Over two lakh people to sing Bhupen Hazarika’s song in statewide tribute: Assam CM
Nov 05, 2025Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 5 led the state in paying tribute to legendary musician Bhupen Hazarika on his 14th death anniversary, announcing large-scale events to commemorate the “Bard of Brahmaputra.”
Two Assam Police officers suspended for extorting illegal taxes in Cachar
Nov 05, 2025Two Assam Police officers posted at Jaipur Police Station in Cachar district have been suspended after being caught extorting money from vehicles passing through the area.
Police duty-bound to file chargesheet within 90 days in murder or life imprisonment cases: Himanta on Zubeen death probe
Nov 05, 2025Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the death of singer Zubeen Garg is on course to file a chargesheet by early December.
‘Rahul Gandhi is a symbol of bad luck’: Himanta Biswa Sarma at Bihar rally
Nov 05, 2025During an election rally in Bihar, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a sharp dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him a “symbol of bad luck” for his party.
Organ transplant racket busted, three held in Assam’s Nagaon
Nov 05, 2025An organ transplant racket operating in Assam’s Nagaon district was busted by police, leading to the arrest of three key members allegedly involved in illegal kidney trade.
Girl gang raped in Assam's Tinsukia while returning from school
Nov 05, 2025Police in Assam's Tinsukia district are investigating an alleged gang rape involving a class 7 student who was attacked while returning home from school in the Bordubi police station area on Monday afternoon, November 3.
India needs doctors, engineers, not mullahs: Himanta Biswa Sarma links Shahabuddin's son to Osama
Nov 04, 2025Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stirred controversy on Tuesday, November 4 while campaigning in Bihar’s Siwan district after he drew a parallel between RJD candidate Osama Shahab and global terrorist Osama bin Laden. Addressing a rally at Raghunathpur, Sarma remarked, “This is the land of Ram and Sita, not Laden. All Osamas in this country must be eliminated one by one.”
Assam: Dima Hasao administration imposes Section 163 to protect migratory birds in Jatinga and Daihing
Nov 04, 2025The Dima Hasao district administration has intensified protective measures for migratory birds visiting the region’s iconic bird migration site, Jatinga, along with Daihing village, by invoking Section 163 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Cachar police bust drug peddling network in Silchar, 1000 vials of suspected heroin seized, 3 arrested
Nov 04, 2025In a major breakthrough under the ongoing #WarAgainstDrugs campaign, police in Silchar launched a special drive on Monday morning targeting drug peddlers in the Fatakbazar Kalibari Road area near Chamragudam.
Roi Roi Binale Review: Zubeen Garg’s goodbye that Assam will never forget
Nov 04, 2025Roi Roi Binale is recommended for anyone interested in regional Indian cinema, musical dramas, or Zubeen Garg’s work. Approach it not as a perfectly crafted film but as a heartfelt artistic statement—a swan song that, like all final performances, is more meaningful for what it represents than what it achieves.
Gauhati University Youth Festival ends with soulful tribute to Zubeen Garg
Nov 04, 2025The Gauhati University Youth Festival 2025 came to an emotional and resounding close on Tuesday, November 4 as the auditorium echoed with the timeless melody of “Mayabini Ratir Bukut.” Hundreds of students, standing shoulder to shoulder, sang in unison to honour the late Zubeen Garg — a moment that transformed the event’s finale into a collective tribute to the musical legend who continues to define Assam’s cultural identity.
LuitporiaNasoni marks Bhupen Hazarika’s centenary with special screening of Bhupen Da Uncut in London
Nov 04, 2025In the ongoing celebration of the 100th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika, LuitporiaNasoni, a UK-based Assamese cultural organisation founded by Chinu Kishore, hosted a special screening of the acclaimed documentary Bhupen Da Uncut at the Nehru Centre, the cultural wing of the High Commission of India in London.
Key reforms on agenda as Assam Legislative Assembly convenes winter session on November 25
Nov 04, 2025The 2025 winter session of the Assam Legislative Assembly is set to commence on November 25 at 9:30 a.m. in the Assembly Chamber at Dispur. The session has been formally summoned by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, marking the final legislative sitting before the year-end.
Assam: Allegations of corruption rock Sribhumi forest department, officials under scanner after CCTV footage surface
Nov 04, 2025The Sribhumi District Forest Department has come under intense public scrutiny following serious allegations of corruption, bribery, and collusion with forest mafias. Fresh video and CCTV footage have surfaced, exposing alleged malpractice within the department, raising doubts about its transparency and accountability.
Assam: Violent clash over land dispute sparks tension in Sribhumi, several injured
Nov 04, 2025A violent confrontation over a land dispute triggered intense tension in Hasanpur village under Sribhumi, leaving several people, including women and youths, injured. The situation escalated rapidly, prompting the deployment of a large police contingent to the area to restore peace.
Assam: Cattle smuggling kingpin Akram Ali arrested in major Kamrup Police operation
Nov 04, 2025In a significant blow to organized cattle smuggling along the Assam–Meghalaya border, Kamrup district police on Monday, November night arrested an alleged kingpin identified as Akram Ali, believed to be the mastermind behind a large-scale cross-border smuggling syndicate.
Assam: Woman stabs husband to death over alleged affair in Merapani, surrenders to police
Nov 04, 2025A man was brutally murdered by his wife at D-Chuk village in Chaudang Pathar, Merapani, Assam on Monday, November 3 night
5,000 voices to sing 'Manuhe Manuhor Babe' in Assam's Morigaon to honour Bhupen Hazarika
Nov 04, 2025Around 5,000 participants will join together in a grand chorus of his iconic song “Manuhe Manuhor Babe,” celebrating the legendary artist’s enduring message of humanity and unity.
Assam bids farewell to flute maestro Dipak Sarma with over 100 flutists paying musical tribute
Nov 04, 2025The air at Seuj Sangha in Ambikagiri Nagar turned soulful on Tuesday, November 4 as the haunting strains of the flute filled the atmosphere, a final tribute to the man who had made it sing like the voice of Assam itself. Between 10 am and 2 pm, hundreds of admirers, artists, and cultural dignitaries gathered to pay their last respects to internationally acclaimed flutist Dipak Sarma, whose music transcended borders and generations.
ED raids in Assam, Nagaland and Tamil Nadu over suspected fake human hair export racket
Nov 04, 2025The Enforcement Directorate raids multiple states over a fake human hair export scam. The investigation aims to uncover financial fraud and illegal export activities
Mortal remains of renowned flutist Dipak Sarma brought to Guwahati for final rites
Nov 04, 2025The mortal remains of celebrated Assamese flutist Dipak Sarma, who passed away in Chennai on Monday morning, were flown to Guwahati on November 3 aboard a special chartered flight.
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