Assam UCC not truly uniform, alleges AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi
May 25, 2026Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised Assam's proposed Uniform Civil Code, calling it non-uniform and questioning the tribal exemption. He said the draft could harm inheritance rights for women as the wider debate over personal laws and community rights continues.
Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay meets Assam Governor, CM Himanta; focus on Northeast cooperation
May 25, 2026Bhutan Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay on May 25 met Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation between Bhutan and India’s Northeast, particularly Assam.
Sivasagar shootout: Two suspected ULFA-linked extortionists injured in police firing, four others absconding
May 25, 2026Two suspected ULFA-linked extortion operatives were injured during an exchange of fire with Sivasagar Police at Bogidol Mola village in Assam’s Sivasagar district on May 25, police sources said.
Relentless rain batters Barak Valley; flooded homes, damaged roads trigger public anger
May 25, 2026Continuous rainfall has severely affected normal life across Assam’s Barak Valley, with waterlogging, damaged roads and deteriorating infrastructure causing widespread hardship for residents.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah likely to visit Tripura on June 5 to review border security
May 25, 2026Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to visit Tripura on June 5 to review border security arrangements and infrastructure along the India-Bangladesh border. The proposed tour is expected to focus on fencing, surveillance and coordination against infiltration, smuggling and other cross-border crimes.
Union Sports Minister Raksha Khadse reviews National Sports University campus in Manipur
May 25, 2026Union Sports Minister Raksha Khadse reviewed the National Sports University campus in Imphal and trained with athletes. The visit highlighted the near-complete campus and the wider push to strengthen sports support in the Northeast.
No Photos, No Real-Time Updates: Assam police advisory to schools on child safety
May 25, 2026Assam Police has issued an urgent advisory to schools, cautioning educational institutions against sharing children’s photographs and personal information on social media platforms due to growing cyber safety concerns.
CAG audit flags fiscal gaps even as Assam economy grows; Rs 23,240 crore utilisation certificates pending
May 25, 2026The CAG’s state finances report said Assam’s GSDP rose to Rs 6,43,667 crore in 2024-25 from Rs 3,39,803 crore in 2020-21. The audit findings, now before the Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee, also tracked revenue, spending and fiscal management trends.
Assam police probe Dhubri minor abuse case after explicit videos go viral
May 25, 2026Assam Police have opened an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a minor girl in Dhubri after explicit videos and audio clips surfaced online. The viral circulation of the material led to an FIR, with officials examining POCSO and IT Act provisions as they search for the accused.
33 Assamese youths allegedly duped in fake LG job scam, questions raised over ITI verification process
May 25, 2026What began as a hopeful journey towards employment ended in heartbreak and financial loss for 33 unemployed Assamese youths, who allegedly fell victim to a fake job recruitment scam linked to a fraudulent offer made in the name of electronics giant LG.
Assam Assembly moves resolution backing 33% women’s reservation in parliament, state legislatures
May 25, 2026The Assam government on May 25 moved a resolution in the Assembly supporting the implementation of one-third reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures following the completion of the delimitation process.
Opposition will oppose UCC because 18 of 19 MLAs are of 'Miya' origin’: BJP MLA
May 25, 2026BJP MLA Sushanta Borgohain on May 25 defended the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Assam, stating that the ruling party was fulfilling a key electoral commitment and asserting that the legislation would strengthen women’s rights and ensure legal uniformity across the state.
Assam's Tinsukia residents raise concern over open urination near school, mirrors installed to curb nuisance
May 25, 2026Residents and students of Budding Buds Senior Secondary School on D.M. Lohia Road in Assam's Tinsukia have reportedly been facing serious inconvenience due to incidents of open urination in a nearby lane for a prolonged period.
Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay begins two-day Assam visit, bilateral connectivity projects in focus
May 25, 2026Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has begun a two-day visit to Assam centred on bilateral connectivity and development projects. The trip comes amid renewed focus on the proposed Gelephu-Kokrajhar link and wider regional cooperation.
Pre-monsoon rains wash away portions of NH-127(B) in Assam’s Dhubri, locals allege substandard construction
May 25, 2026Severe pre-monsoon rainfall has caused extensive damage to portions of the newly constructed National Highway 127(B) in the Tamarhat area of Assam’s Dhubri district, triggering widespread public concern over infrastructure quality and commuter safety.
Gauhati High Court reserves order on Shyamkanu Mahanta’s bail plea till May 29 in Zubeen Garg death case
May 25, 2026The Gauhati High Court has reserved till May 29 its order on Shyamkanu Mahanta’s bail plea in the Zubeen Garg death case. The decision follows competing arguments from the defence and the state in a case under intense public scrutiny in Assam.
Tuliram Ronghang revives Article 244(A) demand in Assam Assembly, pushes for autonomous state for hill districts
May 25, 2026In his maiden speech as an MLA in the Assam Legislative Assembly, Dr. Tuliram Ronghang, Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), strongly renewed the long-standing demand for implementation of Article 244(A) of the Constitution to create an Autonomous State within Assam for Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts.
IIT Guwahati develops advanced nanomaterial technology to combat counterfeiting
May 25, 2026IIT Guwahati researchers have developed a light-emitting perovskite nanomaterial for anti-counterfeiting use. The technology can create heat-resistant, hard-to-copy security patterns for authentication and advanced displays.
Assamese children’s magazines ‘Mouchak’ and ‘Notun Aabiskar’ digitally archived at University of California
May 25, 2026Assam Minister Bimal Borah on May 25, said two iconic Assamese children’s magazines, Mouchak and Notun Aabiskar, have been digitally archived at the University of California, marking a significant step in preserving Assamese literary and cultural heritage.
Assam UCC Bill 2026 standardises marriage laws, makes live-in relationship registration compulsory
May 25, 2026Assam Government on May 25 introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Assam, 2026 Bill, on the third day of the ongoing 16th session of Assam Legislative Assembly proposing a unified civil legal framework governing marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships for all residents of the state, while explicitly exempting Scheduled Tribes in order to preserve their constitutional protections and customary practices.
Residents protest artificial flooding in Assam's Sribhumi, demand permanent solution
May 25, 2026Residents of several localities in Sribhumi, Assam staged a road blockade protest on Monday, May 25 against recurring artificial flooding in the town following continuous rainfall.
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