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Meghalaya-Assam border violence: Six civilians, including forest guard, killed in Mukroh

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma said that five of the six killed at Mukroh village in West Jaintia Hills District were…

Updated: November 23, 2022 10:45 IST

The policy, prepared after extensive consultations with the World Bank, incorporated the views of stakeholders and industry experts.

November 21, 2022 19:46 IST

Mizoram stone quarry collapse: Death toll at 10; PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia

Mizoram stone quarry accident: On Monday, 12 people were feared trapped after a stone quarry owned by ABCI Infrastructures Pvt…

Updated: November 16, 2022 13:58 IST

The 'Miya Museum', set up in a house allotted under PMAY, in Assam's Goalpara district was sealed and its owner was taken into custody on Tuesday. (PTI Photo)

Assam Police arrest three associated with ‘Miya museum’ in Goalpara

The ‘Miya’ community in Assam refers to Bengali-origin Muslims in the state, who are often derided as illegal immigrants or…

October 27, 2022 12:28 IST

Indian Army, Vijay Diwas, Kargil War, Jammu and Kashmir, Line of Control

Assam extends controversial AFSPA in 8 districts, one sub-division for 6 months

The AFSPA gives sweeping powers to the Armed Forces, including search without warrants, arrest individuals without warrants, on basis of…

October 21, 2022 09:34 IST

Rescue operations after a boat capsized in the Brahmaputra river, in Dhubri district on September 29, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Assam boat capsize: Body of Dhubri circle officer recovered from Brahmaputra River after three days

Das, along with two other officials, were returning to Dhubri after surveying an erosion-affected area in Aminur char (riverine area).

Updated: October 2, 2022 17:21 IST

Dhubri Deputy Commissioner Anbamuthan M P said that 6-7 persons are still missing and search and rescue operations are underway. (Photo: ANI)

Assam: Dhubri Circle Officer among several feared missing as boat capsizes in Brahmaputra

The Bhashani-bound boat had hit the post of a bridge at Adabari, around 3 km from Dhubri town, and capsized,…

September 29, 2022 14:19 IST

On camera, Assam Congress workers come to blows over Bharat Jodo Yatra – WATCH

The situation inside the meeting hall took a violent turn when a group made several allegations against the district chief.…

Updated: September 26, 2022 22:34 IST

Assam-Mizoram border dispute: Chief ministers of both states to meet in Delhi for talks on Wednesday

Zoramthanga and Sarma would meet at Assam House in New Delhi at 1 pm, the official of the Mizoram Chief…

September 20, 2022 18:25 IST

Assam madrassa demolished on instructions from police? Self-proclaimed BJP worker at centre of row as force denies claim

The locals asserted that the communication was sent to a fellow villager having connections in the force and it was…

September 9, 2022 15:22 IST

Badruddin Ajmal. (File Image/Express Photo)

Attacks on Muslims increasing in Assam in view of 2024 polls: AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal

The AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal claimed that the demolitions were being carried out to intimidate the Muslim community so that…

September 1, 2022 13:42 IST

Sarma said a target has been set to complete the construction of the entire campus by August 2025.

Explained: The Assam Bhoodan Act and why it is being repealed

The Assam cabinet has decided to repeal over 300 obsolete state acts. Among them, included the Assam Gramdan Act, 1961…

Updated: September 1, 2022 11:57 IST

Assam: Madrasa bulldozed by authorities for alleged use of premises for terror activities

The Markazul MaArif Quariayana Madrasa located at Kabaitary Part-IV village was demolished under thick security cover in the area.

August 31, 2022 15:19 IST

Police verification, online registration: All about Assam’s new rules for non-local Muslim clerics at mosques and madrasas

As per the new rules, Imams at madrasas and mosques will have to register on a government portal, if they…

Updated: August 23, 2022 15:06 IST

Assam: Man beheads villager over Rs 500 bet, enters police station with severed head

The gruesome incident took place in Doyalur on Monday, on the occasion of Independence Day at the village.

August 17, 2022 19:58 IST

“This work has also given me an opportunity to inspire others to conserve our environment,” she adds.

Bird of honour: Women empowerment & saving endangered birds in this Assam village

The hargila was facing extinction when Barman heard about the plight of the bird from one of her zoology professors…

July 10, 2022 02:00 IST

Assam floods damaged 30,000 to 40,000 houses, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The chief minister briefed the home minister that around 30,000 to 40,000 houses were damaged by the deluge, an official…

July 9, 2022 11:28 IST

As many as 2.9 million people have been affected across 30 districts.

Assam flood: Implementation of mega microfinance relief scheme getting delayed

“Collection efficiency in terms of full and partial repayments had stood at around 75-80% before the flood in Assam, while…

July 4, 2022 03:30 IST

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