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Guwahati : Assam, like the rest of the country is under the grip of festivals. In different parts of the state more than 10,000 Bagurumba dancers from Bodo community from 23 districts of Assam, neighbouring West Bengal, Nagaland and from Nepal are performing rehearsals to perform at Sarusajai Sports Complex on January 17 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Providing details of the schedule, Assam Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Borah said that artists from across the state and neighbouring states and even Nepal began intensive rehearsals from January 12. The rehearsals will continue for four consecutive days to ensure coordination, discipline, and artistic excellence among the performers. “From January 12, 13, 14 and 15, Sarusajai host rehearsals involving artists from different parts of Assam. These sessions are crucial so that every participant clearly understands the process, formations, and rhythm, allowing them to deliver a flawless and visually stunning...
Guwahati: Amid mounting pressure from sustained counter-insurgency operations, the United Liberation Front of Asom–Independent (ULFA-I) has announced a major restructuring of its organisational framework in an apparent bid to regroup and boost internal morale. The development was made public on Friday through a press release issued by the outfit’s self-styled Major and in charge of Publicity, Nirnoy Asom and circulated to various media houses. The restructuring comes in the aftermath of significant setbacks suffered by the outfit in recent months. ULFA-I lost several senior cadres, including SS Lt Gen Nayan Medhi and SS Brigadier Ganesh Asom, who were killed in a drone strike on its camps in Myanmar in July. Additionally, two other top leaders — SS Lt Gen Arunodoi Dohutia and SS Brigadier Rupom Asom — surrendered before security forces, further weakening the organisation’s command structure. According to the statement, ULFA-I has decided to dissolve its existing higher,...
Guwahati: Fear and fury stalked the hills of West Karbi Anglong for a second straight day on Tuesday as violence over land rights spiralled out of control in Kheroni, leaving one protester Angthik Timung with a fatal bullet injury, markets in ruins and an entire district cut off from mobile internet. What is usually a crowded daily bazaar near the western banks of the Kopili River turned into a battleground by afternoon. Angry crowds surged through the market lanes, smashing shopfronts, looting goods and setting fires, as police struggled to contain the unrest despite the presence of senior officers on the ground. The flashpoint remains the long-simmering dispute over Professional and Village Grazing Reserves, lands Karbi groups say are central to their identity and survival. The agitation, which began as a hunger strike on December 6, exploded into violence after rumours spread that protesters who fell ill had been detained by police. On Tuesday, tensions peaked when police opened...
Guwahati is gearing up for one of its biggest international music events as global popstar Post Malone is set to perform at the Khanapara Veterinary College playground on 8 December. Ahead of the mega concert, the Joint Commissioner of Police, Kamrup Metro administration, and BookMyShow officials jointly addressed a press conference outlining the elaborate security and traffic arrangements. Strict traffic regulations announced To ensure smooth movement and public convenience, city police have imposed extensive traffic guidelines. • From 10 AM on 8 December, commercial vehicles coming from the Sixmile side will face special restrictions. Key stretches—Sixmile to Khanapara on GS Road and Sixmile to Jayanagar Chariali—have been declared NO PARKING ZONES for the entire day. • Authorities have emphasized that these restrictions are crucial to handle the large crowd expected at the event. • Parking Arrangements for Over 4,000 Vehicles • Traffic Police have made significant...
A young woman was found dead on Monday morning inside the office of a Guwahati-based digital news portal ' Sach the Reality '. The deceased, identified as Ritumoni Roy, is suspected to have died by suicide at her workplace, Sach The Reality located in city 's Christian Basti area. Police recovered a brief suicide note from the spot that read, “It is for the good of everyone. Sorry.” Preliminary reports suggest that Ritumoni Roy had come to work on November 23 but did not return home after her shift ended that night. Her body was found today morning by her colleagues. Before joining Sach The Reality, Ritumoni had had worked with other news portals like Pratham Khabar, Ishan News in the past, her friends further informed. What has shocked friends and colleagues is that Ritumoni was set to get married on December 5 with one Debashish Bora, and invitations for the wedding had already been sent out and made all preparation for marriage. Shubham Agarwal, one of the owner...
Guwahati, November 16: Assam 's Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council 's Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang said that all six Assembly constituencies in Karbi Anglong and neighbouring Dima Hasao would “continue to stand firmly with the BJP” in the 2026 state elections, crediting what he called the party’s development-centric governance. In the 2026 polls, the six seats from Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao will go with the BJP,” he said confidently. In a sharp counter to Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi’s recent allegations, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member (CEM) Tuliram Ronghang on Sunday asserted that neither Gogoi nor the Congress has any political ground left in Karbi Anglong. The CEM emphasised the region’s journey from insurgency-ridden uncertainty to relative peace. “Fifteen years ago, Karbi Anglong was full of insurgent groups demanding an autonomous state under Article 244(A). Being the oldest and largest Sixth Schedule...
Guwahati: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has issued an official statement regarding the ongoing investigation into the death of Assamese legendary singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg, urging the public to refrain from speculation and the spread of misinformation. The statement, released by the Public Affairs Department of the SPF on Friday, was shared on social media by the official handle of the High Commission of Singapore in India. What has the preliminary probe revealed? According to the SPF, preliminary investigations do not suggest foul play in Garg’s death, which remains under examination in accordance with Singapore’s Coroners Act 2010. The police confirmed that a comprehensive investigation is still in progress, with findings expected to be submitted to the State Coroner within the next few months. “The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is aware of speculation and false information circulating online regarding the circumstances of Mr Zubeen Garg’s death,” the...
New Delhi : Banned militant outfit ULFA (Swadhin) launched a dreaded attack at an Indian Army camp at Kakopathar Army camp last night. The incident took place after midnight 12. Suspected ULFA (I) militants came in a truck and launched an attack with 3/4 RPG Rocket Propelled Grenade shells targeting the army camp and indiscriminating fire towards the camp. It is learnt that around 3-4 army personnel including jawans were injured severely but officially neither Indian Army nor Assam Police confirmed. After the attack for about half an hour the ULFA (I) team escaped towards neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh in the support of darkness. After the incidents Tinsukia Police under the leadership of Sr SP of the district Abhijit Dilip launched a massive search operation. The truck used by the ULFA (I) cadres was found abandoned at Tengapani in Arunachal Pradesh. This is the first big retaliation of the banned outfit after July 13 this year where in an well planned drone attack at ULFA (I)...
New Delhi: Singer Zubeen Garg 's cousin and Assam Police Service (APS) officer Sandipan Garg was arrested on Wednesday amid an investigation into his suspicious death in Singapore. Sandipan was allegedly with Zubeen at the Yatch party in Singapore when the singer allegedly died while swimming. Sandipan is presently posted as Additional SP, Boko. So far, five people have been arrested in the singer 's death case. Zubeen Garg, a popular singer from Assam, died by drowning while swimming on September 19 in Singapore where he had gone to perform in the North East India Festival. According to initial probe, the singer found floating face down in the water after he went for swim at a yacht party. His cousin was allegedly with the singer during his last moments on the yacht. Sandipan was taken into custody after Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officials interrogated him for several hours. He will be presented before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court and police will...
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