CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Assam has reclaimed over 1.19 lakh bighas (160 sq km) of land since 2021 from illegal settlers. The recovered areas include forests, grazing lands, and religious sites. Notable recoveries include Lumding, Burachapori, and Orang…
AIUDF leader Dr Rafiqul Islam criticized the Assam government for ongoing eviction drives, calling them biased and illegal. He alleged that landless Indian citizens, including NRC-listed individuals, are being evicted without proper rehabilitation. He claimed court orders mandating food and…
Kaziranga National Park has released its first Grassland Bird Survey Report, documenting 43 grassland bird species, including one Critically Endangered and two Endangered ones. The survey, conducted across three wildlife divisions, focused on 10 key species like the Bengal Florican…
Dakhala Colony in Kamrup’s Palasbari LAC, home to 400 families, lacks access to clean drinking water. Surrounded by semi-urban development, residents rely on unsafe wells and Brahmaputra river water. Rocky terrain hinders tanker access and borewell construction. Though a Jal…
Indian forces launched precise drone strikes on Sunday targeting ULFA(I) camps in Myanmar’s Hoyat and Pangsau areas. ULFA(I) claimed 3 deaths and 19 injuries. NSCN/Yung Aung confirmed the attacks but didn’t report losses. Nearby Naga insurgent camps remained untouched. The…
The Assam government has launched a survey of char areas to determine the population and map the regions accurately. Officials, along with drones, are assessing both permanent and seasonal chars, many of which lack administrative oversight and security. The survey…
Environment Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary visited Orang National Park and announced plans to expand its area due to a growing tiger population. From 79 sq km, the park now spans about 280 sq km, but forest staff numbers remain unchanged…
After Shankar Pegu, a construction worker from Assam, was allegedly shot dead in Roing, Arunachal Pradesh, three Mising community bodies — TMPK, MMK, and TMMK — began an indefinite road blockade from Tuesday. Key entry points like Banderdewa, Hollongi, and…
The All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) held a statewide Road March on Monday to promote Bodo unity and community building. Flagged off by ABSU President Dipen Boro, the march spanned all 10 BTC sub-divisions. Various Bodo organizations joined, echoing slogans…
The State BJP has fully supported the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls and thanked the Election Commission for the initiative.