Assam News

Senior AGP leader Amitabh Acharyya resigns from party posts in Dhubri

In a significant political development ahead of the forthcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections, senior Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader Amitabh Acharyya, also known as Sajal, has resigned from his party posts in Dhubri district, dealing a setback to the party’s local organisational structure.

Reservation storm in Assam as Congress seeks 48 miya muslim seats, BJP issues stern warning

A major political controversy has erupted in Assam after the Congress was accused by the ruling BJP of pushing a demand to reserve 48 out of the state’s 126 Assembly constituencies for Miya Muslims, a move the BJP has termed a “grave conspiracy” against indigenous communities and a dangerous promotion of Islamist fundamentalist politics.

Karbi Anglong And Manipur is a Warning for the Indigenous Peoples of Northeast India

A chilling slogan recently pierced the air amid escalating protests: "Karbi Chinese, go back." These words, allegedly shouted by non-tribal residents during clashes in the Kheroni region, represent one of the most unfortunate and heartbreaking developments in the ongoing struggle for indigenous rights.

Newborn dies at Sribhumi private hospital, negligence allegations trigger unrest

Tension prevailed in Sribhumi town on December 25 following the death of a newborn, with the family alleging gross medical negligence and wrong treatment at a private hospital.

Assam CM accuses writers of fuelling separatist sentiments, blames provocative literature for past unrest

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused a section of writers and intellectuals of fuelling separatist sentiments in the state through provocative literature that, he said, pushed thousands of youths towards armed movements and left lasting scars on Assamese society.

Kamrup admin bars picnic gatherings after 5 pm under Section 163 during festive season

In a bid to maintain public safety, law and order, and protect the environment during the festive season, the Kamrup district administration has issued a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), imposing strict restrictions at picnic spots and tourist locations across the district.

Uneasy calm holds in West Karbi Anglong as security forces maintain tight vigil

Security forces maintain tight vigil in West Karbi Anglong amid ongoing tensions. Residents are advised to stay cautious and cooperate with authorities to ensure safety

Two youths critical after motorcycle crash on Telahi bridge in Assam’s Morigaon

Former Assam DGP Kuladhar Saikia's son appointed District Commissioner of Karbi Anglong

Aranyak Saikia, son of retired IPS officer and former Assam Director General of Police Kuladhar Saikia, has been appointed as the new district commissioner of Karbi Anglong, according to a government notification issued on December 24.

Wild elephant demolishes three homes in Assam's Kaliabor, families demand compensation

‘Gen Z protests led neighbours to chaos, not progress’: Assam CM cautions youth against romanticising revolutions

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on December 24 cautioned young people against glorifying mass protest movements, citing developments in neighbouring countries to argue that such movements often lead to instability rather than meaningful societal change.

Tezpur University non-teaching staff hold sit-in, back students’ demand for VC’s removal

Members of the Tezpur University Non-Teaching Employees’ Association (TUNTEA) on December 24 staged a sit-in protest near the main gate of Tezpur University, expressing solidarity with the ongoing student-led movement demanding the removal of absconding Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh.

Assam allows tripartite talks with council, protesters to resolve West Karbi Anglong unrest: DGP

Assam Director General of Police Harmeet Singh on December 24 said the law and order situation in West Karbi Anglong was “totally under control” following unrest and violence in the district, adding that an Army column has also carried out a route march in the affected areas as part of confidence-building measures.

Assam LoP writes to PM demanding probe into arson of KAAC CEM’s house, alleged evidence destruction and corruption

Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly, Debabrata Saikia, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking urgent intervention and a magisterial probe into the arson of the residence of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang, alleging suspected destruction of evidence and reported corruption practices.

"Karbi Chinese Go Back” slogans trigger fresh flashpoint as Karbi Anglong reels from land protests

Protests in Karbi Anglong escalated as non-tribal residents allegedly raised slogans of “Karbi Chinese go back” against the indigenous Karbi community. The Kheroni region has remained volatile following clashes that have left at least two people dead and several others seriously injured.

West Karbi Anglong calm restored after two days violence; Assam CM orders swift action on illegal immigrants

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on December 24 said the situation in violence-hit West Karbi Anglong has significantly improved, with normal life gradually returning after two days of unrest that claimed two lives.

Assam: Rs 4 lakh compensation given to family of minor electrocuted in Tinsukia

A cheque of Rs 4 lakh was handed over on December 24 by Margherita MLA Bhaskar Sharma to the parents of Javed Khan, an 11-year-old boy who died due to electrocution at Telkhad Basti in Bargolai under the Margherita police station in Assam’s Tinsukia district.

Assam: Tension at Nalbari school after VHP, Bajrang Dal allegedly vandalise Christmas preparations

A tense situation prevailed at St Mary’s School in Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24, after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the school premises and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.

Bangladeshi woman detained in Assam’s Gauripur; probe on fake aadhaar racket underway

A Bangladeshi woman has been detained by the Gauripur police in Assam’s Dhubri district in connection with an alleged racket involving the creation of fake Indian identity documents, including Aadhaar cards.

BJP slams Congress over remarks on 48 minority-dominated assembly seats in Assam

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on December 23, launched a sharp attack on the Congress following remarks by its spokesperson Mohsin Khan, who allegedly suggested that 48 Assembly constituencies in Assam should be reserved for minority-dominated areas.

Massive protests rock Hojai–Karbi Anglong border after specially-abled man killed in Kheroni violence

Protests broke out along the Hojai–Karbi Anglong border on Wednesday, December 24 following the death of a young man who was allegedly burnt alive during violence in Kheroni market area of West Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday. The incident triggered widespread protests and heightened security concerns in bordering regions.