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19 Sep

As Assam experiences a second wave of flooding, about 50,000 people are impacted

Banasree SarkarAssam

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reports that Assam has seen its second wave of floods this year, affecting about 50,000 people in five districts as a result of intense rains. The districts of Golaghat, Cachar, Sonitpur, Nagaon, and Bishwanath have all been submerged; however, Golaghat has been hit the hardest, with 32,217 people writhing under the floodwaters. 13,409 people have been reported impacted in Sonitpur, and neighboring districts have also been seriously impacted. A number of rivers, such as the Dikhou in Sivasagar, the Dhansiri in Golaghat, the Barak in Cachar, and the Kushiara in Sribhumi, are flowing…

19 Sep

All those who arrived prior to 1971 are Indian. Assam CM claims that the D-voter problem is almost resolved

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the longstanding problem of “D-voters” (doubtful voters) in the state is close to being resolved, bringing relief to thousands of families who have lived for years under a shadow of uncertainty. Addressing the media on Wednesday, the Chief Minister revealed that the number of people, particularly Bengali Hindus, listed as doubtful voters has dropped dramatically over the past five years. According to Sarma, the figure has come down from nearly two lakh to about 25,000 today. “If the current pace continues, I am confident that the problem will be almost entirely…

18 Sep

On PM Modi’s birthday, Assam launches ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan’ with 4,297 health camps

Banasree SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the state-wide ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan’, an initiative aimed at strengthening women’s health, dignity, and empowerment. Synchronised with the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the campaign kicked off with 4,297 health camps across the state on September 17. Officials confirmed that from September 17 to October 2, a total of 14,690 health camps will be organized in all 35 districts of Assam, delivering essential healthcare services to women and families. Chief Minister Sarma said the programme reflects the state’s commitment to ensuring accessible healthcare for women and building healthier families,…

18 Sep

BTR is moving forward through training, trade, and transformation: Assam BJP Chief Dilip Saikia

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

As the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) prepares for the crucial polls on September 22, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its campaign with a strong focus on youth empowerment, employment generation, and skill development. On Wednesday, September 17, Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia addressed gatherings in the region and highlighted the progress achieved under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Saikia underlined that the BJP’s vision for BTR rests on what he termed the “three Ts” — trade, training, and transformation. According to him, these pillars are creating new opportunities for…

17 Sep

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma would establish a fund for women entrepreneurs

Banasree SarkarAssam

To conclude preparations for Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma's planned visit to West Karbi Anglong on September 28, a critical meeting was held Monday at 11:00 AM in the Conference Hall of the New Secretariat Building, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), Diphu. The meeting, which was chaired by the KAAC Principal Secretary, was centered on making sure everything worked smoothly for the well-known event. The Chief Minister will attend the ceremonial distribution of the Entrepreneurship Fund for the 111 No. Rongkhang Legislative Assembly Constituency (LAC) under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhijaan (MMUA) at Waisong Stadium in Donkamokam.

17 Sep

Pradyot Deb Barma supports the BPF and urges regional cohesion prior to the Bitcoin elections

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Pradyot Manikya Deb Barma, the royal scion and founder of Tripura’s Tipra Motha, visited the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) on September 16 to extend his support to the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), led by Hagrama Mohilary, ahead of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections. During his visit, Deb Barma accompanied Mohilary on the campaign trail across several constituencies, engaging with local residents, party workers, and community leaders. Their joint presence emphasized the growing focus on regional solidarity and collaborative political efforts in BTR. As part of his cultural outreach, Deb Barma visited the Bathou Traditional and Cultural Centre in Kokrajhar…

16 Sep

Following a violent altercation in the hostel, NIT Silchar suspends five Bangladeshi students and mandates their expulsion

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major disciplinary move, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar has suspended five Bangladeshi students following a violent clash inside a campus hostel that left several students seriously injured. The institute has also confirmed that the students, who were studying in India under scholarships from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), will be deported to Bangladesh. The incident took place on the night of September 8, when a group of third-year students allegedly attacked their senior compatriots inside one of the hostels. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers were carrying rods, knives and screwdrivers, and appeared to be…

16 Sep

Tezpur University VC welcomes freshers at Women’s Studies Centre Orientation

Banasree SarkarAssam

Tezpur University's Chandraprabha Saikiani Centre for Women Studies hosted a Freshers' Program to greet the recently accepted students. Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh, the university's vice chancellor, lit the lamp to mark the start of the new academic year for the entering students, and the program officially began. Professor Shambhu Nath Singh, the vice chancellor, welcomed the incoming students with open arms and stressed the value of women's studies in forming a society based on justice, equality, and compassion. He encouraged students to fully utilize Tezpur University's academic and cultural offerings and to uphold Chandraprabha Saikiani's principles via study, discussion, and…

15 Sep

A massive fire at the ONGC oil rig in Sivasagar, Assam, causes fear although no injuries have been reported

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A massive fire broke out at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) drilling site in Assam’s Sivasagar district late on Sunday night, sending shockwaves across the oilfield region and triggering panic among nearby residents. The incident occurred at Rig No. 135 in Bokota Koronga Laipaleng, an area well known for oil exploration activities.According to initial reports, the drilling site is currently being operated by S.K. Petro, a private firm contracted by ONGC to carry out drilling operations. Witnesses said the blaze erupted suddenly, with flames shooting up into the night sky, visible from several kilometers away. The fire spread…

13 Sep

President Murmu meets tribal youth in Upper Assam, emphasizes education and inclusion

Banasree SarkarAssam

Thirteen tribal students from Upper Assam had the unique opportunity to visit President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the National Integration Tour, making it a significant day for them. The exchange was the most motivational moment of their current National Integration Tour, which the Indian Army is conducting as part of Operation Sadbhavana 2025–2026. Throughout the conversation, she urged them to stay committed to their studies and underlined that in-person relationships are valuable in ways that digital platforms cannot match. She praised the Indian Army for giving these beneficial opportunities to the young students. While in New Delhi, the…