The Latest Breaking News from Assam

The definition of Assamese has undergone change over the years, and it must include people who have lived in Assam for centuries, such as Hindi speakers and the tea tribes, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Manipur Assembly reaffirmed a resolution it had adopted almost two years ago to implement the Assam-like NRC in the State.

Prime Minister Modi's visit to Kaziranga may revive speed sensors on NH37 to protect wildlife from speeding vehicles.

Ministry of Commerce and Industry mandates public auction for dust grades of Indian tea to ensure fair price discovery.

I Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah has accused State’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of becoming ”acrimonious toward him out of fear”. Mr. Borah said the Chief Minister liked slaves, not followers. “Just see how he made former Cabinet Minister Basanta Das touch his feet,” he said

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted in the Assembly that his government will bring the Uniform Civil Code through the “front door”

Opposition parties walk out of Assam Assembly in protest against repeal of Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act.

Two FIRs were registered in central Assam’s Nagaon district this week following complaints by PETA India against cruelty to animals during unauthorised buffalo fights

Ruling BJP says law allowed child marriages but Muslim leaders allege move aimed at polarising voters ahead of election.