Assam Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu on Friday described the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as a historic reform aimed at making higher education more flexible, multidisciplinary and skill-oriented. Addressing an academic meeting at Gauhati University, he said the Four-Year…
The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) staged a road blockade in Nazira town on Friday, demanding the immediate reconstruction of the historic Dhodar Ali. The protest began around 11 a.m., with activists occupying the main road and raising slogans against…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state is set to enter electronics manufacturing, with a mobile phone manufacturing unit expected to be established soon. He said the initiative reflects the vision of “Made in India, Made…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday dismissed opposition claims of “vote theft,” stating that such allegations are baseless as no electoral roll has been published yet. He said the opposition’s remarks reflect political insecurity ahead of the elections…
The AIUDF on Friday announced its president Badruddin Ajmal as its candidate for an upcoming Rajya Sabha vacancy from Assam and sought the Congress party’s support. The terms of three Rajya Sabha members from Assam will end on April 9,…
The Assam government will soon submit a memorandum to the Centre on the long-pending demand for tribal status for six communities, Cabinet Minister Ranoj Pegu said on Friday. He stated that the focus is on granting tribal status without affecting…
Opposition parties in Assam on Friday filed a police complaint at Dispur Police Station, accusing the BJP of conspiring to manipulate electoral rolls ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. The joint complaint by Congress, CPI(M), Raijor Dal, AJP and CPI(ML)L…
Security forces arrested four Rohingyas, including two women, in Assam’s Cachar district on Friday for illegally entering India. The arrests were made in the Katigorah area, where forged documents, including refugee cards, were recovered from their possession. Chief Minister Himanta…
Hojai district is witnessing a sharp rise in human–elephant conflict, with three people killed in separate incidents within four days since the New Year. The latest incident occurred on January 4 in Radhanagar, where Prakash Biswas was trampled to death…
The All Dimasa Students' Union (ADSU) marked its 35th Foundation Day at the NL Daulagupu Indoor Stadium with a formal programme attended by Assam Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Nandita Gorlosa and other dignitaries. Speakers highlighted ADSU’s role in promoting…