Members of the Chautal Student Association staged a protest in Chirang district demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Chautal community. Led by the central committee, protesters burned effigies of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and tribal leader Aditya Khaklari…
At least 22 fake doctors have been arrested in Assam since the creation of the Anti-Quackery & Vigilance Cell this year. According to Dr. Abhijit Neog, 11% of deaths in Assam involve patients treated by quacks. Most fake practitioners operate…
Assam Opposition Leader Debabrata Saikia lodged a complaint with the NHRC over police lathi-charge and firing on protesters near Baksa District Jail on October 15. He alleged injuries to civilians and journalists, cited violations of BNSS rules, and highlighted the…
Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika confirmed that WRD employee Anilekh Gogoi travelled to Singapore without permission and was suspended on October 10. Hazarika clarified that Gogoi was not directed to assist the CID in the Zubeen Garg death probe, which…
Over 2,000 teachers and staff from provincialised institutions protested in Guwahati’s Chachal, alleging job deprivation and government apathy. They accused the state of ignoring long-pending demands for appointments and regularisation. The teachers issued a 10-day ultimatum for action, warning of…
Three Army personnel were injured when suspected ULFA(I) militants attacked an Army camp in Kakopathar, Tinsukia, around 12:30 AM on October 16. Militants hurled grenades and opened fire before fleeing after a 30-minute exchange. Security forces have launched extensive search…
Two people, Bhargav Neog and Maina Kalita, were arrested after 22-year-old Debojit Neog was allegedly beaten to death at a rehab centre in Jorhat on his birthday. Police suspect the facility operated without authorization. Eyewitnesses reported he was dragged in…
The Assam government announced new welfare measures for the Tea Tribe community, covering education, healthcare, jobs, and land rights. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said 100 new high schools will be set up in tea garden areas and 80 ambulances deployed…
Assam Police claimed evidence of third-party involvement in the Baksa Jail violence that injured several people. SP Ujjal Pratim Baruah said some individuals provoked the initially peaceful protest, leading to stone-pelting. Around 35 police personnel were injured, and two protesters…
The Kamrup (Metro) District Child Labour Task Force, with Dispur Police, rescued nine children from garages, restaurants, and sweet shops in Guwahati. Acting on Child Helpline (1098) tips, the team freed seven children from Hengrabari and two from Rukminigaon. FIRs…