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'Congress Ignored Problems Of Farmers, Saving Infiltrators': PM Modi Targets Opposition In Assam
PM Modi said the Congress did not offer any solutions for the problems of farmers and was protecting infiltrators to strengthen their vote bank.
PM Modi pays homage to martyrs of Assam Movement at Swahid Smarak Kshetra in Guwahati
PM lays foundation stone of 10,601-crore fertiliser plant in Assam's Dibrugarh
Assam Valley Fertiliser and Chemical Company Ltd (AVFCCL) will have an annual urea production capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes, and the project is scheduled for commissioning in 2030.
PM Modi Pays Tribute To Assam Movement Martyrs At Swahid Smarak Kshetra In Guwahati
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described PM Modis visit to the Swahid Smarak Kshetra as an emotional moment for the State.
PM pays tribute to martyrs of Assam Agitation at memorial in Guwahati
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to martyrs of the Assam Agitation, a movement against illegal immigrants, at the Swahid Smarak Kshetra here. Modi paid floral tribute in front of a lamp, which always remains lit in memory of the 860 martyrs of the six-year-long movement that ended in 1985. During his Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
PM interacts with students aboard cruise ship on river Brahmaputra in Assam
GUWAHATI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning set sail on river Brahmaputra on a cruise ship, as he began his interaction with students during a 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme on the second day of his Assam visit. A total of 25 students from various schools of Assam are taking part in the event. Modi is scheduled to interact with the students for around 45 minutes aboard the three-deck 'M V Charaidew 2', officials said. He arrived at the Guwahati Gateway Terminal of the Inland Water Transport (IWT), inaugurated recently by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and moved to the ship along the floating bridge. Security has been heightened along the entire area with the River Police, NDRF and SDRF personnel patrolling the river since early morning, the officials said. Ferry services on river Brahmaputra have been suspended for two days since Saturday in the wake of Modi's visit. The students participating in the programme have been selected from schools in Kamrup Metropolitan, Morigaon, Dibrugarh, Cachar, Sribhumi, Baksa, Dima Hasao, Kokrajhar, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong, and Nalbari districts. They represent government, residential and private schools, including the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, PM Shri schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Assam Jatiya Bidyalay, Don Bosco institutions, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, the officials said. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier said that the PM's visit to Kaziranga last year led to a surge in tourist footfalls, and the same is expected for river tourism. 'We expect the same catalytic effect on river tourism in Assam when the PM takes a cruise on the Brahmaputra for Pariksha pe Charcha,' he had said. 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' is held annually since 2018 to help students cope with examination pressure, and promote a balanced approach to learning and mental health. The initiative aims to reduce examination-related stress and encourage students to speak openly about academics, career aspirations, and mental well-being. During the programme, Modi interacts with students, offering valuable advice on tackling board and entrance exams in a calm and stress-free manner.
Guwahati Diary: Railway passengers comfort, amenities upgraded
AIUDF to go solo in assembly elections Even as the Congress is trying to unite opposition parties to defeat the ruling BJP in Assam, minority-based All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has announced that it will go solo in the next years assembly elections. We will follow the ekla chalo re principle, AIUDF chief Maulana Badruddin Ajmal said. Weve neither received any offer for an alliance from the Congress nor are we anticipating one, he said. Ajmal was not too optimistic about the Congresss poll prospects. The Congress might suffer an even bigger defeat in Assam than in Bihar, he said, adding that the AIUDF would contest 31-32 seats and would be happy if it could win 20-odd seats. Railway passengers comfort, amenities upgraded In an initiative to improve passenger comfort and station amenities, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has upgraded retiring rooms and dormitory facilities at Guwahati railway station. The upgraded facilities were made operational in the presence of NFR general manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, along with senior officials, reaffirming NFRs commitment towards passenger-centric infrastructure development. The retiring room complex now offers an enhanced stay experience for railway users. The accommodation comprises seven two-bed rooms and two five-bed ones. NGO connects young minds with nature Biodiversity conservation body Aaranyak held a nature learning-cum-biodiversity documentation programme in Guwahati recently to foster environmental responsibility among children. Aaranyak said in a rapidly urbanizing landscape, the connect between humans and nature diminished significantly, with children being among the most affected. Recognising this growing disconnect, Aaranyak has been working to inspire positive attitudes, emotional well-being, and environmental awareness through nature-based education, Aaranyak said in a statement. Students were introduced to scientific field techniques. Prasanta Mazumdar Our correspondent in Guwahati prasantamazumdar@newindianexpress.com
India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks
The collision happened early on Saturday in the north-eastern state of Assam, local officials say.
