The Assam government has officially notified the Chirang-Ripu Elephant Reserve as the 8th national park in the state. The new national park will be named Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park. The decision, which was first announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during his Independence Day speech in 2024, was implemented by the Assam Cabinet on […]
Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Harmeet Singh has confirmed that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation against Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh. The case, filed on February 16, includes charges under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita (BNS) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Speaking to the media, DGP […]
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has strongly criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma following the ongoing investigation into alleged links between Gogoi’s wife, Elizabeth Gogoi, and Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheik, as well as George Soros’ Open Society. Gogoi responded by claiming that the Assam government is entitled to conduct its inquiry, but asserted that […]
Kokrajhar, Feb 18: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya engaged with farmers, weavers, artisans, and entrepreneurs during his visit to the Central Institute of Technology (CIT) in Kokrajhar. He praised their vital contributions to agriculture, weaving, and entrepreneurship, acknowledging their role in the economic growth of Assam and the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). During the event, […]
Guwahati, Feb 18: Assam Police apprehended two Bangladeshi nationals, Riyaz Mulla and Shaqib Mondal, along the Indo-Bangladesh border. The individuals were detained and later pushed back to Bangladesh. The incident occurred as part of regular border security operations. Authorities continue to monitor the region to prevent illegal border crossings and maintain security.
In a major operation, Cachar Police, under Dholai Police Station, successfully intercepted a vehicle in Ramprasadpur and seized a significant quantity of illegal drugs. Authorities recovered 40,000 YABA tablets and 260 grams of heroin, valued at ₹14 crore in the market. One individual has been arrested in connection with the bust. The operation underscores the […]
The Assam Police has lodged an FIR against Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and others for alleged comments on India’s internal affairs and parliamentary matters aimed at disrupting communal harmony and the nation’s interests following allegations of his close link with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s British wife Elizabeth Colburn, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday (February […]
The Assam Cabinet on Sunday (February 16, 2025) resolved to let the State police register a case against Pakistan-based climate expert Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, and probe his alleged anti-India activities with his Indian collaborators, including the wife of a Congress MP. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the State’s Director General of Police Harmeet Singh […]
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday (February 16, 2025) welcomed Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s planned legal action over the controversy surrounding his British wife, Elizabeth Colburn, and said the state government is also initiating legal proceedings. Responding to a post by Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, Mr. Sarma reminded the opposition of its […]
The Congress on Sunday accused the BJP and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of indulging in an “atrocious smear campaign” and “character assassination” against Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, adding that legal action is being initiated in the matter. Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said this is being done as Mr. Gogoi won the […]
