During the Assam Assembly's Question Hour, BJP MLA Ramakanta Dewri raised alarming concerns about the safety of government teachers in minority-dominated regions of his constituency, particularly in Lahorighat. Dewri claimed that Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) qualified teachers face severe security…
A video showing two individuals on a two-wheeler carrying objects resembling guns in the Christian Basti area raised public concern. Upon investigation, the police confirmed that the "weapons" were wooden props for the web series "Tomar Babe," being filmed near…
Residents of Rukminigaon are frustrated with the government's inaction regarding persistent water supply problems and the construction of the Rukminigaon flyover. Locals criticize the removal of over 50 trees for the project and claim the government has ignored their concerns…
An FIR has been filed at Dispur Police Station against police officials for alleged brutality during a protest by evicted Silsako residents. The complaint followed an incident where a woman officer was seen assaulting a protester. The FIR calls for…
Assam police have initiated an Additional Superintendent of Police-level probe into the mysterious death of Tafajjul Islam, the prime accused in a gang-rape case involving a minor at Dhing market. IGP Debajyoti Mukherjee announced the investigation on Wednesday, entrusting Additional…
The Sivasagar District Congress Committee has accused Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) of overcharging customers through its smart meter system. During a protest on Wednesday, Congress workers demanded the removal of the smart meters and a reduction in electricity…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that a white paper on recent demographic changes in the state will be published by April next year. The document will analyze shifts at the circle and polling booth levels, covering 23,000 of…
An FIR will be filed against Md. Mahbubul Haque, Chancellor of the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), for allegedly obtaining an OBC certificate fraudulently. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma directed the Karimganj District Commissioner to take legal…
The Assam Tea Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (TEPFO) has proposed selling tea gardens managed by Andrew Yule & Co. Ltd. due to severe financial difficulties. The PSU, operating 10-15 gardens in Assam, faces delays in wage payments and declining credit…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that over 9.35 lakh people who were previously unable to obtain Aadhaar cards due to issues with their biometric data can now get them from designated Aadhaar centers. These individuals had their biometrics…