Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Asom Bani Weekly Ceases Publication After 70 Years
Asom Bani was a popular Assamese weekly newspaper that stopped printing in September 2025.
It was started in 1955 and covered important news in Assam for 70 years.
The newspaper's parent company, Assam Tribune, faced money problems, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
This led to the closure of Asom Bani and the loss of jobs for many employees.
The management promised to pay the employees but did not follow through, leading to legal action.
It's sad because Asom Bani was an important part of Assam's news history.
Asom Bani, a 70-year-old Assamese weekly, stopped publishing in September 2025.
The newspaper was merged with Dainik Asom but later ceased as a supplement.
Financial troubles at the Assam Tribune group, worsened by the pandemic, led to its closure.
Over 70 employees lost their jobs, and the management failed to pay legal dues.
The Assam Tribune group, India's first to implement the Majithia Wage Board recommendations, now faces criticism for avoiding payments.
- Who
- Asom Bani, an Assamese-language weekly newspaper
- What
- Ceased publication after 70 years
- When
- Last published on 12 September 2025
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam, India
- Why
- Financial crisis and loss of management interest
- Publication Name
- Asom Bani
- Founded
- 1 July 1955
- Last Published
- 12 September 2025
- Parent Group
- Assam Tribune
- Last Editor
- Dilip Chandan
- Employees Affected
- 70+