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Unidentified miscreants open fire on Assam Commando camp in Dima Hasao, no casualties reported

Unidentified miscreants open fire on Assam Commando camp in Dima Hasao, no casualties reported

Dec 01, 2025

A late-night firing incident has been reported from the Chillai area under Mahur police station in Assam’s Dima Hasao district after unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire targeting an Assam Commando Camp on December 1.

Elephant attack kills woman in Assam's West Karbi Anglong, village on edge

Elephant attack kills woman in Assam's West Karbi Anglong, village on edge

Dec 01, 2025

A woman was fatally attacked by an elephant in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district. Authorities warn villagers to stay cautious and avoid forests alone

Tezpur University finance officer resigns amid mounting corruption allegations

Tezpur University finance officer resigns amid mounting corruption allegations

Dec 01, 2025

The ongoing agitation at Tezpur University marked a major development on Monday, December 1 as Finance Officer Braja Bandhu Mishra formally relinquished his post, citing escalating tension on campus and mounting corruption allegations linked to his tenure.

Assam: BTC CEM slams secretariat arson, calls for protection of democratic institutions

Dec 01, 2025

Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Executive Member (CEM) Hagrama Mohilary strongly criticized the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) and the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) for the violent incident of arson and vandalism of the assembly hall of BTC Secretariat on November 29 , reaffirming that such violent disruptions have no place in a democratic setup.

Assam: Sribhumi healthcare crisis deepens as primary health centre remains shut for 11 years

Dec 01, 2025

Serious concerns have emerged over the crumbling state of government healthcare services in Sribhumi district, where a Primary Health Centre (PHC) located in the constituency of Health Minister Krishnendu Paul has remained non-operational for the past 11 years. The abandoned building, now engulfed in wild vegetation, reflects long-standing negligence in the rural health sector.

Assam unveils Rs 83-cr Jamunamukh rail overbridge aimed at easing travel bottlenecks

Assam unveils Rs 83-cr Jamunamukh rail overbridge aimed at easing travel bottlenecks

Dec 01, 2025

Assam inaugurates Rs 83 crore Jamunamukh rail overbridge to ease traffic and improve connectivity. The project supports local economy and commuter safety

Zubeen's dream project ‘Roi Roi Binale’ smashes records with over Rs 33 crore earning in one month

Zubeen's dream project ‘Roi Roi Binale’ smashes records with over Rs 33 crore earning in one month

Dec 01, 2025

Zubeen Garg's dream project 'Roi Roi Binale' has garnered a massive Rs 33,30,82,825 (Rs 33.30 crore) earning in just one month of its theatrical release, driven by the unwavering love and support of Zubeen Garg’s fans and cinema enthusiasts across the country.

Imam’s swift action saves seven lives after car plunges into pond in Assam’s Sribhumi

Dec 01, 2025

A late-night accident in Sribhumi Neelam Bazar could have turned tragic if not for the quick thinking and humanity displayed by an Imam. Seven Hindu passengers narrowly escaped death after their Eco vehicle lost control and fell into a roadside pond, leaving them trapped and struggling in the water.

How Modi government remains silent as an absentee VC destroys a Central University in Assam

How Modi government remains silent as an absentee VC destroys a Central University in Assam

Dec 01, 2025

Tezpur University, a Central University born of the Assam Accord, is now paralysed by a months-long uprising triggered by a controversial vice-chancellor whose alleged corruption, absenteeism, and misgovernance met with silence from New Delhi, allowing institutional collapse to deepen unchecked.

Political opponents can continue to raise their voices, but Himanta Biswa Sarma will become CM again: Assam minister

Dec 01, 2025

Assam Cabinet Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass on Monday, December 1 expressed confidence that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will retain power in the state in the coming term. Speaking at a public event, Dass asserted that the leadership of Sarma would continue to transform the lives of the poor in Assam.

Assam: Elephant calf found dead in Torani Reserve Forest, tiger attack suspected

Dec 01, 2025

Forest officials have recovered the carcass of a two-month-old wild elephant calf in the Torani Reserve Forest area under the Khatangpani Forest Range in Assam. The discovery was made on Monday, December 1 during a routine patrol by forest personnel.

Assam: HIV cases rise alarmingly in Dhubri, World AIDS Day rally calls for awareness

Dec 01, 2025

Marking World AIDS Day, the Dhubri District Health Department organised several awareness programmes on Sunday to intensify public outreach on HIV prevention and eliminate stigma surrounding the disease.

Assam Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass terms ST status protests 'politically motivated’, calls for proper review of GoM report

Dec 01, 2025

Assam Cabinet Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass on Monday, December 1, alleged that the protests erupting across the state over the recommendation to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities appear to be driven by political motives and misinformation.

As Zubeen case lands Assembly floor, Ashok Singhal goes missing, spends week at 'Mahayagna'

As Zubeen case lands Assembly floor, Ashok Singhal goes missing, spends week at 'Mahayagna'

Dec 01, 2025

The Assam Assembly’s winter session from November 25 to 29 unfolded with fierce debates on some of the most sensitive issues confronting the state-ranging from the Polygamy Prohibition Bill and the proposed ST status for six communities to the tabling of the long-awaited Tiwari Commission Report on the 1983 Nellie Massacre.

BTC winter session begins under tight security amid student protests

Dec 01, 2025

The two-day winter session of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) commenced on December 1, under heightened security arrangements, as widespread protests continue over the demand for granting tribal status to six communities in Assam.

Assam’s new Umrangso cricket stadium with 15,000 seater gallery to be inaugurated on Dec 5

Dec 01, 2025

Assam is set to get a new state-of-the-art cricket stadium as Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma will inaugurate the Assam Cricket Association’s (ACA) newly built facility in Umrangso on December 5.

Assam: Fatal road mishap claims three lives in Nagaon

Dec 01, 2025

In a tragic incident on the night of November 30, three people were killed on the spot in a road accident at Rupohihat in Nagaon district.

Assam cabinet approves revised pay structure for 170 contractual staff in mini ITIs

Assam cabinet approves revised pay structure for 170 contractual staff in mini ITIs

Dec 01, 2025

The Assam Cabinet on November 30 approved a series of major decisions, including enhancing financial support for families of deceased National Health Mission (NHM) employees and clearing critical administrative and developmental proposals across education, skill development and land settlement.

Six new MCLAs join BTC government, enhancing community representation

Six new MCLAs join BTC government, enhancing community representation

Dec 01, 2025

Six newly nominated MCLAs have joined the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) government, under the leadership of Hagráma Mohilary. The Governor has given approval for the induction of these members, each representing a different community within the region.

Assam govt to discuss ST status protests with tribal groups: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam govt to discuss ST status protests with tribal groups: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Dec 01, 2025

The Assam government has announced plans to hold discussions with groups protesting the report on granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities.

“First touch me, then see”: Hagrama Mohilary throws open challenge to rivals amid BTC secretariat vandalism row

Nov 30, 2025

Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary on November 30 announced the schedule for the forthcoming Winter Session of the BTC Assembly while levelling sharp allegations against the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) over the vandalism at the BTCLA office on November 29 evening.