Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Arms licences to indigenous people will only be given after proper evaluation: Himanta

Guwahati, Aug. 11 -- Amid criticism over the Assam Government's decision to provide arms licence to indigenous people, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said it will only be given after "pr... Read More


Women's collective urges Assam Govt to reconsider 'lenient' arms licence policy

Guwahati, Aug. 10 -- A women's collective in Assam on Saturday urged the State Government to reconsider its decision to allow licenced arms to "indigenous people in sensitive areas", expressing appreh... Read More


Rahul Gandhi's claims establish SIR needed to correct voters' list: Assam CM Himanta

Guwahati, Aug. 9 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma referred to a section of Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, contending that the Congress leader... Read More


Gauhati HC directs those facing eviction from Golaghat forests to submit land rights proof

Guwahati, Aug. 8 -- The Gauhati High Court on Thursday directed those facing eviction from Doyang and South Nambar forests in Assam's Golaghat district to submit within 10 days proof of land rights or... Read More


Assam Govt committed to eradicating child marriage by 2026, says Himanta

Guwahati, Aug. 7 -- ssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that his Government is committed to bringing down the number of child marriages in the state to zero by 2026. He said ... Read More


Peace established in Bodoland due to BJP efforts: Himanta

Guwahati, Aug. 6 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that due to the BJP's efforts, peace has been firmly established in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). The turnaround i... Read More


Evicted people should not be given shelter: Assam CM Himanta

Guwahati, Aug. 5 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said people should not give shelter to evicted persons, else the "position of our people", which has improved through evictions a... Read More


Himanta slams Rahul Gandhi as anti-national

Guwahati, Aug. 4 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is anti-national and only supports the Muslims of Bangladesh and Pakistan. Speaking to ... Read More


Assam: Eviction drive on to clear encroachments from 1,500 hectares of forest land

Guwahati, July 31 -- A massive eviction drive to clear encroachments from nearly 1,500 hectares of forest land in Assam's Golaghat district continued for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, offic... Read More


Deshabhakti quiz held successfully by DIPR Assam

Guwahati, July 28 -- In alignment with the celebration of the 5th Deshbhakti Divas in the state, a grand Quiz Competition was organised today by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DI... Read More