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Supreme court seeks foundational notifications and orders on Foreigners Tribunals in Assam
Guwahati, Sept. 14 -- The Supreme Court, while considering a batch of approximately 117 matters (Court 2, item 22) concerning appeals arising from proceedings before Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) in Assam, sought to examine the legal and administrative basis underlying the constitution and functioning of the Foreigners Tribunals concerned.
Supreme court seeks foundational notifications and orders on Foreigners Tribunals in Assam
Guwahati: The Supreme Court, while considering a batch of approximately 117 matters (Court 2, item 22) concerning appeals arising from proceedings before Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) in Assam, sought to examine the legal and administrative basis underlying the constitution and functioning of the Foreigners Tribunals concerned.
Assam: ABMSU renews justice demand in Lafiqul Ahmed murder, questions CBI probe
Udalguri: The All BTC Minorities Students’ Union (ABMSU) on Tuesday staged protests across the five districts of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), demanding the arrest of the remaining accused in the 2017 murder of its former president, Lafiqul Islam Ahmed. Demonstrations were held at Gossaigaon and Bhotgaon in Kokrajhar district, Dwarkuchi in Tamulpur district, Mushalpur in Baksa district, Rowta in Udalguri district and Kajalgaon in Chirang district.
Assam: Undertrial prisoner found hanging in Udalguri jail, AAMSU seeks independent probe
Guwahati: An undertrial prisoner was found hanging inside the District Jail in Assam’s Udalguri district on Monday afternoon, prompting the All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) to demand an independent investigation into the incident. The deceased was identified as Badsha Ali, a resident of Aminpara under Rowta Police Station in Udalguri district. According to jail officials, the incident came to light around 2:30 pm when personnel found him hanging inside the prison premises.
Assam: Udalguri launches Jan Bhagidari Campaign for tribal welfare outreach
Udalguri: The District Administration of Assam’s Udalguri has officially launched the Jan Bhagidari Campaign across all development blocks of the district with the guiding vision, “Sabse Door, Sabse Pehle”, from May 18 to May 25, 2026. The week-long campaign aims to ensure that government welfare schemes and essential public services reach the remotest tribal villages and underserved communities through last-mile service delivery, public participation, and inclusive governance.
Assam polls: Udalguri earmarks 110 women-only polling stations
Udalguri: With the Assembly elections approaching, the Udalguri district administration has stepped up preparations to ensure a smooth and peaceful polling process across the district. In a move aimed at promoting women’s participation in electoral management, district election authorities have designated 110 polling stations spread across all four Assembly constituencies, to be operated entirely by women personnel.
Assam polls: ECI orders transfer of five IAS officers as DEOs
Guwahati: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the posting of five IAS officers as District Election Officers (DEOs) in Assam as part of preparations for the 2026 Assembly elections. In a communication issued on March 16, ECI Secretary Rajiv Ranjan informed the Government of Assam that the decision was taken after reviewing the state’s poll preparedness for the upcoming elections. According to the order, P.
Assam: Gauhati High Court dismisses shopkeepers’ appeal against Tangla railway station eviction
Udalguri: A division bench of the Gauhati High Court, headed by Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury, on March 9 dismissed an appeal filed by nine shopkeepers challenging the termination of their land licences at Tangla Railway Station (WA/52/26). The appellants, including Prabin Boro and others, had been occupying railway land near the station for nearly five decades under temporary land licence agreements issued by the Northeast Frontier Railway.
Assam: BPF holds ‘Dispur Chalo Yatra’ in Udalguri ahead of Assembly elections
Udalguri: The Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) on Saturday organised its ‘Dispur Chalo Yatra’ at Udalguri, highlighting the themes of peace, unity, growth, and development among the various communities living across the five districts of Assam’s Bodo belt. The programme forms part of the party’s campaign to mobilise support ahead of the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections.
Assam: Gauhati High Court clears eviction of Tangla railway land licensees
Udalguri: The Gauhati High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by 34 residents of Tangla challenging the cancellation of their temporary occupation licences by the Northeast Frontier Railway, clearing the way for eviction linked to the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The petitioners had questioned a notice issued on January 18, 2024, by the Estate Officer, Rangia, directing them to vacate railway land within 30 days and dismantle their structures.
