AASU chief adviser Samujjal Bhattacharya urged the Election Commission to ensure Assam’s voters’ list excludes foreign nationals. He said Assam’s situation differs from other states, as many foreigners’ names are included in electoral rolls. Bhattacharya recalled the Assam Movement, sparked…
Deputy Commissioners of Mizoram’s Mamit and Assam’s Hailakandi districts met at Bairabi to defuse fresh border tensions after Assam forest officials allegedly destroyed 290 rubber plants near Saikhawthlir village. Mizoram claimed the area falls under its Kawrtha forest division, while…
Cotton University’s Geography Department celebrated its foundation day with a lecture by Prof. Ramkrishna Maiti on river restoration. A commemorative book was released, and awards were given to top students. The event saw participation from students, alumni, and faculty.
Northeast Frontier Railway electrified 1,043 km of tracks between January and July 2025, officials said. With Rangiya Division now fully electrified, the New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express runs entirely on electric traction, ensuring faster and eco-friendly travel.
IIT Guwahati has launched a two-year online MTech programme in Flood and Water Resources Management for Assam WRD engineers. The course, under the Assam Integrated River Basin Management Programme, aims to strengthen technical capacity for tackling floods, erosion, and water…
Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi launched the ‘Jatiya Jagaran Yatra’ from Ranghar on August 19, aiming to spread the party’s vision of a ‘New Assam’. He stressed indigenous leadership, demanded a solution to the foreigners’ issue, and pledged ST status…
A severe doctor shortage at Sadiya Civil Hospital forced nurses to conduct a delivery on August 17, sparking public outrage. Residents and AJYCP demanded urgent appointment of a permanent gynaecologist, as the hospital has been relying on temporary doctors. Authorities…
The Assam government welcomed Gauhati High Court’s directive to create a monitoring system against forest land encroachment. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma called it a “historic seal” on eviction efforts, noting officials will now be held accountable. The order also extends…
Silchar MLA Dipayan Chakraborty announced that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s new statue at Rangirkhari will be unveiled on August 31, with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma as chief guest. The area has been beautified with new footpaths, railings, lighting, and landscaping…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warned that outsiders from Mumbai and Kerala engaged in fundamentalist activities in Assam will face arrest. He alleged manipulation during the NRC update and claimed NGOs linked to foreign funding influence local politics. Sarma also defended…