GUWAHATI: Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has emphasised the importance of scientific temperament in strengthening democracy and the rule of law, stating that arbitrary power thrives on ignorance, fear and unexamined beliefs. ALSO READ: Shutdown Called in Three Arunachal Districts on November 2 Over Siang Dam Protest Arrests Addressing the 12th convocation of the…
GUWAHATI: The Cotton University Students’ Union, in collaboration with the Zubeen Fan Club, organised a peaceful protest on Wednesday, October 28, demanding justice for late singer Zubeen Garg, as another hearing in the case took place. ALSO READ: No Charging Between 11 PM and 5 AM: Indian Railways Orders 6-Hour Shutdown of Train Charging Points…
GUWAHATI: The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) in Assam’s Hailakandi district has ordered that a 17-year-old accused in the alleged rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl be tried as an adult. ALSO READ: Dr Madhumita Barooah Takes Oath as Assam Women’s University Vice Chancellor According to a statement issued by Hailakandi police, the principal magistrate…
GUWAHATI: The Zubeen Garg Mahotsav Organising Committee has temporarily suspended all programmes scheduled for the Zubeen Festival on November 18, 19 and 20, stating that no celebratory events will be organised until the late singer receives justice. ALSO READ: First Instalment of Nijut Moina, Nijut Babu Schemes to Be Released on October 15 In a…
GUWAHATI: As fans gathered at Zubeen Khetra in Sonapur on Saturday, September 19, to mark the first death anniversary of singer Zubeen Garg, many renewed their demand for justice, recalling Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s statement in the Assam Assembly that the singer’s death was a case of “plain and simple murder.” ALSO…
The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, August 18, approved the Assam State Child Protection Policy, 2026, aimed at strengthening the safety, security, dignity and well-being of children across the state. The Cabinet meeting was held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur. The policy has been approved as…
