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The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to promptly disburse compensation to Rashida Khatun, the widow of Safiqul Islam, whose house was unlawfully demolished in the Batadrava area of Nagaon district. The demolition occurred during an investigation into an arson attack on a local police station in 2022. The court’s directive came in response to a Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that highlighted Khatun’s plight after her home was destroyed. Despite the demolition being part of a broader administrative response, Khatun had been left without compensation, even as six other affected families had received payments. During the proceedings, petitioner’s counsel N.K. Sarma pointed out the disparity in compensation distribution. While two families with reinforced c...

Ulfa-I cadre have planted bombs in multiple places of Assam during Independence Day. Since then police have started investigation of the bombs across the state. Clueless about the bombs placement, police have now decided to seek help from the public. Assam Police sharing Whatsapp no. and details have announced to reward rupees 5 lakhs those providing information about those who made the bombs, helped in transportion and planting the bombs. Following opposition, a Congress leader has criticized the government on failure of the system, he said, "This also proved CM Sarma wrong about his frequent claims that insurgency has been solved with the signing of several agreements since 2021 when he assumed the charge of the Chief MInister."

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the commencement of major repair and restructuring work on the deteriorating National Highway 6 (NH-6) in East Jaiñtia Hills, Meghalaya. The extensive repair work is set to begin in September, following the monsoon season, which has further worsened the condition of the highway. The decision comes after a recent joint inspection by local authorities, including Santa Mary Shylla, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the region, Shivansh Awasthi, Deputy Commissioner, and Giri Prasad, Superintendent of Police. The inspection was prompted by a massive landslide in the Kuliang area that brought vehicular movement to a standstill, leaving numerous commuters stranded and highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure repair on ...

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused private University of Meghalaya over maximum flood in the region. University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), founded by Mahbubul Hoque who is also its chancellor. The University is located in 9th Mile area in Ri-Bhoi district of neighbouring Meghalaya, near Assam’s Jorabat which serves as an entry point to Guwahati, Assam. During former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi the University was established. Assam CM said, "USTM is a danger to Assam. We will go the National Green Tribunal against it." As USTM has cut the slope of a hill on its campus to build a medical college in such a way that the water flows to the Assam due to which the region is facing much of flood. Further he also asked Congress leader Bhupen Kumar Borah t...

Following ouster of Prime Minister Hasina Sheikh, Bangladeshi's has been attacking Hindus by breaking their homes & temples in the country. Indian political party, Congress party has maintained complete moan on the issue. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has slammed the party on their silence, he said, "Congress has protested on behalf of minorities in Gaza, demonstrating their commitment to speaking out for Muslims in dire situations. However, when Hindus face similar issues, they do not extend the same support. For Gaza, they will tweet several times, but for the Hindus in Bangladesh, they will not even cry.”

A cabinet meeting, chaired by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced for creation of new post in the schools i.e. graduate teacher position for mathematics in the schools of Assam. According to the sources, separate graduate teachers position will be created including 1, 766 posts for this position. Other than this, the Assam cabinet has also approved the recruitment of 221 third and fourth-grade positions in 11 polytechnics and two engineering colleges across the state. Assam CM added saying, "We have asked the governing bodies of these institutions to conduct recruitment for these posts and the salary against the said posts will be given from the state budget, without the need for outsourcing."

Assam Government has been working on cutting down child marriages in the state. So far many initiatives, operations has been implemented in the state with strict rules and regulations against child marriage. To motivate girl students for education, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has now again introduced a new government initiative, Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Asoni (MMNMA), which will offer financial assistance to female students. He said, "Each eligible girl student enrolled in Class 11 will receive an incentive of Rs 1000/- per month for a maximum of ten months, a total of Rs 10,000/- per year. An incentive of Rs 1250/- per month for a maximum of ten months, resulting in a total of Rs 12,500 per year to be paid to each of the eligible girl students enrolled in Graduation ...