By NE NOW NEWS
Guwahati: Amid widespread speculation on social media regarding the alleged sale of The Assam Tribune, an English daily published from Guwahati, to industrialist Gautam Adani, the newspaper group has strongly denied the claims, calling them “baseless and defamatory”.
In a strongly worded statement issued on social media, the management of The Assam Tribune said the rumours originated from an “unverified Facebook post” uploaded on May 24 by one Gyanen Chakraborty, which allegedly claimed that the newspaper had been sold to Adani for Rs 420 crore.
The publication expressed concern over how the unverified claim was rapidly amplified by “prominent personalities and even media outlets” without any official confirmation or fact-checking.
“No official confirmation. No credible source. No due diligence. Just pure confidence and a share button,” the statement said, criticising what it described as irresponsible journalism and social media speculation.
The newspaper also highlighted its 88-year legacy, stating that generations of the Baruah family, from founder Radha Govinda Baruah onwards, had worked tirelessly to uphold the institution’s credibility and public trust.
“For nearly nine decades, The Assam Tribune has remained committed to preserving the trust of its readers, and it will continue to do so in the years ahead,” the statement added.
The management further warned that strict legal action would be initiated against individuals or organisations involved in “creating, spreading, or amplifying such baseless and defamatory allegations.”
The statement drew widespread support on X, with several users expressing relief and solidarity with the publication.
One user wrote, “Thank you. @assamtribuneoff is the last trusted media house in the region. Highest respect and regards to The Assam Tribune family.”
Another user commented, “Everybody in Assam wanted the news to be false. What a relief that you have confirmed it to be false!!!”
A third user posted, “Thanks for the clarification. Let us stand by Assam’s pillar of ethical journalism, faith and pride.”
Another user wrote, “Assam Tribune is the trusted and prominent English daily in our state since inception.”
Known as one of the most trusted and credible news brands in Assam, The Assam Tribune has long enjoyed a strong readership base across the Northeast. The newspaper is also regarded within media circles as the only newspaper in the state that pays salaries in accordance with the recommendations of the Majithia Wage Board.