Congress nearly joined conspiracy to make Assam part of East Pakistan: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi launched a sharp attack on Congress in Guwahati, accusing the party of a pre-Independence conspiracy with the Muslim League and British to annex Assam into East Pakistan. He alleged Congress later altered Assam's demography for electoral gains, leading to encroachment on land and forests, jeopardizing the state's security and identity. Modi urged vigilance against such 'anti-national' agendas.
PM Modi issues BIG statement in Assam: 'Northeast emerging as new gateway to...'
The PM said that his deep attachment to the land of Assam, the love and affection of its people, and especially the warmth and belongingness of the mothers and sisters of Assam and the Northeast continuously inspire him and strengthen the collective resolve for the region's development.
PM Modi Meets BJP Workers In Assam, Stresses Grassroots Outreach Ahead Of 2026 Polls
PM Modi visited Assam BJP HQ on Saturday and emphasized the need to deepen ties with the people. His visit comes ahead of 2026 state assembly polls.
Infiltrators threat to Assam, shielded in Bengal, says PM Modi accusing Oppn of vote-bank politics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused opposition parties, including Congress and Trinamool Congress, of pursuing an anti-national agenda by opposing the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He alleged that these parties openly support infiltrators and have conspired to change the demography of Assam, posing security threats and jeopardizing the Assamese identity.
Congress neglected Northeast for decades, BJP govt correcting mistakes: PM Modi
Guwahati: Alleging that the Congress has neglected Assam and the Northeast for decades, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted the BJP government was correcting mistakes the grand old party kept making in the region. Addressing a public meeting after inaugurating the new terminal of the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Modi alleged Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival was a melange of cultures and artistes
Hyderabad: Picture actors from Norway and Malaysia mingling with performers from Assam, Maharashtra and Kerala. Add playwrights from France and Telangana, musicians from West Bengal and Karnataka, all converging on a single platform in Hyderabad. That was the Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival. Now in its 20th year, Telanganas annual theatre festival continues to captivate Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
SIR meant to keep infiltrators out, Congress protected them for decades: Modi in Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a strong attack on the Indian National Congress, accusing the party of neglecting Assam and the Northeast during its years in power and alleging that it protected infiltrators at the cost of the regions security and identity. Addressing a public rally in Guwahati after inaugurating a new terminal at the citys airport, the Prime Minister said the Election Commission of India had initiated the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to ensure that infiltrators were kept out of the democratic process. He alleged that certain deshdrohis were attempting to shield such elements, even as the Centre was taking strict steps to curb infiltration. Modi said the development of Assam and the Northeast was never part of the Congress agenda. He alleged that during the partys rule, infiltrators were allowed to grab forests and land in the state, posing a threat to Assams security and identity. He asserted that the BJP government was now correcting the mistakes that, according to him, the Congress had committed for decades in the region. The Prime Minister further linked the Congress era with prolonged violence in the Northeast, stating that keeping the region away from development had come at a heavy cost to the countrys unity, security and integrity. He said that while violence flourished for decades under previous governments, the situation had begun to change over the past 1011 years. Districts that were once considered violence-affected, he said, were now progressing as aspirational districts. Highlighting the BJPs governance model, Modi said development under the partys double-engine government was flowing uninterrupted in Assam, drawing a comparison with the mighty Brahmaputra. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister inaugurated the new Terminal 2 building of the Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati and toured the facility. He was accompanied by Himanta Biswa Sarma. The newly inaugurated terminal has been designed to handle around 13.1 million passengers annually and has been built at a cost of approximately Rs 4,000 crore. PM Modi attacks 'Maha Jungle Raj' in Bengal, pitches for BJP ahead of 2026 polls
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: PM Modi To Interact With 25 Assam Students On Brahmaputra Cruise
PM Modi Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: The 40-minute interaction will take place aboard the tourism cruise vessel MV Charaidew on the Brahmaputra river in Guwahati.
