Added on State

Operation Praghat earns the Assam Police STF a national prize.

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police has been honoured with the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak (KGDP) 2025 in the Special Operations category for its success in Operation Praghat, a multi-state counter-terrorism mission that dismantled a jihadi network operating across Assam, West Bengal, and Kerala. Led by Inspector General Partha Sarathi Mahanta, the STF arrested eight suspects, including a Bangladeshi national linked to the banned Ansarullah Bangla Team. The operation prevented attempts to radicalise youth and incite communal unrest. Instituted in 2024 by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the KGDP recognises exceptional police work across India, with 1,466 personnel honoured this year.

Read More
Added on State

Assam Downtown University hosted a two-day program for education officers on innovation, design, and entrepreneurship in Guwahati.

A two-day “Capacity Building Workshop on Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship (IDE)” was jointly organized by the Department of School Education and Literacy, AICTE, and the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell at Assam down town University, Guwahati, from October 30–31, 2025. Conducted in collaboration with the Wadhwani Foundation, the program aimed to strengthen district-level officials’ understanding of innovation, design thinking, and entrepreneurship in line with NEP 2020. Senior officials from AICTE and the Ministry inaugurated the event, which saw participation from over 60 District Education Officers and DIET members. Sessions included design thinking exercises, collaborative problem-solving activities, and discussions on integrating entrepreneurship into education.

Read More
Added on State

Assam CM promises to maintain peace while remembering the victims of the 2008 serial blasts.

On October 30, 2008, Assam suffered one of India’s deadliest terror attacks when serial blasts ripped through four districts, claiming 88 lives and injuring over 500. The bombings were carried out by militants associated with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). The attack is considered the third-largest bomb incident in India, after the 1993 Mumbai blasts and the 2006 train bombings in Mumbai. Investigations revealed that the blasts involved around 25-30 kilograms of RDX per vehicle and were meticulously planned, with involvement possibly linked to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI, and cross-border militant cooperation. Ranjan Daimary, then leader of NDFB, was later sentenced to life imprisonment for his role, and several other accomplices were also convicted. The attack marked a pivotal moment in Assam’s ongoing struggle against insurgent violence, and its memory continues to evoke somber reflection and calls for peace in the region.​

Read More
Added on State

Assam introduces cashless healthcare for pensioners and workers.

Assam Launches Cashless Medical Treatment under AA-MMLSAY
The Assam government has introduced a cashless medical treatment facility for state employees, pensioners, and their dependents under the Ayushman Asom Mukhya Mantri Lok Sevak Arogya Yojana (AA-MMLSAY). Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the facility on October 29, allowing beneficiaries to access cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals across Assam and leading corporate hospitals nationwide.

Previously operating on reimbursement only since its 2023 inception, the scheme has already registered over 2.2 lakh employees and 6,172 pensioners, with Rs 65 crore reimbursed—significantly higher than the earlier annual expenditure of around Rs 17–18 crore.

Unlike the Centre-funded Ayushman Bharat scheme, MMLSAY is self-sustaining, supported by employee contributions, aiming to cover 7–8 lakh beneficiaries in the near future. The government also announced plans to establish its own Pay Commission to align state employee benefits with central government standards.

Read More
Added on State

Black-clad march reveals “hidden corruption” and campus misrule at Tezpur University protest.

The civil rights movement at Tezpur University marked its 38th day with a powerful black-clad rally symbolizing unity and defiance. Hundreds of students, teachers from the Tezpur University Teachers’ Association (TUTA), and non-teaching staff from the Tezpur University Non-Teaching Employees’ Association (TUNTEA) participated, wearing black clothes and masks to represent institutional mourning and protest the “masked corruption” linked to the absconding Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh.

The protest is rooted in over a month of demands for transparency, ethical leadership, and accountability. Allegations included corrupt administrative practices that compromised academic standards and institutional reputation. Environmental harm was also a concern, with claims of unconsulted destruction of trees and green areas under a misguided “beautification” effort.

Protesters maintained disciplined silence, carried placards, and observed reflective moments to symbolize suppressed voices. The black masks served as metaphors for hidden truths that will eventually emerge.

In a joint statement, TUTA, TUNTEA, and the student body emphasized the movement’s goal to restore integrity and responsible governance at Tezpur University. As the 38th day ended, the campus community remained resolute in continuing peaceful protests until justice prevails and institutional dignity is restored.

Read More
Added on State

Gauhati University disputes allegations of making decisions about honorary degrees unilaterally.

