In a move that has sparked controversy and strong political backlash, the Assam government has announced that Aadhaar applications would be rejected if the applicant or his family members had not applied for inclusion in the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious 12-day festival of development across the state, aimed at benefiting 12 lakh people.
Calls it an affront to personal freedom.
In a move to uphold administrative discipline, the Assam government has suspended five Assam Civil Services (ACS) officers for allegedly neglecting their assigned election duties.
The Chief Minister’s assurance followed a day of impassioned protests, with hundreds gathering at the historic Dighalipukhuri site to oppose the tree-cutting initiative.
This step comes as part of the state's ongoing efforts to curb online financial fraud, which has seen a sharp rise in recent months.
Assam Congress President Bhupen Borah highlighted this during a press briefing, questioning the fiscal management of the state and demanding transparency on how these funds are being allocated.
The petitioners allege a "wilful violation" of the court’s directive from September 17, 2024, which mandated a nationwide halt on demolitions unless cleared by the court.
Since the 13th Finance Commission, Assam has seen a steady reduction in its share, which Sarma attributed to lower taxes on petroleum products and liquor in neighboring states, causing a significant revenue loss for Assam.
The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has announced its decision to implement the majority of recommendations from a committee report on Clause 6 of the Assam Accord.