PM Modi criticises Congress for 'defending infiltrators' during Guwahati Airport inauguration
GUWAHATI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress for speaking up in defence of infiltrators (illegal migrants) by criticising the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport here, Modi said the government was working to stop infiltration and identify infiltrators, but the Congress and the INDIA bloc had openly adopted what he termed anti-national agendas. The Supreme Court also spoke about removing the infiltrators, but they (opposition parties) are giving statements in defence of the infiltrators, the Prime Minister said. He said the Election Commission had launched the Special Intensive Revision to ensure clean elections, but these people in every corner of the country were troubled. Such people will not protect the interests of Assamese brothers and sisters. They will allow others to occupy your land and forests, Modi said. Their anti-national mindset could recreate the violence and unrest of earlier times. Therefore, it is essential that the people of Assam stay vigilant and united, and defeat conspiracies to prevent Assams development from being derailed, he added. Modi alleged that successive Congress governments in Assam had prioritised vote-bank politics over the interests of indigenous communities. He also slammed the Congress for allegedly neglecting Assams development, stating that development was never on the partys agenda. He added that his government was correcting mistakes made by the Congress over six to seven decades. The Prime Minister highlighted that, over the past 11 years, development projects worth lakhs of crores of rupees had been initiated for Assam and the Northeast. He said Assam was progressing and creating new milestones, noting with satisfaction that it had become the number one state in implementing the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Modi, who also unveiled a statue of Assams first Chief Minister Gopinath Bordoloi, said the inauguration of the new terminal stood as proof of his governments commitment to the state. Spread over nearly 1.4 lakh square metres, the terminal building is designed to handle up to 1.3 crore passengers annually. Indias first nature-themed airport terminal, its design draws inspiration from Assams biodiversity and cultural heritage. Modi said the special use of bamboo in the construction underscored that bamboo, an integral part of life in Assam, symbolised both strength and beauty. Later, the Prime Minister took part in a roadshow from the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex on the city outskirts to the Assam BJP headquarters, Vajpayee Bhawan. BJP sources said Modi was scheduled to chair a strategic meeting with party leaders in view of the Assembly elections, which are just a few months away.
Assam allots 25 acres for TTDs first Lord Venkateswara temple in Northeast
Assam Was Nearly Separated From India: PM Modi Attacks Congress, Hails First CM Bordoloi's Role
PM Modi accused the Congress of repeatedly compromising Assams identity, both before and after Independence.
PM Modi to unveil Rs 10,600-crore fertiliser plant in Assam on Sunday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a major fertiliser plant in Dibrugarh, Assam. This Rs 10,600 crore project will boost fertiliser production for the Northeast region. It aims to reduce import dependence and create jobs. The plant is a significant step towards industrial revival and farmer welfare in Assam and neighbouring states.
6 Elephants killed after collision with DN SairangNew Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam, CPRO briefs
Assam hit by 3.8-magnitude earthquake; tremors felt in Darrang
An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 shook Assam's Darrang district on Saturday. This tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km. Earlier, a 2.9 magnitude quake was reported in Nepal. Assam lies in a high-risk seismic zone and has a history of devastating earthquakes. Residents are advised to stay alert and prepared for emergencies.
Assam: State BJP office prepares grand welcome for PM Modi for his 2 day visit
The Assam BJP office in Guwahati has been decorated to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting the state for two days starting Saturday. The new state party office was inaugurated in October 2022 by BJP national president J P Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah
ECs SIR aimed at blocking infiltrators, but deshdrohis trying to shield them: PM Modi at Assam Rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the Election Commission's special revision aims to keep infiltrators out of elections. He accused some of protecting them and criticized the Congress party for historically supporting infiltrators. Modi highlighted that this impacted Assam's security and development. He also emphasized the Northeast as a gateway for India's growth.
'Modi govt is correcting Congress's mistakes': PM in Guwahati; hails development of Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday criticized the previous Congress government for neglecting Assam and the Northeast's development. He said Modi government is rectifying past mistakes and is committed to the region's progress.
