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.
In a tweet, Sarma expressed his dismay, stating that the people of Bengal are enduring hardships due to the inefficiency of their government.
The programme has significantly improved the lives of women in Assam and has inspired similar social welfare initiatives across India, Sarma said on Thursday.
A bench comprising Justices Manash Ranjan Pathak and Soumitra Salikia issued notices to the state government following a writ petition filed by Abdul Awal, the father of the deceased, Taffazul.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma donated blood at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital on Tuesday to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 74th birthday.
The rally seeks to unify various tourist taxi associations across the state in their opposition to Assam cabs ferrying tourists to Meghalaya's attractions.
