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Fake Currency Worth ₹10 Lakh Seized in Guwahati, Three Arrested

Police at Gorchuk seized fake Indian currency worth ₹10 lakh near ISBT and arrested three men suspected of circulating forged notes. The accused — Robiul Ali, Muzammel Khan and Abul Kalam Azad, all from Goroimari — were detained after a…

Elderly Man Dies in Hengarabari House Fire

An elderly man, identified as Dharmeshwar Bania, died after a fire engulfed a rented house in Guwahati’s Hengarabari area on Saturday afternoon. The blaze, which broke out around 1:30 PM, spread rapidly while the man was alone inside. Firefighters later…

Massive Bodo Protest Erupts Against Proposed ST Expansion

Thousands of tribal students in Bodoland staged a major protest in Kokrajhar on Saturday against the government's move to grant ST status to six additional communities. The rally turned violent as protesters broke the BTC Secretariat gate and vandalised parts…

Opposition Seeks Govt Action Over Tezpur University Crisis

After walking out of the Assam Assembly, Congress and CPI(M) leaders again demanded government intervention in the ongoing crisis at Tezpur University, where classes have been stalled for over 70 days. Opposition members alleged corruption under the Vice-Chancellor, citing inflated…

Gaurav Gogoi Criticises Govt Over Tea Workers’ Land Bill

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday criticised the Assam government over the Land Ceiling Amendment Bill that seeks to provide land pattas to tea garden workers. He questioned the timing and intent of the move, calling it “political and impractical.”…

Eviction Drive Clears Encroachments in Nagaon’s Lutamaari Reserve Forest

Authorities on Saturday began a large eviction drive in Nagaon’s Lutamaari Reserve Forest, removing around 1,700 families from nearly 5,962 bighas of protected land. Over 1,000 police personnel assisted the Forest Department during the operation, which followed eviction notices issued…

Four Trafficked Bangladeshi Girls Rescued at New Bongaigaon Station

Railway police at New Bongaigaon Station on Wednesday detained four Bangladeshi girls who had illegally crossed the border and were suspected victims of a trafficking network. Police believe they were lured with job offers and brought into India through a…

Assam Passes Bill to Form Karbi Welfare Council

The Assam Assembly on Friday passed the Karbi Welfare Autonomous Council Bill, 2025, to create a welfare body for Karbi people living outside the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council area. The Bill was passed by voice vote. Seven other amendment bills…

Jakir Hussain Sikdar
MLA Raises Concern Over Rising Cancer Cases in Assam

Congress MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar on Friday urged the Assam government to take stronger action against the rising cases of cancer in the State. Moving a private members’ resolution, he called for better early detection, free treatment, more specialists, and…

Assam Plans Dedicated Satellite ‘ASSAMSAT’ with ISRO Support

The Assam government informed the Assembly that it has begun work with ISRO to develop ASSAMSAT, a dedicated satellite aimed at improving flood forecasting, governance, and public services. Science & Technology Minister Keshab Mahanta said discussions have been held with…

Assam Passes Bill to Grant Land Rights to Tea Garden Workers

The Assam Assembly on Friday passed the Land Ceiling Amendment Bill, 2025, allowing tea garden workers living in labour lines to receive land pattas. The Opposition supported the move but demanded changes, while ruling party members called it a historic…

Jakir Hussain Sikdar

Assam

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