Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of caring only for Bengali-speaking Muslims, not all Bengalis. His remarks follow Banerjee’s criticism of the BJP for using linguistic identity for political gain. Sarma questioned why…
The Railway Board has asked Northeast Frontier Railway to submit a report by July 21 on reopening Doomdooma station on the historic Dibrugarh-Sadiya route, including setting up a reservation system and ticket counter. This follows Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi's letter…
CPI Assam secretary Kanak Gogoi condemned the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government’s eviction drives as “inhumane,” urging adherence to Supreme Court guidelines and proper rehabilitation. He alleged the evictions aim to benefit corporates like Adani and Ramdev. Gogoi also criticized the…
A training session for Booth-Level Officers and observers from Demow, Sivasagar, and Nazira LACs was held at Sibsagar University on Thursday. The programme, led by election officials, focused on voter data verification, roll corrections, and BLO responsibilities. A special assessment…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s jail remark with a mocking hand gesture, calling his statements provocative. Sarma linked Gandhi’s speech to violence during an eviction drive in Paikan, where one person died and 21 officials were injured…
Dimbeswar Gogoi allegedly strangled his wife, Ramala Konwar, at their Kathiatoli home in Nagaon and fled with their 5-year-old child. Police found the body locked inside the house on Wednesday night. Gogoi was arrested in Bokakhat on Thursday and confessed…
The NIA has arrested Bhargob Gogoi and Sumu Gogoi from Dibrugarh for their alleged role in the 2024 Independence Day IED planting in Guwahati’s Dispur. Linked to banned outfit ULFA-I, they are part of a wider plot to trigger multiple…
AJP and Assam Citizens’ Society have accused the Assam government of using eviction drives to mask land transfers to corporates. AJP leader Jagadish Bhuyan claimed 55,000 bighas, including 49,000 of indigenous land, were being given to companies like Adani under…
ULFA-I released photos showing major damage to its Myanmar camps after Indian forces’ drone and rocket strikes. The banned group confirmed the deaths of three top leaders and injuries to 19 cadres. The targeted camps included the 'Diamond Camp' and…
A brick was thrown at MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi’s vehicle near Borchapori Tea Estate in Bokakhat on Wednesday night, shattering the windshield. Kurmi, along with family members, escaped unhurt. The attacker fled the scene, and police have launched an investigation. Kurmi…