The Sadau Asom Kalita Alpain Yanagosthi Sanmilan has accused the Assam government of neglecting long-pending demands of the Kalita community. Speaking at a press conference in Nalbari, leaders expressed disappointment after a recent meeting with the Chief Minister, claiming only…
The ongoing human–elephant conflict in Titabor has triggered strong public anger after a herd of nearly 70–80 elephants destroyed crops, homes, and livestock across multiple villages. Residents accuse the Forest Department of negligence despite repeated warnings and are demanding the…
Around 20 people were injured after an LPG cylinder exploded late Wednesday night at a house in Charbazar, Sribhumi. The blast triggered a fire and panic in the area. Several victims were shifted to Silchar Medical College due to serious…
A 13-year-old student, Swahidur Islam, died after being hit by a speeding tempo at Pathuria in Mankachar on Wednesday morning. The vehicle overturned after the collision, leaving another person, Yakub Ali, critically injured. Swahidur was on his way to an…
During the ongoing winter Assembly session, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee staged a protest in Dispur accusing MP Dilip Saikia and Minister Ashok Singhal of land encroachment. Protesters burned effigies and raised slogans demanding an investigation. Congress leaders alleged corruption,…
AGP MLA Ramendra Narayan Kalita urged the State government to speed up the process of issuing land pattas to Guwahati residents, especially indigenous communities. Speaking in the Assembly, he highlighted that around 85,000 families living in hill areas since the…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced key initiatives, including police recruitment appointments, student support and expansion of welfare schemes. Appointment letters for constable, commando, AB, UB and SI posts will be issued on December 3 in Guwahati. He also launched…
The Assam Congress has alleged that the State government plans to discontinue services of doctors and medical staff under NHM, affecting nearly 122 doctors whose contracts may end on November 30. APCC health wing chairman Dr. Mridupawan Mahanta said this…
The Assam Cabinet has approved the Group of Ministers' report recommending Scheduled Tribe status for six communities: Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Motok, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tea Tribes. The report will now be tabled in the Assembly before being sent to the…
Buddhist organisations in the Northeast have expressed strong dissatisfaction over the delay in arresting those involved in the alleged murder of chief monk Indrabansha Mahathera Bhikkhu of Inthem Mungong Buddha Vihara. Three groups submitted memoranda to the district administration demanding…