The newly formed BPF government in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) held its first assembly session in Kokrajhar. Speaker Tridip Daimary administered oaths to 36 members, including CEM Hagrama Mohilary. Three members missed the session and will take oaths later…
The Assam Sanmilita Mahasangha (ASM) has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court challenging its October 17, 2024 verdict that upheld March 25, 1971 as the cut-off date for granting citizenship in Assam. ASM argued that the base year…
The SIT gave an October 6 deadline for Assam Association members in Singapore to record statements on Zubeen Garg’s death. Only one has appeared so far. Officials said cooperation is vital as forcing their presence is difficult at this stage…
Several Assam Pradesh Congress units filed police complaints against CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for allegedly insulting women during an Orunodoi scheme event. FIRs were lodged in Guwahati and Karbi Anglong, targeting comments deemed offensive to SC and tribal women. Congress…
Students and faculty at Tezpur University held a large protest against Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh’s prolonged absence and alleged administrative corruption. Demonstrators accused top officials of financial misconduct and disrespect toward Zubeen Garg, culminating in the symbolic burning of an…
A poacher was shot dead in a late-night encounter with forest personnel at Orang National Park on October 6. Identified as Khalilur Rahman of Dalgaon area, he was among a group of suspected poachers who opened fire on patrol staff…
As CM Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed aid under MMUA in Tinsukia, tens of thousands from the tea tribe community staged protests demanding ST status, land rights, and higher daily wages. Organised by student and community groups, the demonstrators accused the…
Assam CID will issue fresh summons to 10 members of the Assam Association Singapore after they failed to appear for questioning in Zubeen Garg’s death case. Only one, Rupkamal Kalita, has recorded a statement. Meanwhile, Zubeen’s cousin DSP Sandipan Garg,…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan in Tinsukia, distributing cheques to 14,000 women. The scheme provides Rs 10,000 as initial support to SHG members, aimed at long-term empowerment and entrepreneurship. Sarma assured continued institutional help…
A sudden erosion at Kacharighat, Dibrugarh, swallowed about 40 ft by 70 ft of land within minutes, sparking panic. Residents fear the Brahmaputra is advancing dangerously close to settlements, despite geo-bag and concrete protections failing. Officials rushed mitigation efforts with…