Assam

GUWAHATI: The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi, a nationwide initiative by the Congress, seems to be creating ripples within the Grand Old Party in Assam. Senior leaders from the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) are reportedly considering joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its NDA ally, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP). […]

In a press conference on Thursday, Sarma, who was with the Congress for 22 years, lamented the shift in the party's ideology, stating, "Congress politics has become 'Soft Naxalite.'

NEW DELHI: Congress’ Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, spearheaded by Rahul Gandhi, has resumed its journey from Assam and entered Cooch Behar in West Bengal, marking the twelfth day of the nationwide expedition for justice and unity. Commencing the day from Golak Ganj Chariali in Assam at 8 am, the march covered significant distances and key […]

In Mizoram's Aizawl, a Myanmar military aircraft encountered difficulties while attempting to land at Lengpui Airport during a mission to evacuate Myanmar army personnel seeking refuge in the northeastern state. The challenging nature of the tabletop runway at Lengpui contributed to the aircraft skidding off the runway during the landing.

Himanta Biswa Sarma is the 15th Chief Minister of Assam. On 10 May 2021, Sarma was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam, succeeding his colleague Sarbananda Sonowal. His X followers have grown 120% since he assumed the CM office demonstrating the popularity he has enjoyed both online and offline.

The memorandum of settlement signifies a comprehensive approach towards resolving the conflict in Assam. It goes beyond mere cessation of hostilities, encompassing multifaceted strategies for development, rehabilitation, and cultural preservation.

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma applauded the state’s delimitation exercise as its greatest achievement during a press meet at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati. Sarma noted that out of the 126 assembly seats, a substantial 96-98 seats were now exclusively designated for Assamese residents who have been residing for centuries. This decision ensures […]

GUWAHATI: In a significant development, the Central government is on the verge of signing a historic peace agreement with the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). The tripartite accord, scheduled for December 29, is set to involve the pro-talks faction of ULFA, the Centre, and the Assam government. The primary goal […]

GUWAHATI: Over 300 former student union workers led by Dibyajyoti Medhi, former central committee member of the All Assam Student Union (AASU) joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday. Medhi said, “Due to the work done by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. The youth also agrees to that and as such, we have decided […]

GUWAHATI: The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has announced a comprehensive socio-economic assessment of the state’s indigenous minorities. This significant decision was made during a cabinet meeting to address the unique needs and concerns of these communities. According to the decisions made, the Directorate of Minority Affairs and Char Areas will […]