Protests broke out in Tinsukia due to the delay in granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Moran-Motok community. The situation escalated into clashes between security forces and demonstrators, although no injuries were reported. The community’s frustration with the delay in receiving ST status led to these protests, highlighting the importance of addressing their concerns…
The Congress party is ramping up its campaign in Assam’s Behali constituency ahead of the November 13 by-poll. Prominent leaders including Debabrata Saikia, Rakibul Hussain, and Gaurav Gogoi have joined forces to rally voters and criticize the BJP-led state government. Gogoi, in particular, slammed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for focusing excessively on constructing flyovers,…
The by-polls in Assam’s Behali constituency have heated up as the Congress and BJP engage in a war of words. Congress leader Ripun Bora criticized the BJP for not fulfilling promises to increase tea workers’ wages and accused MP Ranjit Dutta of exploiting the tea community for personal gain. In response, Dutta dismissed Bora’s claims…
Manas National Park has seen a significant increase in its tiger population from 2011 to 2019, with numbers tripling during this time. This is great news for conservation efforts and shows the positive impact of protecting and preserving natural habitats. The Royal Bengal Tiger, a majestic and endangered species, is thriving in this park thanks…
The Brahmaputra Board is facing serious issues with mismanagement and a shortage of manpower, specifically engineers who are crucial to its operations. The organization is on the brink of collapse as a result of these challenges. Without enough engineers to carry out its work effectively, the Board is struggling to fulfill its responsibilities and maintain…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is actively campaigning for BJP candidate Diganta Ghatowar in the upcoming by-polls in Behali. He has announced various development plans, including Rs. 100 crore for road infrastructure, a new hospital, solar-fencing systems for man-animal conflict, and welfare measures for farmers. He also promised land patents for forest area residents, bridges…
The Gauhati High Court has asked the Central and state governments to explain the cancellation of the Garbhanga Wildlife Sanctuary’s recognition in response to a PIL filed by activist Subrat Talukdar. The sanctuary, located near Guwahati, had its status revoked by the government through a cabinet decision. Talukdar challenged this decision through the PIL, prompting…
The State government committee studying public suggestions to combat waterlogging in Guwahati is still working on its final report. After severe waterlogging and flash floods in August, the public was asked for input on mitigating urban flooding. The technical committee created to examine these suggestions includes officials from various departments. Most suggestions received were related…
The Assam government has suspended five ACS officers for not following transfer orders. This action was taken under Rule 6(1) of the Assam Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1964. The suspension is effective immediately. source