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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma demanded a clear explanation from Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi regarding his visit to Pakistan’s Rawalpindi district, questioning visa permissions and travel legitimacy.

Assam CM Himanta Sarma seeks Gaurav Gogoi's explanation over 'Rawalpindi' visit

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma demanded a clear explanation from Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi regarding his visit to Pakistan&rsquo;s Rawalpindi district, questioning visa permissions and travel legitimacy.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday demanded a "transparent explanation" from Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi over his &ldquo;visit to Rawalpindi district of Pakistan&rdquo;, asserting that his visa &ldquo;explicitly permitted travel only to Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad&rdquo;.
Sarma, in a post on X, said that under Pakistan's immigration rules, travel beyond visa-designated cities is not permitted without specific authorisation.
His comments came amid a press conference of the Congress MP, where he said he had visited Takshashila in Pakistan with his wife, having due permission.
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In today&rsquo;s press conference, Gaurav Gogoi made a disclosure that even I was not previously aware of. Takshashila (Taxila) is not located in Islamabad, but in Rawalpindi District, Punjab. This single fact raises a serious and unavoidable question. If his Pakistan visa&hellip;
&mdash; Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) <a href="https://twitter.com/himantabiswa/status/2020771875325128949?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Sarma and Gogoi have been engaged in a verbal duel, with Sarma alleging that the Congress leader and his family have Pakistani links.
Gogoi told reporters that his wife had visited Pakistan for work-related purpose in 2013, and he had accompanied her on a 10-day trip to the neighbouring country in December that year.
While the press meet was underway, Sarma asserted that Gogoi made a disclosure that he was not previously aware of.
"Takshashila (Taxila) is not located in Islamabad, but in Rawalpindi District, Punjab. This single fact raises a serious and unavoidable question. If his Pakistan visa explicitly permitted travel only to Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad, how did he visit Takshashila, which lies outside the Islamabad Capital Territory and squarely within Rawalpindi District?" he said.
"So the question is simple, factual, and legitimate: Who facilitated his movement to Takshashila despite the apparent absence of visa clearance for Rawalpindi District?" Sarma said.
He further said that this question gains significance given that Pakistan Army's General Headquarters is also located in Rawalpindi.
"These facts warrant a clear and transparent explanation," Sarma said.

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of inciting genocide against Muslims through a controversial video and urged police to take suo motu action.

Assam CM 'inciting genocide’ against Muslims, alleges Gaurav Gogoi, demands police action

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of inciting genocide against Muslims through a controversial video and urged police to take suo motu action.

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Monday accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of "inciting genocide" against Muslims through his videos, and urged police to take suo motu cognisance.
Gogoi was alluding to a now-deleted video, shared by the state BJP on X, which showed Sarma purportedly taking aim with a rifle and firing a shot at two people, one wearing a skull cap and the other with a beard, with "point-blank shot" as the caption.
&ldquo;The Assam CM is inciting genocide against Muslims through his videos... Police must take suo motu cognisance of Sarma targeting a particular community, and sharing vicious social media videos,&rdquo; Gogoi told a press conference.
The Congress MP&rsquo;s comments also came amid a verbal duel with Sarma, who has been alleging that Gogoi and his family have Pakistani links. Gogoi said he would also explore legal options over his minor children being dragged into the controversy by the CM.
The Congress leader claimed that his wife had visited Pakistan for work-related purposes in 2013, and he had accompanied her on a 10-day trip to the neighbouring country in December that year.
&ldquo;The SIT never questioned me about my 2013 visit to Pakistan for 10 days. The Assam CM sat over the SIT report for six months, as it has nothing to prove his allegations of my Pakistan links,&rdquo; Gogoi asserted.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth Rs 1,715 crore in Dibrugarh, Assam, including a new assembly complex, sports facilities, wildlife centre, and wetland restoration initiatives.

Amit Shah Unveils Rs 1,715 Crore Development Projects in Assam

Amit Shah Launches Projects in Assam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth Rs 1,715 crore in Dibrugarh, Assam, including a new assembly complex, sports facilities, wildlife centre, and wetland restoration initiatives.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched projects worth Rs 1,715 crore, including the second legislative assembly complex, in Assam's Dibrugarh.
Shah unveiled the projects in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal, MPs and MLAs of the upper Assam constituencies, several state cabinet ministers and senior government officials.
He laid the foundation stone for the Rs 284 crore second legislative assembly complex and MLA hostel as a part of the government's efforts to establish Dibrugarh as the second administrative hub.
The project will include a three-storey assembly building, a nine-storey hostel for MLAs, an 800-seat capacity auditorium and a barrack for security personnel.
Shah inaugurated the first phase of the modern multi-disciplinary sports complex worth Rs 238 crore and laid the foundation stone for its second phase, which will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 209 crore.
The first phase of the project includes an indoor stadium, swimming pool, football field, main gallery, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts and hostels.
The second phase of the sports facility will have an additional seating space for 30,000 people, a central playground and an athletic track, officials said.
The home minister laid the foundation stone for the Rs 292 crore Wildlife Health and Research Centre for the treatment of wild animals, and enhanced laboratory facilities along with training units.
These will help improve coordination among forest officials, veterinarians and researchers, the officials said.
The project will include an educational and administrative block, a central laboratory, a museum, a state-of-the-art auditorium, a clinical block and a laboratory with radiation facilities.
Shah also launched the Rs 692 crore project for the restoration and rejuvenation of wetlands under the National Disaster Mitigation fund.
The project is aimed at restoring and rejuvenating 15 scientifically selected wetlands across nine districts to reduce urban flood risks, enhance the water retention capacity, mitigate the risk of flooding and help in overall flood management of the Brahmaputra River basin in the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Guwahati on January 17–18, witness the Bodo folk dance ‘Bagurumba,’ lay the foundation for the Rs 6,957 crore Kaziranga elevated corridor, and flag off two Amrit Bharat Express trains.

