The Assam state government has suspended two ACS officers, Jharnajyoti Patgiri and Pinky Dutta, with immediate effect for availing unauthorized leave. Jharnajyoti Patgiri, transferred to Biswanath as Additional District Commissioner, and Pinky Dutta, transferred to Hailakandi, failed to join their…
Congress candidate Pradyut Bordoloi has accused the ruling BJP of attempting religious polarization in Nagaon, a constituency which has become a Muslim majority area post-delimitation. Bordoloi expressed optimism that such tactics would eventually lose effectiveness, relying on public wisdom. He…
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI (M)) held a press conference in Barpeta, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of violating election guidelines by distributing forms to beneficiaries under the guise of a socio-economic survey. CPI (M) leader Suprakash…
A destructive fire erupted in Bartalowa village of Assam's Chirang district on Tuesday night, resulting in the loss of properties worth lakhs. The blaze engulfed the residence of Surman Ali, consuming three rooms entirely. Sources suggest that the fire originated…
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's statement suggesting the relocation of Chakma and Hajong refugees from Arunachal Pradesh to Assam under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, has sparked controversy in Assam. Despite Rijiju's claim of discussions with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu has revealed that the results of the Higher Secondary (HS) examination will be announced within the first week of May. Pegu highlighted the aim to provide relief from stress to students by promptly releasing results…
The State Election Commission of Assam has announced a 48-hour dry day spanning from April 24 to April 26 in preparation for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections. Liquor sales will be prohibited in select constituencies including Darrang-Udalguri, Diphu,…
A disturbing discovery unfolded in Assam's Dima Hasao district as the lifeless body of a youth was found in the Haflong Sadar region, sparking alarm among locals on Tuesday. The deceased, identified as Sliring Hojai, hailed from Gadin Raji village…
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal has announced intentions to reopen 750 madrasas in Assam following the Lok Sabha election victory. Ajmal made this declaration in Karimganj, stating that the move would be pursued through legal means…
The Railway Police Force (RPF) made a significant seizure of 439 bottles of liquor from a train at North Lakhimpur Railway Station. Five individuals, identified as Bedroll staff and On Board Housekeeping Service (OBHS) staff, were detained in connection with…