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.
A huge government recruitment examination was conducted in Assam by the state administration on Sunday where more than 11 lakh applicants took part in the exercise.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that the initiative would provide specialised training to 300 engineering graduates in fields like Robotics, Aerospace, Defence, and Artificial Intelligence.
The launch event, held in Guwahati, marks the first phase of the company’s ambitious plan to introduce sustainable transportation solutions in the region.
“The Congress and extremist elements provoked the encroachers, resulting in violent confrontations with the police. The slogans used were disturbingly similar to those heard in Bangladesh,” Sarma said in a press briefing.
Jubahir Ali and Haidar Ali succumbed to injuries at a hospital after being shot at by the police. Over a dozen others, including a magistrate and police personnel, were injured.
