Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has voiced serious concerns about China's proposed construction of a massive dam on the Brahmaputra River, highlighting its potential to devastate the river's ecosystem and severely impact water availability in Northeast India.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Wednesday expressed grave concern over a sharp rise in infiltration from Bangladesh, linking it to economic collapse and widespread unemployment in the neighboring country's textile industry.
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Monday unveiled the Bodoland Territorial Region's (BTR) Community Vision Document, emphasizing its significance in the transformative journey of the region following the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord.
The operation, spearheaded by the STF in collaboration with the Kokrajhar Police, targets anti-national activities and terror networks n the region.
The Assam government has declared a seven-day mourning period in honour of late Dr Manmohan Singh, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has taken a significant step towards fortifying its presence in Assam by announcing an overhaul of its existing organisational structure as part of its preparations for the upcoming assembly elections in the state.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a fraud case against four individuals in connection with a bank scam involving Rs 8.28 crore in Assam.
Despite a slight improvement due to receding rainfall, 19 districts in Assam remain heavily impacted by floods, officials stated.
The relentless rains in Meghalaya and Assam have severely disrupted daily life, resulting in significant loss of human lives and property. The heavy downpour in Assam has exacerbated the flood situation, affecting over 1.61 lakh people across the state.
A man has been arrested in Assam’s Tinsukia district for killing his four-month-old daughter owing to a quarrel with his wife, officials said on Sunday.
