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06 Apr

Cong urges EC to cancel Assam CM’s candidature over non-disclosure of his wife’s foreign assets in poll affidavit

Paromita EditorNorth East

The Congress on Monday filed a complaint with the Election Commission seeking cancellation of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s candidature from Jalukbari constituency, alleging that he "deliberately suppressed" information about his wife’s purported offshore assets in his election affidavit.The complaint comes a day after the Opposition party claimed that Sarma's wife owns property in Dubai and companies in the US, which were not disclosed in his poll affidavit.In a representation to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Congress candidate from Jalukbari Bidisha Neog sought a probe into the alleged concealment of such information."The said affidavit does not disclose any offshore or…

02 Apr

Campaign Tensions Rise in Jalukbari Constituency; Indian National Congress Blames Bharatiya Janata Party for Assault

riya EditorNorth East

With the assembly elections approaching, pre-poll violence in Assam has intensified. The Congress party has accused the BJP of attacking its members while they campaigned for candidate Bidisha Neog in the Maligaon-Pandu area of Guwahati, part of the Jalukbari Assembly constituency, on Wednesday evening. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is the BJP candidate for this seat. The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) stated that during an election rally, BJP supporters obstructed their event and assaulted Congress workers, leading to multiple injuries. The injured were treated at a local hospital, and various vehicles were damaged. The APCC condemned the violence and…

25 Mar

AIUDF Leader Badruddin Ajmal Reports Significant Asset Increase to ₹222 Crore

riya EditorNorth East

In the lead-up to the Assembly elections in Assam, Badruddin Ajmal, the chief of the All-India United Democratic Front and a well-known businessman, has reported assets exceeding ₹222 crore in his recent election affidavit. This figure signifies a considerable growth from the ₹151.71 crore declared during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, amounting to an increase of more than ₹70 crore over two years. Ajmal, recognized primarily for his association with Ajmal Perfumes—a global fragrance brand—is running for election from the newly established Binnakandi constituency located in the Hojai district. His participation in this election marks his return to state-level politics…

09 Mar

CDSL IPF launches ‘Ms. Atmanirbhar Investor’ campaign to boost women’s participation in securities market

Business BureauNorth East

Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) Investor Protection Fund (IPF) has launched a digital awareness campaign titled ‘Ms. Atmanirbhar Investor’, aimed at encouraging women to responsibly begin their investment journey in the securities market. The campaign has been introduced around International Women’s Day under CDSL IPF’s flagship investor awareness initiative ‘AtmanirbHER’. As part of the campaign, CDSL IPF has released two digital advertisement films, which have been rolled out in 12 Indian languages to reach women investors nationwide. The first film depicts a group of friends encouraging a hesitant woman to overcome her doubts and take the first step towards…

06 Mar

Search Operation Launched After Indian Air Force Su-30MKI Fighter Jet Goes Down in Remote Assam Forest Area

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

A Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in the hilly terrain of Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Thursday evening, shortly after taking off from the Jorhat Air Base. The incident created concern among residents in nearby villages and prompted an immediate search and rescue operation in the remote hill area. According to initial information, the aircraft had taken off from the 47 Squadron of the Jorhat Air Base as part of a routine sortie. Two pilots were on board the fighter jet at the time of the flight. Soon after take-off, contact with the aircraft was…

25 Feb

New Book on Dr Bhupen Hazarika Launched by Royal Global University at Special Tribute Event

riya EditorNorth East

The Dr Bhupen Hazarika Centre for Creativity at The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika by launching the book “BHUPEN HAZARIKA: Twenty Songs and Seven Portraits” as part of the centenary commemorations for the legendary artist. The launch event included a panel discussion and the screening of “Bhupen Da Uncut,” a 65-minute biographical documentary showcasing rare footage of Dr. Hazarika from the UK in 1999. The book, edited by Sattyakee D’com Bhuyan, features English translations of 20 iconic songs by Arkupal Ra Acharya, and it comprises seven essays written by distinguished regional…

23 Feb

Rima Das’ Not a Hero Receives Generation Kplus Special Mention at Berlin International Film Festival

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Assamese filmmaker Rima Das has received a Special Mention for her new film Not a Hero at the Berlin International Film Festival, one of the world’s most respected film events.The award was given in the Generation Kplus Children’s Jury category for Best Film. The film had its world premiere at the festival on February 14. The festival concluded on February 22. The news was shared by the producers at Flying River Films on social media. In their message, they thanked the Generation jury, the festival team and the audience for supporting the film.“It’s truly special to win the Special Mention…

22 Feb

Dimapur Railway Station Receives “Eat Right Station” Certification from FSSAI

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

In a significant advancement for food safety, Dimapur Railway Station, part of the Lumding Division of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), has received the prestigious “Eat Right Station” certification from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This certification, valid from October 24, 2025, to October 23, 2027, was awarded following a thorough audit of food stalls, catering units, and food handlers to ensure adherence to rigorous food safety standards, hygienic food preparation, safe storage practices, and proper waste management, while also providing nutritious food options for travelers. Additionally, four other stations in the Alipurduar Division have also…

22 Feb

Trinamool Congress Targets State Government, Indian National Congress at Pathsala Meeting; Announces New Joinings Ahead of Polls

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) intensified its criticism of the state government and the Congress party during a recent meeting at the Natya Mandir in Pathsala, which was strategically timed ahead of the upcoming elections. Assam TMC Vice President Dulu Ahmed highlighted that over 15 Congress leaders, having been denied party tickets, are resigning to join the TMC for the elections. The meeting saw participation from Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev, who laid out the party's election strategy and facilitated a program for new members joining the TMC. In addressing the media, Dulu Ahmed lamented the lack of progress in identifying…

17 Feb

Akhil Gogoi Demands Probe into APSC Result Fiasco

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi has called for an impartial investigation into the abrupt cancellation of the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024 results by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), which was announced only to be retracted shortly thereafter. Gogoi accused the APSC of corruption, suggesting that the results were annulled because candidates favored by the Assam Chief Minister were excluded. This incident has heightened concerns regarding the integrity of the APSC, especially given its history of irregularities, including previous arrests of leadership due to misconduct. The APSC attributed the cancellation to an "inadvertent error," indicating that a revised select…