Government unveils district-led textiles plan to boost exports, jobs
Launched at the National Textile Ministers Conference in Guwahati, the initiative adopts a district-level, sector-specific approach to develop 100 high-potential districts as Global Export Champions and upgrade 100 Aspirational Districts into self-reliant hubs.
6 Accused In Manipur Gang-Rape Case Charged By Special CBI Court
A special CBI court in Guwahati has framed charges against six accused in the case where three women were stripped naked and two of them allegedly gang-raped during ethnic clashes in Manipur in May 2023.
Tilak Varma Ruled Out Of First Three T20Is Against NZ After Undergoing Abdominal Surgery
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: India batter Tilak Varma has been ruled out of the first three T20Is against New Zealand after undergoing surgery for an abdominal issue in Rajkot, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday. IANS had previously reported that Varma, 23, underwent an emergency surgery after scans suggested the need for the same at a super-speciality hospital in Rajkot on Wednesday evening, after experiencing acute pain in his abdominal region in the morning. Varmas availability for the remaining two matches will be assessed based on his progress during the return-to-training and skill phases. He was discharged from the hospital on Thursday morning and is scheduled to fly back to Hyderabad on Friday. He is currently stable and progressing well. Tilak will resume physical training and gradually return to skill-based activities once his symptoms have fully resolved and wound healing is satisfactory. He is ruled out of the first three T20Is against New Zealand. His availability for the remaining two matches will be assessed based on his progress during the return-to-training and skill phases, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said in the statement. Varmas recovery timeline leaves him doubtful for Indias T20 World Cup opener against the United States of America (USA) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7, with further group fixtures scheduled against Namibia (February 12, Pakistan (February 15), and the Netherlands (February 18). Tilak will resume physical training and gradually return to skill-based activities once his symptoms have fully resolved and wound healing is satisfactory. He is ruled out of the first three T20Is against New Zealand. His availability for the remaining two matches will be assessed based on his progress during the return-to-training and skill phases, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said in the statement. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India have yet to announce a replacement for Varma for the first three T20Is against New Zealand, to be played in Nagpur, Raipur, and Guwahati on January 21, 23, and 25. The last two T20Is will be played in Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram on January 28 and 31. Article Source: IANS
BHEL begins supply of traction converters for Vande Sleeper project
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has begun supplying traction converters for the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train project. This marks BHEL's entry into semi-high-speed propulsion. The equipment is being sent to Kolkata for train assembly. Other propulsion components are also being manufactured. These trains will operate at speeds up to 160 kmph. The first service will connect Guwahati and Howrah.
Bangladesh imports, foreign brands hurting local traders in Arunachal: ACCI
Guwahati: The Arunachal Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) on Thursday flagged concerns over the rising inflow of goods from Bangladesh and the unchecked presence of foreign brands in local markets, warning that the trend is adversely affecting traders, MSMEs and indigenous entrepreneurs in Arunachal Pradesh. While reaffirming its support for lawful cross-border trade and [] The post Bangladesh imports, foreign brands hurting local traders in Arunachal: ACCI appeared first on NorthEast Now .
GATE 2026 admit card expected to be released soon: Check where and how to download hall ticket
GATE 2026 aspirants can anticipate their admit cards soon from IIT Guwahati for the February 7, 8, 14, and 15 exams. The official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in, will host the download link. Candidates must verify all details on the admit card, including exam date, time, and centre, as it's essential for entry. Ensure you reach your designated test centre punctually.
Manipur gang rape: CBI court frames charges against 6
A special CBI court in Guwahati has framed charges against six men for their alleged involvement in a brutal ethnic violence crime in Manipur. The case, involving the stripping and parading of three women, with two gang-raped, marks the first CBI investigation into the Manipur violence to proceed to trial.
Assam Congress Accuses Inclusion Of Outside Voters In Special Revision Of Electoral Rolls
The authorities in the state election commission have clarified, Indian citizens who have migrated have the right of inclusion in voter lists. In the Guwahati case that they (the Congress) have raised, the individuals were there in the voter list in 2018 as well and were in a rented house.
GATE Exam 2026 Admit Card Update: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati is set to announce the GATE 2026 admit card soon. The admit cards will be released soon at gate2026.iitg.ac. IIT Guwahati released an official notification on January 2, 2026, confirming the delay.
PRAGATI platform fast-tracks AIIMS projects in Jammu, Bibinagar, Guwahati: Sources
New Delhi: The setting up of new AIIMS across the country has received a boost due to the PRAGATI platform initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leading to the fast-tracking of works and clearance of hurdles in building such institutes in Jammu, Bibinagar and Guwahati. The success of these three institutions, born from the synergy [] The post PRAGATI platform fast-tracks AIIMS projects in Jammu, Bibinagar, Guwahati: Sources appeared first on Northlines .
PRAGATI platform fast-tracks AIIMS projects in Bibinagar, Jammu and Guwahati: Sources
Prime Minister Modi's PRAGATI platform has significantly accelerated the development of new AIIMS in Bibinagar, Guwahati, and Jammu. High-level monitoring and inter-agency coordination have resolved critical hurdles, including water supply and electricity, ensuring these vital healthcare and teaching hubs are on track for completion and operationalization, boosting medical infrastructure nationwide.
Congress alleges irregularities in Assam draft electoral roll
Guwahati: Assams Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging serious irregularities in the draft electoral rolls of the state, published after a Special Revision (SR). The senior Congress leader demanded the halt of the finalisation of the electoral rolls until all irregularities are thoroughly verified and resolved to ensure Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Serious irregularities in Assam draft electoral roll after Special Revision, claims Cong
Guwahati: Assams Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging serious irregularities in the draft electoral rolls of the state, published after a Special Revision (SR). The senior Congress leader demanded the halt of the finalisation of the electoral rolls until all irregularities are thoroughly verified and resolved to ensure Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
13 foreigners pushed back, says Assam CM Himanta
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, January 5, said 13 foreign nationals trying to enter India illegally were nabbed and pushed back after apprehending them in the state. He, however, did not share details such as where these infiltrators came from or their ethnicity. We are committed to ensuring the Rights of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Gautam Adani named founding member of Bhutans GMC; 5,000 MW hydro pact signed
Guwahati: Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, has joined Bhutans Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) as a founding member, the GMC Authority announced on Saturday. In an official statement, the GMC Authority said Adanis involvement reflects a shared commitment to Bhutans values-based development model. It noted that his long experience in building large infrastructure projects [] The post Gautam Adani named founding member of Bhutans GMC; 5,000 MW hydro pact signed appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Bangladesh wont play T20 World Cup matches in India: Bangladesh Cricket Board
Guwahati: Bangladesh will not send its national cricket team to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup scheduled next month, amid escalating political and security concerns, while a senior government adviser has also sought suspension of Indian Premier League (IPL) broadcasts in the country. Government adviser Asif Nazrul said on Sunday that the Bangladesh Cricket [] The post Bangladesh wont play T20 World Cup matches in India: Bangladesh Cricket Board appeared first on NorthEast Now .
When will IIT Guwahati release GATE 2026 admit card? Heres what we know
The GATE 2026 admit card is expected to be released by IIT Guwahati on January 7, 2026. Candidates can download it from the official website via the GOAPS portal. The exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and the admit card is a mandatory document for entry.
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Guwahati has commenced registration for Assam NEET PG 2025 counselling round 3 today, January 6, 2026. This round aims to fill 482 MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats, with registration and choice filling concluding on January 7. Seat allotment results are expected on January 11.
Following BCCI diktat, KKR releases Mustafizur Rahman amid Indo-Bangla tensions
GUWAHATI, Jan 3: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been released by IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders after being instructed to do so by the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) amid heightening diplomatic tensions between the two neighbouring countries. KKR had acquired the services of the 30-year-old left-armer for Rs 9.20 crore from a base price of Rs 2 crore after an intense bidding war with Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals at the players auction last month. The BCCI said KKR [] The post Following BCCI diktat, KKR releases Mustafizur Rahman amid Indo-Bangla tensions appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
On Saturday, Ashish Vidyarthi went live on Instagram from the hospital to update everyone about his and his wife Rupali Barua's condition after their road accident in Guwahati. In the video, the Kill actor said that although the incident did occur, there was othing to sensationalise.
Immigrants to be pushed back into Bangladesh: Assam CM Himanta
Guwahati: All undocumented migrants in Assam will be pushed back into Bangladesh within a week of being declared foreigners by the Foreigners Tribunal, according to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Addressing the customary New Years media gathering on Thursday, January 1, Sarma stated that it does not need a repatriation treaty with Bangladesh for Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Howrah-Guwahati to get first Vande Bharat sleeper; Vaishnaw inspects ahead of launch by PM Modi
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Launch This Month: Check Meals, Fares, And Features
The inaugural Vande Bharat Sleeper service is scheduled for mid-to-late January 2026 and will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Guwahati-Howrah route.
High-speed corridor: NHIDCL to float tender by February 28
Our Bureau SHILLONG/GUWAHATI, Jan 2: The National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) is looking to float the tender for the high-speed corridor connecting Mawlyngkhung (Meghalaya) to Panchgram (Assam) by February 28. It is learnt that NHIDCL has also completed project planning, and environmental clearance for the massive project is expected within the next []
Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport, Guwahati saw remarkable passenger growth in 2025
Guwahatis Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport (LGBIA), managed by Adani Airport Holdings, saw strong growth in 2025, handling 7.01 million passengers, including 90,897 international travelers. The airport set a single-day record of 22,089 passengers on October 5 and expanded international routes to Paro, Bangkok, and Singapore, boosting aircraft movements to 47,550 domestic and 1,000 international ATMs.
Textile PLI scheme deadline extended to March 31
India has extended the deadline for its Production Linked Incentive scheme for textiles to March 31, 2026. This move follows a strong response from companies. The government is also organizing a National Textiles Ministers' Conference in Guwahati on January 8-9.
Tezpur University VC Sent On Leave, Centre Sets Up Inquiry Panel After Months Of Protests
Tezpur University Row: To ensure administrative continuity during the probe, the ministry has also appointed Prof Amrendra Kumar Das of IIT Guwahati as Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Tezpur University, till further orders.
Assam Congress to continue Raijor Podulit Raijor Congress outreach ahead of 2026 polls
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee is launching the third phase of its 'Raijor Podulit Raijor Congress' campaign on January 3, aiming to engage grassroots communities across the state. Five teams will fan out from Guwahati to gather aspirations and grievances, feeding into a people-driven manifesto for the 2026 Assembly elections.
Railways To Launch First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Guwahati And Howrah In January 2026
The districts benefitted by the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train include Kamrup Metropolitan and Bongaigaon in Assam State, and Coochbehar, Jalpaiguri, Maldah, Murshidabad, Purba Bardhaman, Hooghly, and Howrah in West Bengal State.
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has postponed the release of the GATE 2026 admit card, earlier expected on January 2, 2026. Candidates will be able to download the hall ticket from the GOAPS portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in once the revised date is announced. The admit card is mandatory for entry to the examination hall. GATE 2026 will be held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026 across India in multiple shifts at designated centres.
1st Vande Bharat sleeper to connect Guwahati to Howrah
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon inaugurate India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train connecting Guwahati and Howrah. This advanced overnight service, designed for speeds up to 180 kmph, promises a significantly faster and more comfortable journey. The railway minister highlighted this as part of a broader development push for eastern and northeastern India, with more such trains planned.
Tral Girl Wins Gold at National Junior Championship in Guwahati
SRINAGAR: Masifa Mushtaq, a promising young sportsperson from Batnoor Tral, has brought laurels to Jammu and Kashmir by winning a gold medal at the National Junior Championship 2025 held in Guwahati, Assam. Her achievement has been widely hailed in the area as a testament to the growing sports culture and the rising participation of girls []
The first-ever Vande Bharat sleeper train is all set debut in January 2026, which will connect Guwahati and Howrah. This upgrade promises enhanced overnight travel with 16 AC coaches, including first-class, offering improved comfort and safety features. The train is designed for speeds up to 180 kmph, aiming to revolutionize long-distance journeys.
Vande Bharat sleeper train clears trials, GuwahatiKolkata to be first route, PM to flag off
GATE 2026 admit card expected soon: IIT Guwahati to release hall tickets on GOAPS portal
IIT Guwahati is expected to release the GATE 2026 admit card on January 2, 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the GOAPS portal. The GATE 2026 exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. A printed admit card and a valid photo ID are mandatory for entry. Candidates must verify all details on the admit card.
Tezpur University VC sent on leave amid ongoing protests, probe panel set up
Amrendra Kumar Das from IIT Guwahatis Department of Design has been appointed as Pro Vice-Chancellor of the university.
Awareness on NE needed to prevent Angel Chakma-like incidents: Assam CM
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said people in the rest of the country should be educated about North East India to avoid incidents like the killing of Tripura student Angel Chakma in Dehradun. The culprits involved should be booked and meted out severe punishments as a deterrent for the occurrence of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
PM Modi to soon flag off first Vande Bharat sleeper train
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon flag off Indias first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Kolkata and Guwahati, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said here on Thursday. Addressing a press conference, Vaishnaw said the fares of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Howrah in West Bengal and Guwahati in Assam will be substantially lower Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Vande Bharat Sleeper To Run On Guwahati-Kolkata Route, PM Modi To Launch Train Soon
The train will have 16 coaches 11 for 3AC with 611 seats, 4 for 2AC with 188 seats and one for first AC with 24 seats. These coaches will have a collective capacity of 823.
PM Modi to launch Kolkata-Guwahati Vande Bharat sleeper train soon
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said 3rd AC fare will be around 2,300, including food, 2nd AC around 3,000, and 1st AC around 3,600
Government and provincialised schools in Assam's Kamrup Metropolitan district will be closed for a week, from December 31, 2025, to January 6, 2026, due to extreme cold. The decision aims to ensure student safety amidst a significant drop in daytime temperatures in Guwahati. Light rain and fog are also anticipated.
Man gets life term for raising module of Pakistan based terror outfit in Assam
Md Kamruj Zaman alias Kamaruddin was awarded three separate punishments under provisions of an anti-terror law, with the maximum of life imprisonment, by an NIA special court in Guwahati, Assam
NIA Special Court Awards Life Imprisonment to Key Accused in Terror Conspiracy Case
SRINAGAR: In a major crackdown on terror networks, a Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Guwahati has convicted and sentenced a key accused in a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terror conspiracy case linked to Assam. A statement reads that, a Key accussed of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terror conspiracy case was on Tuesday convicted and sentenced []
All schools closed for week due to extreme winter weather in Assams Guwahati
The normal classes will resume from January 7, prioritising the safety and well-being of students
Schools in Kamrup Metropolitan district, Assam, are closed until January 6, 2026, due to extreme cold. Daytime temperatures in Guwahati are significantly below normal. The India Meteorological Department forecasts rain and fog. Normal academic activities will resume on January 7. Private schools are advised to make their own decisions.
Kaziranga sees highest foreign tourist footfall in 2025-26: Assam CM
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said Kaziranga National Park registered the highest-ever foreign tourist footfall in 2025-26. He maintained that it was a reflection of the states conservation, culture and community-driven tourism. The world is discovering @kaziranga like never before, Sarma said in a post on X. The world is discovering Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
GUWAHATI: The North East Students Organisation (NESO) has demanded capital punishment for all those who were involved in the killing of Tripura student Angel Chakma in Dehradun. In a memorandum addressed to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the NESO, which is the apex students body of the Northeast, further demanded the establishment of at least one special police station for dealing with cases related to racial discrimination and atrocities on people from the region, and the enactment of a stringent law against racial discrimination as the Anti-Racism Act. Mr Angel Chakma, who was only 24 years of age, was beaten and stabbed, resulting in his death after struggling for his life for over two weeks in the hospital. His brother, Mr Micheal Chakma, was also assaulted, the memorandum read. The only reason being they looked differently from the rest of the Aryan race and were hurled with racial abuses which were demeaning and degrading, it further read. Condemning the attack, the NESO said people from the Northeast had been facing these kinds of harassment in different parts of the country. Tripura student killing: NHRC issues notice to Dehradun DM, SSP It urged CM Dhami to immediately intervene so that authorities take effective measures which could give mental, social and physical security to the students and people from the Northeast, studying and residing in Dehradun and other parts of Uttarakhand. The All India Chakma Students Union had written to Dhami on Monday, seeking transfer of the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation and the shifting of the trial outside Uttarakhand. According to the organisation, the family of the deceased has lost faith in Uttarakhand Police due to serious procedural lapses, including a three-day delay in registering the FIR, failure to invoke appropriate sections of law at the initial stage, and alleged attempts by senior police officials to dilute the crime by portraying it as a fight while ignoring elements of racial abuse. Tarun Prasad Chakma, father of the deceased , has already urged the government to ensure the protection of people from the Northeast in mainland India. My appeal is that what happened to my son should not happen to other children from the Northeast. The Northeast is also a part of India. We are also Indians, he said. Angel was beaten up and stabbed multiple times by a group of assailants on December 9. He succumbed to his injuries on December 26. 'Horrific hate crime': Rahul Gandhi on Tripura student murder; slams BJP for 'normalising' hate
We are also Indians, says slain Tripura students dad
GUWAHATI: Amid nationwide outrage over the murder of a Tripura student in Dehradun reportedly triggered by a dispute over a racial slur, his father Tarun Prasad Chakma on Monday condemned discrimination against natives of the Northeast. Families from here in the Northeast send their children outside so they can pursue better academic and professional opportunities, he said, adding, No child from the Northeast should be subjected to what happened to my son. The government must ensure their safety. Dwelling on the constant stereotyping and othering of people belonging to the Northeast because of their appearance, he stressed, So what if we are from the Northeast? The Northeast is also a part of India. We are also Indians. Taruns son Angel Chakma, a 24-year-old final-year MBA student at a private university in Dehradun, was stabbed multiple times by a group of youths on December 9. He sustained serious injuries in the attack and succumbed on December 26 after being hospitalised for 17 days. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday spoke to the victims father and assured strict punishment for the accused. A probe into the matter is under way. A horrific hate crime, says Rahul Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday called the killing of the Tripura student in Dehradun a horrific hate crime, as he accused the ruling BJP of normalising hate. India is built on respect and unity, not fear and abuse, he said as he sent thoughts to the bereaved family members.
Shah unveils new Guwahati Police Commissionerate building, seeks five more years for lotus in Assam
Amit Shah inaugurates Integrated Command and Control Centre, part of city Surveillance system
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the new Commissioner of Police office in Guwahati, featuring an Integrated Command and Control Centre and advanced surveillance systems. He also flagged off 39 Mobile Forensic Vans to boost scientific crime investigation and opened an exhibition on India's new criminal laws.
Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates Northeast`s largest auditorium in Guwahati
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the JyotiBishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati, the largest auditorium in the Northeast. Built at a cost of Rs 291 crore, the cultural complex aims to boost large-scale events and cultural tourism in Assam
Amit Shah vows to drive out infiltrators across India; accuses Congress of backing illegal migration
GUWAHATI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday slammed the Congress for allegedly encouraging infiltration and announced that the BJP would drive out the infiltrators not just from Assam but from across the country. Addressing a crowd after inaugurating the Rs 227-crore redeveloped Batadrava Than, the birthplace of 15th-16th century Vaishnavite saint-reformer Srimanta Sankardeva in Assams Nagaon district, Shah declared, I want to say it from this sacred land that the BJPs resolve is to drive out every single infiltrator (illegal immigrant), not just from Assam but from across the country. He appealed to the people of Assam to re-elect the BJP, committing that it would rid the election-bound state of the illegal immigrants within five years. He said the illegal immigrants were a big threat for national security and Assams culture. He commended Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government for evicting the Bangladeshi infiltrators from Batadrava Than areas. He said an estimated 1.29 lakh bighas of land in the state had been rid of the infiltrators through eviction drives. The infiltrators had grabbed land at the famous Kaziranga National Park but the Assam government under the leadership of Himanta Biswa Sarma drove them out, Shah said. He alleged that the Congress had encouraged illegal migration to strengthen its vote-bank, but this affected Assams culture and literature. When it was a matter of saving Assams culture, the Congress had in 1983 come up with the Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act to help the infiltrators settle here legally, the Home Minister said. Asserting that the last 10 years under BJP has been a golden period for Assams development, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam 36 times in the last 11 years, compared to seven times by his predecessor Manmohan Singh in 10 years, despite representing the state in the Rajya Sabha for 12 years. On two of those occasions, he had come to cast his vote, Shah said. He took note of Assams march to development, saying that the state was once known as the land of problems in Delhi but industrialists that he met in Gujarat on Sunday told him that it was now contributing to the countrys development by becoming the Northeasts growth engine. For years, Assam saw various kinds of agitations. Youths were armed with AK 47 rifles and there was bloodshed. The central government under Modi Ji signed five peace accords. Around 92% of their clauses have been implemented. We will ensure 100% implementation if BJP is elected to power again (in Assam), Shah said.
Amit Shah unveils new Guwahati Police Commissionerate building, city surveillance system
The building will house all branches of Guwahati Police and will have a seating capacity for 400 officers, besides a library and an archive
Amit Shah inaugurates North East's largest auditorium in Guwahati
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled Guwahati's 'Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir', the North East's largest auditorium, on Monday. This Rs 291 crore facility boasts a 5,000-spectator capacity, convention centre, and advanced amenities, all powered by solar energy. Shah will also honor 1,000 beneficiaries of a heart disease program at the venue.
Amit Shah Arrives in Assam on Day-Long Visit
Upon his arrival at Guwahati airport, Shah took a helicopter to Borduwa in Nagaon district, where he will inaugurate the Rs 227 crore redevelopment project of the Batadrava Than
Himanta seeks action against those behind Tripura students killing in Dehradun
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged his Uttarakhand counterpart Pushkar Singh Dhami to bring those behind the alleged racist attack on a Tripura student, which led to his death, to justice. He also extended his condolences to the family of Anjel Chakma. Twenty-four-year-old Chakma of Nandannagar in West Tripura district was attacked by Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Amit Shahs Guwahati visit postponed due to dense fog
Guwahati: Union Home Minister Amit Shahs scheduled arrival in Guwahati on Sunday for a two-day visit to Assam was postponed by a day as his flight was cancelled due to dense fog, officials said here. He will arrive here on Monday morning for a day-long visit, they said. Shah was initially scheduled to reach Guwahati Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Amit Shah's arrival in Guwahati postponed as his flight cancelled due to dense fog
Except for the night halt, the schedule of his programmes remains unchanged, one of the officials said
GUWAHATI: Meghalaya Police dismissed media reports in Bangladesh that two suspected killers of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi fled to the northeastern state. Police also rejected claims that two persons, who helped the fugitives, have been arrested here. Quoting a senior official in the country, the Daily Star reported that suspects, Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Sheikh, had crossed over into Meghalaya with the help of local associates. According to our information, the suspects entered India via the Haluaghat border. After crossing, they were initially received by an individual named Purti. Later, a taxi driver named Sami transported them to Tura city in Meghalaya, the newspaper quoted Additional Commissioner SN Nazrul Islam. Osman Hadi murder: Two prime suspects flee to India via Meghalaya, Bangladesh police say The report further stated that Purti and Sami had been detained by authorities in India. Some other media houses also reported that the duo had been arrested. However, Meghalaya Director General of Police Idashisha Nongrang said, No arrests have been made. Another senior police official said Meghalaya Police had not received any formal or informal communication from Bangladesh Police or other Bangladesh authorities in this regard. The BSF also dismissed the reports. We learnt about the news circulating in the media and on social media handles. We verified at our end. This is completely false, a senior BSF official told TNIE. He further stated that the demography along the Meghalaya-Bangladesh border is such that an outsider is easily identifiable. There have been many instances where the villagers identified such persons and helped the BSF, the official further stated. Hadi (32) was shot in the Paltan area of Dhaka by two motorcycle-borne assailants on December 12. On December 15, he was airlifted to Singapore for treatment but he succumbed to his injuries three days later. His death had triggered nationwide violent protests, during which media houses, political and cultural sites, and diplomatic missions were targeted.
Amit Shah to begin 2-day Assam visit on Sunday
Guwahati: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive here on Sunday night on a two-day visit to Assam during which he would inaugurate several projects and address a public meeting, officials said. Shah, after his arrival, will spend the night at the state guest house in Koinadhara area here and no programme is Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Opium, smuggled cigarettes worth over Rs 1 cr seized in Assam
Guwahati: Contraband goods, including opium, worth over Rs 1 crore have been seized in Assams Karbi Anglong district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He, however, did not mention whether any arrests were made in the two operations. Whether youre Karbi Anglongs Heisenbergs with 19 kg of opium worth Rs 1.2 cr or hauling 40 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Assam draft rolls show 10.56L voter names deleted ahead of polls
Guwahati: The names of 10.56 lakh voters have been deleted after the Special Revision of electoral rolls in Assam, where assembly polls would be in less than six months. According to the integrated draft rolls released by the Election Commission on Saturday, the state has a total of 2,51,09,754 voters, excluding 93,021 D-Voters or doubtful Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday claimed that the population of Muslims of Bangladeshi origin in the state could rise to around 40 per cent by the time the next Census report is published in 2027, what he termed as a population 'takeover'. Addressing BJP workers at a party event in Guwahati, Sarma referred to Census 2011 data, which put Assams Muslim population at 34 per cent, and projected an increase in the coming years. He specifically referred to Bengali-speaking Muslims of Bangladesh origin, often referred to as Miya, a term considered pejorative in Assam. The state also has an indigenous Muslim population. According to Census 2011, Muslim population in Assam was 34%. The population of Bangladeshi-origin Miya Muslims will be around 40% in Assam when Census 2027 report is published, Sarma said. Sarma attributed the alleged demographic change to what he described as the Congress partys weaknesses and its politics of appeasement, claiming this had led to the emergence of another civilisation with a population of 1.5 crore in Assam. When I joined student politics from the platform of All Assam Students Union, the population of Bangladeshi-origin Muslims in Assam was 21% which is now touching 40%. I have seen this growth myself. My children will see Assamese population dropping to 30-35% with their own eyes, Sarma said. The chief minister further claimed that there was no state in the world where the population of indigenous communities had dropped below 60 per cent of the total population. Referring to statements made by some politicians in Bangladesh about taking over the Seven Sisters (Northeast), , Sarma said the region could face political consequences if the population share of Bangladesh-origin Muslims in Assam crossed 50 per cent, leading to increased representation in the state Assembly. The Assamese will survive as long as they keep fighting, Sarma said, adding that towns and cities could witness demographic change in the future. He described this as a civilisation movement. Sarma said the BJPs agenda was to secure Assam for the new generation and called for unity to protect the community. He also referred to recent events in Bangladesh, saying they had reinforced his belief that religion was prioritised differently there compared to India, where, he said, the motherland comes first. He further stated that the Assamese could imagine what kind of a situation they would face 20 years from now, after having seen a Hindu man set on fire in Bangladesh recently .
BJP goes to people to resolve issues, not just win polls: Nitin Nabin in Assam
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party does not go among the people merely to win elections, but to serve them and resolve their problems, asserted the partys Working National President, Nitin Nabin, on Friday during his visit to Assam. Addressing BJP workers during his first visit to the state after assuming charge as Working National President, Nabin, known for his accessibility to the public and party workers, said, We do not go among the people just to win elections, we go to solve the problems of the people. Reiterating the partys commitment to accelerating development in Assam and other North-Eastern states, in line with the vision of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said that the development of the North East is integral to the development of Bharat as a whole and central to the aspiration of achieving Viksit Bharat (Developed India). Recalling Vajpayees foresight and Modis mission, Nabin said, Respected Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji had said that if the development of the country has to reach new heights, then the development of the North-East will have to be given priority first. Crediting the BJPs success in Assam and other states to the dedication of its workers, he motivated party cadres by saying, Aaj ham log jo bhi mukam par hai yahan, aap sabhi karyakartao ke mehnat aur dedication se hai (whatever position the party has achieved today is due to the hard work and dedication of its workers). A senior party source said that the BJP Working National President also emphasised that development in the North East signifies the development of India and noted that it was the BJP that had consistently championed the regions progress. He also pointed out that Vajpayee was the first Prime Minister to visit Assam and stay overnight, demonstrating his commitment to the region, while Prime Minister Modi has carried this forward with the mantra of Sabka Vikas, Sabka Saath, Sabka Prayas. Nabin, considered the youngest Working National President of the party and a keen political strategist, is also known as a tough taskmaster who has previously delivered electoral successes as in-charge of states such as Chhattisgarh. During his Assam visit, he attended the BJP Assam State Executive meeting in Guwahati, chaired the Core Committee meeting, and discussed preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections. He highlighted NDA welfare schemes, including direct cash transfers, and shared a comprehensive organisational roadmap with party leaders. On the occasion, he received a grand welcome from party workers, led by State BJP president Dilip Saikia, with a rally from Guwahati Airport to Maa Kamakhya and Srimanta Sankardev.
