Is Assam’s murder theory in Zubeen Garg case racing ahead of Singapore’s Coroner?
Dec 16, 2025The Kamrup (Metro) chief judicial magistrate’s court on Tuesday, December 16, began the proceedings in the high-profile death case of singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg, moving the matter from the investigation phase into the judicial arena. All seven accused were produced not in person, but via video conferencing, a calibrated decision by the court after the Assam Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) warned of possible law-and-order complications if they were brought physically to the court complex.
Absence of marriage officer leaves couples stranded in Assam's Dhubri
Dec 16, 2025Dhubri witnessed scenes of anger and anxiety on December 16 after dozens of couples and their families were left waiting at the Office of the Senior Sub-Registrar when the Sub-Registrar Officer-cum-Marriage Officer failed to turn up without prior notice.
Silchar’s Susmit ‘Bob’ Nath wins Filmfare OTT award for best sound design
Dec 16, 2025Silchar’s Susmit ‘Bob’ Nath has achieved a significant national milestone by winning the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Sound Design for the critically acclaimed OTT series Stolen (2023). The prestigious award was presented on Monday, December 15, at a ceremony in Mumbai, marking a proud moment for both Nath and his hometown.
Sever the seven sisters: Bangladesh NCP leader warns of sheltering anti-India forces, targets India's northeast states
Dec 16, 2025Hasnat Abdullah, a leader of Bangladesh’s National Citizen Party (NCP), issued a warning suggesting that Dhaka could offer shelter to forces hostile to India, including separatist groups, and spoke of attempts to “sever the seven sisters” — a reference to India’s northeastern states.
Guwahati man arrested for filing false theft complaint, misleading cops; Rs 7 lakh recovered
Dec 16, 2025In a bizarre incident, a man in Guwahati was taken into police custody for allegedly attempting to mislead authorities by reporting a theft that never occurred. The accused, identified as Dhruva Kalita, an employee of a private firm named Paramount Developers, is accused of fabricating a theft complaint to conceal the misappropriation of company funds.
Assam: Nagaon administration launches major eviction drive to reclaim encroached wetlands in Dhing
Dec 16, 2025The Nagaon district administration on Tuesday launched a large-scale eviction drive in Dhing to reclaim nearly 2,000 bighas of encroached wetland areas, marking one of the most extensive anti-encroachment operations in the region in recent times.
Assam: Protesters attempt to block railway lines in Gossaigaon over separate Kamtapur state and tribal status demand
Dec 16, 2025A protest demonstration was held on Tuesday, December 16, in Gossaigaon, reiterating long-standing demands for the creation of a separate Kamtapur state, the granting of Scheduled Tribe status to the Koch Rajbongshi community, and the initiation of dialogue with Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) chief Jiban Singha and KLO (KN) chief D.L. Koch.
Assam: Fertile lands at risk as illegal and unchecked earth mining continues in Kaliabor
Dec 16, 2025With the conclusion of the harvest season and agricultural fields lying fallow during the month of Aghon, illegal soil excavation has reportedly intensified across several farming areas in Kaliabor, raising serious concerns among local residents and cultivators.
‘No eviction, no rest’: Indefinite hunger strike over alleged illegal encroachment in West Karbi Anglong continues
Dec 16, 2025An indefinite hunger strike in West Karbi Anglong district entered its seventh day on Tuesday, December 16 intensifying pressure on the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) to act against alleged illegal encroachment on protected government lands, including Professional Grazing Reserves (PGR), Village Grazing Reserves (VGR), and lands belonging to various state departments.
Assam: Skill Development Centre for tea tribes at Kaliabor lies defunct since 2013, students’ body demands revival
Dec 16, 2025A Skill Development Centre established by the Tea Tribes Welfare Department at Chikni in Kaliabor in 2013 has remained non-functional for over a decade, raising serious questions over the implementation and monitoring of welfare schemes meant for tea tribe youth.
Tezpur University students end hunger strike, but boycott bites deeper amid MoE promises
Dec 16, 2025Tezpur University's campus has become a battleground for student activism. On a tense day that gripped the academic community, nearly 200 students concluded a hunger strike peacefully, yet the flames of their movement continue to burn further and much more stronger.
Gauhati University begins reconstruction of Assam Movement martyrs’ memorial
Dec 15, 2025Gauhati University has started restoring the Assam Movement martyrs’ memorial to honour the sacrifices made during the movement. The project aims to preserve history and provide a respectful space for remembrance
Assam, Tripura take action on financial irregularities under Jal Jeevan Mission
Dec 15, 2025Just two states from the North East — Assam and Tripura — have taken concrete action to penalise and recover money in cases of financial irregularities and substandard work under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), despite the scheme being implemented across 32 states and Union Territories.
Assam: 240 bicycles distributed to class IX students under CM’s special scheme in Ledo
Dec 15, 2025As part of the Chief Minister’s Special Scheme, a cycle distribution programme was held on Monday, December 15 at Ledo Sankardev Vidyapith Higher English School, under the 83rd Margherita Legislative Assembly Constituency in Tinsukia district.
Tripura to open Tea Auction Centre next year; ‘Run for Tea’ on Dec 17 to promote local tea
Dec 15, 2025In a major boost to Tripura’s tea industry, the state is set to open its own tea auction centre from the next financial year, with infrastructural work nearly complete.
Veteran journalist and Padma Shri awardee Prafulla Govinda Baruah to be cremated with full state honours today
Dec 15, 2025Padma Shri awardee and Managing Director of The Assam Tribune, Prafulla Govinda Baruah, will be laid to rest with full state honours at the Nabagraha crematorium in Guwahati today, December 15, family sources confirmed.
BJP appoints Baijayant Panda as Assam Election In-Charge ahead of 2026 assembly polls
Dec 15, 2025The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, December 15 announced a series of key organisational appointments as part of its preparations for the forthcoming Assembly elections in Assam and Tamil Nadu.
Assam: Stabbing in Bongaigaon’s Jogighopa leaves two injured following past altercation
Dec 15, 2025A stabbing incident was reported in Jogighopa area of Bongaigaon district on December 15, leaving two persons seriously injured.
Assam: Jal Mitra workers protest in Gossaigaon seeking regular jobs and timely pay
Dec 15, 2025Jal Mitra workers, engaged in the operation and maintenance of village drinking water supply systems, staged a two-hour sit-in protest in Gossaigaon on December 15, demanding regularisation of their services and timely payment of salaries.
Assam-Haryana police nab trio in Rs 65 lakh gold heist
Dec 15, 2025In a major breakthrough, police authorities from Gurugram, Haryana, in coordination with Goroimari and Sontoli police in Assam, have arrested three individuals allegedly involved in a high-value gold jewelry theft worth Rs 65 lakh.
Tezpur University students begin 9-hour hunger strike demanding immediate removal of VC Shambhu Nath Singh
Dec 15, 2025Tezpur University students began a nine-hour hunger strike at 9 am on Monday, December 15, intensifying their ongoing protest against Vice Chancellor Professor Shambhu Nath Singh while also demanding his immediate removal over allegations of widespread corruption and financial irregularities.
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