The Latest Breaking News from Debabrata Saikia

Absence of survey, local resistance: Assam limestone mining auction in limbo

In December last year, the Assam government issued a tender for the auction of seven limestone mines in Dima Hasao district, which operates under the sixth schedule of the Constitution, and is governed by an autonomous council that represents its tribal communities.

Newslaundry · Oct 17, 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

Congress playing religious card in Arunachal: Chief Minister Khandu

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister accuses Congress of playing religious card; Assam CM lists scams against Congress ahead of elections.

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

Funds misappropriated in Assam tribal council: Congress

Funds released for a road improvement project have been misappropriated in Assam’s Karbi Anlong, a Congress leader said. 

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

FIR against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for ‘hate’ speech

Senior Assam Congress MLA Debabrata Saikia filed an FIR against CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for alleged ‘hate’ speech saying the latter incited violence and arson against former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her family.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Chaos in Assam Assembly over allegations against Himanta Biswa's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma

The Assam Assembly was adjourned multiple times on September 15 as the Opposition MLAs sought answers from the government over the allegations that a company linked to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife received Central subsidy in connection with a plot of land.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Jihadi activities in Assam must be curbed: Congress

‘Congress will keep a close watch to ensure that no innocent person is harassed in the guise of searching for suspected Jihadis’

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2022

Congress leaders arrested in Guwahati ahead of protest against ED summons to Rahul Gandhi

GUWAHATI: The police on Monday morning arrested several Congress leaders and workers in Guwahati while they were trying to take out a protest march against the summoning of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the National Herald case.

The Times of India · Jun 13, 2022

Assam Leader of Opposition claims State Government tapping his phone

Act an attempt to “strangle democracy, which is already in ICU”, says Debabrata Saikia

The Hindu · Jan 24, 2022