Assam: Bulk Form 7 objections to delete voters’ names spark alarm in Mazbat
Udalguri: The Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls in Assam has stirred controversy in the Mazbat Legislative Assembly constituency, with allegations that Form 7 provisions are being misused to seek deletion of genuine voters’ names through mass objections.
Assam: IIT Guwahati hosts conference on Health Technology Assessment
Guwahati: An international conference on “Bioeconomy and Health Technology Assessment (HTA): Evidence for Better Health Decisions” was held at IIT Guwahati on January 19. The event was jointly organised by the Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong (IIPHS), IIT Guwahati and AIIMS Guwahati, in collaboration with Health Technology Assessment in India under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
Assam: Tea worker killed by wild elephant near Indo-Bhutan border in Udalguri
Udalguri: A tea garden worker was killed in a human–elephant conflict along the Indo–Bhutan border under the Dhansiri Forest Division of Assam’s Udalguri, exposing ongoing challenges in managing such incidents in the region. The deceased has been identified as Jena Barla (50), who was trampled by a wild elephant at Dimakuchi in the Bhergaon area on Friday night. The victim was a resident of Budlapara Tea Estate. Another person accompanying him narrowly escaped the attack.
Assam: Illegal wildlife trade exposed in Udalguri weekly market; five arrested
Udalguri: A disturbing video exposing the open sale of wild animal flesh, including Bengal monitor lizard, civet, and Indian fox, at the Puthimari (Kabir Ali) weekly market under Kalaigaon Police Station in Assam’s Udalguri district has once again highlighted the alarming collapse of wildlife protection mechanisms in the region.
Assam: Draft photo electoral rolls for four Udalguri assembly constituencies published
Udalguri: The draft Photo Electoral Rolls for four Legislative Assembly Constituencies (LACs) under Assam’s Udalguri district have been published today as part of the preparations for the upcoming elections. The draft electoral rolls have been released for 45-Bhergaon, 46-Udalguri (ST), 47-Mazbat, and 48-Tangla Assembly constituencies. The publication has been carried out in accordance with the election schedule prescribed by the Election Commission.
Assam: BTC launches climate-smart FPO initiative to build agricultural resilience
Udalguri: The Department of Agriculture, BTC, organised a knowledge dissemination workshop on “Climate-Smart FPOs: Building Resilience in BTC” at Adams Conference Hall in Assam’s Udalguri on Saturday. The programme was held in alignment with the Government of India’s 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPO) promotion programme.
HT Syndication: Assam: BTC launches climate-smart FPO initiative to build agricultural resilience
India, Dec. 21 -- The Department of Agriculture, BTC, organised a knowledge dissemination workshop on "Climate-Smart FPOs: Building Resilience in BTC" at Adams Conference Hall in Assam's Udalguri on Saturday. The programme was held in alignment with the Government of India's 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPO) promotion programme.
Assam: Six arrested, 23 stolen cattle recovered in major Udalguri police crackdown
Udalguri: Assam’s Udalguri district police recovered 23 stolen cattle, seized three vehicles, and arrested six people in a district-wide operation against cattle thieves. The operation was led by SDPO Bhergaon, Vincent Soilemthang Vaiphei, and involved joint action by police teams from Udalguri, Panery, Rowta, Orang, Mazbat, and Dimakuchi police stations, with support from personnel of the Lalpool Outpost.
Assam: Villagers chase Congress MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed in Chamaria over alleged BJP links
Guwahati: A routine visit turned chaotic for Chhaygaon Congress MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed on Wednesday evening when a crowd of furious villagers chased him out of Santoli Bazar in the newly carved 27 No. Chamaria constituency in Assam. Hundreds of local residents intercepted the Congress legislator while he was on his way to Bodla, raising “go back” slogans and accusing him of maintaining an “unholy nexus” with the BJP.
Assam: Hailakandi court declares police cannot demand GST, enhanced fee for decree
Guwahati: In a significant pronouncement protecting the rights of decree-holders, particularly those from financially weaker backgrounds, the Court of the Civil Judge (Senior Division) of Assam’s Hailakandi, has declared that the demand for police cost at an “enhanced rate” along with GST for executing a civil court decree is illegal and unsustainable in law. The ruling, delivered by Civil Judge (Senior Division) Shakti Sharmaa in Misc.