PM Modi's Assam Visit: Foundation Stones & Folk Dance

PM Modi's Assam Visit: Key Projects & Events

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Guwahati on January 17&ndash;18, witness the Bodo folk dance &lsquo;Bagurumba,&rsquo; lay the foundation for the Rs 6,957 crore Kaziranga elevated corridor, and flag off two Amrit Bharat Express trains.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Assam from Saturday for two days, during which he is scheduled to flag off two Amrit Bharat trains and lay the foundation stone for the Kaziranga elevated corridor, an official said.
Modi's visit to the northeastern state, where assembly elections are due in the first half of 2026, will be his second tour in less than a month.
Soon after his arrival here on the evening of January 17, the PM is set to witness the Bodo folk dance 'Bagurumba' by 10,000 performers at the Arjun Bhogeswar Barua Sports stadium in the city, the official said on Friday.
Modi will leave for Kaliabor the next day to lay the foundation stone for the Rs 6,957 crore Kaziranga elevated corridor, he said.
The prime minister is expected to flag off virtually two Amrit Bharat Express trains, Dibrugarh-Gomti Nagar (Lucknow) and Kamakhya-Rohtak, and address a public meeting at Kaliabor, he said.
Modi had come to Assam on a two-day visit from December 20 to inaugurate the new terminal of Guwahati international airport and unveil the statue of Assam&rsquo;s first Chief Minister Gopinath Bardaloi, after whom the airport is named.
The PM had also laid the foundation stone for a Rs 10,601-crore brownfield ammonia-urea plant in Dibrugarh.
During his last visit, Modi addressed public meetings in Guwahati and Namrup, where he had set the tone for the 2026 Assam assembly elections.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Guwahati for a day-long visit to Assam, where he will inaugurate multiple infrastructure, security and cultural projects and address a public meeting.

Amit Shah arrives in Assam on day-long visit

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Guwahati for a day-long visit to Assam, where he will inaugurate multiple infrastructure, security and cultural projects and address a public meeting.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Guwahati on Monday on a day-long visit to Assam to inaugurate several projects and address a public meeting.
Shah was received at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport here by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal, BJP's Assam in-charge Baijayant Panda, BJP state president Dilip Saikia and senior officials of the state government.
"Honoured to welcome Adarniya @AmitShah ji at Guwahati Airport. This visit of his will mark a new dawn of growth and cultural renaissance for Assam," the CM posted on X.
"We look forward to his insights and guidance as he will dedicate key projects to the people," he added.
Upon his arrival at Guwahati airport, Shah took a helicopter to Borduwa in Nagaon district, where he will inaugurate the Rs 227 crore redevelopment project of the Batadrava Than, the birthplace of Vaishnava saint Srimanta Sankardeva, and address a public rally.
The Union home minister will return to Guwahati, where he will pay homage to martyrs of the Assam movement against illegal infiltrators at the newly constructed 'Swahid Smarak Kshetra'.
He will also inaugurate a Rs 111-crore new building of the Guwahati Police Commissionerate and the Rs 189-crore integrated command and control system (ICCS) to bolster the city's security.
The ICCS will monitor over 2,000 CCTVs in Guwahati to bolster security and emergency response systems in the state, Sarma said.
Shah will also inaugurate the Rs 291-crore Jyoti Bishnu Cultural Complex, an auditorium with a 5,000 seating capacity in Guwahati.

Four men linked to VHP and Bajrang Dal were arrested in Assam’s Nalbari district for vandalising Christmas decorations at a school and damaging festive items in shops.

VHP and Bajrang Dal Members Arrested for Vandalism of Christmas Decorations in Assam

Assam: VHP and Bajrang Dal Members Arrested

Four men linked to VHP and Bajrang Dal were arrested in Assam&rsquo;s Nalbari district for vandalising Christmas decorations at a school and damaging festive items in shops.

Four people associated with the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal were arrested for vandalising decorative items used for Christmas celebrations at a school and damaging festive articles in shops in Assam&rsquo;s Nalbari district, police said.
The arrests were made on Thursday, a senior officer said.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed the police personnel for their prompt action and asserted that his government was committed to "maintaining peace, communal harmony, and ensuring the safety of all institutions and citizens across the state".
The incident took place on Wednesday when the accused allegedly entered St Mary&rsquo;s School in Panigaon village under the Belsor police station limits and burnt and damaged decorative items meant for Christmas celebrations.
"Miscreants who vandalised the school have been arrested. They entered the premises unlawfully," the officer said.
He added that the accused vandalised outer decorations, lights, plant pots, and other articles, as well as set some items on fire, resulting in loss of property.
"In connection with the vandalism at St. Mary&rsquo;s English School, Panigaon, under Belsor Police Station, Nalbari district, the miscreants involved have been arrested. Assam Police acted promptly, and further action will be taken strictly as per law. We are fully committed to maintaining peace, communal harmony, and ensuring the safety of all institutions and citizens across the state," the CM said on X.
"A case has been registered at Belsor police station. Further investigation is going on. We are trying to identify some more people who were involved," the officer said.
The arrested persons are VHP Nalbari district secretary Bhaskar Deka, parishad's district vice-president Manash Jyoti Patgiri and assistant secretary Biju Dutta, along with Bajrang Dal's district convenor Nayan Talukdar, he added.
They had raised 'Jai Shree Ram' slogans and warned the school authorities not to organise Christmas celebrations on the school premises on Thursday, the officer said.
The accused also went to various shops selling Christmas goods in Nalbari town and set fire to some items near the Jain Mandir.
They also entered several shopping malls and business establishments selling Christmas items and burnt the goods, he added.

