In a major boost to connectivity and affordability for the Northeast, the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has approved two new flight routes for Manipur—Imphal to Guwahati and Imphal to Kolkata—while also proposing a cap on airfares at ₹7,000. The decision follows a series of appeals and interventions by Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh,…
In a fiery political confrontation that has intensified Assam’s pre-election discourse, Congress MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi has accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of running a government plagued by corruption, fear politics, and administrative mismanagement. Addressing the media in Guwahati on November 2, 2025, Gogoi declared that Sarma’s credibility “has…
In a dramatic development that has stunned Assam and the wider cultural community, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has officially declared the death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg as a case of murder. The announcement was made on November 3, 2025, during a press briefing in Tezpur, where Sarma confirmed that a Special Investigation Team…
Political tensions in Assam have escalated sharply following allegations against senior Congress leader Vidhu Bhushan Das, who was seen singing “Amar Sonar Bangla,” the national anthem of Bangladesh, during a party meeting in Sribhumi district on October 27, 2025. The incident, captured in a viral video from a Congress Seva Dal gathering in the Bengali-speaking…
A political firestorm has erupted between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge, with the Assam BJP joining the fray by mocking Kharge as “Teddy Boy” in a series of social media posts. The spat, which began over allegations of semiconductor investment diversion, has now spiraled into a full-blown war…
Nagaland’s Tourism and Higher Education Minister Temjen Imna Along has reaffirmed that sustainability is the cornerstone of the state’s tourism development strategy, as preparations intensify for the globally renowned Hornbill Festival scheduled from December 1 to 10, 2025. Speaking at the Autumn Festival held at Nagaland House in New Delhi, the Minister emphasized that Nagaland’s…
In a landmark development for Nagaland’s socio-political landscape, five apex tribal bodies have officially lifted their boycott of state government functions following the Nagaland Cabinet’s acceptance of key demands related to the state’s reservation policy. The decision was formalized during a consultative meeting of the Five Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP) held…
In a dramatic turn in the investigation into the death of legendary Assamese singer-composer Zubeen Garg, his close aide Arun appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on October 12, 2025, demanding immediate action and justice. Arun, who was among the four individuals who lit Garg’s funeral pyre, made…
In a deeply emotional and resolute statement, Garima Saikia Garg, wife of late Assamese music legend Zubeen Garg, has urged the public, media, and political parties to refrain from politicising her husband’s tragic death and instead focus on uncovering the truth. Speaking to reporters and through social media posts on October 10, 2025, Garima emphasized…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has credited the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for ensuring a fast-paced and transparent investigation into the death of iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away in Singapore last month under mysterious circumstances. Addressing media in Dhemaji on October 10, 2025, Sarma stated that the BJP-led administration acted…
