The Latest Breaking News from Assam

AIUDF announces candidates for Lok Sabha polls in Assam

AIUDF announces Lok Sabha candidates in Assam, focusing on minority representation in key parliamentary seats for upcoming elections.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

Assam Congress MP Abdul Khaleque resigns after being denied Lok Sabha ticket

Guwahati Congress MP Abdul Khaleque resigns after being denied ticket for upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Assam.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

Citizenship Amendment Act: Legal issues and status of judicial proceedings | Explained

As the government notifies the rules for the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act, The Hindu revisits the challenge to CAA, the status of proceedings before the Supreme Court and the expected changes.

The Hindu · Mar 14, 2024

Will quit if NRC non-applicants enter Assam via CAA: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

With the CAA rules being issued, the Central government will now start granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan, who came to India till December 31, 2014. These include Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians.

The Hindu · Mar 12, 2024

Assam Police 'order' opposition parties to withdraw stir against CAA, warn of action

Assam Police warns opposition parties to withdraw hartal over CAA implementation or face legal action.

The Hindu · Mar 12, 2024

Protests lined up in northeast against CAA notification

Protests erupt in Assam against CAA notification, sparking widespread opposition in the northeast against the controversial Act.

The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024

Divisive step ahead of election, say Opposition parties

Congress alleges CAA rules notification timed to polarize elections, especially in West Bengal and Assam, after Supreme Court's electoral bonds issue.

The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024

Anti-CAA bandh: Assam CM reminds political parties of High Court restriction

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said political parties may be de-registered if they call for a bandh against the CAA

The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024

India’s golden langur population estimated at 7,396

There are an estimated 7,396 golden langurs in India, the latest survey of the primate has revealed. The comprehensive population estimation of the endangered primate was carried out in two phases by the Primate Research Centre NE India (PRCNE), Assam Forest Department, Bodoland Territorial Council, Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology…

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024

PM Modi unveils development projects in Assam, accuses Congress of ignoring Northeast

PM Modi in Assam: PM Modi unveils ₹17,500 crore development projects in Assam, including healthcare, oil, gas, railway, housing sectors, and a statue.

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024