Prime Minister Modi visits Assam on September 8th for Bhupen Hazarika's birth centenary. He will inaugurate a bio-ethanol plant and other projects.

PM Modi to Celebrate Bhupen Hazarika's Centenary in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on September 8th to celebrate Bhupen Hazarika's centenary. Key infrastructure projects will be inaugurated, including a bio-ethanol plant and a bridge over the Brahmaputra.

PM Modi in Assam for Bhupen Hazarika Centenary

PM Modi will visit Assam for Bhupen Hazarika's centenary. He will also inaugurate major projects like a bio-ethanol plant and bridge over Brahmaputra.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Assam on September 8 to participate in the birth centenary celebrations of the illustrious Bhupen Hazarika, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's announcement on Friday.
The Prime Minister's itinerary first takes him to Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) located in the Golaghat district, where he will dedicate a bio-ethanol plant to the nation. This significant project has been established with an investment of Rs 4,200 crore.
Following his visit to Golaghat, Prime Minister Modi will head to Mangaldoi in Darrang district. There, he will inaugurate the Guwahati-Ring Road, unveil a bridge over the Brahmaputra connecting Kuruwa and Narengi in Guwahati, and lay the foundation stone for the Mangaldoi Medical College Hospital.
In the evening, he is set to arrive in Guwahati to officially open the birth centenary celebrations of Assam's revered cultural icon, Bhupen Hazarika, as noted by Sarma.
(Only the headline of this report may have been reworked by Editorji; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Assam government begins eviction of over 1,500 families from 3,600 acres of forest land in Golaghat’s Rengma Reserve Forest amid controversy over legality and humanitarian concerns.

Massive Eviction Drive in Assam Clears 3,600 Acres of Forest Land

Massive Eviction in Assam Affects 1,500 Families

Assam government begins eviction of over 1,500 families from 3,600 acres of forest land in Golaghat&rsquo;s Rengma Reserve Forest amid controversy over legality and humanitarian concerns.

A massive eviction drive is underway to clear alleged encroachment on over 3,600 acres of forest land in Assam's Golaghat district, officials said on Tuesday. The move by the state government will affect at least 1,500 families, they said.
Several senior officials of the Golaghat district administration and the forest department told PTI that the eviction drive started in the morning to clear the alleged encroachment on almost 11,000 bighas (over 3,600 acres) of land in the Rengma Reserve Forest in Uriamghat along the Assam-Nagaland border in Sarupathar sub-division.
Although the government has claimed that the area was encroached, there were houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), water connection under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), government schools under Sarba Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) and electricity connections to almost every household, besides markets, mosques, madrassas and churches, the locals claimed.
"The eviction started from the main market in the Bidyapur area. We will gradually proceed to residential areas and demolish the illegal housing structures," an official said.
He claimed that around 10,500 bighas to 11,000 bighas of land were encroached upon by the people.
"Around 2,000 families are living in those areas. Out of them, notices were served to about 1,500 families, who illegally settled here. The remaining families are forest dwellers and have certificates from the Forest Rights Committee (FRC)," the official said.
The families whose houses are being demolished belong to the Muslim community, while those having FRC certificates are from Bodo, Nepali, Manipuri and other communities, he added.
"Around 80 per cent of the families who had received notices have already vacated their illegal settlements in the last few days. We are only demolishing their homes," the official added.
While speaking to PTI, the affected families, however, questioned the rationale of the eviction drive and claimed that they were brought to the place by the earlier governments to protect the area from the alleged invasion of Nagaland.
"Where will we go from here? My father had come from Nagaon district around 40 years ago, but I was born here. We were brought here during the 1980s to protect the forest land from encroachment from Nagaland," said Ali Kazi, who also received an eviction notice.
He claimed that most of the alleged encroachers' previous generation was settled in the forest area by the Janata Party government, headed by ex-CM Golap Borbora, in 1978-79 and the first AGP government, which came to power in 1985.
Notably, the assembly was informed in March that almost 83,000 hectares of land belonging to Assam were being occupied by four neighbouring states.
It was also stated that Nagaland captured the highest amount of land in Assam -- 59,490.21 hectares.
Kazi claimed, "We have been cooperating with the authorities in this eviction drive. We requested them to settle us somewhere else, but they refused. We now have no option but to stay under tents. We are not even given drinking water; forget about food. It's very inhuman." Another eviction victim, Mamtaj Ali, asked, "If we were illegal settlers, how did we get electricity connections? Why did the government open schools and give us JJM connections? We were also given houses under PM Awas Yojana." When asked about these government infrastructure, a senior official of the forest department accepted that such facilities were provided by the authorities, and some of these installations were made even after 2016 when the BJP came to power for the first time in Assam.
"I do not know why these were sanctioned and established in this area. These were made before I came here," he added.
There were mosques and madrassa for people belonging to the Muslim community, while churches were set up by the Bodo people, the official said.
For carrying out the eviction drive across 12 villages, the authorities divided the entire area into nine zones and conducted a survey accordingly, he added.
"An extensive land survey of around 30 villages of the Rengma Reserve Forest was done. It is found that several thousand bighas of forest land have been converted into agricultural land by the suspected encroachers in 12 villages," another official said.
A district administration official said that proper notices were served by the forest department to the encroachers, giving them seven days to vacate the place.
He said that many of the suspected encroachers are reportedly from Nagaon, Morigaon and Sonitpur districts.
The Assam Police have stationed a senior official from the headquarters in Golaghat to oversee the law and order situation during the eviction drive.
"There are enough security personnel deployed, and we are fully prepared. Apart from our personnel, we have taken support from CRPF for the eviction exercise," he told PTI without sharing further details.
In the meantime, the Nagaland government issued an advisory to the bordering districts to keep a strict vigil so that displaced people cannot cross into the state in the event of the eviction drive.
On July 25, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Uriamghat to inspect the areas that have been encroached upon and for which the state government had already issued eviction notices.
He said those who had settled on these land parcels came from various districts in Assam, such as Cachar, Sribhumi, Dhubri, Barpeta, Hojai, Nagaon and Morigaon, as well as from other states, including West Bengal and Bihar.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes Assam's CM for issuing an NRC notice to a Bengal resident, urging political resistance.

