Assam Press Correspondent’s Union (APKU) National Press Day at Guwahati Press Club

Journalist Shiv Nath Barman (L), Jadu Kakoti (M), and Shibcharan Kalita (R) posing for a group photograph after been felicitated by Assam Press Correspondent’s Union (APKU) on the occasion of National Press Day at Guwahati Press Club on Friday. (Sentinel)

Members of the Kokrajhar Press Club seen in the flag hoisting ceremony

Members of the Kokrajhar Press Club seen in the flag hoisting ceremony during observation of National Press day on Friday at its Office premises. (Sentinel)

AGP burning the effigy of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi

Activists of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) burning the effigy of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in Guwahati on Friday, protesting against the government’s failure to maintain law and order situation in the State and the ongoing ethnic violence in BTAD areas. (Sentinel)

Indian Engineering Federation (NER) at Police Complex, Chumukedima

Nagaland parliamentary secretary for Geology & Mining and Irrigation & Flood Control, Y Patton, addressing the annual council meeting of Indian Engineering Federation (NER) at Police Complex, Chumukedima on Friday. (Sentinel)

Broken hi-tech traffic lights installed by the State government are a common sight in Shillon

Broken hi-tech traffic lights installed by the State government are a common sight in Shillong. (Sentinel)

Sarbananda Sonowal being felicitated after taking charge as BJP State president

Sarbananda Sonowal being felicitated after taking charge as BJP State president at the party’s head office at Hengrabari in Guwahati on Thursday. (Sentinel)

A sister marking the forehead of her brother with sandalwood paste on the occasion of Bhai Phota

A sister marking the forehead of her brother with sandalwood paste on the occasion of Bhai Phota. (Sentinel)

59th All India Cooperative Week celebration at Polo Park in Naharlagun

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister lighting the lamp during the inauguration of the 59th All India Cooperative Week celebration at Polo Park in Naharlagun.

The arrested arms dealers seen with the seized arms and ammunition

The arrested arms dealers seen with the seized arms and ammunition during a press conference at Police Reserve in Guwahati on Wednesday. (Sentinel)

Businessman Aadilur Rahman murder case - Six suspected persons arrested

Six suspected persons arrested by Sonitpur Police from Jaisidhi area of Sootea on Wednesday in connection with businessman Aadilur Rahman murder case and later produced them before PI Court. They are Sambhu (45), Swamar Basumatari (22), Firoj Musahari (27), Agastin(18), Nawas (55), Jigoi (37). Photo: Barlin Kr Saikia

Golden jubilee celebration of Nagaland Dobashi Association (NDBA) in Kohima

Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio (4th right), along with other dignitaries at the golden jubilee celebration of Nagaland Dobashi Association (NDBA) in Kohima on Monday. (Sentinel)

Sri Sri Jagannath Temple Cultural Trust site in Dibrugarh

Assam Governor JB Patnaik discussing with the district administration at Sri Sri Jagannath Temple Cultural Trust site in Dibrugarh on Tuesday. (Sentinel)

Army personnel of Dibrugrah unit of 5 Jak Li, taking part in a ’Bhangra’ dance

Army personnel of Dibrugrah unit of 5 Jak Li, taking part in a ’Bhangra’ dance, during a Diwali celebrations programme in Dibrugarh on Monday. (Sentinel)

Activists of the Religious Minority Council of BTC staging a sit-in at the Lakhidhar Bora Khetra in Guwahati

Activists of the Religious Minority Council of BTC staging a sit-in at the Lakhidhar Bora Khetra in Guwahati on Monday. (Sentinel)

Customers buying earthen lamps on the eve of Diwali in Sivasagar

Customers buying earthen lamps on the eve of Diwali in Sivasagar on Saturday. (Sentinel)

United Bank of India officials distributing coins in exchange of currency notes in front of Guwahati Press Club

United Bank of India officials distributing coins in exchange of currency notes in front of Guwahati Press Club on Saturday. (Sentinel)

Tarun Gogoi interacts with members of the Assam -Nagaland Goodwill Team

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi interacts with members of the Assam -Nagaland Goodwill Team, at his office Chamber, at Assam Secretariat, in Guwahati on Friday.

