The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed five additional chargesheets against 18 accused individuals and entities in connection with the ongoing unregulated deposit scam in Assam. These chargesheets were presented in a special Guwahati court on Monday. The cases are being investigated by the CBI Guwahati team, separate from the CBI Delhi, which has
READ MOREOn the fifth anniversary of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Assam saw significant protests led by the Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) and the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU). Both groups strongly opposed the legislation, labeling it a “black law” and calling for its repeal. The AJP organized a protest in Guwahati, condemning the law as
READ MOREFour Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs were sworn in as ministers in the Assam Cabinet today, marking a key development in the state’s political landscape. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Srimanta Sankardeva International Auditorium in Guwahati at noon. The newly inducted ministers include: Resignation Preceding Cabinet Expansion Before the announcement of these four
READ MOREThe Assam Police have arrested five Bangladeshi nationals, including two women, for illegally crossing the Indo-Bangladesh border without valid travel documents. The individuals—identified as Md Noor Islam, Md Imran, Yasmin Akhtar, Ishmo Tara Akhtar, and Md Babul Hussain—were apprehended and later deported back to Bangladesh. This adds to the rising number of over 160 Bangladeshi
READ MOREHistoric Recognition for Assamese Language Assam will commemorate the recognition of Assamese as a Classical Language with a week-long celebration called ‘Bhasa Gaurob Saptah’. The festivities will be held from November 3 to 9, 2024, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Union Cabinet’s Approval On October 3, the Union Cabinet granted Classical Language
READ MOREPradeep Kumar, a 24-year-old resident of Shilkuri near Silchar, is embracing his family’s pottery legacy while pursuing higher education. This Diwali, Pradeep has crafted an impressive 70,000 to 80,000 earthen diyas (lamps), contributing to the festive spirit while ensuring financial support for his family. Keeping Tradition Alive Despite the popularity of electric lights, the demand
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