Opposition leader Debabrata Saikia has urged Assam Governor Lakshman Acharya to act on worsening drought-like conditions, citing a 42% rainfall deficit. He highlighted severe impact on farmers and tea cultivation, criticized poor irrigation coverage, and demanded drought declaration, compensation, emergency…
Dhubri police detained a suspected Bangladeshi third-gender individual, Sarvin Khatun, in Bogulamari for lacking valid documents. The action followed protests by local transgender members alleging threats from undocumented infiltrators involved in extortion and drug trafficking. Protesters urged a verification drive…
ABVP leader Rohit Chanda from Silchar’s Dudpatil area has gone missing since Saturday, sparking concern. He left home without his phone. Cachar police have launched a high-priority probe. SSP Numal Mahatta confirmed no major leads yet. Rumours link the case…
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…