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…
The Assam CID has launched a statewide crackdown after uncovering forged degree certificates allegedly used to secure government teaching posts. Between 15 and 25 cases have been registered so far, with at least 50 suspects believed to have submitted fake…
BPF chief and BTC CEM Hagrama Mohilary announced a large public rally on December 5 to unite communities and outline the party’s vision ahead of the 2026 Assam polls. He said the BPF may contest around 15 seats and is…
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday urged the Centre to award the Bharat Ratna to late Assamese icon Zubeen Garg and called for clarity on his death in Singapore. Speaking during Zero Hour, he questioned how the incident occurred during…