Assam
Political Row Erupts Between Karnataka's Priyank Kharge and Assam CM Over Semiconductor Investment Comments
Oct 27, 2025 10:32 pm CST
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma engage in heated exchange over semiconductor investments, with Kharge claiming his comments about regional technology capabilities were twisted by BJP leadership. The dispute highlights tensions around state development priorities and investment allocation in India's growing semiconductor sector.
Election Commission to Announce Nationwide Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls Tomorrow: What You Need to Know
Oct 26, 2025 09:32 pm CST
The Election Commission is set to announce the date for nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, starting with 10 states including poll-bound West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Following controversy in Bihar where 66,000 names were removed from voter lists, the Commission aims to streamline the process while addressing Opposition concerns about potential disenfranchisement of minority voters.
Assam Relaxes Population Control Policies for Tribal Communities While Preparing Anti-Polygamy Legislation
Oct 24, 2025 02:24 am CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announces relaxation of population control measures for micro communities while confirming plans to introduce anti-polygamy and "love jihad" bills in the upcoming assembly session. The policy changes aim to protect vulnerable tribal groups from demographic decline while addressing other social concerns through new legislation.
Rahul Gandhi Honors Zubeen Garg in Assam: The Mount Kanchenjunga Connection
Oct 17, 2025 10:26 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg at his cremation site in Guwahati, sharing a personal connection to Mount Kanchenjunga - a symbol the late singer identified with. Gandhi planted a 'nahor' sapling and promised the family that the truth behind Zubeen's death in Singapore would be pursued, while Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma noted the delayed timing of Gandhi's visit.
CRPF Head Constable Succumbs to Injuries After IED Blast During Anti-Maoist Operation in Jharkhand
Oct 11, 2025 04:21 pm CST
A 45-year-old CRPF Head Constable from Assam has died after being critically injured by a pressure IED during counter-insurgency operations against Maoists in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. The incident occurred during a security operation in the Babudera-Samta axis, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by paramilitary forces in Maoist-affected regions.
The Legal Complexity of Aadhaar Cards as Voter ID: Implications for Citizenship and Electoral Rights in India
Oct 06, 2025 04:44 pm CST
This article examines the Supreme Court's controversial directive allowing Aadhaar cards for voter identification in Bihar, despite the Election Commission's objections. It explores the distinction between identity verification and citizenship determination, analyzing the legal frameworks governing voting rights in India. The piece highlights significant concerns about illegal migration in northeastern states and border areas, where Aadhaar cardholders sometimes exceed population estimates, raising critical questions about national security, citizenship verification, and the integrity of India's electoral process.
Assam Government Seeks Singapore Cooperation Through MLAT in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation
Sep 30, 2025 01:06 am CST
The Assam government has requested the activation of the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with Singapore to investigate singer Zubeen Garg's drowning death. A 10-member Special Investigation Team is handling the case, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announcing that this international cooperation will facilitate access to crucial evidence and potentially help bring the accused persons back to India for justice. Over 60 FIRs have been filed in connection with the popular singer's death that occurred during a yacht trip in Singapore on September 19.
AFSPA Extension in Assam: Three Districts Remain Under Armed Forces Special Powers Act for Additional Six Months
Sep 28, 2025 01:15 am CST
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been extended for six more months in Tinsukia, Charaideo, and Sivasagar districts of Assam from October 1. Despite overall improvement in the state's security situation, concerns about ULFA(I) and NSCN(K-YA) activities prompted the extension. The controversial act allows security forces to operate with special powers while facing continued opposition from human rights advocates.
Zubeen Garg: The Cultural Unifier Who Healed Assam's Divided Society
Sep 25, 2025 09:20 pm CST
This article examines how singer Zubeen Garg transcended Assam's complex history of territorial losses, demographic changes, and ethnic conflicts to become a cultural unifier. By rejecting divisions of caste, religion, and politics, Garg embodied the "Kanchenjunga spirit" - elevated, free, and unyielding - providing healing and unity to a fractured region in ways political institutions could not achieve.
"Zubeen Will Live Forever": Himanta Sarma Remembers "Rebel" Singer
Sep 24, 2025 12:32 pm CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma penned an emotional tribute to the late singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg, stating that "Zubeen will live forever" in the hearts of the people of Assam.