Mamata Questions Assam NRC Move, Cites Bengal Citizen

Mamata Banerjee confronts Assam CM's NRC notice to Bengal resident, claiming divisive BJP tactics. Calls for resistance.

Mamata Banerjee condemns Assam CM over NRC notice to a Bengal resident, urging resistance to BJP's divisive moves.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took her reproval of her Assam counterpart, Himanta Biswa Sarma, a notch higher on Monday by questioning the latter&rsquo;s authority in sending NRC notices to bona fide citizens of Bengal, and demanded he stop meddling in matters that are beyond his jurisdiction.
Ensuring that her accusations against the BJP&rsquo;s policies elsewhere in the country had a concrete face, the Trinamool Congress supremo presented Uttam Kumar Brajabashi before lakhs of TMC supporters at the Martyrs&rsquo; Day rally here to drive her point.
Brajabashi, a resident of Cooch Behar in the northern part of West Bengal, received an NRC notice from the Assam government sometime back, asking him to prove his Indian citizenship or face deportation.
&ldquo;Look at this man who has lived in Cooch Behar for the last 50 years,&rdquo; said Banerjee, holding Brajabashi, a Rajbanshi community member from Dinhata, by his hands in the air.
&ldquo;The Assam government, in all its arrogance, has sent him an NRC notice. Tell me, my Rajbanshi brothers, what right does it have? We ask the BJP government, under what authority has it done this? We need answers right away,&rdquo; she said.
Making her frontal attack on Sarma, albeit without directly naming him, Banerjee pledged political backlashes in Assam if the persecutions did not stop.
&ldquo;The Assam chief minister can&rsquo;t mind his own state and he dares to interfere in Bengal. Stop this interference immediately, or I will ask Sushmita Deb and others to build up resistance in that state. We will all go from here and see how many of us they can hold in their detention camps,&rdquo; the CM said.
Sushmita Deb, a TMC leader from Assam, is a Rajya Sabha MP.
Earlier this month, Brajabashi claimed he produced documents which showed that his parents were voters in Dinhata. He maintained throughout that he was born in Cooch Behar and never travelled outside Bengal, irrespective of the Assam government accusing him of being an illegal immigrant from Bangladesh.
A war of words between the two chief ministers broke out last week after Banerjee called the Assam government's actions &ldquo;a divisive agenda of the BJP&rdquo; targeting citizens speaking Bangla, and Sarma responded that he was &ldquo;fearlessly resisting the ongoing, unchecked Muslim infiltration from across the border.&rdquo;

Justice Ashutosh Kumar took oath as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court. The oath was administered by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya in the presence of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Justice Ashutosh Kumar takes oath as Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court

Justice Ashutosh Kumar took oath as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court. The oath was administered by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya in the presence of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Justice Ashutosh Kumar was on Monday sworn in as the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court.
Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office to Justice Kumar at a programme here.
Justice Kumar has previously served as a judge at the Patna High Court and the Delhi High Court.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, among others, attended the swearing-in ceremony.
"Attended the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Ashutosh Kumar, who has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court. My best wishes for his tenure," Sarma later posted on X.&nbsp;

Three Assam Police personnel were injured after a grenade attack on a CRPF camp in Golaghat district. All injured are stable as investigations proceed. Minister Bora condemned the act, ensuring continued efforts for peace.

Three policemen injured in grenade attack in Assam

Three Assam Police personnel were injured in a grenade attack targeting a CRPF camp in Golaghat district's Bokakhat area. Police are investigating. Minister Atul Bora visited the hospital and condemned the violence, vowing to maintain peace.

Three Assam police personnel were injured in a grenade attack on a CRPF camp in Bokakhat by two suspects. The injured are stable and the investigation is ongoing. Agriculture Minister Atul Bora condemned the violence and expressed commitment to peace.

