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Eco-sensitive zone tag at Kaziranga may lead to problems, says Assam

GUWAHATI, April 25 -- The Assam government has written to the Centre to seek the withdrawal of a proposal for an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) encompassing the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, wh... Read More


AIUDF leader held on charges of sedition: cops

GUWAHATI, April 25 -- Assam's opposition AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam was arrested on Thursday for allegedly making derogatory remarks and defending Pakistan over Pahalgam attack, police said. Islam, who r... Read More


AIUDF MLA arrested for making anti-national comments at campaign rally

India, April 24 -- An All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA was arrested in Assam's Nagaon district on Thursday for allegedly making anti-national statements related to the Pahalgam terror att... Read More


Assam flips plan on eco-sensitive zone around Kaziranga, cites serious concerns

India, April 23 -- The Assam government has decided to reverse an ambitious plan for an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) encompassing Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), home to the largest pop... Read More


ED attaches rRs.r7.3 crore assets of Assam bureaucrat facing corruption charge

India, April 17 -- The Guwahati zonal office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs.7.33 crore linked to a 35-year-old woman state civil service official who faces accusation... Read More


Assamese compulsoryfor official work in state

GUWAHATI, April 16 -- Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that Assamese will be the compulsory official language for all government notifications in the state. "Beginning th... Read More


Assam: Congress moves EC against BJP MLA for allegedly threatening voters

India, April 16 -- The Congress party in Assam on Wednesday filed a complaint with the State Election Commission, demanding action against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Digboi, Suren Phukan, f... Read More


Assam: Congress moves SEC against BJP MLA for allegedly threatening voters

India, April 16 -- The Congress party in Assam on Wednesday filed a complaint with the State Election Commission, demanding action against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Digboi, Suren Phukan, f... Read More


Assamese language made mandatory for all official work in Assam

India, April 15 -- The Assamese language has been made mandatory for all official work in Assam, according to a notification issued in this regard on Monday. It will come into effect from Tuesday, the... Read More


Assam advocate general files contempt plea over high court's relocation row

India, April 10 -- Assam's advocate general Devajit Saikia on Tuesday filed two criminal contempt petitions against three lawyers including the high court bar association president over their remarks ... Read More