The Assam Assembly passed the Assam Repealing Bill, 2024, abolishing the Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Act of 1935. The new law mandates government registration for all Muslim marriages and divorces, replacing the cleric-led "qazi" system. Chief Minister Himanta…
Minister Atul Bora revealed in the Assam Legislative Assembly that 82,751.8618 hectares of Assam's land have been encroached upon by Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. The Assam government has bolstered security along these borders by deploying police commandos and…
The Assam government plans to create a comprehensive roadmap for implementing all clauses of the Assam Accord within the next three months, as announced by Cabinet Minister Atul Bora in the Assam Assembly. The roadmap, supported by the Union Home…
During the Assam Assembly's Question Hour, BJP MLA Ramakanta Dewri raised alarming concerns about the safety of government teachers in minority-dominated regions of his constituency, particularly in Lahorighat. Dewri claimed that Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) qualified teachers face severe security…
A video showing two individuals on a two-wheeler carrying objects resembling guns in the Christian Basti area raised public concern. Upon investigation, the police confirmed that the "weapons" were wooden props for the web series "Tomar Babe," being filmed near…
Residents of Rukminigaon are frustrated with the government's inaction regarding persistent water supply problems and the construction of the Rukminigaon flyover. Locals criticize the removal of over 50 trees for the project and claim the government has ignored their concerns…
An FIR has been filed at Dispur Police Station against police officials for alleged brutality during a protest by evicted Silsako residents. The complaint followed an incident where a woman officer was seen assaulting a protester. The FIR calls for…
Assam police have initiated an Additional Superintendent of Police-level probe into the mysterious death of Tafajjul Islam, the prime accused in a gang-rape case involving a minor at Dhing market. IGP Debajyoti Mukherjee announced the investigation on Wednesday, entrusting Additional…
The Sivasagar District Congress Committee has accused Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) of overcharging customers through its smart meter system. During a protest on Wednesday, Congress workers demanded the removal of the smart meters and a reduction in electricity…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that a white paper on recent demographic changes in the state will be published by April next year. The document will analyze shifts at the circle and polling booth levels, covering 23,000 of…