The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) is intensifying efforts to strengthen its base ahead of the panchayat elections, focusing on defeating the Congress. AGP vice president Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee announced a reorganization of party committees at all levels post-delimitation. A high-level…
China has justified its plan to build the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, emphasizing safety and ecological measures. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reassured that decades of studies have addressed environmental and safety risks. The…
The East Khasi Hills Police in Meghalaya have filed a case against Akash Sagar for trespassing into the Mawlynnong village Church and allegedly singing "Jai Sri Ram" at the altar, an act seen as offensive. The incident occurred on Thursday,…
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…