Assam

NEW DELHI: Elon Musk has dismissed claims of Starlink’s involvement in Manipur’s ongoing conflict, following the recovery of a Starlink dish and router during a joint operation by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police on December 13. The equipment, found in the Imphal East district, was allegedly used by the insurgent group People’s Liberation Army (PLA) […]

NEW DELHI: In a landmark decision, the Gauhati High Court has banned buffalo and bulbul bird fights in Assam by overturning the Standard Operating Procedure issued by the Assam government that permitted these events during specific times of the year. The ruling came in response to petitions filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals […]

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have identified four NGOs accused of assisting Rohingyas.

NEW DELHI: Mingma D Lepcha, a talented dancer from Sikkim, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2022-23 along with 82 young artists. The recognition was presented by the Sangeet Natak Akademi which celebrates exceptional young talent in music, dance, and drama. Marking a significant milestone in Lepcha’s career, the award ceremony took […]

Das had applied for Indian citizenship in April after the CAA rules were notified over four years after the law's passage in 2019.

The reappointment of M.K. Yadava as Special Chief Secretary in Assam has ignited a political firestorm. The opposition is up in arms against the reappointment.

NEW DELHI: In a landmark victory, Congress candidate Rakibul Hussain has defeated All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Maulana Badruddin Ajmal in the Dhubri constituency, winning by an unprecedented margin of over 10 lakh votes.  According to the Election Commission, Hussain garnered 14,71,885 votes, while Ajmal secured only 4,59,409 votes, marking a record-breaking victory […]

Sonowal talks in detail about his upbringing in Dibrugarh, his equation with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and the win probability in the 14 Assam seats as well as opposition to the CAA.

With the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the opposition Indian National Congress, and various regional parties gearing up for a fierce contest, Assam braces itself for a politically charged electoral season. Here's what you need to know: 

Assam police rescued 48 Indonesian birds and animals from smugglers on Friday morning. The rescued species included Black Lory, Red & Blue Lory, Babirusa swine, and Hornbills.