Assam News

Hagrama Mohilary slams Pramod Boro, alleges gaps in BTR Accord implementation, recruitment irregularities

Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary on Thursday, July 2, criticised former Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Chief Pramod Boro, alleging shortcomings in the implementation of the BTR Accord, inadequate financial provisions following the expansion of the region, and irregularities in recruitment during the previous administration.

Assam CM, Kiren Rijiju discuss flood rehabilitation and recovery efforts in Delhi

Himanta Biswa Sarma met Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi to review Assam's flood relief, rehabilitation and recovery measures. The meeting underscored continued Centre-state coordination on rebuilding livelihoods after this year's floods.

Why 15 documents failed to prove a man's citizenship: Gauhati High Court advocate explains

The Gauhati High Court has upheld a Foreigners Tribunal's decision declaring an Assam resident a foreigner, ruling that despite submitting 15 documents and oral testimony, he failed to legally establish his Indian citizenship.

Punjab man reaches Assam after seven-month foot pilgrimage across 13 states, plans global peace march

Assam: Rupahihat Police seize 122 bottles of codeine cough syrup hidden in paddy machine, one arrested

Rupahihat Police in Assam's Nagaon district seized 122 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup concealed inside a paddy threshing machine and arrested an alleged drug peddler during a raid based on specific intelligence, officials said.

Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Union Minister Lalan Singh to accelerate fisheries, dairy growth in state

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, July 2 met Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan 'Lalan' Singh at the latter's official residence in New Delhi to discuss strategies for strengthening Assam's fisheries and dairy sectors.

Thieves steal fans, electrical fittings from school in Assam's Ledo

Unidentified thieves allegedly broke into a school in Assam's Tinsukia district and decamped with ceiling fans and electrical fittings, triggering concern among residents over a spate of thefts in the Ledo area.

Assam launches new rural livelihood mission in Dhubri, raises guaranteed employment to 125 days

Assam launched the VB-G RAM G mission in Dhubri on July 2. The expanded 125-day work guarantee is aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and reducing seasonal migration.

Assam: Dima Hasao administration inspects congested Haflong–Silchar road, reviews traffic management measures

The Dima Hasao district administration on Thursday, July 2 carried out a joint inspection of the congested Haflong–Silchar road to assess traffic bottlenecks caused by the movement of heavy vehicles and identify measures to restore normal traffic flow.

APSC CCE prelims: Assam police impose restrictions around 15 Guwahati exam centres

Guwahati Police Commissionerate have imposed a prohibitory order around 15 APSC CCE preliminary examination centres for July 5. The move aims to protect the fairness of the recruitment process and prevent disruption.

Kharge demands PM CARES relief for Northeast flood victims, slams BJP over 'flood-free' promise

Mallikarjun Kharge has urged the Centre to use the PM CARES Fund for relief and rehabilitation in flood and landslide-hit northeastern states. He said the scale of the crisis needed a stronger response and accused the BJP of failing on its flood-free promise.

Two Jharkhand men arrested with fake currency worth Rs 7.37 lakh at Guwahati's Kamakhya Railway Junction

Two men from Jharkhand were arrested with counterfeit currency notes having a face value of Rs 7.37 lakh during a late-night operation at Kamakhya Railway Junction in Guwahati, police said.

Six cattle rescued after high-speed chase ends in crash in Assam's Dhubri

Six cattle were rescued after a high-speed police chase ended in a crash on National Highway 127B in Assam's Dhubri district, exposing an alleged cattle smuggling attempt and triggering tension in the Balajan area, police said.

Assam: Man accused of seeking money in Nagaon SP's name to buy liquor

A man has been accused of allegedly seeking money from a resident of Assam's Nagaon district by falsely claiming that the amount was meant to purchase liquor for the district's Superintendent of Police (SP).

Assam school principal arrested for allegedly molesting Class 6 student; protests erupt in Cachar

The principal of a private school in Assam's Cachar district was arrested on Wednesday, after he was accused of allegedly molesting a Class 6 student inside his office, triggering protests by local residents demanding stringent action against the accused.

Silchar Medical College principal questioned in spa case; police probe expands

The principal of Silchar Medical College and Hospital, Dr. Bhaskar Gupta, was questioned by Cachar Police in connection with the ongoing investigation into an alleged illegal activities case linked to a spa centre in Silchar, police sources said.

Assam man fails to prove citizenship despite submitting 15 documents

The Gauhati High Court has upheld a Foreigners Tribunal's decision declaring an Assam resident a foreigner, ruling that despite submitting 15 documents and oral testimony, he failed to legally establish his Indian citizenship.

Centre assures full support as Assam flood toll affects nearly 50,000 across four districts

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan surveyed Assam's flood-hit areas and reviewed relief work in Dhemaji. The Centre said it would support relief, recovery and reconstruction as damage widened across the state.

Assam budget session from July 6; full budget to be presented on July 10

The first full budget of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government in its second consecutive term will be presented in the Assam Legislative Assembly on July 10, according to the provisional business schedule released by the Assembly Secretariat.

Police officer among injured as vehicle rams crowd at accident site in Assam's Cachar

Two consecutive road accidents in Lakhipur area of Assam’s Cachar district left at least five people injured, including a police officer, triggering concern among local residents after a second vehicle allegedly struck police personnel and bystanders during an ongoing accident investigation

Assam: 35-year-old man arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor in Cachar, police register POCSO case

Assam Police arrested a 35-year-old man for the alleged sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in the Dholai police station area of Cachar district.