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…
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.”…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Assam Public Works (APW) has submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission of India demanding deletion of what it claims are lakhs of illegal voters from Assam’s electoral rolls. The group said records indicate over 41 lakh such entries existed…
Basistha Police intercepted a vehicle at the Jorabat Naka Check Point and seized seven gold biscuits weighing 690.94 grams. The vehicle was confiscated, and the suspected smuggler, Md Saleh Murajhar from Hojai, was arrested.