The Police Special Women's Force, Viranganas displaying various the tactics

The Police Special Women's Force, Viranganas displaying various the tactics they were taught during the introduction of the force at a function at GMCH auditorium in Guwahati on Friday. Assam Police Special Women?s Force, Virangana, will tackle the growing trend of eve-teasing in Guwahati city. The Virangana force will initially launch its operation in Guwahati and gradually spread its tentacles in other places of the State. 100 women constables have been trained in martial arts, arms drill, and silent drill. (Sentinel)

SK Sinha addressing the gathering of National Seminar on conflict and influx issue organized by the ABSU at Constitution Club

Former Assam Governor Lt Gen (Rtd) SK Sinha addressing the gathering of National Seminar on conflict and influx issue organized by the ABSU at Constitution Club, New Delhi on Thursday. (Sentinel)

Party workers offered sweets to newly elected president of the state BJP, Sarbananda Sonowal

Party workers offered sweets to newly elected president of the state BJP, Sarbananda Sonowal. (Sentinel)

’Reforms for Citizen Centric Governance’ at the Assam Administrative Staff College

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi addressing the inaugural function of two-day Regional Conference on ’Reforms for Citizen Centric Governance’ at the Assam Administrative Staff College in Guwahati on Thursday. (Sentinel)

A potter working on the wheel as he makes earthen lamps prior to Diwali at Dibrugarh

A potter working on the wheel as he makes earthen lamps prior to Diwali at Dibrugarh on Thursday. (Sentinel)

Anna Hazare along with KMSS general secretary Akhil Gogoi in Guwahati

Social activist and anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare along with KMSS general secretary Akhil Gogoi and other activists of various organizations taking part in a procession organized by KMSS in Guwahati on Thursday. (Sentinel)

Unemployed youths selling Diwali items at a stall in Sivasagar

Unemployed youths selling Diwali items at a stall in Sivasagar on Wednesday. (Sentinel)

Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) Akhil Gogoi two-day convention

Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) general secretary Akhil Gogoi addressing the first day of the two-day convention organized by the KMSS on the issue of illegal immigrants and land rights in Assam, at the Lakhidhar Bora Khetra in Guwahati on Wednesday. (Sentinel)

First death anniversary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika in Digboi

Participants performing in programme observed to mark the first death anniversary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika in Digboi on Monday. (Sentinel)

AASU taking out a procession in Guwahati

Activists of the All Assam Students Union (AASU) taking out a procession in Guwahati on Tuesday, in protest against the failure of the State Government to check the spread of dengue, to control the hike in the prices of essential commodities, LPG and fuel and against the hike in bus and trekker fares. AASU activists across the State took out a procession and later submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister through the respective Deputy Commissioners and Subdivisional officers (Civil). AASU advisor Samujjal Bhattacharyya said, ?Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has failed to check price hike and State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has proved a bigger failure in controlling the spread of dengue. (Sentinel)

AGP Prafulla Kumar Mahanta at District Library premises in Guwahati

Former Chief Minister and president of Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) Prafulla Kumar Mahanta, along with other party members attending a party meeting at District Library premises in Guwahati on Tuesday. (Sentinel)

Members of AASU, Jorhat Committee staging a dharna in protest against price hike

Members of AASU, Jorhat Committee staging a dharna in protest against price hike of essential commodities, LPG, bus fares in Jorhat on Tuesday. (Sentinel)

Members of the Sadou Asom Nirman Shramik Union (SANSU)

Members of the Sadou Asom Nirman Shramik Union (SANSU), staging a demonstration in front of the Judges field in Guwahati on Tuesday, demanding job security for the workers, revoking price rise of essential commodities and other demands. (Sentinel)

AGP members paying floral tribute to cultural icon Dr Bhupen Hazarika

Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Prafulla Kumar Mahanta along with other party members paying floral tribute to cultural icon Dr Bhupen Hazarika on the occasion of his first death anniversary, at the AGP party head office in Guwahati on Monday. (Sentinel)

Activists of Asomiya Yuva Santha (AYS) burning the effigy of Assam Accord Implementation Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Activists of Asomiya Yuva Santha (AYS) burning the effigy of Assam Accord Implementation Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on Monday, in protest against the government’s alleged failure to implement the Assam Accord and solve the infiltration problem of the State. (Sentinel)

AASU on the first death anniversary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika, at Dighalipukhuripaar in Guwahati

People from various walks of life lighting earthen lamps and candles at a memorial function organized by AASU on the first death anniversary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika, at Dighalipukhuripaar in Guwahati on Monday. (Sentinel)

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki during his visit to Union Minister of State for Power

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki during his visit to Union Minister of State for Power, Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi on Monday.