PM arrives on two-day visit to Assam; unveils statue of first CM Gopinath Bardaloi
PM Narendra Modi was received at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport by Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his cabinet colleagues
Assam: Seven elephants killed, calf injured in collision with Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
The Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express struck a herd of elephants, resulting in the derailment of the locomotive and five coaches.
PM Modi unveils statue of Assam's first CM Gopinath Bardaloi outside Guwahati airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled an impressive 80-foot statue of Assam's first chief minister, Gopinath Bardoloi. The statue stands outside the new terminal of the airport bearing his name in Guwahati. Renowned artist Ram Sutar sculpted this tribute. Sutar also created the statue of Ahom general Lachit Barphukan.
Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Exp Mows Down 7 Elephants In Assam, 5 Coaches Derailed
Nagaon/Guwahati, Dec 20: At least seven elephants were killed and one injured after the SairangNew Delhi Rajdhani Express hit a herd of jumbos in Assams Hojai district early Saturday, officials said. Five coaches and the engine of the train were also derailed in the accident. The mishap occurred at around 2.17 am near Changjurai village. [] The post Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Exp Mows Down 7 Elephants In Assam, 5 Coaches Derailed appeared first on Northlines .
PM Modi to embark on 2-day Assam visit, inaugurate new airport terminal, interact with BJP workers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Assam, launching multiple development projects and interacting with BJP workers. He will unveil an 80-foot statue of Gopinath Bardoloi and inaugurate the new airport terminal. The PM will also address public meetings and visit the Swahid Smarak Kshetra, paying tribute to martyrs of the Assam movement.
8 Elephants Killed After Being Hit By Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Exp In Assams Hojai Dist: Official
NAGAON/ GUWAHATI, Dec 20: Eight elephants were killed and one injured after a herd was hit by the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assams Hojai district in the wee hours of Saturday, a forest official said. Five coaches and the trains engine were derailed in the incident, though no injuries to passengers were reported, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson said. The spokesperson said the New Delhi-bound train met with the accident around 2.17 am. Nagaon divisional forest officer Suhash [] The post 8 Elephants Killed After Being Hit By Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Exp In Assams Hojai Dist: Official appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
A Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson reported that five coaches and the engine of the train, which travels between Mizoram's Sairang and Delhi's Anand Vihar Terminal, derailed. Fortunately, no passengers were hurt.
Assam: 8 elephants killed after being hit by Rajdhani Express
Eight elephants were killed and one injured after a herd was hit by the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assams Hojai district in the wee hours of Saturday, a forest official said. Five coaches and the trains engine were derailed in the incident, though no injuries to passengers were reported, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Guwahati airport gets new terminal! PM Modi to inaugurate today - see stunning pics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Guwahati's new Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport terminal today, a significant infrastructure upgrade for Assam. This nature-themed facility, featuring a 'Sky Forest' with indigenous plants, aims to enhance passenger experience and boost commerce and tourism. The terminal is designed to handle millions of passengers annually, incorporating modern digital features for efficient travel.
GUWAHATI: The down SairangNew Delhi Rajdhani Express engine and five coaches derailed early on Saturday morning after the train collided with a herd of elephants on the JamunamukhKampur section under the Lumding Division of N.F. Railway. However, no casualties of passengers have been reported so far, and officials from N.F. Railway rushed to the site, which is about 126 km from Guwahati. A source said that seven elephants died after being knocked down by the train on the section. Confirming the incident, N.F. Railway said in a statement that accident relief trains, along with officials from the divisional headquarters, have reached the site. Helpline numbers have already been activated at Guwahati railway station: 0361-2731621 / 2731622 / 2731623. Senior railway officers, including the General Manager of N.F. Railway and the Divisional Railway Manager of Lumding, have also rushed to the site. The passengers of the affected coaches were temporarily accommodated in the vacant berths available in other coaches. After the affected coaches were detached, the train left the site for Guwahati, the NFR said in a statement. The derailed train left the site for Guwahati at 06.11 am. Once the train reaches Guwahati, additional coaches will be added to accommodate passengers from the affected coaches, after which the train will resume its onward journey. The restoration works have been completed, an official said. The incident took place at a location which is not a designated elephant corridor. The loco pilot on observing the herd of elephants applied emergency brakes. However, elephants dashed with the train, the statement further stated. The loco pilot, on spotting the herd of elephants, applied emergency brakes. However, the elephants collided with the train. Trains scheduled to pass through the section are being diverted through the UP line, and restoration work is under way. This is not the first such incident in Assam. There have been several incidents where elephants died after being hit by trains. In the last few years, more than 81 elephants have died in the country after being hit by trains.
