The Assam BJP has backed ongoing eviction drives, claiming they protect indigenous rights from illegal encroachment, mostly by people of East Bengal origin. BJP spokesperson Pankaj Borbora blamed past Congress governments for settling encroachers for vote-bank politics. Over 3,500 bighas…
Ahead of the BTC elections in September, APCC president Gaurav Gogoi chaired a review meeting in Guwahati. He announced that 75–80 observers will gather ground-level feedback across BTR. Gogoi stressed on grassroots presence, criticised poor road conditions in BTR, and…
A day after violence during the Dhubri eviction drive, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma defended the operation, calling resistance “expected.” He dismissed criticism of the drive being inhumane, stating, “There is nothing humane about eviction.” Sarma said 90% cooperated and the…
A nationwide strike by ten central trade unions saw varied impact across Assam on Wednesday. In Guwahati, transport services collapsed as drivers protested the Centre’s “anti-worker” policies. Khanapara witnessed massive demonstrations. Districts like Biswanath observed near-total shutdowns, while Jorhat, Nalbari,…
Despite state-wide eviction drives, Nagaon district remains largely untouched, with 1,90,710 bighas of government land illegally occupied. Data presented in the Assembly shows massive encroachments across all revenue circles, including grazing land, water bodies, and riverbanks. While a few notices…
Six months after CM Himanta Biswa Sarma promised land pattas to landless farmers in Rani Chapori, nearly 500 cultivators remain in limbo. Hopes have turned into concern as reports emerge of outsiders attempting to illegally claim the benefits. Farmers now…
Four people died on Monday night in Hatipota Moskaguri village, Dhubri, after a 14-wheeler brick-laden truck fell into a ditch. The vehicle, returning from New Saral brick kiln, collapsed around 9 PM amid rain. Despite locals' rescue attempts, four, including…
CRPF and Excise officials conducted a joint raid in Golaghat’s Tarani and Kolajan villages, destroying 4,100 litres of raw materials, 60 litres of illegal liquor, and distillation equipment. No arrests were made. The drive highlights efforts to curb illicit liquor…
GMC Commissioner Dr. M.S. Lakshmi Priya conducted a field inspection of Wards 1 and 2 in Guwahati, focusing on garbage collection, lane maintenance, and drainage issues. She directed immediate cleaning of clogged drains and emphasized better coordination for waste management…
A fire broke out Tuesday morning at GMCH’s Orthopaedics Department due to an overheated wire panel beneath a staircase. Quick action by hospital staff and firefighters prevented major damage. No injuries were reported. An investigation is underway, and authorities are…