US-based secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has allegedly reacted to a letter from the outlawed terrorist group United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent (ULFA-I), saying that they are prepared to offer assistance for the "Assam Independence Referendum" (AIR).
A massive landslide, triggered by incessant rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, caused damage in the main part of the under-construction dam in the Lower Subansiri hydroelectric power project in Assam's Dhemaji district.
Since then, she has been on the ground to lead Trinamool's campaign in two states -- Goa and Tripura. However, election results were far from satisfactory for the party in both these states.
After a threat was issued by a Khalistani outfit to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the police on Monday reviewed the CM's security and also that of the airports and railway stations.
At least 50 packets containing five lakh Yaba tables worth crores of rupees was seized from a Mizoram-bound vehicle in Assam's Silchar town on Monday, an official said, adding that two people were arrested in connection.
Hitting back at his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has asked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor to stop lying on the land of Maa Kamakhya.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday criticised his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma at a rally here over a multitude of issues including education, health and governance.
The world's tallest pier railway bridge, with a height of 141 metres, is being constructed as part of the Jiribam-Imphal railway project which has already achieved physical progress of 93.30 per cent, officials said on Sunday.
The regional parties in the northeastern states are expected to play a significant role in next year's Lok Sabha elections, even as the BJP remains in an advantageous position by virtue of running the government in four out of the eight states in the region.
The Chief Minister also stressed upon the need to diversify the product portfolio of 'muga' and 'eri' silk, without which handloom entrepreneurs of Assam wouldn't be able to take advantage of the massive market across the country and abroad.
The letter said, "We hereby inform you that the Dimasa National Liberation Army has resolved to extend the ceasefire period by another six months, from April 2023 to September 30, 2023 for better peaceful environment, developmental talks and co-relation among us."
Replying to a question raised by AIUDF MLA Ashraful Hussain, Pegu said, "The education department has been facing at least 2,500 court cases related to the recruitment of teachers in schools and colleges."
Deb Barman tweeted late on Thursday evening: "Thank you Himanta Biswa for your assurance and statement today. We are keen to resolve the indigenous people's issues and we are glad the process has been initiated in a time-bound manner.
Assam government has decided to extend the 'disturbed area' tag under the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) in eight districts of the state for a period of another six months from April 1.
A delegation of the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), who's supremo Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barman earlier announced an indefinite hunger strike unless the Centre met the party's demand by March 27, suddenly left for Guwahati on Wednesday to meet Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
NF Railways CPRO Sabysachi De on Tuesday asserted that the construction work has been going on in full swing and they are fully confident to complete the project within the deadline.
The Gauhati High Court has imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 each on two lawyers for dragging a case for more than six years on behalf of a non-existing client in a 'frivolous litigation', a court official said.
While the self-styled Sikh radical preacher Amritpal Singh is still on the run, another of his associates was brought to Assam on Monday and lodged at the Dibrugarh central jail, raising the total tally of 'Waris Punjab de' members in the prison to eight.
The Bangladeshi Independence Day celebrated in Assam and Tripura on Sunday with numerous functions and events in the two Indian states that share border with the neighbouring country.
The minister said: "Our government will continue supporting Assam Tea Corporation Limited against the payment of outstanding liabilities of interest on provident fund in a phased manner, keeping in mind the greater interest of ATCL workers."
-Rajiv-Kumar1.jpg "Delimitation of Assembly, LS constituencies in Assam: EC team to visit on March 26-28")
According to officials, the Election Commission team, which also includes two Election Commissioners -- Anup Chandra Pandey and Arun Goel, would study the ground reality and expectations of all concerned.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is facing the consequences of being arrogant instead of apologising for the remarks on Modi surname in Karnataka in 2019, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said here on Saturday.
Partha Protim Das, the Superintendent of police in Karimganj, told the reporters that on being informed by the locals, a police team rushed to the spot and recovered the girl's body.
On Friday, Assam Pradesh Congress president Bhupen Borah had alleged that "the BJP planned a conspiracy against the former Wayanad MP after he busted the corruption of business tycoon Gautam Adani".
The train in its 15-day tour would cover Guwahati, Sivasagar, Jorhat and Kaziranga in Assam, Unakoti, Agartala and Udaipur in Tripura, Dimapur and Kohima in Nagaland and Shillong and Cherrapunji in Meghalaya.