Five coaches, engine of Rajdhani Express derail, 8 elephants killed in Assam accident
NAGAON/ GUWAHATI: Eight elephants were killed and one injured after a herd was hit by the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam's Hojai district in the wee hours of Saturday, a forest official said. Five coaches and the train's engine were derailed in the incident, though no injuries to passengers were reported, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson said. The spokesperson said the New Delhi-bound train met with the accident around 2.17 am. Nagaon divisional forest officer Suhash Kadam told PTI that the incident occurred at Changjurai area of Hojai district. Kadam and other forest officials have reached the site. Trains scheduled to pass through the affected JamunamukhKampur section have been diverted through the UP line, and restoration work is underway, he added. The Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express connects Mizoram's Sairang (near Aizawl) to Anand Vihar Terminal (Delhi).
Eight elephants killed after being hit by Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam's Hojai
A tragic accident occurred in Assam's Hojai district early Saturday. The Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express struck a herd of elephants. Eight elephants died and one was injured. The train's engine and five coaches derailed. No passengers were harmed. Forest officials are at the scene. Train services are being diverted.
8 Elephants Killed After Being Hit by Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam
Five coaches and the train's engine were derailed in the incident, though no injuries to passengers were reported, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson said
Assam tragedy: Rajdhani Express hits herd of elephants, killing eight; five coaches, engine derail
Eight elephants tragically died after being struck by the Sairang New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam's Hojai district early Saturday. The collision caused five coaches and the engine of the train to derail, though no passengers were injured. The incident occurred in a forested area known for elephant movement.
The Prime Minister will reach Guwahati on December 20 around 3 pm, and he will undertake a walkthrough of the New Terminal Building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport.
Breaking News Live Updates: Eight elephants killed after Rajdhani Express hits herd in Assams Hojai
Many Elephants Killed By Rajdhani Express In Assam, Train Ops Hit
A Rajdhani Express train derailed after colliding with a herd of wild elephants in Assam Saturday morning, leading to disruption of rail services.
7 Elephants Killed After Collision With Rajdhani Express In Assam; Five Coaches Derailed
Train number 20507 DN Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express struck elephants on the track, leading to the derailment of the locomotive and five coaches.
Pics: PM Modi To Inaugurate India's 1st Nature-Themed Airport Terminal In Assam Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati today. The new terminal is being billed as the largest airport terminal in Northeast India
Ajmal hints at AIUDFAIMIM tie-up ahead of Assam polls, rattling Congress
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal's hint at a potential alliance with AIMIM for the upcoming Assam assembly polls has unsettled the Congress. Ajmal revealed Owaisi received emails urging him not to campaign for AIUDF, with some labeling it the BJP's 'B team'. Despite Congress's past resolve to sever ties, Ajmal remains hopeful for collaboration.
