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Assam: Fakirganj Majlia High School bids emotional farewell to long-serving headmaster

Nov 29, 2025

Fakirganj Majlia High School was enveloped in an atmosphere of emotion and heartfelt warmth on Saturday as the institution bid farewell to its long-serving Headmaster, Javed Ali Sheikh.

Assam Assembly passes six education bills amid opposition walkout over voting dispute

Assam Assembly passes six education bills amid opposition walkout over voting dispute

Nov 29, 2025

The Assam Assembly on Saturday passed six bills concerning the Education Department following a walkout by opposition members, who claimed that ruling party legislators had entered the House after the Speaker ordered all doors closed for voting on proposed amendments.

Assam's land bill for tea workers sparks opposition concerns over election timing and intentions

Assam's land bill for tea workers sparks opposition concerns over election timing and intentions

Nov 29, 2025

The Assam Assembly has recently passed an amendment bill intended to allow the government to distribute land within the labour lines of tea estates to workers for ownership of housing.

Bodo students storm BTC Secretariat in Kokrajhar, protest erupts over ST status move

Nov 29, 2025

Kokrajhar witnessed unprecedented turmoil on November 29 as thousands of agitated Bodo students marched from Bodoland University at Rangalikhata, Debargaon, towards the BTC Secretariat in Bodofa Nagar, protesting the Assam Government’s decision to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities. 

Assam: Dhubri erupts as Garia Maria Deshi Jatiya Parishad demands OBC status, land rights

Nov 29, 2025

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets on November 29, as the Dhubri Zilla Samiti of the Garia Maria Deshi Jatiya Parishad in Assam’s Dhubri, staged a massive demonstration in front of the co-district office in Golakganj.

Congress’ NSUI in turmoil over age fraud allegation before Bholanath College polls

Nov 29, 2025

A major political controversy has erupted within the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of the Congress party, ahead of Bholanath College student elections.

Congress MLA unveils plan for Brahmaputra riverside road connecting Nagarbera-Guwahati

Nov 29, 2025

Congress MLA Rakibuddin Ahmed has announced a major infrastructure proposal to construct a riverside road along the Brahmaputra, linking Nagarbera to Guwahati through Sonatoli and Goraimari.

Assam MLA Sherman Ali suspended again for disrupting Assembly proceedings

Assam MLA Sherman Ali suspended again for disrupting Assembly proceedings

Nov 29, 2025

Assam MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed was suspended from the Assembly for a brief period on November 29 after he disrupted proceedings during the Question Hour.

Assam: Class 12 boy detained for allegedly hacking CCTV to spy on girlfriend in Sribhumi

Nov 29, 2025

A deeply concerning breach of privacy and security has come to light after a Class 12 student was caught allegedly hacking into a CCTV system to monitor his girlfriend’s private activities.

Congress MLAs stage walkout from Assam assembly over Tezpur University crisis

Congress MLAs stage walkout from Assam assembly over Tezpur University crisis

Nov 29, 2025

Congress MLAs staged a walkout on the final day of the winter session of the Assam Legislative Assembly, protesting alleged irregularities at Tezpur University and accusing the ruling BJP of denying adequate time to discuss student-related concerns.

ST status approval rests with Centre: Debabrata Saikia questions Assam cabinet's move

Nov 29, 2025

The Assam cabinet’s recent decision to approve a report recommending Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six communities has sparked political reactions, with Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Assembly, Debabrata Saikia, asserting that the authority to grant ST status rests solely with the Central Government.

Six held in Guwahati for cyber fraud using illegal APK links

Six held in Guwahati for cyber fraud using illegal APK links

Nov 29, 2025

In a major crackdown on cyber-enabled financial fraud, police detained six individuals from West Bengal and Assam for allegedly conducting fraudulent money transactions through illegal and unauthorized APK application links using their current bank accounts.

Akhil Gogoi protests outside Assam assembly, demands ST status for six indigenous communities

Akhil Gogoi protests outside Assam assembly, demands ST status for six indigenous communities

Nov 29, 2025

Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi staged a demonstration outside the Assam Legislative Assembly on Saturday, November 29, demanding immediate action from the government to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six indigenous communities of the state. The legislator accused both state and central authorities of prolonged delay and unfulfilled commitments on the issue.

Major eviction drive underway to reclaim encroached land in Nagaon’s Kampur

Nov 29, 2025

The 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

Revival of historic Stilwell Road gains momentum amid India–Myanmar trade push

Nov 29, 2025

The 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, 2025

The 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

Assam: Dhubri school battles Brahmaputra’s erosion threat, urgent intervention sought

Nov 29, 2025

Hamidabad 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, 2025

The 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

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

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

Speaker revokes suspension of two Assam MLAs after appeals from House leaders

Nov 28, 2025

The 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.