The Gauhati High Court has ruled that all pensioners who retired between January 1, 2006, and March 31, 2009, form a single class with those retiring after March 31, 2009, and are entitled to revised pensions under the Assam Pay…
The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has opposed the Assam Cabinet’s decision to authorise Deputy Commissioners to handle foreigners’ detection cases, a role traditionally reserved for Foreigners Tribunals. AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam termed the move “illegal” and “undemocratic,” warning…
Over 1,200 artistes will perform a medley of Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s songs during his birth centenary celebrations at Khanapara on September 13, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The PM will also launch a ₹100 commemorative coin and release a…
Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and submitted a memorandum highlighting developmental challenges and autonomy issues. He urged for direct Finance Commission funds to villages under KAAC,…
In a swift crackdown on fraudulent medical practices, Cachar police arrested two individuals within 24 hours for impersonating doctors and illegally treating patients. Acting on complaints by Dr. Abhijit Neog, Anti-Quackery and Vigilance Officer of ACMR, police nabbed Pankaj Chaudhary…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma directed PWD to close manholes, repair footpaths, and refurbish roads in Guwahati before Durga Puja. He also ordered proper garbage cover replacement, repairs in Cachar and Sribhumi, and easing the Noonmati–Dighalipukhuri flyover stretch.
Hundreds of contractual health workers in Assam have launched an indefinite protest in Chachal demanding job security, regularization, PF benefits, and ambulance replacements. Led by the All Assam Contractual Health Workers’ Association, they warned of disruptions in healthcare if their…
The Assam Cabinet approved SOPs for implementing the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950. District Commissioners can now decide citizenship status within 10 days of a complaint. Those proven to have entered Assam after 1971 will be expelled immediately. Pending…
PM Narendra Modi will visit Assam on September 14 to lay foundation stones for projects worth over ₹18,000 crore, including Darrang Medical College, a nursing college, Narengi–Kuruwa bridge, and the ₹7,000 crore Guwahati Ring Road. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed…
Tezpur University VC Prof Shambhu Nath Singh met Indian officials in Vladivostok to discuss setting up an Indo-Russian think tank on strategic educational policies. The proposed hub will promote joint research, innovation, and policy development in sectors like energy, aviation,…