Amid a severe dry spell, AASU and regional student bodies held statewide protests accusing the Irrigation and Water Resources Departments of failing farmers. Demonstrations were reported in Guwahati, Bijni, Nalbari, and Biswanath Chariali. Protestors blamed Irrigation Minister Ashok Singhal for…
The BTR administration distributed land pattas to 862 families from 31 villages in Chirang district. The initiative aims to provide land rights to over 14,000 tribal and indigenous families by early August. Rajya Sabha MP Rwngwra Narzary and other leaders…
The Assam BJP held a key strategy meeting in preparation for the upcoming BTC elections. The session, chaired by State BJP president Dilip Saikia, saw participation from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, and party in-charge Harish…
The Assam Cabinet has exempted hydrocarbon exploration and production activities from the 2015 land reclassification law to ease land acquisition for projects by companies like OIL and ONGC. Firms can now directly purchase or lease land from owners, with an…
Former NRC State Coordinator Hitesh Dev Sarma has urged the Election Commission of India to adopt key NRC verification methods—especially “Family Tree Matching”—in the ongoing revision of Assam’s electoral roll. In a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, Sarma emphasized…
The Assam government has introduced the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme 2025, offering up to ₹1.5 lakh in free medical care for each victim during the first seven days after a road accident. Aligned with MoRTH guidelines, the…
The Sivasagar district administration intensified its crackdown on illegal liquor production, with a major operation led by Excise Inspector Dipak Phukan in Nazira circle on July 16. Raids were conducted in Santak, Bihubar, Chengdhora, Rohdoi, Maut Gaon, Panibil, and nearby…
A young man, Arup Nath, has died from Japanese Encephalitis in Jamugurihat, raising alarm as the virus spreads across Assam. Despite awareness and medical efforts, new cases are emerging, prompting health authorities to intensify fogging and vaccination in high-risk areas…
Senior Congress leader Ripun Bora has accused the BJP-led Assam government of betraying indigenous communities and handing over state land to corporate giants. In a press conference, he listed 30 allegations against CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's administration, including violent eviction…
Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi announced a statewide movement to defend land and citizens' rights, accusing CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s government of corruption and land grabs. Defending Rahul Gandhi's remark that Sarma should be jailed, Gogoi said it reflects public…