Thousands from the Santal community held a large cultural protest in Jorhat on Friday, demanding ST status and other constitutional safeguards. The rally, marked by traditional music and slogans, marched from Jorhat Stadium to the District Commissioner’s office, where a…
The judicial inquiry into the death of Assam’s cultural icon Zubeen Garg closed public submissions on Friday with 39 affidavits filed. Citizens, researchers, ex-servicemen and activists called for a transparent and thorough investigation into his death in Singapore. KMSS leader…
Raijor Dal chief and MLA Akhil Gogoi warned that loopholes in Form 8 could allow non-residents to enter Assam’s voter list, affecting the 2026 Assembly elections. He said people from other states could claim they have no Aadhaar and get…
The demand for ST status for six Assam communities gained new momentum as ATASU held a large protest rally in Jorhat on Thursday. Thousands from the Tai Ahom community and others marched in Mariani, urging the government to grant ST…
Guwahati will host its first Test match on November 22 at the ACA Stadium, making it India’s 30th Test venue and the first in the Northeast. India will play South Africa in the second Test of the series after losing…
The Assam government will soon introduce a strict policy to stop the misuse of reservation benefits meant for tea garden communities. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said several people were found using fake community certificates, especially during medical admission verifications…
Assam Police has transferred 73 Inspectors across districts, battalions, and specialised units in a major administrative reshuffle aimed at improving grassroots policing. Approved by the DGP, the transfers cover districts like Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Cachar, Golaghat, Dima Hasao, and units such…
Two individuals, Gaurav Barman and Jitul Thakuria, were arrested by Noonmati Police in Guwahati for the alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old minor in the Birkuchi, Narengi area. The accused, who are reportedly cousins of the victim, allegedly lured her…
In a major anti-drug operation, Dillai Police in Karbi Anglong seized around 2 kg of morphine worth nearly ₹2 crore from a Wagon-R travelling from Dimapur to Muzaffarpur. Police also recovered ₹1 lakh in cash. Three persons — Pritam Ingleng,…
Guwahati will soon have its own visa facilitation centre, set up by VFS Global, allowing people from Assam and the Northeast to complete biometric formalities locally instead of travelling to cities like Delhi or Mumbai. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma…