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By tying voter rights to eviction, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is casting doubt on the legitimacy of citizens who have already navigated the arduous NRC process

The CBI has arrested Airtel’s territory sales manager and two middlemen in Assam for illegally selling ghost SIM cards used in cyber frauds, including digital arrest scams. The arrests followed raids that uncovered incriminating evidence and KYC misuse

The Supreme Court on Friday protected The Wire editors Siddharth Varadarajan and Karan Thapar from arrest in Assam FIR cases under Section 152 of the BNS. The court asked them to cooperate with investigations while extending earlier interim protection

In Assam, several ethnic organisations have launched the ‘Miya Kheda Andolan’ supporting state-led eviction drives against alleged encroachers, mostly Bengali-speaking Muslims. The movement stresses indigenous identity protection, with rallies and boycotts, while CM Himanta Biswa Sarma backed evictions but urged adherence to law

The Assam government will soon launch a dedicated online portal to allow indigenous citizens living in vulnerable regions to apply for arms licences. The scheme aims to ensure their safety through a rigorous verification process and strict compliance with arms law

Railway authorities in Assam rescued 26 minor girls and young women from a suspected human trafficking attempt at Tinsukia station. The operation coincides with Assam’s rollout of a comprehensive policy to combat trafficking and witch-hunting, focusing on prevention and rehabilitation

Rahul Singh, a railway station master accused of murdering his wife Anjali Singh, was arrested in Guwahati after weeks on the run. Disguised as a security guard, he was apprehended following a probe aided by CID and forensic teams

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla inspired students from Meghalaya and Assam during a 10-minute Ham radio chat from the ISS. He shared insights on space life, training, and health, urging them to dream big and become future Moon-walking astronauts

The mosque was demolished with community consent to make way for a critical drainage project aimed at solving waterlogging issues. Authorities said due legal process was followed and compensation is being processed for the acquired land

ONGC has significantly reduced gas flow at its Rudrasagar well in Assam following a blowout on June 12. With support from US experts, containment efforts are progressing, as pressure drops and safety measures like water blanketing and evacuations continue

The ammonia-urea complex will come up on the existing premises of the Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited at Namrup

Union Home Minister had reached Dergaon for a three-day tour of Assam and Mizoram, will be laying the foundation stone for the next phase

HM Shah will begin his visit by arriving in Jorhat on March 14, where he is expected to participate in a range of significant activities, including the inauguration of the upgraded Lachit Barphukan Police Academy, a key initiative to enhance law enforcement infrastructure in Assam.

The World Air Quality Report 2024 by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir said Delhi remains the most polluted capital city globally, while India ranked as the world's fifth most polluted country in 2024

Another agreement was inked between the Assam government and Matheson Hydrogen Pvt Ltd for a Rs 1,500-crore hydrogen and steam generation plant

Assam has abundant natural resources and potential to become the world's mega basin says Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal

Husband finds wife's hands and legs tied; accused on the run

A case under different sections of the BNS and the POCSO Act was registered, and the two accused are currently in judicial custody

The earthquake measures 4.8 on the Richter scale and its epicenter was located at inside Myanmar

The chances of the survival of the eight others appear grim, officials say