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.
Assam assembly to set up ‘detention room’ for disruptive, suspended MLAs: Biswajit Daimary
Nov 28, 2025The Assam Legislative Assembly is set to establish a dedicated detention room within its premises to hold suspended Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) found disrupting proceedings. The Assembly Secretariat is expected to soon formulate detailed rules and procedures for its operation, confirmed speaker Biswajit Daimary.
Pawan Khera slams Assam CM: ‘He won’t return to power, he’ll go to jail’
Nov 28, 2025Congress leader Pawan Khera on November 28 sharply criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s announcement that a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in the state after the next elections.
Scientists identify 13 new amphibian species across Northeast India
Nov 28, 2025Scientists at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have discovered 13 new species of amphibians across Northeast India, marking a significant advancement in documenting the region’s rich but understudied biodiversity.
Assam: Public Sanghadana ceremony for late Indrabonsho Bhikkhu held at Margherita Buddhist Vihar
Nov 28, 2025A public Sanghadana ceremony in honour of late Buddhist monk Indrabonsho Bhikkhu was held on Friday, November 28 at the Inthem Munggang Buddhist Vihar under Margherita Co-District. The tribute event was conducted with full adherence to the customs and principles of Theravada Buddhism.
Assam government to roll out Rs 300 monthly aid for all HSLC aspirants
Nov 28, 2025Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 28 announced a new scheme aimed at supporting students preparing for the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examinations in 2026.
Oil spill near Guwahati's Greenwood Resort triggers major traffic snarl on NH-27
Nov 28, 2025A heavy oil spill on National Highway 27 near Greenwood Resort in Guwahati’s Khanapara area led to massive traffic congestion, causing inconvenience to hundreds of commuters.
Himanta’s dependence on a Congress-bred operator and Modi-troll had derailed his Zubeen Garg strategy
Nov 28, 2025Himanta Biswa Sarma briefly lost narrative control after Zubeen Garg’s death, exposing missteps by his social media handler Siddharth Mazumdar, whose shifting political loyalties and controversial digital past now raise troubling questions.
Assam: Boko police bust drug racket, two arrested with 58 gms of heroin
Nov 28, 2025Boko Police on Thursday, November 27 arrested two suspected drug peddlers following a swift chase in the heart of Boko town. The accused have been identified as Elibor and Sayed Ali, both hailing from Rangeswari near Nagarbera.
Assam assembly winter session enters Day 4 with key public welfare issues on agenda
Nov 28, 2025The Winter Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly resumed its fourth day on Friday, November, presenting a packed agenda focused on major socio-economic concerns, legislative reforms, and welfare initiatives for citizens across the state.
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