The Latest Breaking News from Assam

CBI to probe May 4 Manipur sexual assault

CBI to probe sexual assault on two women in Manipur; trial to be held in Assam; Ministry of Home Affairs in talks with Meitei and Kuki groups to restore normalcy

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

"Why is the BJP afraid of the opposition’s alliance?" Congress MLA Abdur Rashid Mandal slams Assam CM Sarma

Congress MLA Abdur Rashid Mandal on Thursday slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over their comparison of Opposition's INDIA alliance with East India Company and the Indian Mujahideen and said that the people of the country know who is the enemy of Bharat or India. Read further on Dynamite…

Dynamite News · Jul 27, 2023

Assam CM Himanta promises fast justice in triple murder case

Assam CM Sarma appealed to young women to remain rooted in their culture and family values and said the triple murder case should be seen in the larger contest of sinister designs of certain elements. 

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Supreme Court declines to stay delimitation exercise under way in Assam

The Supreme Court sought the replies of the Centre and the Election Commission on the petitions in three weeks and said the petitioners can file their rejoinders in two weeks after that.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Woman arrested for stabbing male friend over trivial row

Police arrest woman from Assam for stabbing boyfriend after heated argument. Baruthi Dey, living with Jogish Das, accused him of cheating. In the melee, she stabbed him and fled. Neighbours shifted Jogish to hospital and alerted police. Police arrested her under attempt to murder and are investigating.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

A fortnight after mocking Rahul Gandhi, Himanta Biswa Sarma lauds Assam minister for farming

NEW DELHI: Just a fortnight ago, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had mocked former Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for trying his hands at farming. However, on Sunday, he heaped praises on his agriculture minister for doing the same. The CM also announced that very soon, all his ministers, senior…

The Times of India · Jul 23, 2023

Bangladesh touch for Assam’s historical icon Chilarai

IGNCA promotes Chilarai, Bangladesh's legendary Koch general, through Hindi play. Ruhul Amin, Bangladesh's Assistant High Commissioner, attends. IGNCA's initiative to bring icons of NE to national stage. Workshop-oriented play directed by Himangshu Sharma, Sangeet Natak Akademi's Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Award recipient.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Manipur situation was worse during UPA rule, says Assam CM

Under Congress rule, Manipur experienced long highway blockades, petrol and LPG prices skyrocketed and 991 civilians and security personnel were killed, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claims

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Election Commission gets 1,200 representations on Assam delimitation draft

The Election Commission of India received 1,200 representations from various groups on Assam's delimitation draft, which proposes to retain 126 Assembly seats and 14 Lok Sabha constituencies, with increased seats reserved for SCs and STs.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Manipur was blockade capital under Manmohan Singh, state healing due to PM Modi: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday came down heavily at the Congress for criticising the Narendra Modi government at the Centre for its policy towards Manipur and alleged that the state had become the blockade capital of the country under the UPA government led by Manmohan…

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2023