AASU president turns groom’s "xokhi" at traditional Assamese wedding, leads key rituals
Dec 06, 2025At a traditional Assamese wedding, All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) President Utpal Sharma stepped into the role of the groom’s cherished companion (Xokhi) under the sacred wedding canopy in Assam’s Bokakhat. The groom, Mriganka Mayur Garg, is not just a former AASU leader but also a long-standing associate and confidante of Sharma.
Drugs worth Rs 11 crore seized in Assam, multiple peddlers arrested in Karbi Anglong, Cachar
Dec 06, 2025Several suspected peddlers were arrested in operations conducted across Karbi Anglong and Cachar districts.
Neglected road in Assam's Sribhumi poses danger to commuters, locals demand urgent repairs
Dec 06, 2025Despite repeated complaints to the district administration, no remedial action has been taken. Locals report frequent accidents involving vehicles due to the poor condition of the road, which remains a vital route for daily commuters, school children, and thousands of residents in the area.
'Deliberate neglect': AASU advisor slams IndiGo over soaring fares, flight disruptions from Guwahati
Dec 06, 2025Dr Samujjal Bhattacharjya said, “Airfares from Guwahati to major metros and key routes have spiralled to an absurd Rs 25,000–Rs 48,000 for basic economy tickets, even on regular travel days".
Tezpur University VC absence hits administration; Acting VC mulls special audit amid corruption allegations
Dec 06, 2025With Tezpur University facing administrative paralysis for over two months, senior professor Dr Dhruba Kumar Bhattacharyya has stepped in as acting vice-chancellor, citing urgent concerns over stalled academic and financial processes and growing pressure from all stakeholders.
Daisy sparks panic: Escaped lioness recaptured at Dhaka Zoo after 2.5 hours
Dec 06, 2025A lioness from Dhaka Zoo sparked panic on December 5 after escaping from her cage and roaming freely within the sprawling compound for more than two and a half hours before being tranquilised and brought back safely.
Assam relaxes two-child policy for ST, SC, Tea Garden, Moran and Matak communities
Dec 06, 2025The Assam government on December 5 formally diluted its two-child policy for several indigenous communities, allowing members of Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, tea garden workers, and the Moran and Matak groups to have up to three children without losing access to key government benefits, employment opportunities or electoral eligibility.
Eviction drive in Nagaon displaces nearly 100 families; govt plans more operations
Dec 06, 2025Nearly 100 families were displaced on December 5 as the Nagaon district administration cleared alleged encroachment from government land in Bhakatgaon area of Samaguri.
'Rs 200 coffee, Rs 20,000 tickets': Gaurav Gogoi calls out Modi's airline promise as IndiGo cancels dozens of flights
Dec 05, 2025Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi criticises PM Modi's affordable air travel promise amid IndiGo flight cancellations. He urges the government to ensure reliable and affordable airline services for passengers
Assam: Bodoland Territorial Council executive member faces citizenship allegations, eligibility under scrutiny
Dec 05, 2025A fresh political controversy has erupted in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) after BTC Executive Member Begum Akhtara Ahmed faced allegations regarding her residency status, raising questions about her eligibility to contest elections and hold office.
Kamtapur statehood push intensifies as 100-hour hunger strike enters third day in Assam's Dhubri
Dec 05, 2025Protesters in Dhubri continue a 100-hour hunger strike demanding Kamtapur statehood to address cultural and political concerns. Authorities maintain peace as calls for government dialogue grow stronger.
BJP–AGP alliance set before Magh Bihu, 2026 tickets to prioritise youth and women: Assam CM
Dec 05, 2025Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on December 5, announced that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will prioritise youth and women candidates in the 2026 Assembly elections. Addressing a programme in Umrangso, Dima Hasao district, he said the party’s strategy aims to ensure that the BJP remains a youth-centric organisation.
Over 150 Congress leaders quit in Karbi Anglong, likely to join BJP ahead of 2026 polls
Dec 05, 2025In a major setback for the Karbi Anglong Congress ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, more than 150 leaders and workers from East Karbi Anglong resigned en masse on December 4, Thursday, citing a “complete loss of confidence” in the district party president and the current leadership.
Gauhati University refutes claims of exam form window opening a day before exams
Dec 05, 2025Gauhati University on December 5, Friday, refuted allegations that examination form fill-up was opened a day before the examinations. The University termed the claims baseless, clarifying that the form fill-up window had remained open only to ensure that no student faced any disadvantage.
SIT races to file charge sheet ahead of deadline in Zubeen Garg death probe
Dec 05, 2025Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has instructed the SIT to submit the charge sheet to the court between December 6 and December 12.
Brahmaputra riverbank collapse threatens Sivsagar’s Afala village
Dec 05, 2025Erosion along the Brahmaputra River continues to threaten villages in Assam’s Sivasagar, with Afala now witnessing severe riverbank collapse following incidents at Majarbari and Ligiribar in Disangmukh.
How wildlife biologist Purnima Devi Barman sees bird worship as a force for conservation
Dec 05, 2025A festival where “Sorai” means bird and “Puja” means to worship, it represents a deep connection between girls, birds, culture, and spirituality. Through these clay birds and songs, villagers pray for the wellbeing of young girls, wishing that they find a good life partner and step into a peaceful married life.
Assam Legislative Committee visits Dhubri to inspect department functioning
Dec 05, 2025A six-member team from the Standing Committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly arrived in Dhubri to review the functioning of various government departments and inspect development projects.
Assam Congress launches people-centric drive to shape 2026 poll manifesto
Dec 05, 2025The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) is set to launch its new campaign “Raijor Padulit Raijor Congress” (People’s Congress at the People’s Doorstep) on December 6 in Dibrugarh, aiming to reconnect with grassroots communities and gauge public concerns across the politically charged state.
Bongaigaon GRP seizes heroin and morphine worth Rs 81 lakh in back-to-back operations
Dec 05, 2025The Government Railway Police (GRP) in New Bongaigaon has intensified its crackdown on drug smuggling, conducting two major operations on December 4 that resulted in the seizure of narcotics worth nearly Rs 81 lakh.
Tezpur University acting VC warns: “Corruption will be investigated, guilty cannot escape”
Dec 05, 2025Senior faculty member Dr Dhruba Kumar Bhattacharyya, on December 4, formally assumed the responsibility of Acting Vice Chancellor of Tezpur University, stepping in at a time when the campus remains tense amid continuing protests from both students and faculty.
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