The Lok Sabha rejected the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill after it failed to secure the required two-thirds majority, receiving 298 votes in favour and 230 against. The Bill proposed expanding seats and implementing 33% reservation for women, linked to delimitation…

IIT Guwahati celebrated 20 years of the Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG), highlighting its impact in delivering affordable technologies to rural communities across Northeast India. Since 2006, the initiative has developed innovations like improved tools for farmers and artisans, solar-powered…

Gauhati University has granted autonomous status to Gauhati Commerce College for five years (2026–27 to 2030–31), based on approval from the University Grants Commission. The status allows the college to design its own curriculum, conduct exams, and manage academic functions…

All Assam Youth Union (AAYU) has lodged an FIR at Dispur Police Station against Marmita Mitra, accusing her of insulting and defaming Zubeen Garg during a Rongali Bihu performance. The complaint alleges her rendition was intentionally disrespectful and aimed at…

All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) president Utpal Sarma criticised singer Marmita Mitra for allegedly distorting songs of Zubeen Garg during Bihu performances, calling it unacceptable. He warned against altering works of cultural icons like Bhupen Hazarika, Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, and…

Assamese filmmaker Raktim Kamal Baruah earned the Best Assamese Director award at the INCA Awards 2026 for his film Gulai Soor. The film also won Best Film, marking a double victory at the event. This achievement places Gulai Soor among…

Two children, aged 6 and 5, died after accidentally drowning in a pond in Merapani, Golaghat district. The victims, Bidwanjyoti Chutia and Nomom Gogoi, were playing near their home when they reportedly slipped into the water. Family members later found…

A fatal road accident in Jorhat killed one person and injured four others on Friday. The incident occurred near the North East Science and Technology Institute when a speeding Bolero pick-up hit a Maxxim vehicle, causing it to crash. The…

Four people were arrested after violent protests, arson, and alleged weapon snatching at the Runikhata Forest Range Office along the India–Bhutan border. Police said the situation is now under control, with senior officers from multiple districts deployed and security tightened…

With counting day nearing, political parties in Assam are making contrasting claims about election outcomes. AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam said the party expects to win 15 or more seats and will support any anti-BJP government. Meanwhile, AJP projected an opposition…

Tension erupted in Runikhata, Chirang district, along the India–Bhutan border after an eviction drive on forest land led to violent clashes between forest officials and Adivasi protesters. Demonstrations by AASAA and ASSU turned aggressive, with reports of firing by forest…