Heavy rain and storms caused significant damage to the Zubeen Kshetra memorial site in Sonapur, exposing gaps in infrastructure and preparedness. Tents were damaged and the area was waterlogged, sparking concern. Despite this, development work is ongoing, with boundary wall…
Assam CID has arrested three more individuals in a cybercrime case linked to illegal SIM card use, taking total arrests to eight. The accused were picked up from Morigaon and Nagaon districts. The network allegedly targeted young women, collecting their…
Gauhati University students continued their indefinite hunger strike for the second day, demanding a formal written response to their concerns. Despite a visit by the Vice-Chancellor with verbal assurances, students refused to end the protest. The situation intensified after one…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam has recorded an 86.5% decline in crimes against women since his government took office, stressing that women’s safety remains a top priority. He added that efforts will continue until such crimes are eliminated…
AIUDF leader and Mankachar MLA Aminul Islam has resigned from the party citing personal reasons, ending a 20-year association. He submitted his resignation on March 16 after discussions with party chief Badruddin Ajmal. The party later suspended him for six…
The Congress has termed Pradyut Bordoloi’s move to join the BJP as “unfortunate.” Leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said his resignation was likely due to dissatisfaction over ticket allocation and expressed regret that the party couldn’t resolve the issue through dialogue.
Opposition leader Debabrata Saikia has called for a citizens’ justice monitoring committee to ensure transparency in the case of singer Zubeen Garg’s mysterious death. He proposed including retired judges, lawyers, academics, and civil society members. Saikia raised concerns over delays,…
The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) is set to declare HSLC results earlier than usual, likely by the end of March or early April. Over 4.38 lakh students appeared this year, and around 95% of the evaluation work is…
Senior Congress leader and Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the party, citing dissatisfaction and feeling “stifled.” In his letter to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, he stepped down from all positions and primary membership with “sadness.” His exit follows internal…
The NDA has largely finalised its seat-sharing plan in Assam, with AGP likely to contest around 26 seats and BPF about 11, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The alliance framework and initial candidate discussions are complete, and the BJP…