The Latest Breaking News from Assam

Northeast’s largest dairy cooperative clocks 28% growth

The West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd. (WAMUL), popularly known as Purabi Dairy, recorded a 28% growth during the 2023-24 fiscal with a turnover exceeding ₹262 crore.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

In Assam, two valleys divided on CAA, united in its absence as poll plank

“Even if somebody had come from Bangladesh, he won’t be able to apply under CAA, given the way rules are made. As per the rules, one needs to produce documents from Bangladesh. How is that possible, tell me?” 

Newslaundry · Apr 25, 2024

India election 2024 Phase 2: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Across 13 states, 88 constituencies go to the polls on April 26 in the second phase of the world’s largest election.

Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2024

No plan to relocate refugees from Arunachal in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said there were no plans to relocate the Chakma and Hajong refugees from Arunachal Pradesh to Assam

The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024

How a 'good 10-15 minutes' of advice from Virat Kohli helped Riyan Parag come out of bad phase

NEW DELHI: When young Assam cricketer Riyan Parag arrived on the scene, he initially gained attention and got known for his candid and outspoken nature on social media rather than his batting. However, a brief yet impactful conversation with the legendary Virat Kohli marked a turning point in his career.

The Times of India · Apr 22, 2024

Assam MP’s nomination rejected over invalid ST certificate

Naba Kumar Sarania's nomination papers rejected due to invalid ST certificate, impacting his candidacy in Assam's Kokrajhar constituency.

The Hindu · Apr 22, 2024

'Koi bhi situation ho, koi bhi bowler ho, kar dunga' - says Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag is finally living up to his reputation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season as the Rajasthan Royals batsman is reaping benefits of replicating the thought process he has while playing domestic cricket for Assam.

The Times of India · Apr 22, 2024

Raped and murdered after her Class 10 exam, Assam girl posthumously secures first division

Tragic story of a 16-year-old rape victim who achieved first division in Assam's Class 10 exams.

The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024

SC seeks Centre, Assam's reply on fresh plea challenging CAA rules

With the unveiling of the rules on March 11, days ahead of the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections, the Modi government kicked off the process of granting Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants -- Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians -- from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024

Assam MP files nomination after court faults Scheduled Tribe certificate

Naba Kumar Sarania files nomination from Kokrajhar after court dismisses his ST status, plans to challenge decision.

The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024