Assam: IED Blast In Nagaland: Three Assam Rifles Personnel Killed, Many Injured
According to initial reports, unidentified miscreants targeted the moving Assam Rifles convoy by hurling an IED, resulting in a powerful explosion: Reports
Assam Rifles jawan killed, four injured in Nagaland IED blast, search launched in area
The injured personnel were rushed to a government hospital, while security forces launched a massive search operation and cordoned off the area. Investigators are probing whether the IED was planted on the roadside and remotely detonated.
Nagaland IED blast: Assam Rifles jawan killed, four injured in second Northeast attack in a week
Assam CM Himanta drives road roller over seized 472-cr drugs; vows tougher action against cartels
Assam Rifles Jawan Killed, Four Injured in Nagaland IED Blast
Explosion targets Assam Rifles vehicle during an operational movement in Chumoukedima district; search operation underway.
One dead, four injured in IED blast close to Assam Rifles vehicle in Nagaland: Police official
The explosion reportedly targeted an Assam Rifles vehicles during an operational movement, PRO Defence Col Amit Shukla said
IED blast in Nagaland: Assam Rifles personnel killed, four injured
Heavy rain triggers flood in Assams Chirang district
Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora urges BMC to name, shame and fine habitual public urinators
Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora proposed public shaming for offenders in Mumbai. He suggested naming and fining habitual public urinators and spitters. This initiative mirrors a similar program in Tinsukia Municipality, Assam. Deora also stressed the need for accessible and clean public toilets. The proposal aims to improve civic hygiene and public spaces across the city.
SC Protects Individuals Declared as Foreigners by Assam Tribunal
The apex court made it clear that the State's objective of preventing illegal claims cannot override the requirement of judicial fairness
Heavy Waterlogging Disrupts Traffic At Assam-Meghalaya Border
Heavy waterlogging at Jorabat disrupts traffic, forcing diversions and causing delays.
Process Should Be Fair: Supreme Court Protects Individuals Declared Foreigners In Assam
Assam is key transit route for Myanmar drugs, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam is a key transit route for illegal drugs originating from Myanmar, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Drug peddlers often use women and children to transport smaller quantities. There is now greater synergy and intelligence sharing among northeastern states and West Bengal. The Union Home Ministry is supporting the destruction of seized narcotics.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma drives roller to destroy drugs worth Rs 472 crore in Nalbari
Assam man arrested for smuggling heroin to Chennai
Assam To Get World-class Cricket Stadium, Swimming Complex: CM Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday reviewed the progress of the under-construction international-standard cricket stadium and high-performance swimming pool at Amingaon, asserting that the state is building sports infrastructure capable of hosting national and international events. During his visit, the Chief Minister said the 20,000-capacity cricket stadium is expected to be completed within the next few months. He added that the Assam government is planning to lease adjoining land from the Railways to develop a multi-level parking facility to support the stadium and other sports infrastructure in the area. CM Sarma said the swimming pool, which is nearing completion, has been designed as a high-performance training facility and will be capable of hosting national as well as international swimming competitions. He added that the pool is being developed to train around 40 swimmers simultaneously, and its operations will be entrusted to the Sports Authority of India. The Chief Minister also reviewed the construction of hostels for athletes and coaches. One hostel has been planned for swimmers and badminton players, while another will accommodate nearly 200 cricket players and coaches, he said. Chief Minister Sarma expressed confidence that once the new sports infrastructure at Amingaon becomes operational, it will complement the existing Sarusajai Sports Complex and significantly strengthen Assam's ability to host major sporting events. He said the state has been steadily creating world-class sports facilities to nurture young talent and promote Assam as a leading sporting destination. The Chief Minister also visited the National Centre of Excellence for Badminton at Amingaon and said the facility has already produced players who have represented the country at national and international levels. He described the centre as one of India's premier badminton training facilities. The Chief Minister also visited the National Centre of Excellence for Badminton at Amingaon and said the facility has already produced players who have represented the country at national and international levels. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He also inspected the nearby inspection bungalow and suggested measures to further enhance its appearance and utility. Article Source: IANS
Assam CM announces ruthless anti-drugs drive
Launching a State-level drugs disposal campaign, Himanta Biswa Sarma says inter-State coordination has improved after the installation of a BJP government in West Bengal
Assam activist leading protests against Kaziranga luxury hotels detained
Guwahati police say Pranab Doley, booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, will be handed over to their Bokakhat counterparts in eastern Assam
Ever wondered where the fat that is stored in your body, go when you exercise and shed those kilos? Assam-based doctor Dr Priyam Bordoloi shared the truth about where the fat stored in our body go to when we exercise.
Assam Mandates Govt Nod for Public Murals After Zubeen Garg-Che Guevara Row
Alongside the new permission requirement, Sarma called for a standardized design to be followed for all future murals and statues depicting Zubeen Garg
Assam is being used as a transit route for illegal drugs trade, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam is a transit route for illegal drugs originating from Myanmar. The state has destroyed drugs worth Rs 473 crore recently. Police found drug peddlers use women and children to carry heroin. There is political consensus for strict action against drug cartels. Border points and technology will intensify the fight against drug trafficking.
Weather Forecast Today: The India Meteorological Department forecasts an active monsoon day across many Indian states. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in northern, eastern, and northeastern regions. States like Uttarakhand, Bihar, and Assam are under heavy rainfall warnings. Delhi, however, anticipates mostly cloudy skies without any rainfall alerts. Residents are advised to remain alert for potential waterlogging and localized flooding.
New Delhi, July 12: Seema Malik, a leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction), addressed several pressing issues, including the tragic capsizing of a boat carrying Indian tourists in Vietnam, the Uttarakhand governments decision to withdraw funding for madrasahs, the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation scandal, Assams polygamy policy, and Prime Minister Narendra Modis ... Read more Seema Malik Calls for Reconsideration of Uttarakhand Madrasah Funding Decision and Fair Inquiry into Ram Temple Case
Poverty-hit woman travels from Assam to Mumbai to meet Salman Khan, rescued in Bandra
Man Arrested For Raping 12-Year-Old Neighbour In Assam's Sivasagar
The accused, a fast-food vendor from Samastipur district of Bihar, lived in a rented house in the same neighbourhood as the survivor.
Himanta Biswa Sarma reviews Assam Zoo modernisation project, suggests internal train service
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected ongoing modernisation works at the Assam State Zoo. He also reviewed infrastructure development at Dr Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Tirtha in Guwahati. The Chief Minister directed experts to develop the veterinary hospital and examine an internal train service. Modernisation of the zoo is underway at an estimated cost of Rs 360 crore.
New Delhi, July 11: Maulana Sajid Rashidi, President of the All India Imam Association, has voiced his opinions on several pressing issues, including the decision to grant funds to madrasas in Uttarakhand, the controversy surrounding donations for the Ram Mandir, the Assam governments stance on polygamy, and the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines regarding Vande ... Read more Maulana Sajid Rashidi Calls for Cessation of Madrasa Grants and Fair Investigation into Ram Mandir Donation Controversy
VHP Welcomes Assams Anti-Polygamy Proposal, Criticizes Maulana Sajids Remarks
New Delhi, July 11: The Assam government has proposed to dismiss government employees who engage in multiple marriages and deny them government benefits. Vinod Bansal, national spokesperson for the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), has praised this initiative as a commendable step. He sharply criticized Maulana Sajid for his anti-women statements, claiming they reflect the misogynistic ... Read more VHP Welcomes Assams Anti-Polygamy Proposal, Criticizes Maulana Sajids Remarks
Guru Prakash Highlights Development Politics in Jammu and Kashmir Post Article 370 Abrogation
Patna, July 11: Guru Prakash, the national spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), recently shared his insights on several key issues, including Prime Minister Narendra Modis foreign trips, the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the Vande Mataram initiative, the Bankipur assembly by-election, Assams budget proposals, and decisions made by the Uttarakhand government. In a ... Read more Guru Prakash Highlights Development Politics in Jammu and Kashmir Post Article 370 Abrogation
Security forces launch search operations in Manipur after two Assam Rifles personnel killed
On July 10, Assam Rifles said the paramilitary force, in coordination with the Border Security Force and Manipur Police, commenced a large-scale search operation in the Nungshang area
14 invasive plants behind grassland loss in one of Indias first tiger reserves
Data provided by the Forest Department in Assams Bodoland Territorial Council reveal that the relative loss in grassland cover in Manas Tiger Reserve in 30 years since 1990 was 43.59%
Assam Budget 2026: Govt targets Rs 419 crore deficit, announces key reforms
In a bid to provide relief to small tea growers, the finance minister proposed to enhance the agricultural income tax exemption threshold from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.
Among Assam's 2026-27 budget proposals, a major one is that polygamous men will be barred from accessing government schemes. Additionally, a green cess is set to be implemented for industries to support eco-friendly initiatives. The budget outlines substantial investments in the power sector and development of a semiconductor hub.
Assam Aims for UNESCO Heritage Status for Bihu and Majulis Vaishnav Legacy
Guwahati, July 11: The Assam government has unveiled a significant roadmap to secure UNESCO recognition for some of the states most renowned cultural and historical heritages. This includes Bihu, the Vaishnav cultural tradition of Majuli, and the Ahom capital Rangpur in Sivasagar. Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah presented the 2026-27 budget in the Assam Assembly, ... Read more Assam Aims for UNESCO Heritage Status for Bihu and Majulis Vaishnav Legacy
Assam budget targets revenue leaks: Jayanta Malla Baruah
Assam's finance minister presented the 2026-27 budget focusing on revenue generation and plugging leakages. Capital expenditure has increased substantially, with revolutionary steps planned for irrigation development. The budget proposes developing an Aerotropolis around Guwahati's airport and a new Brahmaputra bridge. Special incentives are provided for the tea sector, including subsidies and VAT reduction on natural gas. The budget also includes initiatives for tourism and improved healthcare facilities within tea gardens.
Assam Budget 2026-27 proposes tea tax relief, green cess and 2 lakh jobs
Assams 2.85 lakh crore Budget boosts small tea growers, cuts piped gas VAT, proposes a green cess and targets two lakh jobs while tightening welfare eligibility norms.
How Assam Budget Charts Long-Term Development Path Beyond Annual Spending
Presenting the Budget in the Assembly on Friday, Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said the government was building on the groundwork laid over the past decade.
Assam Cabinet Clears Major Amendment to Land Policy
People who migrated to Assam prior to March 24, 1971 as refugees were, however, exempted from this condition, provided they produced valid documentary evidence.
'Visionary Roadmap' vs 'Copy-Paste': Assam Budget Triggers Political Clash
Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi alleged that the budget was heavily dependent on borrowings and centrally funded projects.
Assam's Rs 77,353 Crore Investment Plan To Expand Power Infrastructure
Assam has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to strengthen its power sector, proposing investments worth Rs 77,353 crore across a wide range of electricity generation, storage and transmission projects in the 2026-27 state Budget.
Recent reports highlight heightened concerns over the Yarlung Tsangpo mega dam in China, amidst fears of geological faults and potential earthquakes. Meanwhile, in Assam, the government is taking a firm stance against polygamy by planning to terminate the employment of offenders and restrict access to welfare benefits. Additionally, the UK has recognized significant technology companies as essential third parties for cloud services.
Assam: Any man practising polygamy to lose govt jobs, benefits
Guwahati: The Assam budget on Friday, July 10, proposed that persons practising polygamy will not be eligible for benefits under state-run welfare schemes, while government employees found guilty of the practice will face dismissal. Presenting his maiden Budget, state Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said welfare measures should not only reach the deserving but also 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 ITI round 4 seat allotment result 2026 out at itiassam.admissions.nic.in; direct link here
Assam ITI Round 4 seat allotment results are now available on the official counselling website. Candidates must download their allotment letters and complete admissions by July 14, 2026. Required documents include marksheets, certificates, and photographs for verification. Round 5 results will be announced on July 15, 2026, with admissions on July 16 and 17. Failure to report on time may result in losing the allotted seat.
In Assam Budget, BJP-led govt. proposes green cess on polluting industries
Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah says the States budget size has expanded almost threefold to over 2 lakh crore over 10 years; the green cess would be levied on stone crushers, coke-based industries, brick kilns, transfer of second-hand vehicles, and in commercial extraction of groundwater
NABARD facilitates GI registration for 28 new products
Bamboo craft from Assam, Himachal wood carving are among the new products that are GI registered
Assam Unveils Rs 2.85 Lakh-Crore Budget With Tax Relief, Growth Push
The 2026-27 Budget proposes higher tax exemption for small tea growers, lower VAT on piped natural gas and a fiscal deficit target of 3% of GSDP.
Old Video From Manipur Falsely Shared as One of Chinese Incursion in Arunachal
The video is from Manipur and shows an altercation between locals and an Assam Rifles convoy.
Assam schools face twin challenge: 32,321 have fewer than 30 students, 60,032 teacher posts vacant
Assam's schools grapple with thousands of teacher vacancies and declining student numbers. Nearly twenty-five thousand educational institutions have requested provincialisation from the government. Official data reveals over sixty thousand teaching posts remain unfilled across the state. Many schools operate without the required student-teacher ratio, impacting classroom quality. The government is taking steps to fill vacancies and strengthen the education system.
Polygamy to invite welfare benefits bar, dismissal from govt service: Assam budget
Assam's budget proposes barring polygamous individuals from state welfare schemes. Government employees practicing polygamy will face dismissal from their service. The state aims to promote women's empowerment and gender justice through these measures. Welfare schemes will be delivered through a unified digital beneficiary architecture. The budget also includes tax exemptions for tea growers and VAT cuts.
Assam govt. tables 2,85,084 crore Budget for FY27
Presenting his maiden Budget, Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah also announced to continue all the major schemes rolled out during the last five years, while stating that he aims to cut Budget deficit to 419 crore
Three-fold rise in Assam Budget; aim to power growth, uplift people: CM Himanta Sarma
Assam's budget has tripled to Rs 2,00,782 crore for 2025-26. Fund utilization stands at a strong 85 percent, indicating efficient management. Per capita income has tripled, reaching Rs 1,85,429 by 2025-26. The state's own tax revenue has significantly increased to Rs 39,294 crore. This budget aims for inclusive growth and a self-reliant Assam.
Slashed perks among factors affecting mental health of Assams tea garden executives
A new study has identified restricted decision latitude, referring to a severe lack of control, autonomy, and flexibility, as the most frequently occurring category of workplace stress risk factors
7,948 Assam schools without ideal pupil-teacher ratio
Education Minister Ranoj Pegu had earlier said that there are 2,670 single-teacher government primary schools
Assam aro Meghalaya-ni sima arirangko taraken nipilgen: Himanta
Jowai: Assam aro Meghalaya adokni sima arirangko bak dakna uamangni donchipenggipa kamrangko namgrikatna taraken nipilaniko dakgen, adok damgnini gisepgriko bak dakani dongjawa ine gisiko nangbate Assam-ni Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Bristibar salo aganaha. Jowai-o Behdienkhlam maniani bonkamgipa salo, agangrikaniko daktaina dingtangmancha somoi tika kaako Sarma kobor ratimgiparangna aganangna jechakaha. Anchingni gisepgriko bak dakani dongjawa. []
Assam CMs participation in Meghalaya festival draws criticism
Regional party says invitation to Himanta Biswa Sarma was inappropriate amid unresolved Assam-Meghalaya border dispute
Tata's Assam semiconductor plant to receive Rs 14,044 crore in government incentives
The Tata Group's new Assam semiconductor facility will receive significant government incentives. The Centre will provide Rs 10,255 crore, and Assam will add Rs 3,789 crore. This major electronics manufacturing investment is expected to create over 27,000 jobs. The Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test plant will produce millions of chips daily. This project aims to boost India's semiconductor ecosystem and Assam's industrial development.
Indian Railways launches first MEMU train in Northeast, boosting Tripura-Assam connectivity
Assam Opposition Leaders Demand Stricter Action In Fake Currency Crackdown
The issue of counterfeit currency was raised in the Assam Legislative Assembly on Thursday during the fourth day of the Budget Session.
Assam Man Rapes, Murders 8-Year-Old Girl In Forest, Locals Demand Justice
According to the locals, despite informing the police personnel of the Madanmohan Patrol Post - located barely 300 metres from the crime scene - about the incident, they failed to reach the spot immediately.
