Senior professor Dr. Dhruba Kumar Bhattacharyya officially assumed charge as Acting Vice Chancellor of Tezpur University on Thursday amid ongoing protests. His appointment follows university statutes due to the prolonged absence of the current VC. The move comes after days…
A Youth Awareness Programme on disability inclusion was held at Gauhati University on Wednesday by SAKSHAM North Assam Prant in collaboration with the NSS Cell as part of World Disability Day. Speakers stressed the need for mental health awareness and…
The Nagaon administration will restart its eviction drive on Friday, targeting 86 families living on 38 bighas of government grazing land in Bhakatgaon under Rupahihat circle. Authorities issued a 15-day notice, which ends today, with no extension planned. Bulldozers and…
The Coordination Committee of Tribal Organisations, Assam (CCTOA), raised objections to parts of the GoM report on granting ST status to six communities during a meeting with Tribal Affairs Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu on Thursday. The organisation submitted interim objections,…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the BJP’s strategy for the 2026 Assembly elections is nearly complete, with only discussions in the Bodoland Territorial Region pending. He said the final plan will be confirmed during Union Home Minister…
The strike by Assam’s 108 emergency ambulance workers entered its fourth day on Thursday, with protests intensifying after more than 500 employees were terminated. Workers staged a shirtless demonstration in Guwahati, alleging government neglect and demanding fair wages, regularisation of…
The shutdown at Tezpur University entered its sixth day on Thursday, with students and staff demanding the removal of Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh. Protesters rejected Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s proposal to appoint a pro vice-chancellor, insisting instead on an…
Thousands of tribal students and community members marched in Haflong on Wednesday protesting the Assam government’s proposal to grant ST status to six communities — Chutia, Koch-Rajbongshi, Matak, Moran, Tai-Ahom and Tea Tribe (Adivasi). Organised by the All Tribal Students’…
Basistha Police have arrested three alleged repeat offenders—Azhar Ali, Vishal Bodo and Kazimuddin—for multiple thefts across Guwahati. Stolen items recovered include aluminium and copper wires, tools, a cylinder, and an e-rickshaw used to transport the goods.
A man identified as Soumitra Indu from Kolkata was found dead on Wednesday inside the bungalow of Murphulani tea estate’s Social Development Officer in Golaghat. The body was discovered by the caretaker. Police have launched an investigation, and the body…