Assam: Former ULFA (I) cadre arrested in Guwahati; explosives seized in Udalguri
Udalguri: In a significant operation, Udalguri Police apprehended former ULFA (I) militant Bijay Asom alias Papu Koch from Assam’s Sonapur near Guwahati on November 3. The arrest led to the recovery of explosives and ammunition, marking a major success in the district’s anti-insurgency efforts.
Nonai multi-village water scheme brings potable water
Udalguri: For decades, thousands of families living along the Indo-Bhutan border in Udalguri district struggled with the most basic need — access to clean drinking water. That reality is finally changing with the inauguration of the Nonai Multi-Village Water Supply Scheme (MVWSS) under the Tangla PHE Division, a ?170-crore project sanctioned under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Assam: BTC poll campaigns turn subdued amid mourning for Zubeen Garg
Udalguri: The run-up to the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) polls has taken an unusually quiet turn this year, as the sudden death of Assam’s cultural icon and beloved singer Zubeen Garg cast a pall over the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). The Election Commission has scheduled voting for September 22, but political parties significantly slowed their campaign activity in the final stretch.
BTR will be Assam’s most developed zone if BJP wins: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Udalguri: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday hit the campaign trail in Udalguri district, addressing two election rallies in support of BJP candidates for the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) polls scheduled on September 22. The Chief Minister spoke at gatherings in Dimakuchi Tea Estate under the Bhergaon constituency and later at Bhairabkunda under Udalguri constituency. Ready for a challenge?
BTR will be Assam’s most developed zone if BJP wins: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Udalguri: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday hit the campaign trail in Udalguri district, addressing two election rallies in support of BJP candidates for the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) polls scheduled on September 22. The Chief Minister spoke at gatherings in Dimakuchi Tea Estate under the Bhergaon constituency and later at Bhairabkunda under Udalguri constituency. Ready for a challenge?
BTC polls: UPPL loyalist Dhakal quits, to contest as independent
Udalguri: In a political twist that has set tongues wagging across the Bodoland Territorial Region, United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) leader Raju Dhakal resigned from the party after being denied ticket in the upcoming BTC Council polls. Dhakal has filed nomination as an independent candidate under the bicycle symbol from the Pasnoi Serfang constituency. Ready for a challenge?
BTC polls: UPPL loyalist Dhakal quits, to contest as independent
Udalguri: In a political twist that has set tongues wagging across the Bodoland Territorial Region, United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) leader Raju Dhakal resigned from the party after being denied ticket in the upcoming BTC Council polls. Dhakal has filed nomination as an independent candidate under the bicycle symbol from the Pasnoi Serfang constituency. Ready for a challenge?
Youth lynched after road mishap in Assam's Tamulpur
Udalguri: A 23-year-old youth died after being assaulted by a mob following a car accident at Bharali Chowk under Suwagpur police outpost in Assam’s Tamulpur. The victim, Abhishek Das, son of retired Army jawan Dipak Das of Kochukata, was returning from Grassland with friends on August 20 when his Kia Seltos (AS 01-EN-5124) veered off the road near Bengali Para and hit a roadside shop. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: Students’ Union stages statewide protests against eviction drives Original
Udalguri: The All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) staged statewide protests on Saturday against the Assam government’s intensified eviction drives in various districts, including Darrang and Udalguri. The student body denounced the actions as “arbitrary, inhumane, and politically motivated,” asserting that religious minorities were being selectively targeted. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: Udalguri Court sentences man to life for murder of two stepbrothers Original
Guwahati: The District and Sessions Court of Udalguri in Assam on June 30 sentenced Neeraj Sharma to life imprisonment for the murder of two schoolboys, Kaushik Sarmah and Gaurab Sarmah, who were his stepbrothers. The judgment was delivered by District and Sessions Judge N Senabaya Deori. Sharma was convicted under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and fined Rs30,000. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: Udalguri achieves major drop in child mortality rate Original
Udalguri: Udalguri district in Assam has achieved a remarkable reduction in its child mortality rate over the past three years. Official figures indicate a consistent downward trend—from 256 child deaths in 2022–23 to 130 in 2023–24, and further down to just 82 cases so far in the 2024–25 financial year. Ready for a challenge?
