their house in Guwahati, police said on Wednesday. The murders took place days after the man came out of jail. He had been charged with sexually harassing the deceased girl, the daughter of the woman from her first husband.

13 Feb

Workshop on sales and marketing techniques for entrepreneurs at Gargaon College

Banasree SarkarAssamGargaon College

The GCB, Conference Hall, Gargaon College hosted a one-day session on Effective Sales and Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Startups under the auspices of its Institutional Innovation Cell. The goal of the training was to give prospective business owners the abilities and information required to successfully negotiate the dynamic world of marketing and sales. Dr. Mintu Gogoi, an assistant professor in the Gargaon College Department of Commerce and a leading authority on sales and marketing, honored the session. Dr. Gogoi offered insightful advice on creating winning sales plans, comprehending contemporary market trends, and successfully interacting with clients. His hands-on approach…

13 Feb

Public unites against Karimganj renaming, citizens demand respect for heritage

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a citizen convention held on February 12 at Bipin Chandra Pal Bhavan in Sribhumi town, residents voiced strong opposition to the proposed renaming of Karimganj district. The gathering saw community leaders and concerned citizens unite to demand clarity from the government on its decision. Advocate Arunangsha Bhattacharya, a key speaker at the event, criticized the renaming move, emphasizing Karimganj’s deep historical ties to India’s freedom movement. He highlighted the district’s role in the 1961 Language Movement, where martyrs laid down their lives for linguistic rights. Bhattacharya argued that this legacy has made Karimganj a lasting symbol of cultural and…

12 Feb

Assam Police in Mumbai to investigate ‘India’s Got Latent’ controversy

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Senior officials of Assam Police confirmed that a team has left for Mumbai regarding the investigation against 'India's Got Latent' judges following a controversial remark by Ranveer Allahbadia and others in the show. The FIR was filed by the Guwahati Crime Branch on Monday. Taking to social media, the Assam chief minister stated, "Today @GuwahatiPol has registered an FIR against against certain Youtubers and social Influencers, namely 1. Shri Ashish Chanchlani 2. Shri Jaspreet Singh 3. Shri Apoorva Makhija 4. Shri Ranveer Allahbadia 5. Shri Samay Raina and others for promoting obscenity and engaging in sexually explicit and vulgar discussion…

12 Feb

Assam CM draws attention to loopholes in foreign marriage regulations for politicians

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has stirred a political debate by raising questions about the disparity in rules for foreign marriages involving Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers and lawmakers. In a social media post on X, Sarma highlighted that IFS officers must obtain prior government permission before marrying foreign nationals, who are required to acquire Indian citizenship within six months of marriage. However, he pointed out that no such stringent rule applies to lawmakers. Foreign spouses of lawmakers can retain their original nationality for up to 12 years, Sarma claimed, calling this period "far too long." "During my interactions…

12 Feb

Jhumoir Dance Camp in Silchar is attended by Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah

Banasree SarkarAssamSilchar

The Zonal Jhumoir Dance Training Camp was visited by Jayanta Mallabaruah, the Guardian Minister of Cachar and the Minister for PHE, Housing & Urban Affairs, turning the Town Club Playground in Silchar into a bustling cultural hub. Mayor of Silchar Dipayan Chakraborty, Cachar District Commissioner Mridul Yadav, Superintendent of Police Numal Mahatto, and Koushik Rai, Minister for Food Public Distribution, Mines & Minerals, and Barak Valley Development, were also in attendance. Dancers from the districts of Cachar, Hailakandi, and Sribhumi gathered for the training camp to hone their abilities in preparation for the "Jhumoir Binandini" program, which will take place…

11 Feb

Assam: Manas National Park officials imparted training on latest amendments in laws

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In order to strengthen wildlife protection measures, investigating officers of Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam were imparted advanced training on inquiry and examination of different cases, a senior official said on Tuesday. According to Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve Field Director C Ramesh, 27 investigating officers from six forest divisions of the park participated in an intensive five-day refresher training in Bansbari range recently. The training aimed to strengthen their expertise in investigation, evidence collection and framing wildlife offences by incorporating the latest amendments of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and recently amended criminal laws and procedures,…

11 Feb

In the Bahini River in Guwahati, the Crocodile Catfish has been discovered

Banasree SarkarAssamCrocodile Catfish

The discovery of the invasive Crocodile Catfish in the Bahini River in the Basistha neighborhood of Guwahati has sparked worries about potential environmental damage. According to experts, the Crocodile Catfish, which consumes smaller fish and larvae, may disrupt the natural equilibrium and diminish native fish populations, endangering the local aquatic life. Their continued population growth may eventually have an impact on biodiversity. The State Fishery Department has gathered samples for analysis in order to assess the threat level in reaction to the concerning discovery. The finding coincides with mounting worries about the proliferation of invasive species in Assamese waterways, which…

11 Feb

Assam CM orders FIR against YouTubers for vulgar show content

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Police have registered an FIR against five well-known YouTubers and social media influencers for allegedly sharing obscene and sexually explicit content on the online reality show India’s Got Latent. The move follows widespread public outrage over inappropriate remarks made on the show. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the criminal charges on Monday, emphasizing that Assam would not tolerate the dissemination of vulgar and offensive content online. The Guwahati Crime Branch has booked Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, Apoorva Makhija, Ranveer Allahbadia, and Samay Raina under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, Information Technology (IT) Act,…