Assam

13 Aug

Assam CM Sarma claims Late Tarun Gogoi wanted to sue Meghalaya over Guwahati floods

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has revealed that former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi had intended to file a legal case against Meghalaya, accusing it of contributing to the floods in Guwahati. Sarma stated that Gogoi believed deforestation in Meghalaya's hills was a significant factor in the recurring floods affecting the city. Speaking to the media, Sarma said, "Tarun Gogoi had pointed out that Jorabat was a major cause of the floods in Guwahati, and he had suggested taking legal action against Meghalaya. I have found references to this in the files and various documents. Now, Congress is criticizing me,…

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12 Aug

Protesters in Karimganj demand action against violence in Bangladesh

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Thousands of protesters rallied in Karimganj today, organized by the Hindu Suraksha Bahini, to condemn the ongoing violence against minorities in Bangladesh. The demonstration was part of a broader "Bangladesh Chalo" campaign aimed at drawing attention to the plight of minorities across the border. The rally began at Karimganj College and saw approximately a thousand participants marching through the city streets. Protesters carried placards and banners denouncing the violence inflicted upon minority communities in Bangladesh. However, the protest encountered a significant hurdle at Santar Bazaar, where police had erected barricades to halt the march. This led to a temporary suspension…

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10 Aug

Assam and Mizoram strengthen border ties with new joint agreement

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The governments of Mizoram and Assam have taken a significant step towards resolving their long-standing inter-state boundary dispute by signing a new Joint Statement today at the State Guest House in Aizawl. The agreement was signed by K. Sapdanga, Mizoram's Home Minister, and Atul Bora, Assam's Minister for Border Protection & Development, marking a renewed commitment to peace and cooperation between the two states. Building on the 'Goodwill Mission' initiated earlier this year, the agreement reinforces the commitment made in February 2024 by the Chief Ministers of both states. The focus remains on fostering peace and preventing conflicts along the…

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08 Aug

Gauhati High Court directs families to retrieve bodies of Hmar youths killed in police firing

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Weeks after the tragic deaths of three Hmar youths in an Assam police firing in Cachar, the Gauhati High Court has directed the families of the deceased to collect the bodies from the Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) morgue. The bodies have been preserved at the SMCH mortuary since July 17. The families initially demanded that the post-mortem be conducted outside Assam. However, the state government presented the autopsy report conducted at SMCH before the court. In response, the petitioners' senior counsel informed the court that the families had no objection to taking custody of the bodies and performing…

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07 Aug

Prohibitory orders in Karbi Anglong after escalating protests

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The District Magistrate of Karbi Anglong has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS Act following violent protests in Diphu over illegal settlements. The unrest erupted in Diphu, the administrative center of Karbi Anglong, as protests against the eviction of illegal settlers escalated into violence. Demonstrators, led by the Karbi Students Association and other organizations, attempted to storm the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) headquarters, demanding the immediate eviction of unauthorized settlers from Professional Grazing Reserved (PGR) and Village Grazing Reserved (VGR) lands. Initially peaceful, the protest quickly turned violent, compelling police to resort to blank firing and…

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06 Aug

NH-06 blocked by landslide in Sonapur and Kuliang

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A massive landslide has severely disrupted travel along National Highway 06 in the Sonapur and Kuliang regions, halting all vehicular movement. The mudslides and landslides have caused extensive damage, rendering the highway impassable and necessitating urgent repair work to ensure the safety of commuters. Authorities have swiftly responded by stopping traffic and deploying repair crews to the affected areas. However, the timeline for completing the repairs remains uncertain as teams continue to assess the damage and begin the challenging task of clearing debris and stabilizing the landslide-hit sections. In the interim, commuters are strongly advised to seek alternative routes to…

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06 Aug

Assam Congress criticizes CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s ‘Hindu-Muslim politics’

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Congress state chief Bhupen Kumar Borah sharply criticized Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, accusing him of engaging in divisive 'Hindu-Muslim politics.' Borah asserted that the people of Assam are uninterested in the BJP's communal agenda. During a press interaction, Borah highlighted the unity of the opposition, comprising 18 parties, which plans to maintain their alliance through the 2026 assembly elections and contest every election as a united front for the next two years. "The CM engages only in Hindu-Muslim politics. However, the people of Assam are not at all interested in such a communal agenda, which was…

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30 Jul

Assam’s Atul Bora to lead border talks in Aizawl

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Mizoram and Assam are set to resume border talks in August, marking the first discussions in twenty months aimed at resolving the longstanding inter-state boundary dispute. Mizoram Home Minister K Sapdanga announced on Monday that the next round of border talks will be held in Aizawl on August 9. The previous round of talks took place in November 2022 in Guwahati. "The Assam home secretary last week communicated to our home secretary about their intention to come to Aizawl on August 9 for talks. We conveyed our consent to the Assam government after consulting Chief Minister Lalduhoma," Sapdanga told PTI.…

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29 Jul

Modi encourages visits to Charaideo Maidam after UNESCO heritage recognition

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in his Mann Ki Baat radio address over the inclusion of Assam's Charaideo Maidam in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. This significant achievement marks India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first Cultural World Heritage site from the Northeast. Charaideo, the original capital of the Ahom dynasty, holds deep historical significance. The Maidams, or burial mounds, served as repositories for the remains of Ahom ancestors and their treasured possessions. Modi highlighted that these structures symbolize reverence for the departed Ahom rulers and dignitaries. The Prime Minister lauded the Ahom Empire's remarkable longevity,…

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27 Jul

Governor of Assam Names Jibesh Roy as New Chief Executive Councilor of Kamatapur Council Amidst Leadership Change

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Jibesh Roy from Sasargaon Part 1, District-Dhubri, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Councilor of the Kamatapur Autonomous Council (KAC) by the Governor of Assam. This appointment follows the resignation of Sri Gakul Barman and is effective immediately until further notice. A notification from the Governor's office stated, "In the interest of public service, in partial modification of the Notification issued vide No.TAD/BC/34/2020/149 dtd.25/02/2021, and in exercise of powers u/s 59 of the Kamatapur Autonomous Council (Amendment) Act, 2020, the Governor of Assam is pleased to appoint Jibesh Roy, Sasargaon Part 1, District-Dhubri, Executive Councilor, Kamatapur Autonomous Council…

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