The Assam Coaching Institutes (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025 bans enrollment of students below 16 years or before secondary exams. Coaching during school hours is prohibited. Misleading advertisements promising ranks or marks are not allowed. Institutes must register with the…
Two youths were injured late Friday night near Ganeshguri Flyover, Guwahati, after a police vehicle hit their scooter. The vehicle fled toward the MLA quarters. The victims have filed an FIR at Dispur Police Station demanding action.
Basistha Police arrested 21-year-old Hasanur Rahman from Fakirganj, recovering a stolen Maxita Pro marble cutter. In a separate case, Yusuf Ali’s arrest led to Maidul Islam, a key receiver of stolen goods, with police seizing cash, silver jewellery, and a…
The Gauhati High Court on Friday dismissed a PIL challenging Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, deeming it redundant after the Supreme Court recently upheld its validity. Section 6A governs citizenship for Bangladesh migrants entering Assam before March 25,…
The Assam Private Universities (Amendment) Bill 2025, tabled on March 22, 2025, imposes strict rules effective April 1, 2025. Private universities are barred from launching new technical or medical courses, must reject religious conversions, and maintain secularism. They require Home…
The Assam Assembly faced uproar as the opposition accused Irrigation Minister Ashok Singhal of corruption in contract awards. Allegations also included a past scandal involving super-sucker purchases. Demanding a House committee probe, opposition members stormed the well, forcing two adjournments…
A 9-year-old girl was found dead in Lanva TD Block Relief Camp, Churachandpur, Manipur, on Friday morning, with signs of strangulation and possible sexual assault. She went missing Thursday evening, and her body was discovered at midnight with a rope…
An NIT Silchar assistant professor has been suspended after a student filed a molestation complaint. Protests erupted on campus, demanding strict action. Police have launched an investigation, and the case has been referred to the Internal Complaint Committee.
A worker, Sushil Dandasi, died at Majnai Tea Estate in Mariani due to delayed medical aid. Protesters blocked the estate, demanding a dedicated ambulance, compensation, and better healthcare. They accused NRHM of failing to supply medicines. Security forces have been…
Health Minister Ashok Singhal said 32 dialysis centres are under construction in Assam, with private hospital tie-ups to ensure one in every district. Responding to MLA Mrinal Saikia’s concerns over rising cancer and kidney cases, Singhal announced a statewide health…