Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the government will meet protesting groups to clarify the report recommending ST status for six communities — Tai-Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Motok, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes. Protests erupted after the recommendations were tabled…
APCC president Gaurav Gogoi accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of creating tension between the six communities seeking ST status and existing ST groups. Gogoi said Congress supports ST status for the six communities without affecting current tribal rights and…
Gauhati University organized a sensitization workshop for Integrated Masters students enrolled in NSS, focusing on mental health, personality development and problem-solving skills. The session was inaugurated by Director of Students’ Welfare Dr Ranjan Kr Kakati. Psychologist Alokita Baruah served as…
Authorities in Nagaon cleared nearly 6,000 bighas of encroached land in Lutumari Reserve Forest during a two-day eviction drive. Around 70% of families vacated voluntarily, while the rest were removed with machinery support. The eviction covered areas including Kandapara, Chankhula…
Assam is seeing a sharp rise in HIV cases, with over 7,200 new infections recorded in 2023–24, the AIDS Prevention Society reported ahead of World AIDS Day. Although the State’s HIV prevalence (0.08%) remains lower than the national average, over…
Several Koch Rajbongshi leaders of the UPPL resigned on Sunday, accusing the party of failing to take a clear stand on granting Scheduled Tribe status to the community. The mass resignations began after a meeting in Sidli, with more members…
The key accused in the Nalbari robbery-murder case, Kalpajyoti Deka, has been arrested after evading police for nearly three months. With his arrest, all suspects are now in custody. Earlier, police had arrested four others, including a woman, in connection…
The Deori Assong Sixth Schedule Demand Committee has reiterated its demand for inclusion of the Deori community under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Leaders said the Deori Autonomous Council was created for the community’s development but lacks financial and…
The Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Land Holding (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has sparked hope among tea garden workers, many of whom have long struggled without land ownership despite generations of labour. The bill aims to provide land rights, potentially ending…
The Assam Assembly has passed the Assam District Land Tribunal Bill, 2025, aimed at creating independent tribunals in tribal belts and blocks to handle land disputes, evictions and violations of protected land rights. Revenue Minister Keshab Mahanta said the move…