Gauhati University has issued a clarification rejecting allegations that individual officials acted independently in conferring honorary degrees. The university stated that the conferment of honoris causa degrees, such as Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) and Doctor of Science (D.Sc.), follows a collective and multi-tiered statutory process.

Registrar Prof. Utpal Sarma emphasized that no single person has the authority to grant such degrees. Proposals must first be reviewed by the Executive Council before being sent to the Chancellor and the Governor of Assam for approval. The University Court’s endorsement is required in the final stage.

The statement dismissed recent reports and speculation as baseless, urging the media and public to rely only on verified information. Gauhati University advised stakeholders to follow updates through its official website and verified social media accounts.

Read More
Added on State

Rantu Paniphukan, the leader of the Veer Lachit Sena, was detained in Guwahati during a news briefing.

Veer Lachit Sena chief Rantu Paniphukan was arrested by Assam Police during a press conference in Guwahati. The detention occurred unexpectedly amid accusations linked to a kidnapping and extortion case involving organization members. Paniphukan defended the group’s actions, dismissed political motives, and announced an internal investigation. The arrests followed a ransom kidnapping, with police recovering evidence connecting the accused to Veer Lachit Sena, including signed letters and organizational logos. The investigation continues to reveal the full extent of organizational involvement.

Read More
Added on State

In a new draft, Assam proposes a seven-year prison sentence for polygamy: Himanta Biswa Sharma.

The Assam government will introduce a law against polygamy with a minimum seven-year imprisonment provision, regardless of religion. The bill will be tabled in the Assam Legislative Assembly on November 25 during the winter session. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma made the announcement while launching the second phase of the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina scheme, which has successfully reduced girl student dropouts by providing financial assistance. Sharma also mentioned upcoming bills on “love jihad” and polygamy to be presented in the Assembly.

Read More
Added on State

ICSTIP-2025 is being held at Assam Downtown University to encourage sustainability and innovation.

The International Conference on Science, Technology, Innovation and Policy for Global Health and Sustainability (ICSTIP‑2025) began on Monday at Assam down town University, organized by the Faculty of Science. The ceremony opened with the lighting of the lamp and Saraswati Vandana led by Dr. Radali Duarah.

Conference President Dr. Manash Pratim Sarma welcomed delegates and emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle global and national challenges. Vice‑Chancellor Prof. N. C. Talukdar reaffirmed the university’s dedication to building a robust research culture promoting innovation and sustainability.

The Souvenir and Abstract Book containing participant research papers was released. Chief guest Prof. (Dr.) Kamal Malla Bujarbaruah, former Vice‑Chancellor of Assam Agricultural University, underlined the need for collaborative research for sustainable progress in Northeast India.

Dr. Suraksha S. Diwan, Scientist‑F from the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, delivered the keynote address on “Harnessing Biotechnology for Sustainable Development in the North Eastern Region — India’s Emerging Growth Engine,” highlighting biotechnology’s role in economic growth and environmental protection.

International speakers Marek Zborowski from Poland and Prof. Vera Ferro Lebres from Portugal shared global perspectives on research and innovation. The session ended with a vote of thanks by Convenor Dr. Partha Pratim Kalita, acknowledging all contributors to the successful inauguration.

Read More

Barak Bolchhe!

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES DISTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN  MANIPUR

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES CONDUCTS MEDICAL AND OUTREACH CAMP

Regional

Over the following two years, 150 Northeast goods will be GI-tagged.

State

Over 1.46 lakh people visited Kaziranga National Park in the 2025–2026 season, indicating an increase in tourism in Assam.

State

“Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir,” the largest auditorium in NE, opens in Guwahati.

State

42 new train stops are added by Northeast Frontier Railway throughout Assam and West Bengal.

State

Four people were detained for damaging Christmas decorations at St. Mary’s School in Nalbari in Assam.

State

Due to the NH-715 diversion proposal, locals block the Kaliabor–Jakhalabandha road in Assam.

State

Dima Hasao tourism may suffer as Vistadome Express will be permanently discontinued on January 1 in Assam.

State

Assam CM: 18 foreigners who tried to enter illegally were returned

Regional

In an interstate operation, Tripura police find 24 missing young people from Siang, Arunachal.

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES HEROIN WORTH ₹14 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS HUGE QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVES ON JIRIBAM-TIPAIMUKH ROAD, MANIPUR

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES GUWAHATI

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES KOLKATA

Local

ASSAM RIFLES AND DRI SEIZES YABA TABLETS WORTH ₹39 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM