News Archives - Assam

Assam Bans Protests Near Raj Bhavan Following Congress Leader’s Death 0

Guwahati – Following the tragic death of a Congress leader after an alleged tear gas shelling incident during a protest, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a ban on all demonstrations near the Governor’s house in Guwahati. This move aims to ensure peaceful public gatherings and safety in the region. Background of the

CBI Files Fresh Chargesheets Against 18 Accused in Assam Unregulated Deposit Scam 0

Assam, India, News

December 17, 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed five additional chargesheets against 18 accused individuals and entities in connection with the ongoing unregulated deposit scam in Assam. These chargesheets were presented in a special Guwahati court on Monday. The cases are being investigated by the CBI Guwahati team, separate from the CBI Delhi, which has

“Assam Marks 5th Anniversary of CAA with Protests by AJP and AASU”0

Assam, News

December 12, 2024

On the fifth anniversary of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Assam saw significant protests led by the Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) and the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU). Both groups strongly opposed the legislation, labeling it a “black law” and calling for its repeal. The AJP organized a protest in Guwahati, condemning the law as

Four BJP MLAs to Join Assam Cabinet in Today’s Swearing-In Ceremony 0
- Assam, India, News
- December 7, 2024
Four Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs were sworn in as ministers in the Assam Cabinet today, marking a key development in the state’s political landscape. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Srimanta Sankardeva International Auditorium in Guwahati at noon. The newly inducted ministers include: Resignation Preceding Cabinet Expansion Before the announcement of these four
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Assam Police Arrest Five Bangladeshi Nationals Amid Heightened Border Security Measures 0
- Assam, India, News
- December 3, 2024
The Assam Police have arrested five Bangladeshi nationals, including two women, for illegally crossing the Indo-Bangladesh border without valid travel documents. The individuals—identified as Md Noor Islam, Md Imran, Yasmin Akhtar, Ishmo Tara Akhtar, and Md Babul Hussain—were apprehended and later deported back to Bangladesh. This adds to the rising number of over 160 Bangladeshi
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Assam Celebrates Classical Language Status for Assamese with Week-Long ‘Bhasa Gaurob Saptah’0
- Assam, India, News
- November 28, 2024
Historic Recognition for Assamese Language Assam will commemorate the recognition of Assamese as a Classical Language with a week-long celebration called ‘Bhasa Gaurob Saptah’. The festivities will be held from November 3 to 9, 2024, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Union Cabinet’s Approval On October 3, the Union Cabinet granted Classical Language
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