After suspending AIUDF MLA, Assam assembly Speaker bars Additional Advocate General from house

Guwahati, Feb 13 (IBNS): After suspending an All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) legislator for three days from Assam assembly for broadcasting his speech on Facebook live using his mobile phones, the Speaker of Assam assembly on Monday barred the Assam Additional Advocate General from the house for two weeks for allegedly taking selfie from the Speaker's gallery.

Supporting to Rijiju, Assam minister says Hindus not a religion, but also a culture

Guwahati, Feb 13 (IBNS): Supporting Union MoS Home Kiren Rijiju's remarks on Hindus, an Assam minister on Monday said that, Hindu is not a religion, but also a culture.

Lawyers are the voice of conscience of the society : Sonowal

Guwahati, Feb 12 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday said lawyers act as the voice of conscience of the society and that is why the lawyers need to be steadfast in their objective to uphold the justice delivery system and maintain rule of law in the society.

Take appropriate action to free Satras land from encroachers : Assam CM directs all district administration

Guwahati, Feb 12 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday directed the all district administration to free the Satras (16th century Vaishnavite monasteries) land from the encroachers across the state.

Karbi outfit group likely to lay down arms next week

Guwahati, Feb 12 (IBNS): The Karbi outfit group Karbi People's Liberation Tiger (KPLT) is likely to lay down arms next week.

Sonowal attends centenary celebrations of Asam Sahitya Sabha

Guwahati, Feb 11 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that language and literature constitute a core component and bears identity of a nation.

Assam govt. to enforce section 144 CrPC near all examination halls to curb malpractices in HSLC exam

Guwahati, Feb 11 (IBNS) : To curb the malpractices in High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination under the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA), the state government has decided to enforce section 144 CrPC within a radius of 200 metres from the examination centre from this year.

Manipur: Seven militants nabbed, arms-ammo recovered

Guwahati, Feb 10 (IBNS) : Security forces on Friday apprehended seven militants and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in poll bound Manipur.

We must follow Bir Chilarai’s example of true patriotism and bravery: Assam CM

Guwahati, Feb 10 (IBNS) : Stating that Bir Chilarai’s example of patriotism and bravery must be followed by the young generation of the state, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said that the government is taking many steps to immortalise the great General of the erstwhile Kamata Kingdom ruled by Koch Dynasty.

Is Assam safe for women, over 23,000 women raped in past one and half decade

Guwahati, Feb 10 (IBNS): Is Assam safe for women, this question raised after three rape cases reportedly came to light in the north eastern Indian state in past 48 hours.

Assam govt allocated Rs 3885 crore to sixth scheduled areas

Guwahati, Feb 8 (IBNS): To develop the sixth scheduled areas in the state, Assam government has allocated over Rs 3885 crore to Karbi Anglong, Dima Hasao and Bodoland Territorial District (BTC) in the financial year 2017-18.

Several new proposals eying to develop sixth scheduled areas in Assam budget 2017-18

Guwahati, Feb 7 (IBNS) :The Assam government decided to rename the state Planning and Development department as Departmen for Development and Transformation of Assam (DDTA).

Assam govt to introduce new law for employees to mandatory care their parents care

Guwahati, Feb 7 (IBNS): The Assam government is all set to introduce a new law that will make mandatory for all state government employees to take care their parents.

Rs 2349.79 crore deficit budget with no tax proposals presented in Assam assembly

Guwahati, Feb 7 (IBNS): Assam Finance minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday presented a Rs 2349.79 crore deficit state budget for the financial year 2017-18 in Assam assembly, which includes no tax proposals and merged plan and non-plan heads.

Around 50 lakh bigha government land encroached in Assam

Guwahati, Feb 6 (IBNS): Assam government on Monday said that around 50 lakh bigha government land encroached in the state.