No foul play suspected in music icon Zubeen Gargs death: Singapore Police
GUWHATI: Singapore Police on Friday reiterated that they do not suspect foul play in the death of Assams music icon Zubeen Garg. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is aware of online speculation regarding the circumstances of Zubeen Gargs death, and that the Indian media has reported that a Special Investigation Team in India has charged four persons for the murder of Garg, the SPF said in a statement released on December 18. The case is being investigated by the SPF, in accordance with the Singapore Coroners Act 2010. Based on our investigations so far, the SPF does not suspect foul play in the death of Mr Garg, the statement further stated. Zubeen Garg death: Assam SIT slaps murder charge against four in over 12,000-page charge sheet Singapore Police said upon completion of the SPFs investigations, the findings would be submitted to the State Coroner in Singapore, who will hold a Coroners Inquiry (CI). Its findings will be made public upon the conclusion of investigations. The Cl is scheduled for January and February next year. A CI is a fact-finding process, led by the Coroner, to establish the cause and circumstances of death.Stating that the SPF is committed to conducting a thorough and professional investigation into the case, the Singapore Police sought the patience and understanding of the parties involved, urging the public not to speculate and spread unverified information. Zubeen Gargs death was 'plain and simple murder': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Garg (52) had died mysteriously on September 19 while swimming in the sea in Singapore. He travelled to the country to perform at the 4th North East India Festival (NEIF). Later, the SIT arrested seven persons NEIF organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, Gargs manager Siddharth Sharma, DSP cousin Sandipan Garg, personal security officers Nandeswar Bora and Prabin Baishya, bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and singer Amritprabha Mahanta. Last week, the Assam Special Investigation Team filed the charge sheet in the high-profile case in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamrup (Metro), slapping the charge of murder against Shyamkanu, Siddharth, Shekhar and Amritprabha. The over 12,000-page charge sheet was prepared after nearly three months of investigation during which the SIT visited Singapore and recorded the statements of more than 300 people, including a few Singapore-based Assamese expats, in Guwahati.
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PM Modi To Inaugurate Northeast's Largest Airport Terminal In Guwahati Tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new terminal of Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati on Saturday, marking a significant moment in the aviation history of Assam and the wider Northeast.
While Singapore Police Force has stated that it does not suspect foul play in the death of Zubeen Garg, Assam SIT (Special Investigation Team) has charged four accused in the singer's murder. Garg died under mysterious circumstances while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19.
Singapore Police say no foul play suspected in Zubeen Gargs death
Singapore Police Force states no foul play is suspected in singer Zubeen Garg's death. An investigation is ongoing. Meanwhile, Indian police have charged four individuals with murder. A Coroner's Inquiry is scheduled for early 2026. The Assam government is also conducting a judicial probe into the singer's passing.
Singapore Cops Say No Foul Play In Zubeen Garg's Death As Assam SIT Presses Murder Charges Against 4
The SIT had charged Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddhartha Sharma, Shekharjyoti Goswami and Amrit Praca with murder in the charge sheet.
Indias first nature-themed airport terminal to open in Guwahati, PM Modi to inaugurate on Saturday
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday embark on a two-day visit to Assam, during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 15,600 crore. On December 20, he will inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati, marking a transformative milestone in Assams connectivity, economic expansion and global engagement. Spread over nearly 1.4 lakh square metres, the terminal building is designed to handle up to 1.3 crore passengers annually, supported by major upgrades to the runway, airfield systems, aprons and taxiways. Indias first nature-themed airport terminal, the airports design draws inspiration from Assams biodiversity and cultural heritage under the theme Bamboo Orchids. The terminal makes pioneering use of about 140 metric tonnes of locally sourced Northeast bamboo, complemented by Kaziranga-inspired green landscapes, japi motifs, the iconic rhino symbol and 57 orchid-inspired columns reflecting the Kopou flower. A unique Sky Forest, featuring nearly one lakh plants of indigenous species, offers arriving passengers an immersive, forest-like experience. The terminal sets new benchmarks in passenger convenience and digital innovation. Features such as full-body scanners for fast, non-intrusive security screening, DigiYatra-enabled contactless travel, automated baggage handling, fast-track immigration and AI-driven airport operations ensure seamless, secure and efficient journeys. On December 21, Modi will visit the Swahid Smarak Kshetra to pay homage to the martyrs of the historic Assam Movement, a six-year-long peoples movement that embodied the collective resolve for a foreigner-free Assam and the protection of the states identity. Later in the day, the PM will perform bhoomi pujan of the new brownfield Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Project at Namrup, Dibrugarh, within the existing premises of Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited. Furthering the PMs vision of farmers welfare, the project, with an estimated investment of over Rs 10,600 crore, will meet fertilizer requirements of Assam and neighbouring states, reduce import dependence, generate substantial employment and catalyse regional economic development. It stands as a cornerstone of industrial revival and farmer welfare.
