Himanta Biswa Sarma vows to introduce UCC if re-elected; Assam passes polygamy ban bill
Nov 27, 2025The Assam Assembly on November 27 passed the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, even as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma used the occasion to make a strong declaration on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
Tezpur University protest escalates as students enforce total campus lockdown
Nov 27, 2025The ongoing movement at Tezpur University intensified today as students collectively enforced a complete lockdown of the campus, marking the strongest phase of the protest so far.
Dhubri artisan sustains family for 25 years by crafting traditional bamboo flutes
Nov 27, 2025In the quiet Matiabagh region of Gauripur in Dhubri district, the soothing melody of the flute is not just a cultural echo—it is the heartbeat of one man’s life and livelihood.
Islam upholds monogamy, not polygamy: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Nov 27, 2025Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stirred a major discussion in the Assam Legislative Assembly after asserting that “In Islam, monogamy is the rule and polygamy is the exception.”
Why did Himanta Biswa Sarma thank Akhil Gogoi in the Assembly session?
Nov 27, 2025A sharp but dramatic exchange unfolded in the Assam Assembly on November 27 when Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unexpectedly “thanked” Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi — not for support, but for what he described as inadvertently helping the ruling party.
Women veterinarians lead wildlife health dialogue at national meet in Guwahati, highlights innovations in veterinary
Nov 27, 2025The 19th National Conference of the Indian Association of Women Veterinarians (IAWV) commenced today at the College of Veterinary Science (CVSc), Khanapara. Organized by the Assam Chapter of IAWV in association with the Assam Veterinary and Fishery University (AVFU), the two-day event is focused on the theme “Role of Women Veterinarians in Strengthening One Health through Innovations in Animal Husbandry, Clinical Practices, and Wildlife Domain.”
Assam: Smriti Sharma crowned Miss Sonitpur 2025 at 42nd District Iron Games
Nov 27, 2025Smriti Sharma from Tezpur emerged as the overall champion in the women’s bodybuilding category, winning the prestigious Miss Sonitpur 2025 title at the 42nd Annual Sonitpur District Iron Games. The event was held at Jamuguri Bohagi Mela Bakori, Jamugurihat.
1,400 schools in Assam’s char and rural areas lack basic facilities; nearly 28,000 teaching posts vacant
Nov 27, 2025The Assam assembly was informed on November 27 that nearly 1,400 government-run primary and mid-level schools in the state’s char and rural areas continue to function without basic drinking water and toilet facilities for students. Alongside this infrastructure crisis, almost 28,000 teaching posts remain vacant across schools in these regions.
Over 520 reserved teaching posts for SC, ST, OBC categories lying vacant in Assam’s colleges and universities
Nov 27, 2025More than 520 teaching posts reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) remain vacant across government colleges and universities in Assam, the state assembly was informed on November 27.
Panic grips Jorhat after Royal Bengal Tiger spotted on Bhogdoi bridge, forest teams on high alert
Nov 27, 2025Panic spread across Jorhat town on Thursday morning, November 27 after a Royal Bengal Tiger was reportedly sighted near the Maloali area, triggering alarm among residents. The tiger was seen wandering on the Bhogdoi Bridge during the early morning hours, according to a local youth who first spotted the animal on the main road.
Assam Rifles warns serving, retired personnel against unauthorized social media posts
Nov 27, 2025The Assam Rifles has issued a firm social media advisory cautioning both serving and retired personnel against sharing unauthorized videos or posts related to service matters on digital platforms.
Gourav Gogoi accuses Assam CM of manipulating voter list, demands machine-readable electoral rolls
Nov 27, 2025Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President and MP Gourav Gogoi today, November 27 visited Jorhat and addressed a press conference at the Congress Bhawan, where he levelled serious allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the ongoing special revision of the electoral roll.
Assam: Four Bangladeshi girls pushed back across border via Dhubri
Nov 27, 2025Railway Police personnel at New Bongaigaon Railway Station have detained four Bangladeshi girls who allegedly entered India illegally through the India-Bangladesh border and were later pushed back via Dhubri’s Golakganj sector.
Assam: PWD employee suspected of drugging family in alleged robbery attempt in Bongaigaon
Nov 27, 2025Tension prevailed in Khagarpara, Bongaigaon district, on Wednesday, November 26 night after a Public Works Department (PWD) employee allegedly drugged his family in a suspected planned robbery attempt. Ajay Das Sarkar, residing in Khagarpara 2 No. area, and his family were found unconscious under mysterious circumstances, prompting urgent medical attention and a police investigation.
Assam pushes foundational learning forward with teacher competitions under NEP 2020
Nov 27, 2025In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Assam Education Department continues to intensify its focus on strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy skills across schools in the state. As part of this initiative, competitive programs are being conducted among teachers to encourage more innovative and effective classroom teaching practices.
‘Bhupen Da Uncut’ brings rare footage of icon back to life at IFFI 2025
Nov 27, 2025A rare archival documentary titled ‘Bhupen Da Uncut’, featuring unseen footage of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, was showcased at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The screening took place on November 23 at 2:45 PM at Maquinez Palace–1, Panjim, followed by another screening on November 24 at Kala Academy, organized by Cinemala.
Protests erupt at Bodoland University after Assam Cabinet approves ST status for six communities
Nov 27, 2025Tensions erupted at Bodoland University in Kokrajhar after the state Cabinet accepted a report from a Group of Ministers recommending Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six communities. The decision has sparked strong opposition among tribal and student groups in the region.
Himanta sent him to jail in April. BJP chief welcomes him to party now
Nov 27, 2025Anil Bania, earlier arrested by Assam Police in Biswanath for allegedly sharing pro-Pakistan content linked to the Pahalgam incident, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on November 26, marking a significant political shift.
Businessman, Panchayat leader allegedly detained by pro-scribed outfit on Myanmar border
Nov 27, 2025An alleged abduction of a businessman and a panchayat leader near Indo-Myanmar border rocked the border region of Arunachal Pradesh. As per official sources, the businessman identified as Vijay Shankar Aggarwal and an elected Panchayat member B Lamati had crossed over to Myanmar through Nagaland's Longwa. Upon crossing over, the duo were allegedly detained by militants.
Assam: Cylinder explosion in Sribhumi leaves 20 injured, critical victims shifted to Silchar Medical College
Nov 27, 2025An explosion triggered by a leaking LPG cylinder created panic in the Charbazar area of Sribhumi late November 26 night, leaving nearly 20 people severely injured. The blast, followed by a fire, occurred at the residence of a local resident, identified as Munna Kurmi on Wednesday.
Assam cabinet clears ST status report for six communities, approves land for textile heritage museum
Nov 26, 2025The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma approved a series of significant decisions aimed at advancing community inclusion, preserving cultural heritage and strengthening institutional frameworks in the state.
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