Assam’s demographic reckoning
When Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tells audiences that his state faces an “existential” demographic threat, he is not reaching for hyperbole in a vacuum.
When Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tells audiences that his state faces an “existential” demographic threat, he is not reaching for hyperbole in a vacuum.
For decades, Assam's assembly ran on three languages, and now a fourth joins the mix. Starting July 6, Hindi will be used in the state assembly for the first time, alongside Assamese, English and Bodo.
As the states of Assam, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh prepare for enactment of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) following Uttarakhand which became the first in the country to do so, the discourse around UCC pertaining to individual rights is under much discussion.
The NIA has filed a chargesheet against 11 accused in an alleged terror conspiracy linked to a JMB offshoot. The agency claims the network targeted vulnerable youth and sought to expand its activities across West Bengal, Assam and Tripura.
A recent award function on the occasion of the annual Devarshi Narad Jayanti celebration in Guwahati emerged as a platform to highlight Assam’s troubled past, including its historical vulnerability to political uncertainties, and the urgent need for credible journalism to guide media professionals across print, electronic, and digital platforms.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in the 126th episode of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, describing him as a cultural torchbearer of Assam whose music left an indelible imprint on the hearts of millions.
According to the results shared by the Assam State Election Commission, BPF has won 28 seats, while Pramod Boro-led United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) won 7 seats, and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 5 seats.
The sudden passing of Zubeen Garg has left Assam and much of India grappling with a loss that goes far beyond the departure of a celebrated musician.
A senior official confirmed that the notices require witnesses to appear before investigators within 10 days to record their statements.
Goswami, who had accompanied Garg on the Singapore trip and was present during the controversial yacht outing linked to the tragedy, has been taken into custody for questioning.
