Congress MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar on Friday urged the Assam government to take stronger action against the rising cases of cancer in the State. Moving a private members’ resolution, he called for better early detection, free treatment, more specialists, and…
The Assam government informed the Assembly that it has begun work with ISRO to develop ASSAMSAT, a dedicated satellite aimed at improving flood forecasting, governance, and public services. Science & Technology Minister Keshab Mahanta said discussions have been held with…
The Assam Assembly on Friday passed the Land Ceiling Amendment Bill, 2025, allowing tea garden workers living in labour lines to receive land pattas. The Opposition supported the move but demanded changes, while ruling party members called it a historic…
Assam Public Works (APW) has submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission of India demanding deletion of what it claims are lakhs of illegal voters from Assam’s electoral rolls. The group said records indicate over 41 lakh such entries existed…
Basistha Police intercepted a vehicle at the Jorabat Naka Check Point and seized seven gold biscuits weighing 690.94 grams. The vehicle was confiscated, and the suspected smuggler, Md Saleh Murajhar from Hojai, was arrested.
Three Congress leaders were arrested by Assam CID for circulating an AI-generated fake video mimicking the show Kaun Banega Crorepati, allegedly aimed at defaming Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Those arrested include Jibeswar Gam, Upen Raj Nath, and Shahidul Islam…
In a major blow to the Congress ahead of the 2026 Assam elections, more than 1,000 party workers and several key leaders in West Karbi Anglong resigned on Thursday. The mass resignation, submitted at the Dongkamukam District Congress office, was…
A herd of wild elephants caused extensive damage to farmland in villages under Bijni subdivision in Chirang on Wednesday night. Large areas of crops and betel nut plantations in Sikajhora villages were destroyed, leaving farmers devastated. Forest officials have visited…
A major fire near Margherita Railway Station on Thursday destroyed several makeshift houses belonging to railway workers and forced the temporary suspension of train services. The Ledo–Guwahati Intercity train was cancelled as a safety measure. No injuries were reported, but…
Government employees across Assam staged protests demanding the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), leading to a day-long shutdown of administrative work in multiple districts. Employees gathered outside district offices with placards, accusing the New Pension Scheme of creating…