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09 Jul

11 Suspected Bangladeshi Nationals Detained at Guwahati Railway Station

Paromita EditorAssam

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) detained 11 suspected Bangladeshi nationals during a recent operation at Guwahati Railway Station, officials said. According to sources, all those detained are men and were allegedly preparing to board a train to Chennai when they were intercepted by RPF personnel. Authorities suspect that the individuals had entered India illegally. Preliminary investigation indicates that the group may have crossed into India through the Tura border in Meghalaya. Officials are also probing claims that the men may have used the services of a Bangladesh-based middleman to facilitate their illegal entry. The RPF has launched a detailed investigation…

09 Jul

36,358 Declared Foreigners in Assam Since 2021; Nearly 39 km of Indo-Bangladesh Border Yet to be Fenced

Paromita EditorAssam

A total of 36,358 persons have been declared foreigners by various Foreigners' Tribunals (FTs) in Assam between 2021 and May 31, 2026, Border Protection and Development Minister Atul Bora informed the Assam Legislative Assembly. Replying to a question raised by Congress MLA Mohibur Rohman during Question Hour, Bora said 2,494 of those declared foreigners were identified as pre-1971 foreigners, while 33,864 were classified as post-1971 foreigners. According to the minister, the tribunals declared 7,151 persons as foreigners in 2021, 9,028 in 2022, 6,859 in 2023, 6,178 in 2024, 5,106 in 2025 and 2,036 between January 1 and May 31, 2026.…

09 Jul

Summer Nature Camp in Manas promotes community-led conservation

Paromita EditorAssam

More than a recreational outdoor programme, a three-day Summer Nature Camp in the Manas Landscape gave young participants an immersive understanding of biodiversity, indigenous knowledge, sustainable livelihoods and community-led conservation, demonstrating how people and nature can thrive together. Held during July 4-6 at Koklabari, the camp brought together students and young nature enthusiasts for experiential learning across forests, rivers and villages surrounding the Manas World Heritage Site. The camp was inaugurated by Mr. Mrinal Daimari, Assistant Field Director, Manas Tiger Reserve; Mr. Chandrakanta Basumatary, Range Officer, Bhuyanpara; Mr. Kamal Azad, Assam Gaurav awardee and noted social worker; Mr. Rustom Basumatary,…

09 Jul

Assam Declares 36,358 Foreigners Since 2021, 196 Sent Back

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

More than 36,000 people have been declared foreigners by Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) in Assam since 2021, but only 196 have been repatriated to Bangladesh during the same period, Border Protection and Development Minister Atul Bora informed the Assam Assembly. Replying in writing to a question raised by Congress MLA Mohibur Rohman on Tuesday, Bora said that 36,358 people were declared foreigners by Foreigners Tribunals between 2021 and May 2026. Of these, only 196 have been repatriated to Bangladesh. According to the minister, 7,151 people were declared foreigners in 2021, followed by 9,028 in 2022, the highest during the period. The…

09 Jul

RPF Nabs 11 Suspected Bangladeshi Infiltrators in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) detained 11 suspected Bangladeshi nationals from Guwahati Railway Station during a recent operation after they were allegedly found planning to travel to Chennai, officials said. According to sources, all 11 detainees are men and are suspected to have entered India illegally. They were intercepted by the RPF before boarding their onward train, following which they were taken into custody for verification and questioning. Preliminary investigations suggest that the group may have crossed into India through the Tura border in Meghalaya. Investigators are also examining claims that a Bangladesh-based middleman may have facilitated their illegal entry…

09 Jul

Assam Tea Workers Demand Recognition of Bogidhola as Closed Estate

nanika EditorAssam

Workers of Bogidhola Tea Estate in Morangi staged a protest after the estate was omitted from the Assam Government’s official list of closed tea gardens, despite remaining shut since 2017. The omission came to light during the first day of the Assam Legislative Assembly’s summer session, when former Labour Minister Sanjay Kishan sought details of closed tea gardens in the state. In response, Labour Minister Rameswar Teli presented a list that did not include Bogidhola Tea Estate, sparking anger among workers and local organisations. The demonstration was organised by the Khumtai branch and Morangi sub-branch of the Assam Tea Tribes…

08 Jul

Nearly 83,000 Hectares of Assam Land Under Occupation by Four Neighbouring States: Govt

Paromita EditorAssam

Nearly 83,000 hectares of Assam's land are currently under the occupation of four neighbouring states, the Assam Assembly was informed on Wednesday. Replying to a question raised by Congress MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed during the Budget Session, Border Protection and Development Minister Atul Bora said that 82,751.86 hectares of land across 18 districts of Assam are presently under the control of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram. According to the minister, Nagaland accounts for the largest share, with 59,490.21 hectares of Assam's land under its occupation. Arunachal Pradesh is occupying 16,144.01 hectares, followed by Mizoram with 3,675.78 hectares, while Meghalaya accounts…

08 Jul

Imd predicts heavy rain, thunderstorms over assam till july 12

Paromita EditorAssam

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms at isolated places in Guwahati and across Assam in the next three to four days owing to current meteorological conditions and monsoon scenario in the state.“The weather pattern suggests that thunderstorms with lightning with light to moderate rainfall (6 cm/day) is very likely to occur at isolated places in the city and in most districts of the state in the coming three to four days, which may aggravate water logging, flooding, flash floods, slow down vehicular movement and increase the risk of localised landslides in…

08 Jul

Central Team Begins Four-Day Assessment of Assam’s Flood Damage

Paromita EditorAssam

A six-member Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) from the Government of India arrived in Assam on Tuesday to undertake a comprehensive assessment of flood-related damage caused during the 2025 and 2026 flood seasons. The team, led by Praveen Kumar Rai, Joint Secretary (UT) in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, includes senior officials from the Ministries of Finance, Jal Shakti, Rural Development, Road Transport and Highways, and the National Remote Sensing Centre. Upon arrival in Guwahati, the delegation was welcomed by officials of the Assam Revenue and Disaster Management Department and the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). During an introductory…

08 Jul

AIUDF Seeks Govt Action on UCC, Rehabilitation Before Evictions and Due Process for Deportations in Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) on submitted a memorandum to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, seeking the government's intervention on a series of issues, including the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), eviction drives, the pushback of illegal immigrants and the overall law and order situation in the state. Addressing the media, AIUDF spokesperson Rafikul Islam said the party supports action against illegal immigrants but stressed that any pushback should be carried out only after proper coordination with the Bangladesh government. He said the party's position, as articulated by AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal, is that deportation should be…