Amid PM Modi's Assam Visit, Congress To Launch Manifesto Consultations
Even as all eyes remain on PM Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Assam on December 20 and 21, the main opposition Congress has announced a parallel statewide outreach, kicking off manifesto consultations and a mass outreach yatra on Decembe
Assam cabinet approves land for Ammonia-Urea project
Assam cabinet approved land for an Ammonia-Urea Project, with PM Modi laying the foundation stone on December 21. The state also declared two beels as Proposed Reserved Forests and transferred land for a CRPF Group Centre. PM Modi will visit the Assam BJP headquarters on December 20 and inaugurate several projects, including a new airport terminal and a statue.
Motivational speaker Munawar Zama inspires youth with call to purpose, discipline at Meghalaya event
GUWAHATI: Well-known motivational speaker Munawar Zama inspired audience at a four-day Islamic conference underway at Phulbari in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya with a captivating keynote address, outlining a clear roadmap of purpose, discipline and resilience for the youth. He presented a holistic framework for personal and collective success, rooted in the seven core principles of strong intention, institution and organisation, righteous company, hard work, passion, sacrifice, and patience. He laid thrust on these values stating that they are essential for young people striving to succeed in a fast-changing world while remaining grounded in moral and ethical clarity. Zama advised the youth to seek the company of those who elevate character and encourage growth. He added that hard work and passion, when combined, distinguish excellence from mediocrity. He warned against shortcuts and the illusion of instant success in life. The organisers of the event said Zamas visit formed part of his broader mission to engage youth nationwide through education, motivation, and character-building initiatives. Local MLA Dr Mizanur Rahman Kazi, who received Zama at the Guwahati airport and welcomed him with the national flag, said the latter was overwhelmed to have been greeted with the Tricolour. We had invited him to deliver a motivational speech to encourage our youth and promote character building, Kazi said. He also said that more than 5,000 people, cutting across religions and communities, had turned up to listen to Zama as he delivered a motivational speech. A lot of people from Assam, including former MP Maulana Badruddin Ajmal, also came, Kazi said. We will organise separate workshops for the youth and the elderly people the next time he is among us, the MLA further stated. The event will conclude on December 19.
Tripura police arrest three from Assam in delivery boy assault case; hunt on for two more
Three individuals, including two women, were arrested in Assam in connection with the assault and subsequent suicide of a delivery boy in Tripura. The victim, Prasenjit Sarkar, was allegedly beaten and publicly humiliated by five people, leading to his death on December 14. Police are actively searching for the remaining two accused.
Writ petition claims Assam BJP MLA is not an Indian citizen; Gauhati HC issues notices to govt, ECI
GUWAHATI: A writ petition was filed in the Gauhati High Court by Braja Gopal Sinha and Bijoy Kumar Kanu, claiming that ruling BJP MLA Bijoy Malakar is not an Indian citizen. The court heard the petition on Thursday. Malakar represents the Ratabari seat in the Sribhumi district. According to the synopsis of the petition, the petitioners had, in the last week of October this year, come to know from 'authentic sources' that Malakar is not an Indian citizen. The respondent No 1 (Malakar) and his parents entered India (Assam) after the cut-off date, 25th March 1971. The petitioners have collected all the voters lists including the voters lists of 1966 and 1971 of Karimganj town and on verification of the voters lists, the petitioners found that the name of the respondent No 1 was first enrolled in the supplementary list of 2005 at serial No 318, part No 96, Karimganj North Assembly constituency under House No 15 of main voters list of 2005, without any basis, the synopsis read. The name of the MLAs father was not found enrolled in the voters list of 2005, 1966 and 1971, the petitioners claimed. It was alleged in the petition that the petitioners had filed representations before the authorities for making an enquiry into Malakars citizenship, but no proper enquiry was made. The District Election Officer, Sribhumi, had submitted the verification report dated 29-11-2025, which is not conclusive about the status of citizenship of the Respondent No 1; no linkage is found with the electoral roll of 1966 and/or 1971 and hence, this writ petition, the synopsis further read. Advocate Abdul Karim Azad, counsel for the petitioners, said that the court issued notices to the Assam government, the central government and the Election Commission seeking a clarification on the matter.
