The demand for ST status for six Assam communities gained new momentum as ATASU held a large protest rally in Jorhat on Thursday. Thousands from the Tai Ahom community and others marched in Mariani, urging the government to grant ST…
Guwahati will host its first Test match on November 22 at the ACA Stadium, making it India’s 30th Test venue and the first in the Northeast. India will play South Africa in the second Test of the series after losing…
The Assam government will soon introduce a strict policy to stop the misuse of reservation benefits meant for tea garden communities. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said several people were found using fake community certificates, especially during medical admission verifications…
Assam Police has transferred 73 Inspectors across districts, battalions, and specialised units in a major administrative reshuffle aimed at improving grassroots policing. Approved by the DGP, the transfers cover districts like Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Cachar, Golaghat, Dima Hasao, and units such…
Two individuals, Gaurav Barman and Jitul Thakuria, were arrested by Noonmati Police in Guwahati for the alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old minor in the Birkuchi, Narengi area. The accused, who are reportedly cousins of the victim, allegedly lured her…
Primary teachers across India will stage a major protest in New Delhi on November 24, demanding withdrawal of the mandatory TET requirement and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). The move follows a Supreme Court verdict making TET compulsory…
In a major anti-drug operation, Dillai Police in Karbi Anglong seized around 2 kg of morphine worth nearly ₹2 crore from a Wagon-R travelling from Dimapur to Muzaffarpur. Police also recovered ₹1 lakh in cash. Three persons — Pritam Ingleng,…
Guwahati will soon have its own visa facilitation centre, set up by VFS Global, allowing people from Assam and the Northeast to complete biometric formalities locally instead of travelling to cities like Delhi or Mumbai. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Johannesburg to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit from November 21–23, hosted for the first time in Africa. He said the event builds on India’s 2023 G20 Presidency, which secured permanent membership for the…
Thousands of Koch-Rajbongshi people joined a major protest rally in Kokrajhar, organised by AKRASU and allied groups, demanding a peace accord with KLO, creation of Kamatapur state, and ST status for the community. Led by AKRASU president Dipen Roy, the…