Guwahati, July 23 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Pawan Khera on Thursday appeared before the Assam Police Crime Branch here in connection with an ongoing defamation case filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Khera arrived in Guwahati from New Delhi and reached the Crime Branch headquarters after being summoned by the investigating agency. His appearance came after he had sought exemption from earlier scheduled dates, citing health …
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Guwahati, July 16 (IANS) Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Thursday said the state government would immediately restore forest cover in areas of Behali Wildlife Sanctuary where large‑scale destruction of trees has been reported, while warning of strict action against those responsible. After visiting the sanctuary in Biswanath district, the minister said satellite imagery had revealed that a sizeable stretch of forest, which was densely covered with trees around six months ago, had …
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday set aside ex parte opinions passed in 24 Foreigners Tribunal and erstwhile Illegal Migrants (Determination) Tribunal cases in Assam, holding that declarations of a person as a foreigner cannot rest on a mechanical adjudication without ensuring a fair opportunity of hearing and meaningful consideration of the material on record.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta remanded all the matters to the competent Foreigners Tribunals for …
Guwahati, July 6 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has unearthed an alleged Rs 1,500 crore money laundering network linked to the smuggling of foreign-origin betel nut (areca nut) from Myanmar into India, with searches conducted across four states leading to the seizure of Rs 1.30 crore in cash and the freezing of 33 bank accounts, officials said on Monday. The searches were carried out on July 3 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at 20 locations spread across Assam, Mi…
Guwahati, July 6 (IANS) Assam Law Minister Susanta Borgohain on Monday announced in the Assembly that benches of the Gauhati High Court will be established in Dibrugarh and Barak Valley, marking a significant step towards improving access to justice in Upper Assam and the southern part of the state.The announcement fulfils a long-standing demand, particularly from Barak Valley, where lawyers, political parties, civil society organisations and residents have been seeking a permanent bench of the …
Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) The Gauhati High Court on Friday rejected the bail application of Siddhartha Sarma, one of the prime accused in the alleged murder conspiracy linked to the death of noted Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, dealing another setback to the former manager of the late artiste. A senior lawyer said that Sarma’s bail plea was dismissed by the court of Judicial Magistrate Mitali Thakuria.This is the second time the High Court has rejected his plea for bail in the case.Earlier, Sarma, …
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Assam government on a bail plea filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the accused in the high-profile case relating to the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last year.A Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi passed the order while hearing a special leave petition (SLP) filed by Mahanta challenging the Gauhati High Court’s refusal to grant him bail in the case.The apex court sought a response from the…
Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) Veteran Army officer and noted social contributor Colonel Dibya Shankar Bhattacharya (Retd) from Assam has been awarded the prestigious Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Commendation Card and Medal by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi in recognition of his distinguished service to the nation, officials said on Monday. The honour was conferred during an official ceremony held in Tezpur on Saturday. Presenting the award, General Dwivedi lauded Col. Bhattacharya’s exemplary con…
Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) Assam’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday will submit video footage related to celebrated Assamese singer Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore, marking a significant development in the ongoing trial before a Fast Track Court here.A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the CID appeared before the court carrying several electronic devices and digital evidence as proceedings resumed in one of the state’s most closely watched criminal cases.Sources associated …
Guwahati, June 11 (IANS) Siddhartha Sarma, one of the accused in the sensational Zubeen Garg death case and former manager of the late Assamese singer, on Thursday approached the Gauhati High Court challenging a Fast Track Court order and seeking the reopening of his firm, Mahabir Aqua, along with the defreezing of bank accounts linked to the establishment.Legal sources said that Sarma filed a petition before the High Court contesting the findings of the Fast Track Court and seeking relief on mu…