Assam

02 Apr

Assam journalist’s brother arrested in land grabbing case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Taibur Rahman Mozumder, the brother of Assam journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumder, was arrested on April 2 in Hojai district on multiple charges, including land grabbing, forgery, and criminal breach of trust. Hojai District Superintendent of Police (DSP) Saurabh Gupta confirmed the arrest, stating that Mozumder was taken into custody based on a case registered against him. “He has been accused of illegal land dealings and forgery. The investigation is ongoing,” Gupta said. The arrest has sparked controversy as Taibur Rahman is the sibling of Dilwar Hussain Mozumder, a senior journalist and assistant general secretary of the Gauhati Press Club. Dilwar…

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02 Apr

In Dhekiajuli, Minister Ashok Singhal inaugurates a dialysis centre

Banasree SarkarAssamDhekiajuli

Ashok Singhal, Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Dhekiajuli MLA, formally inaugurated a Dialysis Centre at the Dhekiajuli Community Health Centre (CHC) in Sonitpur District as part of the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP). Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Singhal noted that this dialysis centre exemplifies the government's unwavering commitment to delivering quality healthcare services to the people of Dhekiajuli and the state. He stressed that the state administration is working to ensure that no resident is denied life-saving medical treatment due to a lack of funds or facilities. The opening of this dialysis clinic is a big…

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01 Apr

BJP’s Pushpanjali Boro set to win big, Mallabaruah declares

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

With the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) elections approaching, Assam Cabinet Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah has launched a scathing attack on the Congress, predicting a decisive defeat for the party. Addressing an election rally, Mallabaruah claimed that Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Bhupen Borah is already preparing excuses for the impending loss. He further alleged that even Borah’s closest aides acknowledge the party’s shrinking influence in these elections. Speaking at a campaign event in 36 No. Rani constituency, Mallabaruah strongly backed Pushpanjali Kumari Boro, the BJP-AGP-supported candidate, who also has the endorsement of the Rabha Joint Struggle Committee. Expressing confidence…

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01 Apr

Eid was observed solemnly in Hojai District

Banasree SarkarAssamHojai

Hojai District observed Eid-ul-Fitr with seriousness, much like the rest of the globe. Notably, Eid-ul-Fitr ushers in the month of Shawwal and signifies the conclusion of the Islamic month of Ramadan's fasting period. At Hojai Eidgah Maidan, Nilbagan Eidgah Maidan, Daboka Eidgah Maidan, Udali, Jugijaan, Murajhar, Gopal Nagar, Kapasbari, Lanka, and Lumding, thousands of Muslims participated in the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration. Eid Ul-Fitr is not just a time for Muslims to break their fast; it also marks the achievement of religious virtue and communion with the holy spirit, which is marked by self-discipline, sacrifice, and charitable deeds. On the first day…

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31 Mar

At Dima Hasao, DHAC Debolal Gorlosa opened the Government Model Degree College

Banasree SarkarAssamDebolal Gorlosa

Debolal Gorlosa, the chief executive member of the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council, opened the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) in Ardaopur, Hatikhali, and the Government Model Degree College in Dibolong, Dima Hasao. On his Facebook page, CEM Gorlosa wrote: "We are incredibly proud and happy to be here to witness the opening of two institutions: the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) in Ardaopur, Hatikhali, and the Government Model Degree College in Dibolong, Dima Hasao. Today is about more than just the opening of physical buildings; it's about creating the groundwork for a better future in which education will be a…

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31 Mar

Police arrest 8 in major Assam truck theft operation

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major breakthrough, Assam Police on Sunday busted an interstate truck theft racket and arrested eight individuals involved in the crime. The operation was launched following a complaint by Ajoy Barman, a resident of Shantipur, Mangaldai, who reported the theft of his parked truck (Registration No. AS13AC 5614). According to police sources, the truck had been stationed near Sai Baba Mandir for a month before it mysteriously disappeared. Acting swiftly on the complaint, Mangaldai police traced a recovery van (Reg No. AS01Y 4088) in Basistha, suspected to have been used in the crime. Further investigation led the authorities to…

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29 Mar

Ace sprinter Hima Das was admitted to a private hospital in Guwahati

Banasree SarkarAssamHima Das

Ace sprinter Hima Das, one of Assam's most talented athletes, was admitted to a private hospital in the Khanapara neighborhood of Guwahati on Friday because of health concerns. According to the doctors, Das had a fever and cough. Known as the "Dhing Express," the state's athletic community exhaled with relief when hospital director Parag Dutta reassured them that Das's condition was stable and there was no reason to worry. For precautionary reasons, the physicians have chosen to keep her under observation. Dr. Bhavani Prasad Chakrabarty is in charge of Das's admission to the high dependency unit (HDU). Her condition is…

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29 Mar

Assam’s potent and delectable tea has become well-known throughout the world

Banasree SarkarAssamAttabarie PF

The Sivasagar, Assam-produced Attabarie PF tea won the Premium Award in the Black Tea CTC category at the 2025 Global Tea Championship in Las Vegas, bringing Assam's potent and tasty tea yet another international accolade. The Luxmi Group's Attabarie tea is renowned for its strong, robust flavor, which makes it a favorite among tea lovers worldwide. Assam's position as a dominant force in the world tea market is further cemented by this most recent honor. A rich and well-rounded cup is guaranteed by the Attabarie Estate, which grows TV1 and Assam Broad Leaf Jat in the lush southern valley of…

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28 Mar

Assam recieves ₹39,239 crore for major national highway projects

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam has emerged as the leader among the Northeastern states in terms of National Highway (NH) projects, with the highest number of ongoing constructions and the longest road length currently under development. The state has received a massive investment of ₹39,239 crore for these projects, which are expected to be completed by 2028, subject to various external factors. According to official data, some of the projects have already been completed during the financial year 2024-25, while others have been sanctioned but are yet to commence. Comparatively, Arunachal Pradesh has two major NH projects covering a total road length of 815…

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28 Mar

CM Himanta Saya Assam journalist arrested by police not recognised by state govt

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday claimed that police did not arrest any scribe and asserted that digital journalists are not recognised by the state government. The state government's Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) does not officially recognise journalists working for portals or YouTube channels as recognised or accredited mediapersons, the CM said when asked about the arrest of digital journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumder at a press conference here. The state government does not provide them with registrations, advertisements or identity cards and "they do not qualify as journalists according to our norms," Sarma said.

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