The Assam State Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has initiated a suo motu investigation into the death of Congress worker Advocate Mridul Islam, who succumbed during the "Raj Bhavan Chalo" protest in Guwahati on December 19.
The Hynñiewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) has issued a fervent appeal to the Chief Secretary of Assam, urging swift action to avert a potential road blockade on the Meghalaya-Assam highway.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has categorically dismissed claims surrounding an alleged imaginary map created by certain individuals in Bangladesh, purportedly showing Assam as part of their territory.
According to Bedabrata Bora, chairman of the APCC media cell, Bhupen Kumar Borah is currently being held at the 10th Assam Police Battalion in Kahilipara.
With panchayat elections in Assam approaching fast, political parties are ramping up their preparations, spurred by the recent publication of draft electoral rolls.
As the tea industry in Bengal and Assam grapples with a production crisis due to climate change, the Tea Research Association (TRA) has introduced the first climate-smart tea seed stock, TSS-2, to combat the adverse effects of rising temperatures.
A senior police official said that the raids were done after getting vital intelligence inputs from Assam Police in coordination with the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the state government is making all efforts to showcase Assam’s glorious history on the global stage.
The Chief Minister remains hopeful that dialogue is the key to a peaceful future, and his ongoing appeals reflect a broader vision of Assam’s development based on stability and security.
The dispute centers on the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA), which has been advocating to restrict Assam-registered tourist taxis from accessing popular destinations like Cherrapunjee and Dawki in Meghalaya.
