The Assam Congress has urged Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya to intervene in ongoing eviction drives, alleging they violate constitutional and legal safeguards. In a memorandum, the party claimed that indigenous communities like Bodos, Karbis, Garos, Ahoms, Assamese Hindus, and Muslims…
Health Minister Ashok Singhal held a review meeting on department functions and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) control. He directed intensified fogging, water purification, and adult JE vaccination from October. The meeting also covered the Swasthya Van Shramik Yojana, Snehasparsha, Tele-MANAS, and…
BJP Assam president Dilip Saikia affirmed that eviction drives will continue to protect Assam’s land and heritage. He claimed 922 xatra lands are encroached upon and blamed Congress for decades of appeasement politics. Saikia accused Congress of ignoring indigenous rights…
Led by Debabrata Saikia, the Assam Congress Legislature Party submitted a memorandum to Governor L.P. Acharya opposing mass eviction drives. They alleged violations of constitutional and human rights, especially of tribals and erosion-hit families. The party demanded a halt to…
Kamrup Metro administration, with GMC and police, cleared illegal stalls near Don Bosco School, Panbazar. Led by ADC Casio Karan Pegu, the drive aimed to free footpaths for pedestrian safety. Authorities warned of similar actions citywide.
Rangia court sentenced Tapan Kakati to life imprisonment for a brutal murder in Boka village under Kamalpur PS.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Bhagadatta Flyover II in Guwahati will be inaugurated today. Completed in just 9 months—half the scheduled time—it aims to ease traffic congestion near the capital.
Assam pushed back 18 illegal Bangladeshi nationals from Cachar and Sribhumi districts as part of its instant pushback policy. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the action on X, stating Assam welcomes guests but not illegal stayers.
Two bodies, identified as Jibesh Dutta Barua and Lakhi Sarkar, were found hanging from a tree in a paddy field in Bongaigaon. Locals suspect an alleged relationship between the two. Both were married. Police have launched an investigation and sent…
Journalist Madhurjya Saikia was injured in an alleged mob attack in Dimow Pathar, Dhemaji, while reporting on panchayat elections. He accused local outfit leaders in a police complaint. A case has been filed at Silapathar police station. TMPK denied involvement…