Three Assam Police personnel were injured when two motorcycle-borne persons lobbed a grenade at a CRPF camp, where they were staying, at Bokakhat in Golaghat district, police said on Wednesday.
The grenade was lobbed at the camp in Sapguri area on Tuesday night and the injured were admitted to Swahid Kamala Miri Civil Hospital in Bokakhat where they were undergoing treatment, a police officer said.
The injured were stated to be out of danger.
The police rushed to the spot and recovered splinters from the spot, the officer said.
Investigations were underway to ascertain the identity of the persons involved in the incident.
"We are investigating from all angles, including whether it was the handiwork of extremists, poachers or miscreants," the officer added.
Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, representing Bokakhat constituency, visited the hospital and inquired about the health of the injured police personnel.
"I strongly condemn this cowardly act of violence. Such incidents have no place in a civilised society and will not deter our collective resolve to maintain peace and harmony in the region," Bora posted on X.

Assam mandates strict enforcement of a beef ban near religious sites, following Eid violations. Over 60 arrests highlight efforts to curb tensions and illegal activities.

Assam CM Reinforces Beef Ban Near Temples

Following violations during Eid, Assam CM enforces the beef ban near temples and religious sites. Arrests and crackdowns on illegal activities highlight efforts to maintain order.

Assam Reinforces Beef Ban Near Religious Spots

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma prioritizes enforcing the Cattle Preservation Act to ban beef within five kilometers of religious sites. Violations during Eid led to measures in districts like Dhubri.

The Assam Cattle Preservation Act will be strictly enforced in all districts of the state to prevent availability and consumption of beef within a five km radius of religious places of worship, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday.
''The availability and consumption of beef during the recent Eid festival despite the ban within a 5 km radius of temples and other places of worship is a very serious matter. In this regard, we will take strict action under the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021'', Sarma said at a press conference here.
After the Eid Uz Zuha festival this year, it has been seen that in some areas of sensitive districts like Dhubri, Goalpara and Hojai, several attempts have been made to create disturbances by throwing body parts, particularly skulls near temples and prayer halls, he said.
Sarma said that it has been observed that these have occurred near localities where beef consumption during Eid is common and all are within the restricted area of 5 km radius of places of religious worship.
''This has been in clear violation of the Assam Cattle Preservation Act which clearly states that beef consumption or its sale and distribution is banned within a radius of 5 km of religious places of worship. The concerned district administrations did not enforce this provision strictly leading to this situation'', he said.
If people had been made aware of the 5 km restrictions, these incidents could have been avoided, he added.
''I have directed all district commissioners to strictly implement the Act and ensure that slaughter, sale or consumption of beef is banned within the restricted area'', he said.
In places like Lakhimpur and Lakhipur in Goalpara district, it has been seen that these incidents have occurred in areas classified as tribal belts and blocks of Village Grazing Reserve (VGR) and Professional Grazing Reserve (PGR) where in many cases, people have occupied the land illegally, Sarma said.
''Even the leader of the opposition had said in the assembly that immigrants who came after a certain year cannot legally occupy or claim the land as their own. I have directed district commissioners and additional district commissioners to conduct a survey in these areas to identify those people whose families have not lived in Assam for at least three generations and prepare a list of all those people living in tribal belt, block or in VGR/PGR, particularly in the sensitive areas which will help us to take necessary legal action'', he said.
On Wednesday, seven persons were arrested following the alleged recovery of three cow skulls, approximately 30 metres from a 'Namghar' (prayer hall), in Lakhimpur district.
Recently, shoot-at-sight orders at night were issued in Dhubri where a day after the Bakrid, a cow's head was found in front of the Hanuman Temple and again the next day, another skull was found again there along with incidents of stone pelting reported.
On June 8, Sarma had said that a number of cattle were allegedly slaughtered illegally at several places during the Bakrid festival and parts of the meat were thrown at multiple locations across Assam.
Police have so far arrested over 60 people with over 50 in Dhubri alone in connection with illegal slaughter of cows with the intention of creating communal disturbances in the state.

Assam CM takes action to prevent encroachment on Vaishnavite monasteries, focusing on restoration and sustainable revenue generation to preserve cultural heritage.

Assam CM Safeguards Vaishnavite Monasteries

CM Sarma initiates measures to protect Satras from encroachment, highlighting restoration efforts and proposing sustainable revenue solutions to preserve heritage.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma takes steps to protect Satras from encroachment, focusing on restoration and sustainable revenue. He vows government support for these initiatives.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government has taken decisive steps to protect the sanctity of Vaishnavite monasteries, known as Satras, which have allegedly suffered decades of unchecked encroachment.
Speaking during a visit to the 450-year-old Khatara Satra in Darrang district, the CM emphasised the need for collective responsibility in preserving Assam&rsquo;s spiritual heritage and traditional practices.
Sarma also held a meeting with the Satra management committee to discuss several issues, which included the reconstruction of the altar and the prayer hall.
The committee also requested allocation of 1,000 bighas in the Char-Chapori (riverine) areas of Darrang to facilitate agricultural activities for generating a sustainable revenue stream.
The CM said if the MLA and Deputy Commissioner submit a formal proposal, the state government would initiate necessary action.
He assured the committee members that his government is committed to supporting the development and continuity of Assam&rsquo;s Satra institutions.
The CM offered prayers for the welfare and prosperity of the people of the state.
The Khatara Satra, an institution of historical and cultural significance, was founded in 1568 A D by Lechakonia Gobinda Ata, and is noted for its role in fostering spiritual awareness and shaping the region&rsquo;s cultural identity and religious life.

Assam government steps up efforts, arresting 92 individuals identified as 'anti-Hindu elements' to ensure communal harmony.

Assam Intensifies Crackdown on Anti-Hindu Elements

The Assam government has ramped up its crackdown on individuals termed 'anti-Hindu elements,' resulting in 92 arrests. This effort is part of a broader campaign to maintain communal harmony in the state.

Assam intensifies its crackdown on 'anti-Hindu elements,' with 92 arrests reported. This initiative aims to preserve communal harmony by targeting individuals perceived as threats.

Two more persons have been apprehended in Assam for allegedly being "anti-Hindu elements", taking the total number of such arrests to 92 so far, since the Pahalgam terror attack in April, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
The police arrested Sabikul Islam from Lakhimpur for allegedly making a communally sensitive post on social media and Dulal Bora for a derogatory comment on Lord Krishna and Rukmini, he said.
"Anti-Hindu elements nabbed! Crackdown continues&hellip;. Total 92 culprits behind bars&rdquo;, the chief minister posted on 'X' on Tuesday.
He had earlier said the ''state-wide crackdown on traitors will continue and nobody will be spared".
The police have launched action against those who were allegedly indulging in ''anti-India and pro-Pakistan activities''.
Opposition AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam was earlier arrested on sedition charges for allegedly defending Pakistan and its complicity in the Pahalgam terror attack, but after he was granted bail in the case, he was booked under the National Security Act (NSA).

Assam's CM Himanta Biswa Sarma supports a caste census to recognize the distinct identities of indigenous Muslims in the state.

Assam CM Backs Caste Census for Indigenous Muslims

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma advocates for a caste census, aimed at acknowledging the distinct socio-cultural identities of indigenous Muslims.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma backs caste census to aid indigenous Muslims, recognizing their unique identities separate from migrant-origin groups.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the caste census will greatly benefit the indigenous Muslim community living in both the Brahmaputra and Barak Valley in the state.
The Centre on Wednesday announced that India&rsquo;s 16th Census with caste enumeration will be carried out in 2027.
The indigenous Muslim communities of Assam have been demanding for a long time, a caste-based census to assert their distinct socio-cultural identities, the chief minister said on the sidelines of the World Environment Day programme here.
''The proposed caste enumeration in the upcoming national census is expected to fulfil their decades-old aspiration for formal recognition of their independent identity&mdash;distinct from broader religious classifications and migratory groupings,'' he said.
Communities such as the Goria, Moria, Deshi, Syed, and Jolha (Julha) Muslims of the Brahmaputra Valley, along with the Kiren and Maimal Muslims of the Barak Valley, have consistently maintained that while Islam is their religion, they also possess unique ethnic, linguistic, and cultural traits which differentiate them from migrant-origin or non-indigenous Muslim populations, Sarma said.
The chief minister had last month said that the Assam government has initiated preparatory measures to conduct a comprehensive caste census aimed at documenting and distinguishing the indigenous Muslim communities of the state.
These communities have preserved distinct traditions, dialects, and historical narratives that are deeply rooted in Assam&rsquo;s civilizational heritage and cultural landscape.
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) decided on April 30 that caste enumeration will be included in the next census exercise.
The Congress and other opposition parties have been demanding a nationwide caste census, making it a major election issue, and some states like Bihar, Telangana and Karnataka have conducted such surveys.

Assam battles severe floods impacting 5.35 lakh people. With relentless rains, PM Modi assures central support. Relief efforts intensify.

Over 5 Lakh Affected in Assam

Assam is grappling with severe flooding affecting over 5.35 lakh residents. PM Modi promises support, while relief and rescue measures are underway to combat the crisis.

PM Modi assures central support in Assam

Assam's flood crisis affects over 5.35 lakh people, with 11 fatalities reported. Relief operations are intensified amid ongoing rains.

