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Assam: Rs 20,000 collected in fines during road safety operation in Margherita

Assam: Rs 20,000 collected in fines during road safety operation in Margherita

Dec 02, 2025

In a coordinated operation, the police, excise department, and transport department jointly conducted a naka checking drive near NH-315 at Satsang Vihar in Margherita under Tinsukia district, Assam on Tuesday, December 2 evening, aiming to ensure road safety and curb illegal activities ahead of the festive season.

Sarbananda Sonowal leads Asom Diwas celebration in Delhi honouring Chaolung Sukapha

Sarbananda Sonowal leads Asom Diwas celebration in Delhi honouring Chaolung Sukapha

Dec 02, 2025

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal celebrated Asom Diwas at his official residence in the national capital on Tuesday, honouring the legacy of Chaolung Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom Kingdom, who laid the foundation of a unified and culturally rich Assam. The ceremony featured floral tributes and a cultural programme highlighting Assamese heritage.

Assam: Two ULFA-I cadres flee from Myanmar camp, surrender before police

Assam: Two ULFA-I cadres flee from Myanmar camp, surrender before police

Dec 02, 2025

Two cadres of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) (ULFA-I), who recently escaped from a militant camp in Myanmar, have surrendered before Assam Police. The surrendered militants have been identified as Ban Asom and Astitva Asom.

Debabrata Saikia demands salary deduction for minister Ashok Singhal over absence from assembly

Debabrata Saikia demands salary deduction for minister Ashok Singhal over absence from assembly

Dec 02, 2025

Congress leader Debabrata Saikia, has written to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, demanding the deduction of salary and allowances of Cabinet Minister Ashok Singhal for remaining absent from the ongoing assembly session for five consecutive days.

Assam: Hagrama Mohilary targets ABSU and UPPL over silence on ST demands, BTC secretariat attack

Dec 02, 2025

Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) chief and BTC Chief Executive Member Hagrama Mohilary launched a sharp attack on student and political rivals during a welfare meeting held for surrendered NDFB members at the IT Park in Barmar, Baksa on December 2.

"Highest temple of learning cannot suffer": MP Ajit Kumar Bhuyan raises Tezpur University issue in Rajya Sabha

"Highest temple of learning cannot suffer": MP Ajit Kumar Bhuyan raises Tezpur University issue in Rajya Sabha

Dec 02, 2025

Rajya Sabha MP Ajit Kumar Bhuyan on Tuesday, December 2 raised serious concerns in Parliament over the prolonged unrest at Tezpur University, urging the Centre to take immediate action to restore normalcy at the premier central institution in Assam.

Tezpur University VC seen on various events but has no time to attend University

Tezpur University VC seen on various events but has no time to attend University

Dec 02, 2025

Though absent from the university, Prof. Singh has been spotted multiple times outside Assam. Most recently, he attended an international conference titled “Vikshit Bharat 2047” at Banaras Hindu University just three days ago.

Emergency medical services at halt as 108 Mrityunjay staff launch indefinite strike in Assam

Emergency medical services at halt as 108 Mrityunjay staff launch indefinite strike in Assam

Dec 02, 2025

Emergency ambulance services in Assam have been brought to a complete stop after employees of the 108 Mrityunjoy ambulance service began an indefinite strike on December 1. Staff from multiple districts have assembled at Chachal in Guwahati, pressing for job security, revision of wages, and payment of overdue overtime.

Assam: Sukapha Divas observed with grandeur in Margherita

Dec 02, 2025

The fifth annual Sukapha Divas (Asom Divas) was celebrated in Margherita on November 2 with solemnity and community participation.

Kaliabor tea garden workers thank Assam CM for granting land rights, protest against Akhil Gogoi

Dec 02, 2025

Tea garden workers from different estates in Kaliabor, Assam expressed gratitude to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for granting land rights to the tea garden workers while also protesting against Sivasagar MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi.

Tezpur University protest hits day 74 as protesters wait for resolution, VC's suspension

Tezpur University protest hits day 74 as protesters wait for resolution, VC's suspension

Dec 02, 2025

The prolonged unrest at Tezpur University has reached the 74-day mark, with the campus remaining under complete shutdown as students, faculty members, and non-teaching staff intensify their call for accountability and institutional reform.

Guwahati air quality improves significantly: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati air quality improves significantly: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Dec 02, 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on December 2 asserted that his government’s focused interventions have yielded “real results” in improving air quality in Guwahati.

Himanta vows to build an inclusive ‘Greater Assam’ on Asom Divas

Himanta vows to build an inclusive ‘Greater Assam’ on Asom Divas

Dec 02, 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday pledged to build ‘Bor Asom’ or Greater Assam—an inclusive vision embracing all communities of the state—as part of the Asom Divas celebrations.

"Ready to go to jail" ABSU president challenges claim of union's involvement in BTCLA vandalism

Dec 02, 2025

All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) president Dipen Boro, on December 2, vehemently denied allegations made by Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary linking the student body to the vandalism at the BTCLA office on November 29.

Tezpur University reschedules end-term exams as student uprising halts campus operations

Tezpur University reschedules end-term exams as student uprising halts campus operations

Dec 02, 2025

Tezpur University has officially announced the rescheduling of its upcoming end-term examinations following weeks of intense student protests over corruption and administrative misconduct.

BJP MP Dilip Saikia slams opposition for ‘stalling parliament’, says legal concerns on SIR should go to SC

Dec 02, 2025

BJP MP Dilip Saikia on December 2 hit out at the Opposition for repeatedly disrupting Parliament, accusing them of following the same obstructionist approach seen in the previous session.

Assam Police seize Rs 2.16 crore in drugs, arrest 3 in swift operations

Assam Police seize Rs 2.16 crore in drugs, arrest 3 in swift operations

Dec 02, 2025

Assam Police have seized drugs valued at Rs 2.16 crore and arrested three suspected peddlers in Sribhumi district, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The seized substances include 139.47 grams of heroin, estimated at Rs 27.94 lakh, and 376.62 kilograms of cannabis, valued at Rs 1.88 crore.

Gaurav Gogoi questions BJP: ‘Why is the ruling party taking parliament for granted during crucial winter session’

Gaurav Gogoi questions BJP: ‘Why is the ruling party taking parliament for granted during crucial winter session’

Dec 02, 2025

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on December 2, has openly criticised the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its approach to the current parliamentary session, raising concerns about the exclusion of significant issues raised by opposition parties from the parliamentary agenda.

Gaurav Gogoi hits out at Assam CM for responding to employee demands with ‘warnings, salary cuts and intimidation’

Gaurav Gogoi hits out at Assam CM for responding to employee demands with ‘warnings, salary cuts and intimidation’

Dec 02, 2025

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticised the Assam government for what he described as a pattern of “warnings, salary cuts and open intimidation” against employees across key departments who have been staging protests for months.

Himanta Biswa Sarma says panel report on granting ST status to six communities ‘offends no one’

Himanta Biswa Sarma says panel report on granting ST status to six communities ‘offends no one’

Dec 02, 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted that the Group of Ministers’ (GoM) report on granting Scheduled Tribe status to six communities contains nothing that could “offend” any section, claiming that those opposing it have not read the document properly.

Five suspected poachers arrested in Biswanath, rifle recovered

Five suspected poachers arrested in Biswanath, rifle recovered

Dec 02, 2025

Five suspected poachers were arrested with arms and ammunition in Assam’s Biswanath district during a coordinated anti-poaching operation in the fringe areas of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, officials said on December 1.