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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Issues ‘Shoot-at-Sight’ Orders in Dhubri, Claims 'Active Group Intends to Damage Temples'

Animals · Dhubri

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Issues ‘Shoot-at-Sight’ Orders in Dhubri, Claims 'Active Group Intends to Damage Temples'

55% Left coverage: 11 sources

The law and order situation in Assam's Dhubri town deteriorated following protests after pieces of meat were found near a temple in Dhubri town on Sunday. Tear gas shells were lobbed to disperse the agitators and restrictions on public movement were imposed a day later.See the Story

Communal Tensions Rise in Assam Over Alleged Illegal Cattle Slaughter

Communal Tensions Rise in Assam Over Alleged Illegal Cattle Slaughter

50% Left coverage: 8 sources

Communal Tensions Rise in Assam Over Alleged Illegal Cattle Slaughter Sixteen individuals in Assam have been apprehended following allegations of illegal cattle slaughter during the Eid festivities, as confirmed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.The incidents, which led to the discovery of cattle parts at multiple sites, incited communal protests across the state, raising tensions between Hindu and Muslim communities.While the Assam Cattle P…See the Story

Controversy Around a New Citizenship Register in Assam Festers

Entrepreneurs · Guwahati

Controversy Around a New Citizenship Register in Assam Festers

43% Left coverage: 7 sources

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is challenging the National Register of Citizens' validity to identify foreigners. Despite the NRC's Supreme Court-supervised update, it's yet to be notified, raising concerns. Sarma pushes back against alleged foreign nationals, emphasizing security while awaiting a Supreme Court decision on further verification.See the Story

Tensions Grip Assam's Dhubri After Alleged Cow Slaughter Sparks Communal Clashes; 16 Arrested, Prohibitory Orders Enforced - The Statesman

Coverage: 7 sources

Authorities in Dhubri town of western Assam imposed prohibitory orders following a surge in communal tensions triggered by the alleged discovery of cow meat near a local temple.Protestors · Dhubri See the Story

Deportation May Not Require Legal Process: Himanta Biswa Sarma

80% Left coverage: 5 sources

Assam Government to fast-track deportation of illegal immigrants without tribunal process, following 1950 order, Chief Minister confirms.Immigration · Guwahati See the Story

Anwaruddin Choudhury: A bureaucrat turned crusader saving NE’s wildlife

Dr. Anwaruddin Choudhury, a retired Commissioner-Secretary to the Government of Assam, dedicated his post-service life towards wildlife conservation, earning him the nicknameBureaucracy · Assam Read Article

Assam: Guwahati residents protest tree translocation for new flyover

Guwahati: Hundreds of Guwahati citizens formed a human chain on Saturday in Ambari to protest the ongoing tree translocation process for an upcoming flyover project. The proposed flyover, estimated to cost over Rs 800 crore, will connect Noonmati to the Dighalipukhuri area. Protesters condemned the translocation as “unscientific” and a “breach of public trust.” Participants […] The post Assam: Guwahati residents protest tree translocation for ne…Guwahati · Guwahati Read Article

Assam Pushback Drive Sparks Outrage: Minority Groups Allege Targeted Deportations, Legal Violations

By Abdur Rahman Aman GUWAHATI – Amid widespread protests and mounting opposition from various minority organizations, including the All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU), NEMSU, ABMSU, and the Minority Sangram Parishad, Assam’s controversial pushback drive against alleged Bangladeshi infiltrators has intensified. Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, speaking on the floor of the state assembly […]Guwahati · Guwahati Read Article

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Blames Congress Indira Gandhi Rajeev Gandhi for Pakistan Becoming Nuclear Power | Pakistan Would Not Have Nuclear Power? Himanta Biswa Sarma Said

Assam CM on Pakistan Nuclear Power: India's neighboring country Pakistan often threatens India with nuclear attack. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared it a historic mistake, blaming the Congress government for Pakistan becoming a nuclear power. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma posted about this on the social media platform X. In this, he said that due to the historic mistake of the Congress, India allowed Pakistan to become…Guwahati · Guwahati Read Article

NFR conducts eviction drive between Kamakhya, Guwahati stations

Guwahati: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) recently conducted a joint eviction drive to remove unauthorised encroachments on railway land between Kamakhya and Guwahati railway stations. The operation was carried out between Railway Kilometre No. 8/0 to 10/0 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The drive is part of NFR’s ongoing efforts to protect railway property, […] The post NFR conducts eviction drive between Kamakhya, Guwahati stations appeared fir…Guwahati · Guwahati Read Article

Assam scholar's research selected at ICA Conference 2025

Guwahati: Abhishek Kabra, a research scholar from Tezpur University, Assam, has received a distinguished honour on the global academic stage, with his research paper selected for presentation at the 75th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), being held from June 12 to 16, 2025, in Denver, Colorado, USA. Kabra’s paper, titled “Sharenting and […] The post Assam scholar’s research selected at ICA Conference 2025 ap…Guwahati · Guwahati Read Article

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