The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has decided to contest the upcoming Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) elections independently in 12 to 15 constituencies while supporting NDA candidates in others. The decision was finalized in a key meeting at the Boko-Chaygaon…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that inter-religious land transactions in the state will now require government approval. The move aims to prevent disputes and protect indigenous land rights. He emphasized the state’s authority in implementing land policies under…
Tensions flared in the Kakoi-Rajgarh area of Lakhimpur district as encroachers from Arunachal Pradesh erected a bamboo house on disputed land. Assam forest officials, upon visiting the site, found the structure under construction but failed to stop it. The encroachers…
The Assam government’s 2025-26 budget emphasizes sustainable development, eco-tourism, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted Assam’s commitment to green initiatives, including plans to transform Guwahati into a Bamboo Smart City. The Gaja Mitra scheme will expand…
In a continued crackdown on illegal infiltration, Assam Police apprehended four Bangladeshi nationals and deported them back across the border. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the update on X, commending the police for their swift action. The arrested individuals…
Chandmari Police, along with child protection officials, raided a factory in Jyoti Nagar, Guwahati, rescuing four minors aged 14-15. The children were found hidden behind a locked gate. The raid, conducted at 2:30 AM, followed a tip-off from local youths…
Panbazaar Police raided a rented house in Azara Market, Guwahati, recovering 15 vials of suspected heroin weighing 20.42g. Items like packaging materials, electronic devices, and valuables, including a costly Rodd watch and an American Tourister bag, were also seized. The…
Guwahati Police recovered the stolen bike of Uttarakhand-based biker "Rider Noni" from Fakirganj in Dhubri district. The bike was stolen from a guesthouse in Guwahati on March 5. A coordinated operation by Basistha and Fakirganj Police led to its retrieval…
The Assam government has allocated ₹24 crore in the 2025-26 budget to strengthen veterinary healthcare by establishing pet care hospitals in Guwahati, Bokakhat, and Dibrugarh. The Dibrugarh hospital, set to open by October 2025, will serve as a key facility…
The Assam government has decided to make Assamese a compulsory subject in all English-medium schools affiliated with the state board and CBSE. This move follows the recommendations of the Justice Biplab Sarma Committee and aligns with Clause 6 of the…