In December 2024, Assam canceled 1,24,980 ration cards under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). The deletions included 68 Antodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and 1,24,912 Priority Household (PHH) cards due to issues like Aadhaar non-linkage, ineligibility, and deceased beneficiaries. Authorities…
In Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district, security forces captured two NSCN-IM cadres, Roney Rai (31) and Anong Singpho (30), for extortion activities targeting local businesses. The joint operation, led by 11 PARA (SF), Assam Rifles, and Changlang Police, commenced at 3…
Contaminated water from the Bhakatpur Water Project in Silchar has claimed four lives and sickened over 20. The outbreak in Bhakatpur’s Sector 4 started last week, rapidly spreading across households. Victims include two men who died on December 22 and…
Assam will soon witness a transformation in skill development with the Assam Skill University in Mangaldoi, set to open by July 2025. Announced by Minister Prasanta Phukan, the university will feature modern classrooms, advanced labs, and workshops. Offering over 100…
A coordinated operation by Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, Forest Department, and an executive magistrate on December 27 eradicated seven acres of poppy plantations in Churachandpur district. Authorities filed an FIR and are identifying those responsible. Earlier, on December 14, Assam…
In 1998, former Assam Governor Lt Gen SK Sinha cautioned against Bangladesh's longstanding interest in Assam and the Northeast. He highlighted historical claims by leaders like Moinul Haque Choudhury, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who viewed Assam's resources…
Former Assam TMC president Ripun Bora announced the dissolution of all TMC district committees in the state on Wednesday, merging them with the Congress. The move, aimed at strengthening Congress ahead of panchayat elections, was unveiled during a party meeting…
In a nationwide Rozgar Mela on Monday, 71,556 appointment letters were distributed, including 109 in Assam. Union Minister Pabitra Margherita handed over letters at BSF Mizoram and Cachar Frontier headquarters in Masimpur. Recruits included personnel for BSF, Assam Rifles, CRPF,…
Assam's inaugural museum festival, Oitijya, began at the Assam State Museum on Thursday, showcasing the State's cultural and historical heritage. The ten-day event, organized by the Directorate of Museums, features exhibitions, discussions, and performances. Jogen Mohan, Assam's Minister of Indigenous…
A man, identified as Kaniya Terang, was abducted and murdered in Assam's Langmeklu village, Dima Hasao district. His body was found hanging from a tree in a forest on December 22, staged to appear as a suicide. Initial reports indicate…