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Names of Lakhs of Foreign Nationals Included in NRC, Claims Former Coordinator

Former NRC state coordinator Hitesh Dev Sarma has alleged large-scale errors in the National Register of Citizens (NRC), stating that lakhs of foreign nationals were wrongly included while many indigenous people were excluded. He cited sample verifications in areas like…

No Halt to Smart Meter Installation, Clarifies APDCL

APDCL clarified that neither it nor the Assam Government has ordered a stop to smart meter installations. A now-withdrawn internal order aimed at speeding rural connections caused confusion. APDCL confirmed smart meter rollout will continue as per Ministry of Power…

Gaurav Gogoi Launches ‘My Booth, My Demand’ Campaign, Slams BJP Over Evictions

APCC president Gaurav Gogoi launched the 'My Booth, My Demand' campaign in Hailakandi, criticising the BJP-led Assam government for alleged misuse of power and unfair land distribution. He questioned the transparency of ongoing evictions and demanded clarity on the citizenship…

Eviction Notices Issued in Nagaon’s Hati Chong Grazing Reserve

Nagaon Sadar Circle Officer issued eviction notices to alleged encroachers in Hati Chong mouza, demanding immediate vacation of government grazing land. Similar notices were served in Bogoriguri, Goroimari, and parts of Samaguri. Locals claim they’ve lived there for decades without…

AVFCCL Incorporated to Boost Fertilizer Production in Assam

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the incorporation of Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Ltd (AVFCCL), a JV between the state and partners. The new brownfield ammonia-urea plant at Namrup aims to revive and expand fertilizer output. Approved by…

Wildlife Parts Seized in Chirang, Six Arrested in Ongoing Crackdown

Bijni police arrested Kamal Mondal with elephant and tiger parts in Panbari area. A motorcycle used in the illegal trade was also seized. Earlier, Chirang Police arrested four others with suspected wildlife parts including tusks, tiger fur, and pangolin skin…

Dry Spell Slashes Assam Tea Output by 25%, Paddy Also Hit

A prolonged dry spell in Assam has cut tea production by 20–25% in June, with paddy crops also suffering. Veteran planter Prabhat Bezbaruah blamed climate change, high temperatures, and poor rainfall. He warned of pest infestations and nutrient stress in…

Assam Govt Plans Heat Action Strategy Amid Rising Temperatures

Amid rising heat and poor monsoon, Assam is formulating a Heat Action Plan. Seventeen departments have been tasked with Assam-specific plans to be presented on July 28. ASDMA will raise awareness, while DDMAs will identify schools lacking power and cooling…

Health & Irrigation Minister Ashok Singhal Reviews Facilities in Darrang and Udalguri

Minister Ashok Singhal inspected hospitals in Mangaldai, Sipajhar, Pathorighat, and Udalguri, noting a shortage of specialist doctors but no MBBS doctor shortage. He promised to address surgical service gaps and urged public respect for doctors. As Irrigation Minister, he highlighted…

Assam’s Himani Gurung Selected for ISRO’s ADITYA-L1 Solar Workshop

Himani Gurung from Pawoi Bongao, Digboi, has been selected for the ADITYA-L1 Solar Astronomy Workshop by IUCAA and ISRO. The only student from Northeast India, she will attend the workshop from August 20–22 in Kerala. Coming from a humble background,…

Centre Slashes Assam Police Modernisation Funds Despite State’s Rs 150 Cr Boost

Assam Cabinet approved ₹150 crore for police infrastructure, but Centre’s funding for modernisation has sharply declined. From ₹26.4 crore in 2021-22, MHA support dropped to ₹6.58 crore in 2023-24—a 70% cut. Assam, along with Manipur and Mizoram, saw the steepest…

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