Simen River railway bridge partially collapses in Assam; connectivity disrupted
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika says Rs 110 Border Tax demand not linked to Nagaland
Assam Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Pijush Hazarika, on Wednesday clarified in the Assam Legislative Assembly that the recent incident involving alleged collection of Rs 110 per household from villages in the Uriamghat border area was the handiwork of a few identified miscreants and should not be linked to the Naga community or the Government of Nagaland.
Sanbor urges BSF to check rampant cattle smuggling through WGH
SHILLONG, July 8: Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai has written a letter to the BSF seeking measures to curb the smuggling of cattle following a report published in The Shillong Times on the alleged unchecked transportation and smuggling of cattle from Assam to Bangladesh via West Garo Hills. Media reports hint at the alleged movement of []
Manipur to adopt new security approach for operations
Manipur's government is reviewing security measures following a deadly ambush on Assam Rifles personnel. Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam discussed CRPF's CoBRA unit deployment and operational strategies. Director General G. P. Singh met with ground commanders, issuing firm directives against armed miscreants. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh emphasized unity among all communities in Manipur. He also urged forgiveness and collective efforts to restore lasting peace in the state.
Assam Says Border Tax Letters Were Work of Miscreants
Hazarika said it would be inappropriate to hold an entire community responsible for the actions of a few individuals and urged restraint to avoid affecting relations between Assam and Nagaland.
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently launched PRAGATI, a nationwide initiative to build 20,000 agri-entrepreneurs and directly benefit 20 lakh smallholder farmers through climate-resilient, regenerative agriculture. Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan launching the PRAGATI initiative The programme is backed by a coalition of institutions including the PepsiCo Foundation, State Bank of India Foundation, Gates Foundation, IDH, Heifer International, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Global Agri Entrepreneurship Academy, Sustainable Agriculture Foundation's International Association (SAFIA), Agri Entrepreneur Growth Foundation (AEGF), and Transform Rural India Foundation (TRIF).
Nearly 83,000 hectares of Assam land encroached by four states
During a recent assembly meeting, concerns were raised regarding land occupation by neighboring states in Assam. Nagaland currently occupies the majority of land, with Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram taking significant shares as well. Interestingly, Meghalaya has claimed the least land from Assam. The state government is committed to resolving these disputes through constructive dialogue and formal agreements.
Badruddin Ajmal's AIUDF Demands Repeal Of Civil Code Law In Assam
Former MLA and AIUDF leader Rafiqul Islam said the party's memorandum focused on three demands. The first demand was the repeal of the UCC passed by the Assam Assembly.
Assam records highest cancer survival rate, Assembly told
Health Minister Ashok Singhal attributes the 62% survival rate to the States decentralised cancer care model and a large-scale early detection programme
Assam's Inter-State Boundary Disputes, Encroachment Issue Raised In Assembly
When new states were created, the boundaries were not fully demarcated, leading to disputes along border regions, said Atul Bora
676 Assam govt. schools without electricity, 238 lack boys toilets
Education Minister Ranoj Pegu says the State seeks to provide all essential infrastructure by March 2027
Around seventy people applied for Indian citizenship under the CAA, with six granted it. Assam has identified over 1.7 lakh foreigners, expelling more than 31,000 to date. Cases for nearly 74,000 identified foreigners are ongoing in tribunals. Border fencing with Bangladesh is incomplete due to riverine areas and objections. Fencing could not be erected along 4.35 kilometers of the India-Bangladesh border.
Assam Rifles jawans killed in ambush; joint forces launch massive operation in Manipur
Security forces are conducting extensive operations to apprehend militants responsible for the ambush. Two Assam Rifles personnel were killed in the attack along the Imphal-Dimapur National Highway. The NSCN-IM denied involvement and reaffirmed commitment to the ongoing peace process. Security forces recovered an IED and arrested several cadres from different militant groups. Naga and Meitei women staged a protest demanding justice and peace in the state.
Aakhol: When Homesickness Inspired an Assamese Kitchen
Missing the flavours of home inspired Alpaxee to create Aakhol, a restaurant that brings authentic Assamese food, traditions and hospitality to Hyderabad without compromising on its roots.
A former NRC coordinator has alerted the Union Home Minister about potential Census distortions in Assam. He argues that foreign nationals could inflate population statistics, impacting national security. The coordinator requests withholding Assam's Census results until illegal immigrants are identified. This action aims to safeguard national interests and the Assamese community. The NRC update process in Assam remains stalled for years.
Manipur: Extensive search operation underway after Ukhrul ambush kills two Assam Rifles personnel
Assam CM Vows Tougher Crackdown on Drug Menace
Himanta Biswa Sarma defends police action against traffickers, stresses cross-border coordination and rehabilitation to make Assam drug-free.
8 wildlife sanctuaries, 281 reserve forests under encroachment in Assam
Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah tells the Assembly that more than 25,588 hectares of about 315,997 hectares under encroachment as on February 12, 2016, have been cleared
Assam seeks deeper Japan ties in semiconductors, clean energy
Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam is keen to play a greater role in advancing the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership and reaffirmed the States commitment to contributing to the growing relationship between the two countries
Mookerjees sacrifice paved way for J&Ks complete integration: Amit Shah
Kolkata, Jul 6:Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Monday said Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee had sacrificed his life for the complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir with rest of the country. Addressing a commemorative programme in Kolkata to mark Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversary, Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had realised Mookerjee's resolve of 'One Nation, One Constitution' by scrapping Article 370 and asserted that Jammu and Kashmir was now an integral part of India. Mookerjee gave the slogan, 'One country cannot have two constitutions, two heads and two symbols.' He died under suspicious circumstances in a Kashmir jail while pursuing that cause, and the then government did not investigate his death. PM Modi fulfilled his resolve by uprooting Article 370. Today, Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, Shah said. The programme was attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat while PM Modi addressed the gathering through a video message. Shah announced that the foundation stone had been laid for a 125-foot statue of Mookerjee in Kolkata, describing it as more than the construction of a monument. This is not merely the foundation-laying ceremony for a statue, but the beginning of the resolve to build 'Sonar Bangla', he said. The Home Minister said the statue would be installed on the banks of Kolkata's largest man-made lake and that the site would also house the Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Institute, dedicated to research on India's national security. Congratulating the West Bengal government for declaring Mookerjee's birth anniversary a public holiday, Shah said the decision honoured one of Bengal's foremost nationalist leaders. He also expressed hope that the state government would soon implement Mookerjee's vision regarding the promotion of Indian languages. Recalling Mookerjee's political journey, Shah said he had resigned from the first Union Cabinet in protest against the Nehru-Liaquat Pact, which he believed failed to safeguard the interests of Hindus who had remained in Pakistan and East Pakistan while focusing on Muslims who stayed in India. He believed the agreement was one-sided, and therefore resigned from the Cabinet, Shah said. He said that the BJP-led government had since enacted the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) to grant citizenship to persecuted Hindus and reiterated the Centre's commitment to identify and deport infiltrators from India. We have abolished Article 370, granted citizenship to refugee Hindus, and will identify and remove every infiltrator to make India completely secure, Shah said. Describing Mookerjee as a multifaceted leader, he said he founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh to unite nationalist forces and lay the foundation of cultural nationalism. The seed sown by Mookerjee has today grown into the banyan tree called the Bharatiya Janata Party, he said, adding that the organisation founded by Mookerjee now governed nearly two-thirds of India's territory and population. Shah said Mookerjee believed that the policies of independent India should reflect he fragrance of India's soil rather than be influenced by Western thinking. He said PM Modi was translating that vision into reality by pursuing development while preserving India's cultural heritage, with the goal of building a developed India by 2047. He also described Mookerjee as the common source of nationalist ideas such as cultural nationalism, the vision of an undivided India, and the principle of balancing development with heritage. Referring to Bengal's historical legacy, Shah said the rebuilding of the state envisioned by Rabindranath Tagore, Ramakrishna Paramahansa, Swami Vivekananda, Sri Aurobindo, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, and Raja Rammohan Roy had begun with the current government. The Home Minister said the coincidence of the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and the 125th birth anniversary of Mookerjee in the same year carried symbolic significance. He said efforts had begun to encourage the full rendition of Vande Mataram so that younger generations could proudly pay tribute to the homeland. Listing initiatives undertaken by the newly elected West Bengal government, Shah said the Annapurna Yojana, Ujjwala 3.0, free bus travel for women and girl students, the Lakhpati Didi Mission, and the implementation of Ayushman Bharat providing free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh for poor families had been rolled out. He said construction of a cancer hospital in north Bengal had begun, land had been handed over to the Border Security Force for border fencing and a committee headed by Justice Brijendra Nath had been constituted to investigate corruption. Those involved in corruption should be prepared to return every rupee looted from the poor once the committee submits its report, Shah said. He said another committee had been set up to investigate crimes against women, approvals had been granted for prosecution in long-pending corruption cases and a committee had also been formed to examine implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in the state. Shah said the West Bengal Maintenance of Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2026, had been passed as part of the government's promise to take strict action against criminals. He said the process of identifying and deporting infiltrators from the state had begun and that a Durga Suraksha Squad had been constituted to enhance the safety of women. Accusing previous Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments of pushing Bengal backwards, Shah expressed confidence that the government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari would fulfil every promise made in its election manifesto within five years and lay a strong foundation for Sonar Bangla. He said Mookerjee, whom he credited with helping save Bengal, Kashmir, and Assam, had not received the memorial he deserved until now, and expressed confidence that the new memorial in Kolkata would inspire future generations.
2 Assam Rifles personnel killed in Manipur ambush
Two Assam Rifles personnel died after suspected militants ambushed their vehicle. The attack occurred on NH-202 in Manipur's Ukhrul district on Monday afternoon. Security forces responded quickly and engaged in an exchange of fire with the assailants. Further operations are currently underway to apprehend the individuals responsible for the incident. The deceased soldiers were identified as Warrant Officer Balwant Singh and Constable CM Singh.
Two Assam Rifles personnel killed in Manipur ambush
Two Assam Rifles personnel died and others were injured in an ambush. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon at Nungshang Kong on NH 202. Heavy gunfire continued for several hours after the initial attack. Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh condemned the killings and promised justice. State home minister Govindas Konthoujam also condemned the attack.
70 Applied For Citizenship In Assam Under New law, 6 Got It: Government
In yet another reply on the first day of the budget session, the Assam government said 1,72,673 foreigners have been detected in the state so far, while 31,786 have been deported.
Assam eyes stronger Japan ties in semiconductors, clean energy after India-Japan Summit
Assam's Chief Minister met Japan's Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, in New Delhi. They discussed strengthening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Key focus areas included semiconductors and clean energy development opportunities. Japanese language training was also a significant point of discussion. Assam reaffirmed its commitment to contributing to this growing strategic partnership.
31,789 illegal immigrants deported from Assam in 40 years: CM
Himanta Biswa Sarma tells the Assembly that cases against 73,750 others are pending in various Foreigners Tribunals
Gunmen kill two Assam Rifles personnel in Manipur ambush
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh condemned the afternoon ambush in Ukhrul district
Two Assam Rifles soldiers killed, several injured in ambush by militants in Manipur
Tragedy struck Manipur's Ukhrul district as suspected militants ambushed an Assam Rifles convoy, claiming the lives of two soldiers and injuring several others. The attack, which occurred Monday afternoon, has been condemned by the State Home Minister, who vowed strict legal action against the perpetrators. This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in the state, which has been grappling with ethnic violence.
2 Assam Rifles soldiers killed in militant ambush in Manipur's Ukhrul, severa injured
Assam govt tables bill to exempt CMs political aides from office of profit rules
The Assam government has passed legislation to exempt the Chief Minister's Political Secretary and Political Advisor from the 'office of profit' disqualification for MLAs. This move, replacing a recent ordinance, ensures these positions do not prevent individuals from holding seats in the State Legislative Assembly. The government deemed this necessary in the public interest to allow these key roles to function without legislative impediment.
First-time BJP MLA Habbey Teron unanimously elected deputy Speaker of Assam Assembly
Mr. Teron is an MLA from the newly formed Amri constituency, which came into existence after the delimitation exercise of 2023
Hindi Introduced As Official Language In Assam Legislative Assembly For The First Time
Announcing this, Assam Assembly speaker Ranjit Kumar Dass said that the decision of the induction of Hindi language was taken in the General Purpose Committee meeting of the Assam Legislative Assembly, which was held on Saturday under his chairmanship
