Senior Congress leader and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, has raised serious concerns over what he describes as a “disturbing collapse” of law and order in Assam. Speaking after visiting Congress spokesperson Reetam Singh at Morigaon District Jail, Gogoi accused the state government of turning Assam into a “police state”…
A heated exchange between Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia and state cabinet minister Jayanta Malla Baruah has ignited a political row, with opposition parties seizing the opportunity to criticize the ruling party. The incident, captured on video, occurred during the inauguration of a BJP mandal office in Bahjani, Nalbari district, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the NEET UG 2025 examination will revert to its pre-COVID format, a move aimed at streamlining the medical entrance process. Scheduled for May 4, 2025, the exam will require candidates to answer 180 mandatory questions within 180 minutes, eliminating the section-wise choice system introduced during the pandemic….
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has commended the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) for achieving the second position in the latest national DISCOM rankings. The rankings, released by the Ministry of Power, evaluate power distribution companies based on financial sustainability, performance excellence, and compliance with regulations. Taking to social media, CM Sarma expressed…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s recent social media post about borrowing a charger from a fellow passenger on an Emirates flight has ignited a cybersecurity debate. Sarma shared that a “kind young gentleman” lent him an international plug and charging cable during his journey from Delhi to Dubai. However, the CM, who fell asleep…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state has achieved a remarkable milestone, emerging as India’s third fastest-growing state with a Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth rate of 7.94% at constant prices. The announcement underscores Assam’s economic transformation, driven by pro-investor policies and sustained investments in infrastructure, institutions, and human capital….
In a significant boost to India’s renewable energy sector, Assam’s Rs 200-crore bamboo bio-refinery is poised to commence commercial production by mid-2025. Located in Numaligarh, the refinery is a joint venture between Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) and two Finnish companies, Fortum and Chempolis. It is the first of its kind in India, utilizing bamboo biomass…
Manipur witnessed a surge in protests against the controversial Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, with demonstrations erupting across several districts, including Imphal East, Thoubal, and Bishnupur. The protests, led by the Meitei Pangal community, have drawn thousands of participants, highlighting widespread discontent over the legislation. Kshetrigao MLA Sheikh Noorul Hassan, a senior leader of the National…
Lilong, April 7, 2025 – Tensions have escalated in Manipur following the passage of the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, as the residence of BJP Minority Morcha’s Manipur President Md Asker Ali was torched by a mob in Lilong. The attack, reportedly involving 7,000 to 8,000 people, occurred on Sunday evening in response to Ali’s public…
Lilong, April 7, 2025 – Authorities in Manipur’s Thoubal district have imposed restrictions on gatherings and the carrying of weapons in Lilong following an arson attack on the residence of BJP Minority Morcha state president Md Asker Ali. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, when a mob of approximately 7,000 to 8,000 people vandalized and…