Nagaon district administration in Assam has expelled 15 individuals declared foreigners by tribunals. These individuals must leave India within 24 hours. Meanwhile, a writ petition filed in Gauhati High Court questions the citizenship of Ratabari MLA Bijoy Malakar. The petition seeks his disqualification from the Assam Legislative Assembly.
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GUWAHATI: Invoking the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950, the District Commissioner of Nagaon has issued separate orders directing 15 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants to leave the territory of Assam and India within 24 hours. The action follows earlier rulings by foreign tribunals, which had declared the individuals as foreigners. Foreigners tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies mandated to decide cases involving suspected illegal immigrants. The expulsion orders were issued to Jahura Khatun, Abdul Aziz, Aheda Khatun, Azufa Khatun, Hussain Ali, Fazila Khatun, Anura Begum, Asha Khatun, Nazrul Islam, Rahim Sheikh, Burek Ali, Idris Ali, Rustam Ali, Anwar Khan and Taher Ali. being a declared foreign national, your presence in India/Assam is detrimental to the interest of the general public and also for the internal security of the state, the order issued to Jahura read. Exercising powers under Section 2 of the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950, the District Commissioner directed to remove yourself from the territory of Assam/India within 24 hours from receiving this order The order further stated that failure to comply would compel the government to take appropriate action to remove you from the territory of Assam/India under the provisions of the Act. Nagaon police would execute the expulsion of 15 individuals. At present, they are lodged at the Matia Transit Camp in Goalpara district and at an Assam Police battalion facility in Kokrajhar district. There are 19 of them and we have received expulsion orders for 15. The remaining four persons have some pending court cases, Nagaon Superintendent of Police Swapnaneel Deka told this newspaper on Thursday. He added that Nagaon police personnel would travel to Matia to take custody of the individuals before escorting them to the IndiaBangladesh border for deportation. This is the second known instance of the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950 being invoked in recent times. On November 19, the District Commissioner of Sonitpur ordered the expulsion of five persons who had been declared foreigners by a foreigners tribunal. That case had reached the tribunal in 2006, based on a report submitted by the Border Police.
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GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said India would not stay silent on Bangladeshs repeated threats of merging the Northeast with Bangladesh. He called it a reflection of a bad mindset. Statements have been emanating from Bangladesh for the past year with calls to merge the Northeast with that country. But how will Bangladesh do it? Its wrong to even imagine this, Sarma told the media. He mentioned that India is a large and sovereign nation with the worlds fourth-largest economy. If such behaviour continues, we should teach them a lesson that we will not remain silent, he further stated. The remarks came a day after Hasnat Abdullah, a youth leader of Bangladeshs newly formed political outfit National Citizen Party, had threatened to breach Indias territorial integrity. I want to tell Bharat in clear terms that if you keep sheltering those who do not believe in the sovereignty, voting and human rights of our country, we will shelter the separatists of India and separate the Northeast, Hasnat had warned. He accused India of making the patrons of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina rise against Bangladesh by giving them money and arms. The provocation from Bangladesh started earlier this year when Chief Adviser of the countrys interim government Prof Mohammed Yunus stated, Seven states of India in its eastern part are a land-locked region. They have no way to reach the ocean. We are the only guardians of the ocean. Later, the threat shifted to the chicken neck, a 22 km-35 km wide corridor in Siliguri connecting the Northeast with the rest of India.CM Sarma had then stated that those who habitually threaten India on the Siliguri corridor must note that Bangladesh has two chicken necks and both are vulnerable. He mentioned that the first chickens neck (80 km) runs from Dakhin Dinajpur in West Bengal to South West Garo Hills in Meghalaya, while the other, Chittagong Corridor (28 km), runs from South Tripura till the Bay of Bengal.
Amid political instability in Bangladesh, a country witnessing an interim government, has been maintaining an anti-India stance constantly. In a fresh, Hasnat Abdullah from National Citizen Party has threatened to 'separate' India's Northeast region which met with strong reply from Assam CM.
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CAPFs Saw 438 Suicides, 7 Fratricides In 3 Years; Over 23,000 Personnel Resigned Since 2014: Govt
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Assam Police seizes 90,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 26 crores from Cachar
Police also apprehended two persons and recovered the drugs from the secret chamber of a truck
