The Supreme Court on Tuesday criticized the Assam government for its failure to deport individuals declared as foreigners, questioning the indefinite detention of these individuals in state-run detention centres. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan remarked, “Are you waiting for some muhurat (auspicious time)?” as it expressed concern over the delay […]
Karbi Anglong, Feb 4: Kache Teronpi, wife of Tuliram Ronghang, the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, secured three gold medals at the Sayukta Bharatiya Khel Foundation (SBKF) 2025 in Jaipur. Teronpi won the Gold Medal in the Women’s Singles (45+) category, defeating an opponent from Uttarakhand. She also claimed gold […]
In a decisive move against illegal immigration, the Srirampur Border Police in Assam detained two Bangladeshi nationals attempting to infiltrate the state. The individuals, identified as Muhida Bibi and Muhammad Kauser, were swiftly apprehended and pushed back across the border. Authorities emphasized their unwavering stance against illegal infiltration, reiterating that Assam will not tolerate unauthorized […]
“Are you waiting for some muhūrat”, the Supreme Court remarked on Tuesday (February 4, 2025) as it came down heavily on the Assam government for keeping people declared as foreigners in detention centres indefinitely rather than deporting them. A bench of justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said once the detained persons are held […]
GUWAHATI: Bamboo-based composites may replace conventional building materials in constructing bunkers for the Indian Army in often freezing conditions at high altitudes. The Army’s 3 Corps based in north-central Assam’s Tezpur and the Indian Institution of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) signed a memorandum of understanding for research, design, and fabrication of epoxy bamboo-based composites as “replacement of […]
Guwahati: You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards,” said Steve Jobs, an Apple co-founder. “Right now, I am walking the path, and I trust the dots will connect,” says Upamanyu Borkakoty, who has become the first entrepreneur from the tea sector in Assam to secure investment in Shark […]
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, in Delhi on February 3 to discuss initiatives related to the state’s digital infrastructure. The discussion focused on the upcoming session, ‘I-Ways in Viksit Assam,’ which will be chaired by Scindia during the Advantage […]
The water bird population in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary has increased by over 50%, reaching a total of 10,933, according to the latest Asian Water Bird Census. The survey, conducted on January 18, revealed a significant rise from 7,225 birds recorded in 2024. Ranger Pranjal Baruah highlighted that the sanctuary’s largest wetland, Tamuliduva, plays a key […]
Guwahati, February 2, 2025: Sereki, the renowned indigenous handloom brand, has unveiled a captivating new campaign that draws inspiration from Majuli, the scenic river island of Assam, to celebrate the region’s rich cultural heritage. Known for its exquisite Mekhela Sador designs that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, the campaign seeks to showcase the elegance, […]
Two interconnected wetlands in the 1,300 sq. km Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve have recorded more birds than many Ramsar sites in India, the latest waterbird census has noted. India has 89 Ramsar sites, which are wetlands deemed to be of international importance under the 1971 Ramsar Convention held in Iran. The sixth waterbird census […]
