Karbi organisations have threatened a mass democratic movement if their key demands—rectified ST(H) certificates, amendment of the Assam Panchayat Act, and creation of the Karbi Autonomous Welfare Council—are not fulfilled before the Assembly polls. At a November 13 meeting, they…
Manipur Police warned that a viral video claiming armed militants from Myanmar are heading towards the state is fake. They urged the public not to spread such misinformation, citing the risk of panic and legal action. Security forces remain on…
CLP leader Debabrata Saikia warned that Assam’s growing dependence on loans to fund schemes and “freebies” may burden the State’s economy. He said Assam’s liabilities have risen nearly ten-fold under CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and criticised comparisons with industrial states…
The Centre has released over ₹223 crore to Assam under the 15th Finance Commission grants for 2025–26. This includes ₹219.24 crore as the second instalment of untied grants and ₹4.69 crore earlier withheld. Funds will go to 27 District Panchayats,…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged the media and public to stop dragging singer Zubeen Garg into issues unrelated to him, especially debates over Ashok Singhal’s property. He said Zubeen deserves respect for his contributions and should not be politicised…
Assam Police reported that just 2.06% of its 73,317 personnel were classified as obese in this year’s BMI test, marking a steady improvement since the drive began in 2023. The statewide testing, overseen by DGP Harmeet Singh, aims to promote…
The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has restated its firm support for granting ST status to six Assam communities, calling it a core commitment, not politics. After extensive talks in Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Sivasagar, and Jorhat, party leaders said discussions with groups…
The Assam Cabinet, led by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved several key initiatives, including Asom Mala 3.0 with ₹3,217 crore for 883 km of roads and 36 bridges. It also granted ₹765 crore to redevelop Guwahati’s R.G. Baruah Sports Complex…
Former Eastern Command chief Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita (retd) said the explosives seized on November 10 could have caused 20–30 blasts, indicating a larger terror plan. He praised security forces for recovering 2,900 kg of explosives and arresting eight…
Security forces in Manipur, along with government agencies, destroyed nearly 35 acres of poppy fields in Ukhrul’s Mullam hill range on November 13, demolishing three huts used by cultivators. A day earlier, around 56 acres of poppy plantations were cleared…