A Royal Bengal Tiger was recently spotted roaming in the Bansbari area of Manas National Park, Assam, highlighting significant progress in conservation efforts. The rare sighting indicates improved habitat conditions and successful protection measures at the UNESCO World Heritage Site…
To control African Swine Fever, Tinsukia district has declared Barauholla and Dimoruguri villages as the outbreak epicentre and ordered immediate culling within a 1 km infected zone. A 10 km area has been marked as a surveillance zone, with veterinary…
Assam has seen minimal impact from the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, with only three people receiving citizenship so far, officials said. Around 40 applications were submitted, though many are duplicates. Under the CAA, non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who…
Thousands from the Santal community held a large cultural protest in Jorhat on Friday, demanding ST status and other constitutional safeguards. The rally, marked by traditional music and slogans, marched from Jorhat Stadium to the District Commissioner’s office, where a…
The judicial inquiry into the death of Assam’s cultural icon Zubeen Garg closed public submissions on Friday with 39 affidavits filed. Citizens, researchers, ex-servicemen and activists called for a transparent and thorough investigation into his death in Singapore. KMSS leader…
Raijor Dal chief and MLA Akhil Gogoi warned that loopholes in Form 8 could allow non-residents to enter Assam’s voter list, affecting the 2026 Assembly elections. He said people from other states could claim they have no Aadhaar and get…
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…