The flood situation in Assam continued to be critical on Tuesday with over 5.35 lakh people affected in over 20 districts while the toll remained unchanged at 11.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the flood situation from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, assuring him of full support from the central government.
Sarma visited the Cachar district, which is among the worst-hit, during the day, while the meteorological department issued a forecast of more rain in several parts of the city.
BJP president JP Nadda also expressed concern over the situation in most parts of North East and urged the people in the affected areas to take precautions and follow the advisories from local authorities.
Briefing Modi over the phone, Sarma informed him how continuous rainfall in Assam and adjoining states has led to flooding and impacted the people.
"A short while ago, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji called me to enquire about the current flood situation in Assam," Sarma said in a post on X.
The chief minister briefed him on how continuous rainfall in Assam and adjoining states has led to flooding and impacted many lives.
He also apprised the prime minister of the relief operation undertaken by the state government.
"The Hon'ble PM expressed concern and assured full support from the Central Government for our relief and rehabilitation efforts," Sarma said.
"Grateful for his guidance and unwavering support to the people of Assam," the CM added.
Nadda, also in a post on X, expressed deep concern for the people affected by the continuous heavy rainfall in parts of the northeastern states.
&ldquo;I have directed BJP state units and karyakartas to provide all possible assistance in accordance with the issued guidelines. I urge everyone in the affected areas to take necessary precautions, avoid unnecessary travel and follow the advisories from local authorities,&rdquo; he added.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Guwahati issued an 'orange alert' for the four districts of Dhubri, South Salmara Mankachar, Goalpara and Kokrajhar for Tuesday.
An 'orange alert' implies 'be prepared to take action' and is sounded when thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by gusty wind reaching wind speed 30 to 40 kmph with heavy to very heavy rainfall are likely to occur at isolated places.
In Guwahati, as part of &lsquo;flood-free mission&rsquo; the authorities demolished the building of Institute of Cooperative Management to clear encroachment along a waterbody known as Silsako beel.
Department of Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah, overseeing the drive, said the administration is in the process of clearing encroachment of water bodies, besides other steps to solve the waterlogging problem of the city.
Along with the Institute of Cooperative Management, a number of institutions and other organisations are being shifted out of the area, which were given permission for construction by previous governments.
&ldquo;Due to some oversight, these permissions were given. We are paying compensation to these organisations as permissible. It has to be done for a permanent solution to Guwahati&rsquo;s waterlogging problem,&rdquo; Baruah added.
The overall flood situation remained critical with the death toll in the deluge and landslides at 11 while two others remained missing, officials said.
Road, rail and ferry services remained affected in the state due to heavy rain in several areas.
More than 5.15 people in 65 revenue circles and 1,254 villages of 22 districts remained affected, with Sribhumi the worst-hit district with 1,94,172 flood-hit population.
A total of 165 relief camps are sheltering 31,212 displaced people, while another 157 relief distribution centres are also functional.
A crop area of 12,610 hectares has been inundated, while 94 animals have been washed away in the last 24 hours.
Brahmaputra, Barak and Kopili rivers were flowing above the danger level at multiple places, while other rivers including Subansiri, Burhidihing, Dhansiri, Rukni, Dhaleswari, Katakhal and Kushiyara were also above the red mark as per data released late on Monday evening.
Embankments have been breached or affected at different places, besides damage to other infrastructure like roads, bridges, houses, electricity poles, etc.

Severe weather alert in Assam with heavy rainfall predicted by IMD. Guwahati faces potential waterlogging and landslides. Safety measures advised for residents.

IMD Issues Severe Weather Alert for Assam

IMD warns of heavy rains in Assam over the coming days due to a low-pressure system. Guwahati and other areas could see severe weather impacts, including floods and landslides. Residents urged to exercise caution.

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Assam's western and southern regions due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. Guwahati may face severe weather-related issues. Residents are urged to stay cautious.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted inclement weather across Assam over next 24 hours with the likelihood of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in western and southern parts of the state in the next 2-3 days.
The weather pattern suggests that a well-marked low pressure area over Northwest Bay of Bengal off Odisha coast at 0830 hours IST on Wednesday with associated cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above mean sea level tilting southwards with height, an official release by the IMD said.
It is likely to move northwards and concentrate into a depression over North Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours, triggering heavy to extremely heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightnings in the western and southern districts, it added.
The districts include Cachar, Hailakandi, Sribhumi, Dhubri, South Salmara, Goalpara, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, West Karbi Anglong, Kokrajhar, Chirang, Bajali, Baksa, Tamulpur, Nalbari, Kamrup (Metro), Kamrup, Darang, Udalguri, Marigaon, Nagaon, Hojai, Sonitpur and Dima Hasao.
In Guwahati city, continuous downpours could aggravate waterlogging, slow vehicular movement, and increase the risk of tree falls and localised landslides in vulnerable pockets. The city authorities are closely monitoring the situation and emergency response systems are being kept on alert, the release added.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has urged people across the state and residents of Guwahati city, in particular, to take necessary precautions and remain vigilant.
Daily commuters and long-distance travelers are requested to plan their routines accordingly, avoiding unnecessary movement during periods of intense rainfall, the release added.

Assam Cabinet endorses transformative initiatives including stadium upgrade, new concert tourism policies, and solar power generation.

Assam Cabinet: Major Developments Approved

Assam is set for significant growth with Cabinet-approved initiatives in concert tourism, solar power, and infrastructure development, including the largest state stadium.

Assam cabinet approves major developmental initiatives

Assam's Cabinet has approved initiatives across tourism, energy, and infrastructure, including stadium upgrades and new concert tourism policy.