Assam government, Karbi council to approach Gauhati HC to reslove grazing grounds issue
GUWAHATI: The Assam government, the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and the representatives of Karbi community will jointly approach the Gauhati High Court to resolve issues pertaining to village grazing grounds (VGRs) and professional grazing grounds (PGRs) in the councils areas. Emerging from a meeting with the KAAC and the Karbi leaders, Sarma said, The council will file an affidavit before the court by January 5. The Karbi representatives will also file an affidavit. We have decided to jointly move the Gauhati High Court so that the entire issue of VGRs and PGRs can be resolved immediately. The meeting comes amid tensions in the Kheroni area of West Karbi Anglong district following violence over the demand by the Karbis to evict outsiders from VGRs and PGRs. Sarma said the state government would request the court to quickly deliver the judgement in the sensitive case so that the KAAC and the government could take steps accordingly. Last year, the KAAC administration served eviction notices on the illegal settlers but they moved the court challenging the notices. Later, the court issued an interim stay on eviction. There are 8,000 bighas of land in the Kheroni VGRs and PGRs. We will shift the government offices, which are inside VGRs and PGRs, to other locations. The council will fence the entire area and take up a plantation drive to prevent encroachment in the future, the chief minister said. He further stated that the KAAC administration would cancel all trade licences issued in VGRs and PGRs and evict people who encroached upon the land of various departments outside VGRs and PGRs. During the violence at Kheroni, a youth from the Karbi community was killed in police firing while a non-tribal differently abled man was charred to death. Sarma announced that the family of the slain tribal will get a job in the council while a compensation of Rs 10 lakh will be given by the state government. Earlier, the KAAC administration had announced Rs 5 lakh compensation for the families of the two deceased persons. As our objective is to restore peace, the police will pursue the case in which one person was charred to death. We will give general amnesty in rest of the cases so that there is no misunderstanding among us, Sarma said. The second round of the governments discussion with the council and the Karbi representatives will be held on January 16 or 17. We hope that we will get some direction from the court by then, the chief minister said.
Cops nab 4 accused in Assam school vandalism on Christmas Eve
GUWAHATI, Dec. 26: Police have arrested four persons in connection with vandalism of decorative items and property inside the campus of St Marys English School in lower Assams Nalbari district on Christmas Eve. According to official sources, a case (number 116/2025) was registered at Belsor police station under Sections 329(3), 326(f), 189(2), 351(2), 324(3), 324(4) []
4 VHP, Bajrang Dal men held for vandalising Christmas in Assam
Guwahati: Four people associated with the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal were arrested for vandalising decorative items used for Christmas celebrations at a school and damaging festive articles in shops in Assams Nalbari district, police said. The arrests were made on Thursday, a senior officer said. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
IndiGo flights cancellation 26 December: Winter fog grounds several flights across the nation
IndiGo has cancelled numerous domestic flights on December 26th due to persistent winter fog and poor visibility impacting operations across North India. Several cities, including Varanasi, Chandigarh, and Guwahati, experienced cancellations due to forecasted bad weather. Major hubs like Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata also saw grounded flights as visibility dropped.
GUWAHATI: People in Assam marked Christmas with what was described as an anguished celebration, a day after members of right wing extremist groups Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal vandalised and set fire to Christmas decorations at a diocesan school in Nalbari district. According to an official statement, Nalbari police on Thursday arrested four persons, based on a written complaint lodged by Fr Baiju Sebastian, principal of St Marys English School, Panigaon, in Nalbari district. A case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 189(2) (unlawful assembly), 324(3) (mischief), 324(4) (mischief causing significant property damage), 326(f) (mischief by causing damage through fire, etc), 329(3) (criminal trespass), 351(2) (criminal intimidation) and 61(2) (criminal conspiracy). According to the complaint lodged by the principal, some unknown miscreants unlawfully entered the school premises and vandalised the campus, causing damage to outer decorations, serial lights, plant pots and other articles. The complaint further stated that the damaged items were later set on fire. Videos circulating on social media showed the attackers chanting Jai Shree Ram slogans and warning the school against holding Christmas celebrations on its premises. Subsequently, shops selling Christmas items in Nalbari town were targeted, with a few items set on fire. Allen Brooks, spokesperson of the Assam Christian Forum, told this newspaper that people observed an anguished celebration on Thursday as insecurity among the community was overwhelming. Condemning the incidents, the forum said, Videos circulating on social media clearly identify the perpetrators This act wounds religious sentiments, spreads hatred, and violates constitutional rights to freedom of religion, threatening Assams peace and harmony. It added, This is not Assams culture, and not true to Assams ethos of unity inspired by Srimanta Shankar Dev. We urge the government and the society to uphold secularism. In the rest of the Northeast, Christmas was celebrated with pomp and gaiety. Meghalaya, Nagaland and Mizoram are Christian-majority states, while Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur have sizeable Christian populations.
Eviction demand: Additional forces deployed, no fresh violence in Assams West Karbi Anglong
GUWAHATI: An uneasy calm prevailed in the Kheroni area of Assams West Karbi Anglong district on Wednesday after two days of violence over the demand to evict outsiders from some village grazing reserves (VGRs) and professional grazing reserves (PGRs). Official sources said no untoward incident was reported throughout the night and on Wednesday morning. The violence had left two persons dead and over 45 others, including 38 police personnel, injured on Tuesday. A protestor from the tribal Karbi community, who was allegedly injured in police firing, had succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. The other deceased, a differently abled man from the Bengali community, was charred to death after he got trapped inside a house that was set on fire. A group of non-tribals staged a protest at a place on the West Karbi Anglong-Hojai district border on Wednesday, demanding the arrest of those who were involved in the violence and compensation of Rs 20 lakh for the family of the non-tribal deceased. Assam violence: Two killed in Karbi Anglong district, Police attacked Authorities deployed additional forces, including five more companies of CRPF, to the affected areas. Security forces conducted a joint flag march. Inspector General of Police (law and order) Akhilesh Kumar Singh told The New Indian Express that the situation was under control. Forces have been deployed in and around Kheroni. There is no unauthorised gathering after we dispersed people, he said. There is no army deployment, but they are moving through the area, he said, responding to a query. Nobody has been arrested so far in connection with the violence, with the IPS officer stating that the focus of the forces is now on restoring normalcy. Protestors torch Assam tribal council chiefs ancestral residence On Tuesday, the protestors from the Karbi community ran riot, torching and vandalising scores of shops and houses. Non-tribal communities, particularly Bihari, were largely affected. The protestors also attacked the police with bombs, stones and arrows. Director General of Police Harmeet Singh and the IGP had sustained minor injuries in stone-throwing. The incidents occurred even as prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS remained in force in West Karbi Anglong and Karbi Anglong districts. The government temporarily suspended internet/mobile data services. The two districts fall under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, where land is protected for indigenous tribal communities. The protesters alleged that vast swathes of land in VGRs and PGRs had been encroached upon by outsiders. Last year, the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council administration served eviction notices on the illegal settlers, but they moved to the Gauhati High Court challenging the notices. Later, the court issued an interim stay on eviction. Differently abled man among two killed; over 45 injured as violent protests demanding eviction roil Assam
Former HC Judge SR Sen passes away
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: Former Judge of the High Court of Meghalaya, Justice Sudip Ranjan Sen, passed away on Tuesday at a hospital in Guwahati following a prolonged illness. He was 68. Sources from the High Court of Meghalaya confirmed his demise and informed that the last rites were performed in Guwahati. According []
Assam: Internet services suspended in 2 violence-hit Karbi Anglong dist
Guwahati: The Assam government on Tuesday temporarily suspended internet services in Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts, following fresh violence during clashes between two groups over the issues of eviction, officials said. At least eight people were injured, as the two groups of protesters clashed, and the police resorted to lathicharge and fired tear-gas Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Eviction demand: IPS officer among 38 cops injured in riot in Assams West Karbi Anglong
