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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has defended the police action in the encounter involving Ghanakanta Gogoi, stating that the accused was not killed by the police but died after allegedly opening fire on law enforcement personnel, who then retaliated. Speaking on the incident, Sarma described the death as both unfortunate and tragic, while maintaining that responsibility for the incident should not be placed on the police. “Do not blame the police for it. It is an unfortunate incident. He fired at the police and the police fired back,” the Chief Minister said. Sarma stated that police personnel are required to act when an accused attempts to escape or attacks security forces. He also described Gogoi as a professional killer and said his conduct during the operation should...

Nationally and internationally acclaimed filmmaker Rima Das is set to bring her highly celebrated and award-winning film Village Rockstars 2 to audiences across India. The film will be released in theatres on September 25 in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Guwahati.Set against the rural landscape of Assam, Village Rockstars 2 revolves around the coming-of-age journey of a young girl. Through themes of friendship, dreams and life's uncertainties, the film sensitively portrays her deep bond with her mother, her passion for music and her spiritual connection with nature.Das’ film Village Rockstars (2017) received widespread critical acclaim and was selected as India's official entry for the Academy Awards. The film also won numerous national and international ...

There is still no cure for Parkinson’s disease, but effective treatments are available to manage symptoms and delay its debilitating effects. Over the years, significant advances have been made in treatment, particularly in surgical interventions. Discussing the modern surgical approach to Parkinson’s disease, its symptoms, and disease progression at the Guwahati Press Club on Saturday was Dr. Sathwik R Shetty, Neurosurgeon at Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru. Nearly 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease, while in India the number is estimated at 500,000 to 600,000. It is a progressive neurological disorder that often begins with tremors in the hands or legs and gradually affects movement, mobility, and quality of life. Although medication remains the primary form ...

The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam Government to pay compensation of ₹5 lakh to the family of Azizur Rahman of Kalain in Cachar district, who died while in police custody. A division bench of the High Court, hearing a writ petition filed by the victim's family, ordered the Home and Political Department of the Assam Government to pay the compensation within three months. The court further stated that if the amount is not paid within the stipulated period, interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum will be applicable. The case dates back to 2012, when clashes broke out between two groups at Kalain Bazaar under Katigorah Police Station during a 12-hour bandh called by the Hindu Jagaran Manch. Several individuals from both sides, along with police personnel, were injured in ...

The Assam Cabinet has approved investment of Rs 50,000-crore for the next five years for creation of various capital infrastructure projects in the state, in line with the ‘Viksit Assam: Infra Vision.”Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who chaired the Cabinet meeting on Sunday, later told mediapersons that the move is aimed at fast-tracking capital-intensive development and boosting infrastructure and welfare initiatives across the state.The funds will be mobilised through Assam’s own resources, NABARD support and various schemes of the Central Government.The package will focus on several key sectors, including housing for tea garden workers, construction and strengthening of schools and colleges, student welfare, women’s markets and women’s hostels.A significant portion of the fun...

The Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai has witnessed 4.5-fold increase in registrations of students from Assam.This was stated by Dr. Rajoo Balaji, Pro Vice Chancellor of IMU, during an interaction with a visiting team of editors from Assam in Chennai,The expanding scope of maritime education, research and technology in India, along with growing opportunities for students from the Northeast, were highlighted during an interaction.IMU's admission-registration data indicates a sharp increase in interest from the region over the past four academic years.In Assam, registrations increased from 116 in 2023-24 to 234 in 2024-25, 378 in 2025-26 and 525 in 2026-27. Admissions stood at 28 in 2023-24, 16 in 2024-25 and 35 in 2025-26, while admissions for 2026-27 are currently in progress.For ...

A person arrested for allegedly issuing a death threat to Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on social media during the live broadcast of Independence Day celebrations was sent to five days of police custody by a court on Sunday. Abdul Mutaleb, arrested by police from Bhuragaon in Morigaon district, was produced before the court on Sunday, which granted the custody. Serious allegations have been made against the detained youth of demanding Rs 1 crore to kill the Chief Minister and raising slogans in support of Pakistan. It may be mentioned that the shocking incident came to light on Saturday while the Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Independence Day programme was being live-streamed on his Facebook page from Guwahati. While the live was on, Abdul Mutaleb posted a comme...

The investigation into the death of Sub-Inspector Nabajit Das, officer-in-charge of the Laisong police outpost in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, has taken a significant turn with police arresting five people, including an alleged wholesale drug dealer from Juria. Das was killed after being hit by a vehicle while he was conducting a night naka-checking operation. The incident was initially suspected to be a road accident. However, the subsequent investigation has raised the possibility that the police officer may have been deliberately targeted. Following the incident, police launched a series of operations and arrested Selim Uddin, who has been identified as the main accused. According to police sources, Uddin is allegedly a wholesale drug dealer and is suspected of being involved in ...

The Assam government will examine the feasibility of a proposal from Reliance Foundation’s wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre Vantara to establish three such facilities in the state, including one dedicated exclusively to Asian elephants. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that initiatives aimed at strengthening wildlife care, conservation and Assam’s natural heritage would receive due consideration from the government. “Assam government will examine the feasibility of the proposed centres and take an appropriate way forward. Initiatives that strengthen wildlife care, conservation and our natural heritage will always merit our consideration,” Sarma said in a social media post. The proposal was submitted by Vantara on August 12 to the Special Chief Secreta...

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state government will examine the fundraising and utilisation methods of 72 YouTubers who collected aid during the recent floods. The main objective of this move is to ensure transparency in the funds collected from the public and to prevent duplication in the distribution of aid among flood-affected people. The Chief Minister said that the police Cyber Cell is monitoring whether the relief funds collected by YouTubers from both within and outside Assam have actually been used properly in the state's flood-affected areas. To prevent repetitive aid distribution in the same flood-hit areas from multiple sources, the government has decided to collect these details. The Chief Minister also praised the efforts of volunte...