Assam

21 Aug

BJP picks Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das for vacant Rajya Sabha seats

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially nominated Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Assam. This decision comes as the state prepares to fill two Rajya Sabha seats that recently became vacant. Earlier this month, Assam BJP President Bhabesh Kalita revealed that a total of 10 members had applied for the two vacant Rajya Sabha seats. “We have received applications from esteemed members, including former Union Minister Rameswar Teli, ex-MPs Rajdeep Roy and Topon Gogoi, incumbent MLA Manab Deka, and former MLA Mission Ranjan Das,” Kalita said. Following a state election committee meeting…

20 Aug

Special team formed to probe ULFA-I bomb threats

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) has escalated tensions in Assam by issuing a stark ultimatum to BJP leader Gauravv Somani. The militant group demands the immediate withdrawal of an FIR filed by Somani against Bir Lachit Sena leader Shrinkhal Chaliha. The complaint, lodged at the Dispur Police Station, accuses Chaliha of inciting communal tensions based on language and race, potentially undermining Assam's peace and harmony. In a press statement released Monday, ULFA-I warned of severe consequences if the FIR is not retracted. The group has issued a stern warning that any resulting unrest will be directly attributed to…

14 Aug

A dispute has arisen regarding SMCH’s late-night travel advisory

Banasree SarkarAssamSMCH

Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) in Assam has come under criticism for advising its female doctors, students, and staff to avoid going out at night in areas that are deserted, poorly lit, or not crowded. This advisory was issued in response to widespread anger across the country following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The institute's principal, Dr. Bhaskar Gupta, signed the guideline, which suggested that female doctors, students, and employees try to stay away from circumstances where they are by themselves. It was advised that they notify the…

13 Aug

Body of local BJP leader found in Charaideo, suspected murder

Banasree SarkarAssam, latestCharaideo

Tragically, on Tuesday, Kartik Orang, a well-known BJP leader and former student activist, was discovered dead close to the Bajijan River in Charaideo, Assam. Orang, the president of the Borhat Sah Morcha, a branch of the BJP, was reported missing the day before. On Monday, his relatives reported him missing. This sparked a hunt that resulted in the sad finding of his body. According to local reports, the deceased's body bore clear indications of injuries. This gives rise to suspicions of suspected foul play. The family of Orang has expressed suspicions that this might be a murder case. Local police…

13 Aug

Assam Chief Minister talks about Gogoi’s flood lawsuit plans

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has revealed that former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi had intended to file a legal case against Meghalaya, accusing it of contributing to the floods in Guwahati. Sarma stated that Gogoi believed deforestation in Meghalaya's hills was a significant factor in the recurring floods affecting the city. Speaking to the media, Sarma said, "Tarun Gogoi had pointed out that Jorabat was a major cause of the floods in Guwahati, and he had suggested taking legal action against Meghalaya. I have found references to this in the files and various documents. Now, Congress is criticizing me,…

12 Aug

Karimganj hosts major protest over minority violence in Bangladesh

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Thousands of protesters rallied in Karimganj today, organized by the Hindu Suraksha Bahini, to condemn the ongoing violence against minorities in Bangladesh. The demonstration was part of a broader "Bangladesh Chalo" campaign aimed at drawing attention to the plight of minorities across the border. The rally began at Karimganj College and saw approximately a thousand participants marching through the city streets. Protesters carried placards and banners denouncing the violence inflicted upon minority communities in Bangladesh. However, the protest encountered a significant hurdle at Santar Bazaar, where police had erected barricades to halt the march. This led to a temporary suspension…

08 Aug

The Gauhati High Court ordered the collection of the bodies of the dead youth

Banasree SarkarAssamHigh Court

The Gauhati High Court has directed families of three Hmar youths who died under mysterious circumstances in Assam's Cachar district to collect their bodies from Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) morgue. The bodies have been preserved at SMCH mortuary since July 17. This followed the youths' deaths. These events have stirred considerable controversy and grief in the community. Families of deceased had earlier approached court. They sought to have post-mortem conducted outside Assam citing concerns about impartiality. However, Assam state government submitted autopsy report from SMCH before court. They argued that due process had been followed. During court proceedings…

07 Aug

Fear of tigers in Dhekiabari area of Kaliabor

Banasree SarkarAssamSonari-Kamakhya

There are many tigers in the country. A tiger roams the village of Sonari-Kamakhya at night. The tiger entered the village after crossing the Shilghat-Jakhalabandha road. The tiger came to hunt cows in the barn at night, locals said. The tiger entered the forest after locals made a noise. The victim was identified as 20-year-old Arun Kumar, a resident of the area. The tigers are afraid of the locals in the area. The tiger has already killed several cattle in Sonari-Kamakhya village in the afternoon. The residents have urged the forest department to protect the cattle and goats in the…

06 Aug

Congress calls out CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for ‘Hindu-Muslim’ political tactics

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Congress state chief Bhupen Kumar Borah sharply criticized Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, accusing him of engaging in divisive 'Hindu-Muslim politics.' Borah asserted that the people of Assam are uninterested in the BJP's communal agenda. During a press interaction, Borah highlighted the unity of the opposition, comprising 18 parties, which plans to maintain their alliance through the 2026 assembly elections and contest every election as a united front for the next two years. "The CM engages only in Hindu-Muslim politics. However, the people of Assam are not at all interested in such a communal agenda, which was…

30 Jul

Assam to send delegation to Mizoram for boundary discussions

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Mizoram and Assam are set to resume border talks in August, marking the first discussions in twenty months aimed at resolving the longstanding inter-state boundary dispute. Mizoram Home Minister K Sapdanga announced on Monday that the next round of border talks will be held in Aizawl on August 9. The previous round of talks took place in November 2022 in Guwahati. "The Assam home secretary last week communicated to our home secretary about their intention to come to Aizawl on August 9 for talks. We conveyed our consent to the Assam government after consulting Chief Minister Lalduhoma," Sapdanga told PTI.…