GUWAHATI: Assams West Karbi Anglong district remained on the boil for the second day on Tuesday with protestors rioting, torching and vandalising shops, and attacking the police with bombs, stones and arrows at Kheroni. The incidents occurred even as prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS remained in force in the district as well as in Karbi Anglong district since Monday evening. In the wake of the violence, the state government temporarily suspended internet/mobile data services in West Karbi Anglong and Karbi Anglong districts with immediate effect and until further orders. The protestors from the tribal Karbi community are demanding the eviction of outsiders from some village grazing reserves (VGRs) and professional grazing reserves (PGRs). Director General of Police Harmeet Singh, who has been camping in the district since Monday, told the media that 38 police personnel were injured. They attacked us from two sides. Thirty-eight police personnel, including an IPS officer, were injured. I was hit on my shoulder, Singh said without explaining the nature of the injuries. They (protestors) had promised yesterday that they would not resort to violence. Today again, they attacked shops and burst gas cylinders. We were attacked with bombs. One of our personnel was hit by an arrow. We are exercising restraint. We fired only tear gas and rubber bullets, he further stated. He appealed for peace but warned that if the violence continued, legal measures would be taken. The violence had subsided on Monday night when the states education minister, Ranoj Pegu, and the DGP visited the areas. It broke out again on Tuesday, soon after the minister had left the area. Pegu had managed to persuade the protestors to end their fortnight-long hunger strike, assuring them of dialogue on their demand. We are holding discussions with both protestors and the encroachers, he had told the media before leaving the place. The protestors had on Monday torched the ancestral residence of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang, after news spread that nine persons taking part in the hunger strike at Kheroni were arrested by the police on Sunday night. Protestors torch Assam tribal council chiefs ancestral residence Later, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma clarified that they were taken to Guwahati as their health condition deteriorated. On Monday morning, after briefly blocking a road and vandalising shops, a large number of protestors proceeded to Donkamokam, which is the constituency of Ronghang located 26 km away, to stage a demonstration. However, security personnel used force, firing blank shots to disperse the protestors. Even as the standoff continued, a few alleged protestors set fire to Ronghangs house and it was gutted. West Karbi Anglong, as well as Karbi Anglong, falls under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, where land is protected for indigenous tribal communities. The protesters alleged that vast swathes of land in VGRs and PGRs in West Karbi Anglong had been encroached upon by outsiders. Last year, the KAAC administration had served eviction notices on the illegal settlers, but they moved to the Gauhati High Court challenging the notices. Later, the court issued an interim stay on eviction.
Eviction demand: IPS officer among 34 cops injured in riot in Assams West Karbi Anglong
GUWAHATI: Assams West Karbi Anglong district remained on the boil for the second day on Tuesday with protestors rioting, torching and vandalising shops, and attacking the police with bombs, stones and arrows at Kheroni. The incidents occurred even as prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS remained in force in the district as well as in Karbi Anglong district since Monday evening. In the wake of the violence, the state government temporarily suspended internet/mobile data services in West Karbi Anglong and Karbi Anglong districts with immediate effect and until further orders. The protestors from the tribal Karbi community are demanding the eviction of outsiders from some village grazing reserves (VGRs) and professional grazing reserves (PGRs). Director General of Police Harmeet Singh, who has been camping in the district since Monday, told the media that 38 police personnel were injured. They attacked us from two sides. Thirty-eight police personnel, including an IPS officer, were injured. I was hit on my shoulder, Singh said without explaining the nature of the injuries. They (protestors) had promised yesterday that they would not resort to violence. Today again, they attacked shops and burst gas cylinders. We were attacked with bombs. One of our personnel was hit by an arrow. We are exercising restraint. We fired only tear gas and rubber bullets, he further stated. He appealed for peace but warned that if the violence continued, legal measures would be taken. The violence had subsided on Monday night when the states education minister, Ranoj Pegu, and the DGP visited the areas. It broke out again on Tuesday, soon after the minister had left the area. Pegu had managed to persuade the protestors to end their fortnight-long hunger strike, assuring them of dialogue on their demand. We are holding discussions with both protestors and the encroachers, he had told the media before leaving the place. The protestors had on Monday torched the ancestral residence of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang, after news spread that nine persons taking part in the hunger strike at Kheroni were arrested by the police on Sunday night. Protestors torch Assam tribal council chiefs ancestral residence Later, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma clarified that they were taken to Guwahati as their health condition deteriorated. On Monday morning, after briefly blocking a road and vandalising shops, a large number of protestors proceeded to Donkamokam, which is the constituency of Ronghang located 26 km away, to stage a demonstration. However, security personnel used force, firing blank shots to disperse the protestors. Even as the standoff continued, a few alleged protestors set fire to Ronghangs house and it was gutted. West Karbi Anglong, as well as Karbi Anglong, falls under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, where land is protected for indigenous tribal communities. The protesters alleged that vast swathes of land in VGRs and PGRs in West Karbi Anglong had been encroached upon by outsiders. Last year, the KAAC administration had served eviction notices on the illegal settlers, but they moved to the Gauhati High Court challenging the notices. Later, the court issued an interim stay on eviction.
Protestors demanding eviction of encroachers from tribal belt areas call off hunger strike
GUWAHATI: Protestors on Tuesday called off their hunger strike demanding eviction of encroachers from tribal belt areas in Karbi Anglong district following talks with Assam minister Ranoj Pegu, a day after the residence of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) chief was set on fire by agitators . The agitators, belonging to several political and social organisations, have been on a hunger strike for the last 12 days, demanding the eviction of illegal settlers. The protesters set ablaze two motorcycles in the Kheroni area of the district on Tuesday, but there was no report of any other incident of violence since Monday night, officials said. Pegu held talks with protestors, and they called off their hunger strike following assurances from the government that tripartite talks will be held on the issue soon. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will be present in the meeting, Pegu said. On Monday, four people were injured in police firing on protestors who went on a rampage, setting ablaze the residence of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) chief executive member Tuliram Ronghang and around 15 shops in Kheroni Bazaar. The protestors also attempted to attack the police station in Kheroni on Monday, but it was foiled by security forces. Prohibitory was still in force in Karbi Anglong and in neighbouring West Karbi Anglong district. Night curfew was also imposed in Karbi Anglong district with restrictions on the movement of any person or groups and private vehicles throughout the district from 5 pm to 6 am. Pegu arrived at Kheroni on Monday night to review the situation. DGP Harmeet Singh also rushed to Karbi Anglong and visited the affected areas, and reviewed the prevailing situation. Pegu said that additional forces have been rushed to the area from neighbouring districts and the 'situation is under control'. 'A section of the people are angry that the encroachers are settling on PGR and VGR land, and there was an attempt to evict them last year, but a petition was filed in the Gauhati High Court, which passed an interim order staying the eviction process', he said. The matter can be resolved only through dialogue, and, 'We are holding discussions with both protestors and the encroachers', Pegu added. The chief minister had said on Monday night that rumours began circulating that three protestors who were on hunger strike had been arrested, and they became agitated. No one has been arrested, but they were taken for treatment to Guwahati as their health deteriorated, he said. Sarma said that he was in touch with the district officials and leaders of the organisations protesting. We hope to bring the situation under control by tonight, he added. The protestors are demanding the eviction of encroachers, who mostly hail from Bihat, from Professional Grazing Reserve (PGR) and Village Grazing Reserve (VGR) lands in the two districts. The police allegedly tried to remove the protesters forcibly in the Kheroni area of Karbi Anglong, following which a clash ensued. The protestors also alleged that the police had arrested three persons who were on hunger strike, but KAAC chief Tuliram Ronghang later told reporters that they were admitted to the Gauhati Medical College Hospital. As news of the clash spread, a group of protesters set ablaze the old residence of KAAC's CEM in Donkamokam, following which the security forces opened fire, in which three agitators and a policeman were injured, officials said.
