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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for a comprehensive, impartial and time-bound investigation into the d*eath of 20-year-old Assamese student Himashree Boro, whose body was recovered from a forest in Andhra Pradesh after she went missing during a train journey. On October 9, the Chief Minister wrote to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, seeking their intervention to ensure a detailed investigation into the incident. The Chief Minister said that a senior Assam Police official had been sent to Andhra Pradesh to coordinate with the local administration and law enforcement agencies…

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota had a meeting with UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) CEO, Saurabh Vijay and discussed the progress and priorities for further strengthening Aadhaar enrolment, updates and authentication in Assam. "With Aadhaar saturation in the State at 96.01 percent, we discussed the need to close the remaining gaps, particularly in low-saturation districts and among identified communities, while expanding the effective use of Aadhaar for citizen-centric service delivery," the Chief Secretary said on Thursday. . During the meeting, the functioning of Aadhaar Seva Kendras and the deployment of enrolment kits to strengthen access to Aadhaar services across…

The Assam State Committee of the CPI(M) on Wednesday organised a large-scale “March to Dispur” protest in Guwahati, demanding immediate relief and rehabilitation for flood-affected people in Upper Assam and a judicial inquiry into the causes of the recent devastating floods. The party also called for the declaration of the Upper Assam floods as a “calamity of severe nature”, the creation of a North East Flood Management Authority, recognition of Assam’s flood and erosion crisis as a national issue, and urgent measures to control rising prices of essential commodities. Protesters additionally demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.…

Assam Minister for Agriculture, Irrigation and Parliamentary Affairs, Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday chaired a crucial review meeting with District Agriculture Officers (DAOs) at Assam Administrative Staff College to assess the overall progress of agricultural initiatives and address field-level bottlenecks across the state. Taking stock of the ongoing farmer registration process, Minister Hazarika emphasised the government's resolve to bring all genuine cultivators under the coverage of official schemes. He noted that while Mission Basundhara 4.0 will play a pivotal role in securing land rights for farmers, immediate measures must be taken to register those cultivating land under the Forest Rights Act…

With the festive rhythm of Durga Puja just around the corner and the spirit of autumn in the air, cultural platform Kalasamanway organised a unique Agomoni gathering at Rehabari in Guwahati. Through engaging conversations and soulful music, the event brought alive the emotions, memories, history and cultural traditions that Durga Puja holds for Bengalis. Designed around the festive mood that accompanies the arrival of autumn, the evening offered a warm, intimate setting for discussions on various facets of Durga Puja. Reminiscences, reflections and performances of traditional Agomoni and Sharadiya songs added to the charm of the occasion. Such a multidimensional…

Guwhati University on Tuesday defended its handling of the Post-Graduate Students' Union (PGSU) Election 2026-27, stating that all decisions related to nominations and grievances were taken strictly in accordance with established rules and institutional procedures. In a statement, the university said misinformation was being circulated regarding the nomination and appeal process. It clarified that the matter had been examined by multiple bodies, including the Returning Officer, Election Tribunal, Appeal Hearing Committee and Grievances Redressal Cell. According to the university, the nominations of Nayan Akash Bora and another candidate, Pratik Sharma, came under scrutiny after concerns regarding their eligibility were raised…

A voter turnout of over 70 percent was recorded in the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election by Tuesday evening with polling remaining by and large peaceful throughout the day.Voting began at 7 am and concluded at 5 pm across the eight Assembly segments under the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency.Polling was held across 2112 polling stations including five auxiliary polling stations in the constituency. Of these, five are model polling stations and 335 are polling stations managed by women.According to official sources, no untoward incident has been reported from any polling station in the eight Assembly segments under the Lok Sabha constituency…

Two Indian nationals from Assam are undergoing treatment at Rangpur Medical College Hospital in Bangladesh after allegedly being shot by personnel of India's Border Security Force (BSF) near the Kurigram border. The incident has triggered concern on both sides of the border, with family members and community organizations demanding an investigation. The development was confirmed on Monday by Rangpur Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner (Detective Branch) Sanatan Chakraborty. The injured men have been identified as 35-year-old Ismail Hossain and 39-year-old Khwaja Abdul Alim, residents of Bara Balu village in South Salmara-Mankachar district of Assam. Both are currently receiving treatment in the…

The Assam Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a second individual in connection with an alleged espionage case involving a Pakistan Intelligence Operative (PIO). The accused, identified as Ritesh Kumar Singh (39), was apprehended from the Satgaon area of Guwahati. According to police, Singh, a native of Bihar's Begusarai district, was picked up from a rented accommodation in Satgaon for questioning as part of the investigation into STF Police Station Case No. 09/2026. Following interrogation, he was formally arrested. Investigators claim preliminary findings indicate that Singh was involved in espionage-related activities and allegedly shared sensitive information concerning security forces…

With incidents of monkey-human conflict on the rise across Assam, the state government is preparing to conduct a comprehensive census of the monkey population before launching a pilot sterilisation programme in identified conflict hotspots. The initiative follows a recent visit by an Assam delegation to Himachal Pradesh, where officials studied one of India's longest-running monkey sterilisation programmes. Introduced in 2006, the Himachal initiative has sterilised more than 1.86 lakh monkeys and is credited with significantly reducing the macaque population and related conflicts. According to official sources, Assam's Forest Department will first undertake a statewide survey to estimate the monkey population…