Major eviction drive underway to reclaim encroached land in Nagaon’s Kampur
Nov 29, 2025The Nagaon district administration has launched a large-scale eviction drive in Kampur to reclaim government land allegedly under illegal occupation.
Revival of historic Stilwell Road gains momentum amid India–Myanmar trade push
Nov 29, 2025The historic Stilwell Road, built during World War II as a strategic military supply route, may soon witness a remarkable transformation into a key trade corridor, as India and Myanmar initiate renewed efforts to strengthen cross-border connectivity and economic cooperation.
Assam: Young carpenter killed in wild elephant attack in Kaliabor
Nov 29, 2025The recurring human-elephant conflict in Kaliabor has claimed yet another life, deepening concerns among residents living in the vulnerable forest-fringe areas. The tragic incident occurred late at night in Nam Kamakhya village, where a wild elephant fatally attacked a young villager.
Assam: Dhubri school battles Brahmaputra’s erosion threat, urgent intervention sought
Nov 29, 2025Hamidabad Higher Secondary School in Dhubri, a historic educational landmark established in 1941 by Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani Sahab, is now confronting one of the most severe challenges in its long legacy. The relentless erosion of the Brahmaputra River has pushed this once-prominent institution to the brink of extinction.
Tezpur University students continue overnight sit-in, vow to fight until accountability ensured
Nov 29, 2025The unrest at Tezpur University escalated further as students continued their indefinite lockdown for the second consecutive night, enduring the winter cold while staging a sit-in protest inside the campus.
Assam Assembly okays formation of council for Karbis living outside autonomous body
Nov 28, 2025- Assam Assembly passes Karbi Welfare Autonomous Council Bill for Karbis living outside existing autonomous area. - Seven other amendment bills affecting autonomous councils and two more council amendment bills are also approved. - Measures focus on transparency, accountability, and financial discipline.
BJP allotted government land in 35 Assam locations since 2016, minister reveals
Nov 28, 2025- Government land allotted to BJP at 35 locations in Assam since 2016 - 13 other organisations, including political parties, received land during the same period - Dhubri district recorded the highest allotments to other organisations
Speaker revokes suspension of two Assam MLAs after appeals from House leaders
Nov 28, 2025The suspension of two opposition MLAs for the ongoing winter session of the Assam Assembly was revoked on November 28 by Speaker Biswajit Daimary, a day before the five-day sitting concludes.
Assam Assembly passes bill granting land rights to tea workers
Nov 28, 2025- Assam Assembly passes amendment bill granting land ownership rights to tea estate workers. - Opposition AIUDF demands inclusion of riverine ‘char’ areas, leading to heated exchanges and a walkout. - New Act set to integrate tea workers’ housing into mainstream development schemes.
Assam: Dhubri exam disrupted as latecomer sparks protest, candidate disqualified
Nov 28, 2025- A candidate was disqualified after entering late for a government examination in Dhubri. - The incident triggered protests among guardians and led to administrative intervention. - Authorities have faced calls for greater accountability in the management of competitive exams.
BTC reallocates portfolios for deputy chief and EMs to streamline governance, check list
Nov 28, 2025The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) issued a fresh notification partially modifying its earlier order from October 14, 2025, and announced a revised allocation of departments among the Deputy Chief and Executive Members (EMs).
Tea Garden workers rejoice after Assam Government approves Land Pattas
Nov 28, 2025Celebrations broke out at Margherita Tea Estate on November 28, Friday after tea garden workers watched the live telecast of the Assam Legislative Assembly, where Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Labour Welfare, Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare Minister Rupesh Gowala announced the decision to grant land pattas to tea estate workers across Assam.
Tribal students protest in Kokrajhar against ST status move for six communities
Nov 28, 2025Tension escalated in Kokrajhar on November 28 as tribal students of Science College staged a strong protest at the college entrance, opposing the Assam Cabinet’s recent approval to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six heterogeneous communities of the state.
Man sentenced to life imprisonment in 2015 brother’s murder case in Tinsukia
Nov 28, 2025In a landmark verdict that concludes a decade-long legal battle, Additional Sessions Judge (FTC-1) Margherita, Anil Kumar Basfor, on Friday sentenced Dayaram Kanda, son of Late Ghuram Kanda and a resident of Raidang Bengali Gaon under Digboi police station in Tinsukia district, to life imprisonment for the murder of his elder brother, Rameswar Kanda.
Kanchanjunga Express upgraded to LHB coaches, marking major boost for Northeast rail travel
Nov 28, 2025Rail connectivity in the Northeast has received a significant boost as the Sealdah–Sabroom Kanchanjunga Express has been officially upgraded with modern LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches.
Five Assam districts set one-year deadline to end child marriage
Nov 28, 2025Inspired by the Government of India’s landmark 100-Day Intensive Action Plan to eliminate child marriage, the Assam Centre for Rural Development (ACRD) has pledged to make five districts—Kamrup, Kamrup Metro, Baksa, Dibrugarh and Lakhimpur—completely child marriage-free within the next year.
Body wrapped in polythene found in Assam's Sribhumi, murder suspected
Nov 28, 2025A wave of panic spread across Tulakona village under Anandapur Gaon Panchayat in Ramkrishnanagar area of Sribhumi district of Assam after residents discovered a dead body tightly wrapped in polythene on Friday, November 28.
Assam becomes India’s first state to install Scientific MCU System for criminal tracking
Nov 28, 2025Assam has become the first state in India to implement the Measurement Collection Unit (MCU) system under the Criminal Procedure Identification Act, 2022, marking a groundbreaking advancement in crime detection and investigative policing.
Ruckus in Assam Assembly as tea sector debate sparks walkout and 20-minute adjournment
Nov 28, 2025The Assam Assembly witnessed uproarious scenes on November 28 during a discussion on the agriculture and tea sectors, forcing Deputy Speaker Numal Momin to adjourn the House for 20 minutes.
Rajkanya Niharbala Barua: Assam’s fearless tiger hunter and folk culture icon faces risk of being forgotten
Nov 28, 2025In the annals of Assam’s history, few women embody the rare blend of aristocratic lineage, intellectual depth and fearless adventure as profoundly as Rajkanya Niharbala Barua.
Pawan Khera accuses Assam CM of large-scale corruption, warns of threat to state’s identity
Nov 28, 2025Congress leader Pawan Khera launched a scathing attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing his government of widespread corruption and political manipulation that he claims is undermining the cultural and democratic fabric of the state.
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