The Assam Congress said the Narengi-Kuruwa bridge foundation was first laid by ex-CM Tarun Gogoi in 2016, countering PM Modi’s recent inauguration. Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi also accused BJP of hypocrisy over Pakistan ties in sports and criticised Modi’s delay…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said BJP will emerge as the single largest party in the September 22 BTC elections. He called for a “triple engine government” with BJP, UPPL, and BPF for Bodoland’s progress. Sarma noted fewer…
At the Janagosthiya Samanvay Sammelan in Biswanath, Asam Sahitya Sabha president Dr Basanta Kumar Goswami urged unity beyond ethnic differences, stressing language learning and harmony. He said politicians have divided Assam but the people must remain united. Sabha leaders pledged…
Tension flared in Chirang’s Nichima constituency on Sunday night after over 100 miscreants attacked the BPF office at Ipuali Dombru Bazar. Three BPF vehicles were vandalised and two people assaulted, including worker Sansuma Brahma (26), who was critically injured with…
Drishyapat Sivasagar staged Dr Moni Pathak’s radio play Sanghat, directed by Priyangshu Pratim Pathak, on AIR Dibrugarh’s Yuva-Bani. The play, highlighting youth struggles under mental pressure, resonated strongly with young listeners.
ATSU declared protests from September 24 demanding Six Schedule status for Tiwa Autonomous Council and eviction of illegal encroachers. The union plans dharnas in Jagiroad, Morigaon, and Nellie, while thanking CM for recent eviction in Kamrup (M).
A massive rally in Banargaon saw BPF chief Hagrama Mohilary declare confidence in regaining BTC power, criticizing UPPL’s failures. He promised land rights, development, and new institutions, urging voters to accept rivals’ money but vote BPF. Candidate Jubiraj Basumatary highlighted…
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Udalguri, Assam, on Sunday evening, followed by aftershocks of 3.1, 2.9, and 2.7. Tremors caused damage to buildings in Darrang, Sonitpur, and Nalbari. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed no major casualties, while PM Modi assured support…
NIT Silchar has suspended five third-year Bangladesh students for violent misconduct on campus. An inquiry found them guilty of assaulting seniors, leading to a two-semester suspension and expulsion from hostels. Three of the students were ICCR scholarship holders. Authorities and…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a ₹5,000-crore bamboo-based ethanol plant at Numaligarh, Golaghat, and laid the foundation of a ₹7,230-crore petro unit. Highlighting Assam as an energy hub, he announced projects worth ₹18,000 crore, including healthcare and connectivity initiatives. The…