Biswanath district administration issued land title certificates to 2,145 forest dwellers under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. Health Minister Ashok Singhal launched the distribution at Kamalakanta Natya Samaj, highlighting the state's commitment to indigenous land rights. A reconstructed sluice gate…
Baidyanath Das from Nichilamari village near Dhekiajuli has been missing for 15 days. He vanished on July 14 while returning home by train from Chennai. His friend, who was travelling with him, found him missing mid-journey. Despite a complaint to…
During the Operation Sindoor debate, Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi of ignoring soldiers' sacrifices and allegedly having ties to Pakistan. BJP MP Dilip Saikia claimed Gogoi visited Pakistan 19 times and his wife was on…
Kaziranga National Park now ranks third worldwide in tiger density, with 18 tigers per 100 sq km, officials said. The 2024 report recorded 148 adult tigers, up from 104 in 2022. Growth is attributed to habitat expansion, anti-encroachment efforts, and…
The Assam government’s eviction drive in Uriamghat’s Regma forest will continue for two more days, targeting 11,000 bighas of encroached land. On day one, over 200 shops and 50 homes were demolished. Officials say the operation is strategic and phased,…
Residents of Navajyoti village in Digboi have raised alarm over a sudden rise in suspected illegal immigrants. Locals report unfamiliar settlers with no ties to the area and demand verification of their citizenship. They urge the government to take swift…
The Assam BJP on Monday claimed unchecked migration by East Bengal-origin Muslims has altered the state's demography, threatening indigenous identity. Citing census data, BJP's Rupam Goswami highlighted rising Muslim and Bengali-speaking populations in several districts. He praised CM Himanta Biswa…
On International Tiger Day, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam now has the world’s third-highest tiger density due to expanded reserves and anti-encroachment efforts. Forest Minister Patowary highlighted success through anti-poaching, habitat restoration, and community involvement. However, tiger deaths and…
Over 800 Assam government services are now available online, mainly in revenue and transport sectors. This shift has reduced public visits to offices and improved file tracking and clearance. Janata Bhawan and DC offices are fully digitized. Biometrics and direct…
Assam government began a major eviction drive Tuesday in Rengma forest, Uriamghat (Golaghat), clearing over 11,000 bighas of alleged encroached land. Around 150 bulldozers targeted 12 villages, with 700+ security personnel deployed. Officials said notices were served to 1,500 families;…