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Clashes erupted in Assam’s Kokrajhar between Bodos and Adivasis, a day after mob violence left one dead. The Rapid Action Force was deployed, and internet/mobile data services were suspended in Kokrajhar and Chirang districts as authorities sought to restore order

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the clearing of 1,732.5 acres of reserve forest land in Hojai district from encroachments. The government has reclaimed over 47,850 acres since 2021, emphasizing zero tolerance for illegal settlements, particularly targeting Bengali-speaking Muslims

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said a CBI inquiry would be recommended if the SIT probe into singer Zubeen Garg’s drowning in Singapore proves unsatisfactory. He urged public patience and warned against spreading rumours that could hamper investigations

Thousands of fans gathered at Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium to pay tribute to late singer Zubeen Garg. His wife, Garima, thanked fans for their love, while officials and the public offered homage amidst rains and scorching sun

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing it of supporting infiltrators and terrorists allegedly groomed by Pakistan. He made these remarks during a public meeting in Mangaldoi, Assam on Sunday. Referring to 'Operation Sindoor', he claimed the opposition party failed to back the Indian Army.

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

New day gecko species discovered near Brahmaputra in Assam. It is the second species of such kind recorded in the Northeast

India on Thursday urged Bangladesh to expedite the nationality verification process to facilitate the deportation of a large number of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in India who are required to be sent back

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani had announced that the conglomerate will invest Rs 50,000 crore across various sectors in the State, addressing the inaugural function of the Advantage Assam 2.0 business summit in February

Devajit Saikia says the city will also host its first-ever world cup match later this year during the ICC Women's ODI World Cup

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

Police uncovered a huge scam in Assam last week involving online trading totalling Rs 2,200 crore. The two prime accused -- Bishal Phukan of Dibrugarh and Swapnanil Das of Guwahati were arrested by the police from their residences.

People from all sections of society hit the streets demanding the arrest of the culprits; two detained and a search is underway for others

It may bring prosperity to a minuscule political group, but the nation — Hindus, Muslims and all other religious groups — will suffer at the end

Brahmaputra flows above danger mark at Nimatighat, Guwahati, Goalpara, Dhubri; Himanta takes stock of situation

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is scheduled to visit flood-affected areas in Maligaon, Pandu Port and Temple Ghat

Park authorities put vehicular speed sensor cameras on the National Highway - 37 to control the vehicles speed

This will be a game changer for Assam, making the State an education hub in Eastern India and also help fulfill our economic aspirations, Himanta Biswa Sarma said in another post.

He mentioned that the names of the Congress candidates for both Amethi and Rae Bareli seats will be announced sometime later.

Addressing an election rally in Lakhimpur, he said the BJP-led government at the Centre secured the country's border with Bangladesh and stopped infiltration.