Assam Meghalaya Border dispute- CM Sarma holds all party meet, apprises student organisations

In a step to solve the long-pending Assam Meghalaya border dispute, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held meetings with all the political parties of the state followed by a sitting with the different student organizations of Assam at the Koinadhara State Guest house in Guwahati.  The all-party meet chaired by Chief Minister Sarma saw […]

Assam Cabinet to discuss covid surge in the state

The rapid rise in Covid cases in Assam will become a major point of focus in the cabinet meeting that is set to be held in Haflong tomorrow. This has been informed by Assam Health Minister Keshab Mahanta. There is a possibility that further changes may be brought to the existing Covid SOPs which may […]

Assam: All party meet on Meghalaya concludes, ‘Regional Committee Reports’ discussed

The all-party meeting, chaired by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has come to an end. The meeting was held to discuss the points raised in the reports submitted by the three regional committees formed by the Assam government on the border row with Meghalaya. The meeting, which began at 11 am took place at […]

Assam MLA continues his anti-cop tirade, CM Sarma issues fresh counsel

Even as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned Bihpuria MLA Amiya Kumar Bhuyan’s for his threatening remarks on Bihpuria police station OC Puspakamal Borah, the MLA has yet again made a sensational statement saying that the cop should not face dire consequences during his tenure as an Officer in-charge. Notably, this fresh statement by the […]

Assam MLA threatens Cop for performing duty, CM Sarma takes exception

A dedicated cop from Assam had to face the ire of an MLA only for performing his duty responsibly. Instead of lauding the cop for his efforts to fight crime, the MLA is heard issuing life threats to the police official. Audio clippings have gone viral where Bihpuria MLA Amiya Kumar Bhuyan is purportedly heard […]

Assam-Meghalaya Border issue: Assam to hold all-party meet on January 18

An all-party meeting will be held in Assam on January 18th to discuss the inter-state border talks with Meghalaya. The reports submitted by the three regional committees led by ministers Atul Bora, Chandramohan Patowary and Pijush Hazarika will be discussed during the meet. Speaking about the meeting  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hoped that […]

Assam’s active covid tally stands at 17,777 with 3,390 fresh cases in 24 hours

Assam is witnessing a further spike in Covid-19 cases. A total of 3,390 fresh cases have been detected in the state in the last 24 hours bringing the tally to 6,44,026. The new cases were reported from the 34,355 samples tested during the period.  With 919 new cases, Kamrup (M) topped the list, followed by Jorhat […]

Covid-19: Assam ramps up restrictions for unvaccinated

Assam has clamped down restrictions on people who are yet to take both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. From today onwards, movement of people who are yet to take both doses would be restricted. Such people would not be allowed to enter offices or restaurants and shopping malls. Any commercial establishment that fails to abide […]

Magh Bihu: Mejis burnt, prayers offered as Covid fails to dampen spirits

People in Assam today soaked themselves in Magh Bihu festivities today. Mejis made of hay, bamboo etc. were burnt early in the morning with people praying obeisance to ‘Agni’ for the good health, peace, happiness and prosperity for their near and dear ones. The looming wave of Covid could not act as a dampener to […]