Assam: Two women declared foreigners, asked to leave country within 24 hours
GUWAHATI: Assam's Biswanath district administration has directed two women, declared as Bangladeshis by the Foreigners' Tribunal, to leave the country within 24 hours of receiving the orders, officials said on Monday. The Tribunal had declared Asmull Khatun of Missamari village and Afuja Begum of Bakrapatta village as 'foreigners' from Bangladesh at different point of time following which Biswanath District Commissioner Lakhinandan Saharia issued an order under Section 2 of the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act 1950, directing them to leave the country. The order stated that the declared foreigners should 'remove themselves from the territory of Assam, India within 24 hours of receiving the order via the Dhubri/Sribhumi/South Salmara-Mankachar route'. In the event of any default in complying with this order, the 'government would be compelled to take appropriate action to remove you from the territory of the state of Assam, India', the order, which was served on Monday, stated. The Nagaon district administration had served similar orders to 15 people identified as foreigners and directed them to leave the country on December 18.
Protestors torch Assam tribal council chiefs ancestral residence
GUWAHATI: Protestors on Monday torched the ancestral residence of Assams Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang. The incident comes amid the demand for the eviction of outsiders from a few village grazing reserves (VGRs) and professional grazing reserves (PGRs). At least three protestors were injured. The violence broke out at Donkamokam in the hill district of West Karbi Anglong, where tribal Karbis are in the majority. Ronghangs house was gutted in the incident. For the past fortnight, a group of protestors had been on a hunger strike at the Kheroni area of the district, demanding eviction. Trouble broke out after the police had picked up nine protesters on Sunday night. Enraged over their detention, a large number of locals gathered at the site of the hunger strike on Monday morning. Soon, the situation flared up with the protestors blocking the road and allegedly vandalising shops. Later, they proceeded to Donkamokam, a constituency of Ronghang located about 26 km away, to stage a demonstration. However, security personnel used force, firing blank shots to disperse the protestors, infuriating them further. Even as they were fighting a pitched battle with the personnel, a few alleged protestors set fire to Ronghangs house. Nobody was injured in the arson attack. Ronghang was away. West Karbi Anglong, as well as Karbi Anglong, falls under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, where land is protected for indigenous tribal communities. The protesters alleged that vast swathes of VGRs and PGRs in West Karbi Anglong had been occupied by outsiders. Last year, the KAAC administration had served eviction notices on the illegal settlers, but the settlers moved to the Gauhati High Court challenging the notices. After the violence on Monday, Ronghang told the media that he did not intervene in the matter as it is sub-judice. The case is in the court. If I had done anything, it would have been a contempt of the court, and I would have been punished, he said. The situation remained tense. Additional forces were rushed to the affected areas. According to reports, Minister Ranoj Pegu was on his way to the site at the direction of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
PM Modi pays tribute to 860 martyrs of Assam Movement at Swahid Smarak
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to 860 martyrs of the Assam Movement at the newly inaugurated Swahid Smarak in Guwahati. The monumental 55-meter-tall statue and underground roll of honour commemorate those killed during the 1979-85 agitation against illegal infiltrators, which culminated in the Assam Accord.
PM sets mood for 2026 assembly polls during two-day Assam visit
Guwahati/Namrup: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday concluded his two-day visit to Assam during which he launched projects worth Rs 15,600 crore, interacted with students and BJP workers, paid homage to martyrs, and targeted the Congress on multiple issues, setting the stage for the 2026 assembly polls in the state. The visit, Modis third to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to martyrs of Assam Agitation at memorial in Guwahati
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Guwahati to honor the martyrs of the Assam Agitation. He paid floral tributes at the Swahid Smarak Kshetra. The Prime Minister walked around the memorial and viewed the gallery of martyrs. This visit marks a significant moment for Assam. The memorial itself was recently inaugurated.
Congress settled illegal Bangladeshi migrants to strengthen vote-bank, claims PM Modi in Assam
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the Congress on the issue of illegal Bangladeshi migrants, accusing the party of settling and protecting them, while asserting that the BJP-led double-engine government was correcting decades of neglect and policy failures in Assam. Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone for a Rs 10,601 crore brownfield ammonia-urea plant in Assams Dibrugarh, Modi further accused the Congress of promoting what he termed an anti-India agenda and remaining indifferent to the identity and aspirations of the Assamese people. The Congress has no concern for the identity of Assam and its people. They are interested only in power and doing things they did before, Modi said. Thats why, they like illegal Bangladeshi migrants more. The Congress had settled them and are saving them. This is the reason why the Congress is opposing the ongoing exercise to correct voters list, the Prime Minister added. Even now the Congress wants to settle Bangladeshis on Assams lands and forests to consolidate its vote bank. You get destroyed (in the process) but they are not bothered. They have to strengthen their vote-bank, Modi told the crowd. Stating that Assam has to be protected from the poison of appeasement and vote-bank politics, the Prime Minister assured the people that the BJP was standing firmly with them to protect the states identity and honour. The BJP prioritises every work that enhances Assams prestige. But when it does that, the Congress gets troubled the most. When our government conferred Bharat Ratna on Bhupen da (legendary singer-songwriter Bhupen Hazarika), the Congress had openly opposed it, Modi said, continuing his attack on the opposition party. He further stated that the Congress had once again opposed development when the BJP-led government established a semiconductor unit in Assam. Despite being in power for many decades, the Congress had denied land right to Assams tea garden community. The BJP government has given them land right as well as a dignified life. I am a chaiwalla; if I dont do it, who will? the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister also accused the Congress of neglecting industrial infrastructure in the state, particularly fertiliser units, leading to repeated shutdowns and hardship for farmers and workers. Just think, why is work for the welfare of farmers only happening after the BJP government came to power? The technology in the old factories became outdated, and the Congress governments paid no attention to it. Many units of Namrup kept shutting down because of this, Modi said. He added that previous governments never attempted to resolve these long-standing issues. Congress never found a solution to this problem. They were nonchalant. Our double-engine government is solving those problems too that were created by the Congress, he said. Highlighting reforms in the fertiliser sector, Modi said urea production in the country had increased significantly over the last decade. They did such a terrible job that even after 11 years of hard work, I still have a lot of work left to do. In 2014, only 225 lakh metric tonne of urea was produced nationwide. After the hard work of the last 10-11 years, this production has risen to around 306 lakh metric tonne, he said. Calling the fertiliser project a major milestone, Modi described the day as historic for Assam and the Northeast. Today is a big day for Assam and the entire North-East. The dream that Namrup and Dibrugarh had been waiting for a long time is being fulfilled today. A new chapter of industrial progress is about to begin in this whole area. Before coming to Dibrugarh, a new terminal of the airport was inaugurated in Guwahati. Everyone is saying that Assam has caught on to a new pace of development. What you are experiencing right now is just the beginning, he said. The brownfield Ammonia-Urea Fertiliser Project at Namrup, within the premises of Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited (BVFCL), is expected to meet fertiliser requirements of Assam and neighbouring states, reduce import dependence, generate substantial employment and spur regional economic development. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said BVFCL, the oldest fertiliser unit in Northeast India, would undergo major expansion. To further increase its capacity, a fourth plant is set to be established at the Namrup site. Supported by the Government of India, the new plant is expected to be completed in the next five years, with a production capacity of 12.5 lakh metric tonnes per annum, Sonowal said. He added that the expansion would transform the facility into a major production hub for the Northeast and enable exports to neighbouring countries such as Bhutan and Myanmar, besides supplying West Bengal and Bihar. Meanwhile, the Assam Valley Fertiliser and Chemical Company Ltd will have an annual urea production capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes, with the project scheduled for commissioning in 2030. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister visited the Swahid Smarak Kshetra in Paschim Boragaon, Guwahati, and paid homage to the martyrs of the Assam Movement. (WIth inputs from PTI, ANI)
PM Modi pays homage to martyrs of Assam Movement at Swahid Smarak Kshetra in Guwahati
PM Modi Pays Tribute To Assam Movement Martyrs At Swahid Smarak Kshetra In Guwahati
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described PM Modis visit to the Swahid Smarak Kshetra as an emotional moment for the State.