The Assam Cabinet on Wednesday approved policies for concert tourism and solar power generation, and the upgradation of Khanikar Stadium in Dibrugarh into the largest such facility in the state.
It also gave its nod to provide personal security to individuals with credible threat perceptions against payment of remuneration to the government.
Addressing a press conference at Dergaon in Golaghat district after chairing the Cabinet meet, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, &ldquo;Individuals, facing credible threats, can now apply for personal security, subject to the condition that they must pay a remuneration to the government. This facility will be granted only after a due assessment of the threat perception.&rdquo; He said the Cabinet has approved a new policy for the Concert Economy.
&ldquo;Our state was losing out on the Concert Economy to other states, including our neighbour Meghalaya. This policy aims to position Assam as a premier music and entertainment tourism hub to host large-scale concerts and music festivals,&rdquo; Sarma said.
Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Jorhat will be developed as concert tourism hubs under this policy, he said, adding that the first such programme will be organised in December in Guwahati.
The Cabinet has okayed &lsquo;Assam Solar Power Generation Promotion Policy 2025&rsquo;, which aims to generate 3,500 MW capacity by 2030 and attract public and private investments to create 15,000 jobs, the chief minister said.
A proposal for notification to include over 47,000 hectares of land under the 6th addition to Kaziranga National Park has also been green-lighted, Sarma said.
Some of the areas, included originally under the 6th addition, have been kept out, though inclusion of new places has ensured that the total area of the sanctuary has increased, he added.
The chief minister said that Rs 209 crore has been approved to upgrade Khanikar Stadium in Dibrugarh from a 5,000 to a 35,000-seat capacity, which will make it the largest stadium in the state.
The council of ministers also gave its nod to a proposal of spending Rs 284 crore for the construction of an Assam Assembly building in Dibrugarh, including an MLA hostel and an auditorium with a 1000-seat capacity, he added.
Sarma said that the Cabinet has sanctioned over Rs 205 crore as the last and final share of investment of the Government of Assam&rsquo;s committed contribution to the expansion of the Numaligarh Refinery Ltd.
&ldquo;With this, the government of Assam will complete the investment of Rs 823 crore for NRL&rsquo;s expansion as committed earlier,&rdquo; he added.
Sarma said administrative approval has also been given for the Phase 2 construction and development of residential quarters and associated facilities at the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy, Dergaon, at a cost of Rs 229.41 crore, which is expected to be completed in two years.

Assam ensures the safe return of a family after the Pahalgam terror attack, while honoring Corporal Tage Hailyang.

Assam Supports Pahalgam Attack Survivors

The Assam government prioritizes the safe return of a surviving family from the Pahalgam attack, while honoring Corporal Tage Hailyang and vowing justice for the perpetrators.

Assam ensures the safe return of a family after the Pahalgam attack

Assam initiates return plans for a family who survived the Pahalgam attack, honoring Corporal Hailyang&rsquo;s memory.

The Assam government is making arrangements to bring back a family that survived the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Minister's Office said on Wednesday.
Terrorists struck a prime tourist location in Pahalgam in south Kashmir on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people, mostly tourists, and injuring several others.
"The@CMOfficeAssam has spoken to a survivor from Assam of the dastardly #PahalgamTerrorAttack and has taken a full brief of the incident which they have faced yesterday," the CMO said in a post on X.
"The entire family's return to the State is being arranged on priority and the Government of Assam is in touch with the Govt of India to bring the family back to Assam at the earliest," it added.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the person is a faculty member of Assam University in Silchar and he was in Kashmir on a family holiday.
"My office is in touch with him. We will ensure his safe return to Assam soon," he told reporters.
On Corporal Tage Hailyang of the Indian Air Force, an Arunachal Pradesh resident who lost his life in the attack, Sarma said his mortal remains will reach Guwahati around 11:30 pm on Wednesday.
"We will send his mortal remains to his native place in Arunachal Pradesh," he added.
The Chief Minister further said that the images of coffins are heartbreaking and have shaken the nation's conscience.
"The people of Assam join Adarniya @AmitShah ji in offering our prayers for the departed. This nefarious attack will be avenged and the perpetrators will not be spared... India will never forget and never forgive!" he said in a series of posts.

The NDA in Assam secures 325 uncontested panchayat seats, reflecting significant trust. Elections spanning 27 districts involve 1.80 crore voters.

Assam Panchayat Elections: NDA's Unprecedented Win

The BJP-led NDA has achieved a significant triumph in Assam, securing 325 out of 348 uncontested panchayat seats. This development underscores a robust mandate and immense trust from the Assamese electorate ahead of scheduled elections.

The NDA in Assam secures 325 uncontested panchayat seats, reflecting significant trust

Ahead of Assam's panchayat elections, 348 seats are uncontested with the NDA securing 325. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights this as unprecedented trust. Polls occur in 27 districts, involving 1.80 crore voters.

A total of 348 seats in the panchayat system in Assam were decided uncontested with the BJP-led NDA securing 325 of them, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed on Friday.
Polling for the three-tier panchayat system is scheduled to be held in two phases -- on May 2 and May 7.
Sarma said April 18 was the last date for the withdrawal of nominations for the panchayat elections.
"As per reports received so far, the NDA has already secured 37 Zila Parishad (35 BJP and 2 AGP) and 288 Anchalik Panchayat (259 BJP and 29 AGP) seats unopposed," he claimed in a post on X, sharing a chart.
According to the chart he shared, Independents have secured 15 Anchalik Parishad seats uncontested, the Congress nine and the AIUDF one seat.
"This is a massive and unprecedented mandate in Assam's political history. It reflects the immense trust and overwhelming love that the people of Assam have for the NDA and for our Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji," Sarma said.
"We are confident that when the final election results are declared, this tally will grow even more impressive. The NDA is all set to sweep the Panchayat elections in Assam," he said.
An official of the State Election Commission said the tally of uncontested seats will be issued on Saturday.
Counting of votes for the panchayat elections will be held on May 11.
There are a total of 21,920 seats in the Gram Panchayats, 2,192 seats in the Anchalik Parishads and 397 in the Zilla Parishads.
Of the 34 districts in the state, panchayat polls are being held in 27 as the remaining seven are governed by autonomous councils.
A total of 1.80 crore people are eligible to vote in the panchayat polls.

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