The Assam Congress lodged a police complaint against BJP over alleged AI-generated videos targeting state president Gaurav Gogoi and Muslims. The complaint, filed at Dispur Police Station, accuses BJP of attempting communal division ahead of BTC polls. The videos, shared…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday lauded a major anti-narcotics operation conducted by Cachar Police at Kathalbasti near Kathal Bypass. In the raid, police seized 40,000 yaba tablets valued at around ₹12 crore and arrested one drug peddler…
An 18-month-old boy, Mirnas Nirla, tragically drowned in a pond near his home in Bishwanath during Vishwakarma Puja. The child slipped while playing without supervision. His body was recovered by locals and sent for post-mortem. The incident cast a shadow…
The Gauhati High Court upheld the dismissal of 771 ASTC contractual staff over recruitment irregularities. Employees can serve till posts are filled but must reapply through proper exams. No salary claims allowed since 2023. Former MDs face notices for violating…
Fresh tensions erupted at Merapani along the Assam-Nagaland border after Nagaland authorities planted palm oil saplings on disputed land in Golaghat’s Bhelouguri. Locals and KMSS protested, demanding removal of the saplings, warning of environmental damage and renewed border unrest.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced 14,690 health and screening camps across Assam under Swast Naari, Sashakt Parivar. Covering 24,000 villages, the camps will screen for diabetes, hypertension, and cancer, alongside child healthcare. Initiatives include Nikshay Mitra Abhijan for TB patients,…
Assam Congress released its Vision Document 2025 for BTR, pledging peace, inclusive growth, and protection of indigenous rights. Leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Pradyut Bordoloi criticised BJP-led councils for corporate favoritism and misgovernance. The roadmap promises land rights, better healthcare, education,…
Over 1,000 protesters of Jatiya Janagosthi Sangathan rallied in Jorhat demanding ST status for six communities, repeal of CAA, and expulsion of foreigners. Despite heavy police deployment, demonstrators broke through barricades, raising slogans against BJP and warning of political fallout…
Around 15 armed miscreants attacked Balasidhi Majpara village in Chhaygaon, assaulting locals, including a pregnant woman, and injuring three. Police detained one suspect, but key accused remain absconding. Angered villagers staged protests at Chhaygaon police station, accusing police of negligence…
Former MAC and Sixth Schedule Protection Committee convenor Daniel Langthasa announced the launch of a new political outfit, the People’s Party, in Dima Hasao. The party aims to protect Sixth Schedule rights and promote people-centric governance. Langthasa confirmed his candidacy…