The Gauhati High Court issued notice to the Centre on reliance over the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, in a PIL seeking detection and expulsion of illegal migrants in Assam under the Foreigners Act, 1946, and IMDT Act, 1950. The Centre…
Kamrup (M) administration has mandated CCTV cameras, male and female volunteers, fire safety measures, and separate entry-exit routes at all Durga Puja venues. Puja committees must also ensure waste management, PA systems, and strict adherence to guidelines. Emergency help will…
The Assam government introduced dual caste certificates for tea garden workers, tribes, and their descendants. They can now obtain certificates under OBC or MOBC categories. A district committee will review applications, and certificates will be issued via the Sewa Setu…
Dibrugarh University witnessed a high turnout as over 6,000 students voted in union elections for 18 posts. Thirty-six candidates, backed by AASU, ABVP, and NSUI, are contesting. Security was tightened, and results are expected by night.
A woman accused Mankachar Circle Officer Partha Pratim Barman of sexual exploitation under false promises of marriage. She alleged threats from Barman and his wife, ACS officer Debasena Barman, to silence her. The complainant submitted evidence and sought disciplinary action,…
Tensions flared in Merapani, Golaghat, as protesters opposing palm oil cultivation on disputed land chased away Nagaland police. Locals accused Nagaland’s Agriculture Department of encroachment by stockpiling saplings at Bhelouguri Seed Farm, violating court orders. Demonstrators vowed to continue protests…
Protests over taxi restrictions intensified as Assam drivers blocked NPP MLA Rakkam A. Sangma’s vehicle at Jorabat. Assam drivers demanded he return to Meghalaya, forcing police to escort him. The blockade also halted Meghalaya taxis, worsening traffic. The dispute stems…
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…