Death anniversary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika organized by Dr Bhupen Hazarika Literary and Cultural Forum at Latasil playground in Guwahati

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi (L) along with Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s wife Priyamvada Patel Hazarika (2nd R) and son Tej Hazarika (R) seen during a function to mark the first death anniversary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika organized by Dr Bhupen Hazarika Literary and Cultural Forum at Latasil playground in Guwahati on Monday. (Sentinel)

National Integration Tour, organized by the Red Horns Divisions at Lakhipur

Students posing for a group photo at Lakhipur Army camp along with armymen after returning from The National Integration Tour, organized by the Red Horns Divisions on Saturday at Lakhipur. (Sentinel)

Laughter Yoga Camp organized by North East Girl Students Association NEGSA

Sports minister Ajit Singh and Director General of Police (DGP) Jayanta Narayan Choudhury, along with others taking part in a Laughter Yoga Camp organized by North East Girl Students? Association (NEGSA) at Sukreswar Ghat Park in Guwahati on Sunday. (Sentinel)

Wife of Jayanta Hazarika, Manisha Hazarika, JP Das, Malovika Boro, DC Goalpara Preetom Saikia and Shyamal Saikia, SP, Goalpara

Wife of Jayanta Hazarika, Manisha Hazarika, JP Das, Malovika Boro, DC Goalpara Preetom Saikia and Shyamal Saikia, SP, Goalpara gathered at Harimura in Goalpara and singing the song Aku Notum Parbhat Hobo. Photo by Visma Thapa

Students of Blooming Dale School taking part in Fancy Dress Competition Annual Day Function

Students of Blooming Dale School taking part in Fancy Dress Competition on the occasion of Annual Day Function of the School at Dibrugarh on Sunday. (Sentinel)

one-day workshop on PC & PNDT Act Justice BP Katokey of Gauhati High Court

Justice BP Katokey of Gauhati High Court, lighting the traditional lamp to mark the inauguration of the one-day workshop on PC & PNDT Act ( Pre-Conception & Pre- Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act ) organized by Directorate of Health Services (FW) Government of Assam in Association with Assam State Legal Services Authority in Guwahati on Sunday.

Audio CD of Asomiya Lokageet namely Jibon Beenakhoni Bojalei Bajibo being released by Dr Runuma Sharma

An Audio CD of Asomiya Lokageet namely Jibon Beenakhoni Bojalei Bajibo being released by Dr Runuma Sharma during Sarodiya Kabi Samaroh, organized by Kabi Samaj held at Bengali High School, at Dibrugarh. (Sentinel)

The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district, with the highest density of rhinos per square km

The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district, with the highest density of rhinos per square km, was opened for both foreign and domestic tourists on Friday. The first jeep and elephant safari in the sanctuary was flagged off by Assam Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain. More than 100 tourists, including nine foreigners, enjoyed the safari in the sanctuary. (Sentinel)

Street vendors are back into business on the footpaths of Dibrugarh

Street vendors are back into business on the footpaths of Dibrugarh despite repeated eviction by the authorities. (Sentinel)

Audio CD titled Moi Bhupen Hazarikai Koisu by Singer Kamal Hazarika

Singer Kamal Hazarika (2nd R) along with other dignitaries releasing an Audio CD titled Moi Bhupen Hazarikai Koisu during a function at Guwahati Press Club on Friday. (Sentinel)

People facing a harrowing time after city buses went off the road in Guwahati

People facing a harrowing time after city buses went off the road in Guwahati on Friday. (Sentinel)

Sammujal Bhattcharjee along with President Sankar Prasad Rai with (M) and General Secretary Tapan Kumar Gogoi (R)

All Assam Students Union (AASU) Advisor Sammujal Bhattcharjee along with President Sankar Prasad Rai with (M) and General Secretary Tapan Kumar Gogoi (R) addressing a press conference, in Guwahati on Thursday, The AASU has demanded that Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi should hold an open discussion on the White Paper on the foreigners’ issue with the students’ body.

Army officials and guests along with the participants of the 15 days pre-recruitment training camp

Army officials and guests along with the participants of the 15 days pre-recruitment training camp, organized by 181 Infantry Brigade being conducted by 2/11 GR at Digboi refinery on Thursday morning. (Sentinel)

Toshanbor Nongbet practising with his instrument

Toshanbor Nongbet practising with his instrument. (Sentinel)

A train passing through the Saraighat Bridge across the Brahmaputra in Guwahati

A train passing through the Saraighat Bridge in Guwahati on Thursday. The first train service on the rail cum road Saraighat Bridge across the Brahmaputra in Guwahati has completed its 50 years on Wednesday. The first train passed through the bridge on October 31, 1962, was a goods train. The construction of the Saraighat Bridge was completed on October 31, 1962. The total cost needed for the construction of the bridge was Rs 10 crore and 65 lakh at that time. The length of the bridge is 1.296 km. The Saraighat Bridge was inaugurated for rail and road traffic by the then Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru on June 7, 1963. The inaugural function was held at the Maligaon stadium in Guwahati. (Sentinel)

Group of students from Sivasagar on National Integration tour under Operation Sadbhavana in Jaipur

Group of students from Sivasagar on National Integration tour under Operation Sadbhavana in Jaipur on Thursday. (Sentinel)