The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has called for a 10% reservation for Muslims in Assam, citing their socio-economic backwardness. AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam argued for reservations in government jobs and schemes to support the economically vulnerable Muslim population…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the establishment of five new medical colleges in Assam at Goalpara, Hailakandi, Majuli, Hojai, and Haflong, aimed at boosting healthcare and medical education. The plan involves upgrading district hospitals and integrating Naturopathy, Ayurveda, and…
The Biswanath district administration imposed a curfew following violent protests against the government's smart meter system. Led by the Congress party and the All Assam Students' Union (AASU), the demonstrations escalated into clashes with police, prompting District Magistrate Neha Yadav…
In the Assam Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed a dual strategy to address crimes against women and minorities, responding to criticism from the Opposition. Sarma urged local MLAs, especially in minority-dominated areas, to take a more active…
A Bangladeshi student at NIT Silchar was sent back to Bangladesh after "liking" an anti-India social media post by a former Bangladeshi student. While local authorities cite the controversial post as the reason, the institute suggests she had pre-approved leave…
Jahiruddin Dewan, the prime suspect in the sexual assault of two minor girls in Sidli village, Chirang district, was arrested early Tuesday at New Bongaigaon Railway Station. Dewan, also accused of human trafficking, allegedly lured the minors with false job…
The Assam Legislative Assembly's second day saw continued turmoil as Opposition parties, including Congress and Raijor Dal, staged protests against the rise in crimes against women, alleged atrocities against minorities, and a perceived breakdown of law and order in the…
At least four people were injured in a road accident in Guwahati's Panikhaiti locality on Monday. The accident occurred when a Bolero pick-up truck collided with a lorry carrying bricks. The injured were rescued by local police and rushed to…
A first-year student, Kapil Bora, from Moran College in Assam's Dibrugarh district, was allegedly murdered by his friends over a love rivalry. Bora, trusting his friends, was lured to a secluded tea estate where they allegedly strangled him. The police…
Three individuals sustained critical injuries when a speeding Bolero collided with a motorcycle on the Ganeshguri flyover in Guwahati late Monday night. The Bolero, bearing registration number ‘AS 25G 8420,’ hit the bikers from the rear and crashed into the…