Professor Anil Kumar Boro, a Bodo poet and folklorist who is currently serving as the Head of the Department of Folklore Research at Gauhati University, has been conferred with Padma Shri at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said as many as 24 "rogue elements" have been arrested by the police for allegedly promoting anti-national sentiments.
BJP Assam Pradesh President Dilip Saikia on Monday demanded that Akhil Gogoi should be barred from contesting any future elections due to his extremist communal remarks that could destroy social harmony.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that they have evidence that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi visited Pakistan and Nepal and will produce the evidence at the appropriate time.
Assam Minister Piyush Hazarika on Monday spoke about the recent attack on Pradyut Bordoloi and said that the attack appears to have arisen from personal disputes over financial dealings.
The incident took place around 9:30 PM on April 27. The student, a 24-year-old second-year MA candidate, was allegedly assaulted by a 22-year-old mess worker, identified as Abid.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit back at Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal following criticism over the remarks made on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi.
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal strongly criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his remarks targeting Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday inaugurated the newly constructed flyovers at Convoy Road and the junction of the old National Highway 37 in Dibrugarh city, connecting Thana Chariali and Chowkidingee Chariali.
"Demonstrating courage, determination, and passion, Sreelakshmi has embarked on a pioneering journey in a field traditionally dominated by men. Assam Rifles looks forward to seeing more women follow in her inspiring footsteps," it added.
A heated exchange unfolded on social media platform X between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, with both leaders trading pointed questions and allegations.