PM pays tribute to martyrs of Assam Agitation at memorial in Guwahati
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to martyrs of the Assam Agitation, a movement against illegal immigrants, at the Swahid Smarak Kshetra here. Modi paid floral tribute in front of a lamp, which always remains lit in memory of the 860 martyrs of the six-year-long movement that ended in 1985. During his Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
PM interacts with students aboard cruise ship on river Brahmaputra in Assam
GUWAHATI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning set sail on river Brahmaputra on a cruise ship, as he began his interaction with students during a 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme on the second day of his Assam visit. A total of 25 students from various schools of Assam are taking part in the event. Modi is scheduled to interact with the students for around 45 minutes aboard the three-deck 'M V Charaidew 2', officials said. He arrived at the Guwahati Gateway Terminal of the Inland Water Transport (IWT), inaugurated recently by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and moved to the ship along the floating bridge. Security has been heightened along the entire area with the River Police, NDRF and SDRF personnel patrolling the river since early morning, the officials said. Ferry services on river Brahmaputra have been suspended for two days since Saturday in the wake of Modi's visit. The students participating in the programme have been selected from schools in Kamrup Metropolitan, Morigaon, Dibrugarh, Cachar, Sribhumi, Baksa, Dima Hasao, Kokrajhar, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong, and Nalbari districts. They represent government, residential and private schools, including the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, PM Shri schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Assam Jatiya Bidyalay, Don Bosco institutions, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, the officials said. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier said that the PM's visit to Kaziranga last year led to a surge in tourist footfalls, and the same is expected for river tourism. 'We expect the same catalytic effect on river tourism in Assam when the PM takes a cruise on the Brahmaputra for Pariksha pe Charcha,' he had said. 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' is held annually since 2018 to help students cope with examination pressure, and promote a balanced approach to learning and mental health. The initiative aims to reduce examination-related stress and encourage students to speak openly about academics, career aspirations, and mental well-being. During the programme, Modi interacts with students, offering valuable advice on tackling board and entrance exams in a calm and stress-free manner.
Guwahati Diary: Railway passengers comfort, amenities upgraded
AIUDF to go solo in assembly elections Even as the Congress is trying to unite opposition parties to defeat the ruling BJP in Assam, minority-based All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has announced that it will go solo in the next years assembly elections. We will follow the ekla chalo re principle, AIUDF chief Maulana Badruddin Ajmal said. Weve neither received any offer for an alliance from the Congress nor are we anticipating one, he said. Ajmal was not too optimistic about the Congresss poll prospects. The Congress might suffer an even bigger defeat in Assam than in Bihar, he said, adding that the AIUDF would contest 31-32 seats and would be happy if it could win 20-odd seats. Railway passengers comfort, amenities upgraded In an initiative to improve passenger comfort and station amenities, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has upgraded retiring rooms and dormitory facilities at Guwahati railway station. The upgraded facilities were made operational in the presence of NFR general manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, along with senior officials, reaffirming NFRs commitment towards passenger-centric infrastructure development. The retiring room complex now offers an enhanced stay experience for railway users. The accommodation comprises seven two-bed rooms and two five-bed ones. NGO connects young minds with nature Biodiversity conservation body Aaranyak held a nature learning-cum-biodiversity documentation programme in Guwahati recently to foster environmental responsibility among children. Aaranyak said in a rapidly urbanizing landscape, the connect between humans and nature diminished significantly, with children being among the most affected. Recognising this growing disconnect, Aaranyak has been working to inspire positive attitudes, emotional well-being, and environmental awareness through nature-based education, Aaranyak said in a statement. Students were introduced to scientific field techniques. Prasanta Mazumdar Our correspondent in Guwahati prasantamazumdar@newindianexpress.com
Congress nearly joined conspiracy to make Assam part of East Pakistan: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi launched a sharp attack on Congress in Guwahati, accusing the party of a pre-Independence conspiracy with the Muslim League and British to annex Assam into East Pakistan. He alleged Congress later altered Assam's demography for electoral gains, leading to encroachment on land and forests, jeopardizing the state's security and identity. Modi urged vigilance against such 'anti-national' agendas.
Congress neglected Northeast for decades, BJP govt correcting mistakes: PM Modi
Guwahati: Alleging that the Congress has neglected Assam and the Northeast for decades, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted the BJP government was correcting mistakes the grand old party kept making in the region. Addressing a public meeting after inaugurating the new terminal of the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Modi alleged Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
SIR meant to keep infiltrators out, Congress protected them for decades: Modi in Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a strong attack on the Indian National Congress, accusing the party of neglecting Assam and the Northeast during its years in power and alleging that it protected infiltrators at the cost of the regions security and identity. Addressing a public rally in Guwahati after inaugurating a new terminal at the citys airport, the Prime Minister said the Election Commission of India had initiated the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to ensure that infiltrators were kept out of the democratic process. He alleged that certain deshdrohis were attempting to shield such elements, even as the Centre was taking strict steps to curb infiltration. Modi said the development of Assam and the Northeast was never part of the Congress agenda. He alleged that during the partys rule, infiltrators were allowed to grab forests and land in the state, posing a threat to Assams security and identity. He asserted that the BJP government was now correcting the mistakes that, according to him, the Congress had committed for decades in the region. The Prime Minister further linked the Congress era with prolonged violence in the Northeast, stating that keeping the region away from development had come at a heavy cost to the countrys unity, security and integrity. He said that while violence flourished for decades under previous governments, the situation had begun to change over the past 1011 years. Districts that were once considered violence-affected, he said, were now progressing as aspirational districts. Highlighting the BJPs governance model, Modi said development under the partys double-engine government was flowing uninterrupted in Assam, drawing a comparison with the mighty Brahmaputra. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister inaugurated the new Terminal 2 building of the Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati and toured the facility. He was accompanied by Himanta Biswa Sarma. The newly inaugurated terminal has been designed to handle around 13.1 million passengers annually and has been built at a cost of approximately Rs 4,000 crore. PM Modi attacks 'Maha Jungle Raj' in Bengal, pitches for BJP ahead of 2026 polls
