Assam Public Accounts Committee set for Tamulpur visit, administration holds preparatory meet
Dec 04, 2025Ahead of the forthcoming visit of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Assam Legislative Assembly, a preparatory meeting was convened today at the conference hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Tamulpur. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Shri Pankaj Chakravarty, ACS.
Assam: Man arrested for killing wife’s alleged lover in Bongaigaon
Dec 04, 2025A sensational crime has surfaced in No. 2 Nachankuti under Bidyapur Police Outpost in Bongaigaon where a man has been arrested for allegedly murdering and burying his wife’s purported partner. The incident, which occurred last Monday, came to public attention only today, December 4.
Gauhati University launches cyber hygiene internship to boost students’ digital safety competence
Dec 04, 2025In an effort to enhance digital safety awareness among students, the NSS Cell of Gauhati University, in collaboration with Assam Police, launched the Cyber Hygiene Internship Programme on Tuesday. The initiative aims to equip students with crucial cyber safety skills and promote responsible online behaviour amid rising digital threats.
Rail, road and air revolution turned northeast into India’s growth engine: Sarbananda Sonowal
Dec 04, 2025Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday, December 4 credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what he described as a “historic transformation” of the Northeast, asserting that the region has evolved from decades of neglect into a major engine of India’s economic and strategic growth.
Assam: Dokmoka to Haflong erupts in protest against ST status move
Dec 04, 2025Massive protests swept across Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts today as hundreds of tribal students and youths rallied at Dokmoka opposing the Assam government’s proposal to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six major communities of the state.
Students, teachers condemn Tezpur University’s BoM meet call by absconding VC Shambhu Nath Singh
Dec 04, 2025The ongoing crisis at Tezpur University intensified on Thursday, December 4 as students issued a strong condemnation of the administration’s move to convene the 126th Board of Management (BoM) meeting at 4 pm, alleging multiple procedural violations and questioning the credibility of the notification.
Gaurav Gogoi flags poor condition of NH-37 between Jorhat-Dibrugarh; Gadkari promises fix
Dec 04, 2025Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on December 4 raised the issue of the poor quality of National Highway-37 between Jorhat and Dibrugarh in Assam during a parliamentary session.
“Congress left Northeast disturbed for decades; Modi turned it into India’s growth engine”: Sarbananda Sonowal
Dec 04, 2025Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, on December 4, said that the development witnessed across the North-East in the last decade is a direct outcome of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and long-term vision for the region.
Assam bans all radical and jihadi literature, orders immediate forfeiture under BNSS
Dec 04, 2025The Assam Government has issued a sweeping ban on all forms of radical and jihadi literature linked to proscribed extremist organisations, invoking Section 98 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
Silchar Municipal Corporation warns banquet halls, hotels: Rs 1 lakh fine for dumping waste
Dec 04, 2025The Silchar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has issued a stern notice directing all banquet halls, hotels, restaurants, godowns and other Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs) within the municipal area to strictly comply with waste management rules during the ongoing festive and wedding season.
Tezpur University fraternity rejects Assam CM’s stand, says movement demands an acting VC, not a pro-VC
Dec 04, 2025The Tezpur University fraternity has firmly dismissed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s latest remarks on the 76-day crisis engulfing the central university, stating that he has “completely misunderstood” the core demands of students, staff, and protesting groups.
Centre allocates Rs 15,905 crore to Northeast; States utilise 62% of funds in 5 years
Dec 03, 2025The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has allocated a total of Rs 15,905.86 crore over the past five years to the North Eastern states under major flagship programmes, according to the Revised Estimates.
Assam: 108 ambulance employees served termination notices following mass protest
Dec 03, 2025Just days after a statewide strike brought emergency medical services to a standstill, authorities have fired a significant number of 108 ambulance staffers who participated in the protest. The dismissals come from what the department described as “illegal strike action” that hampered emergency healthcare access across Assam.
Assam CM seeks Pro-VC appointment to restore administrative and academic stability at Tezpur University
Dec 03, 2025Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on December 3 urged the Union Ministry of Education to expedite the appointment of a Pro-Vice Chancellor at Tezpur University, where an ongoing crisis has led to prolonged campus closure and growing concerns over academic functioning.
Himanta Biswa Sarma calls winter session of Assam assembly session ‘historic’, highlights major reforms
Dec 03, 2025The recently concluded winter session of the Assam Assembly introduced a series of legislative changes covering social, educational, and land rights issues.
SSB personnel from Dhubri dies of suspected cardiac arrest in Arunachal's Dirang, villagers mourn death
Dec 03, 2025A pall of gloom has descended over Lalkura Part-I village in Assam’s Dhubri district following the sudden death of SSB constable Manik Roy, who was serving with the 30 Battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh.
Gaurav Gogoi demands country's highest civilian award for Zubeen Garg
Dec 03, 2025The Indian National Congress has urged the Centre to confer the Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian honour, on iconic Assamese musician Zubeen Garg, who passed away in September this year.
Assam: Margherita MLA seeks justice after monk’s murder at Buddha Vihar
Dec 03, 2025Margherita MLA Bhaskar Sharma, visited Inthem Mungong Buddha Vihar on Wednesday, December 3. The visit followed the recent murder of Indrabonsho Bhikkhu, whose body was discovered at the vihar premises on November 22 in Tinsukia district.
Massive protests erupt in Haflong against bill granting ST status to six communities
Dec 03, 2025Widespread protests swept through Dima Hasao district as several tribal student organisations rallied against the bill introduced in the Assam Legislative Assembly seeking Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six communities of the state.
CAG exposes gaps in Assam Tea Workers’ provident fund safety net, 40000 still uncovered
Dec 03, 2025The Assam Tea Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (ATEPFO), tasked with ensuring social security benefits for workers in the state’s tea sector, has come under scrutiny with the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) flagging numerous operational deficiencies in its latest performance review.
BTC passes Rs 250 crore additional budget, BPF set to unveil 2026 poll strategy
Dec 03, 2025Briefing the media on December 3, BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary announced that the Winter Budget Session of the Bodoland Territorial Council had concluded, during which an additional budget of rupees 250 crore, provided by the Assam Government, was passed.
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