Assam Governor approves delimitation order for 81 new BTR villages
Udalguri: In a major step towards streamlining administrative and electoral representation in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), the Governor of Assam has formally approved the final Order of Delimitation for 81 villages newly incorporated into the BTR on June 23. The order, issued by the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, follows extensive consultations with stakeholders and a detailed review of public feedback. Ready for a challenge?
Assam Governor approves delimitation order for 81 new BTR villages
Udalguri: In a major step towards streamlining administrative and electoral representation in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), the Governor of Assam has formally approved the final Order of Delimitation for 81 villages newly incorporated into the BTR on June 23. The order, issued by the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, follows extensive consultations with stakeholders and a detailed review of public feedback. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: Bodo poet Amar Khungur Boro wins Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025
Udalguri: Renowned Bodo poet Amar Khungur Boro, from Uttar Gejerkuchi village in Udalguri district, Assam, has been honored with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025. He received the award for his acclaimed poetry collection, “Ang Asur.” Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Born on December 5, 1994, to farmer Sukram Boro and Bamoni Boro in a remote village, Amar Khungur Boro’s passion for writing blossomed early.
Assam: Bodo poet Amar Khungur Boro wins Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025
Udalguri: Renowned Bodo poet Amar Khungur Boro, from Uttar Gejerkuchi village in Udalguri district, Assam, has been honored with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025. He received the award for his acclaimed poetry collection, “Ang Asur.” Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Born on December 5, 1994, to farmer Sukram Boro and Bamoni Boro in a remote village, Amar Khungur Boro’s passion for writing blossomed early.
Assam: Two youths steal Rs 4 lakh gold from Saudi-returned NRI in Tangla
Udalguri: Two unidentified youths allegedly made off with gold ornaments worth Rs 4 lakh from the residence of Zahid Hussain, a Saudi-returned NRI, on Hospital Road, Ward No. 3 in Tangla, Udalguri district, Assam on Wednesday morning. According to the victim’s family, the duo arrived on a motorcycle and posed as gold cleaners. Gaining the family’s trust, they were allowed inside the home. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: BTC appoints 1,337 TET-qualified teachers across BTR districts
Udalguri: In a significant step towards strengthening the education sector in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam, the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) on Wednesday handed over appointment letters to 1,337 candidates who recently cleared the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). BTC Deputy Chief Executive Member Gobinda Chandra Basumatary handed over the appointment letter to the candidates during a ceremonial event at Udalguri College in Assam. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: BTC appoints 1,337 TET-qualified teachers across BTR districts
Udalguri: In a significant step towards strengthening the education sector in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam, the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) on Wednesday handed over appointment letters to 1,337 candidates who recently cleared the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). BTC Deputy Chief Executive Member Gobinda Chandra Basumatary handed over the appointment letter to the candidates during a ceremonial event at Udalguri College in Assam. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: Two youths steal Rs 4 lakh gold from Saudi-returned NRI in Tangla
Udalguri: Two unidentified youths allegedly made off with gold ornaments worth Rs 4 lakh from the residence of Zahid Hussain, a Saudi-returned NRI, on Hospital Road, Ward No. 3 in Tangla, Udalguri district, Assam on Wednesday morning. According to the victim’s family, the duo arrived on a motorcycle and posed as gold cleaners. Gaining the family’s trust, they were allowed inside the home. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: NEMSU protest against Waqf Amendment Bill 2025
Udalguri: The North-East Minorities Students’ Union (NEMSU) has strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, calling it a violation of the rights of the Muslim community on Friday. Hundreds of NEMSU members gathered at New Bazar, near the Assam-Arunachal border in Orang, Udalguri district, to stage a protest. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: NEMSU protest against Waqf Amendment Bill 2025
Udalguri: The North-East Minorities Students’ Union (NEMSU) has strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, calling it a violation of the rights of the Muslim community on Friday. Hundreds of NEMSU members gathered at New Bazar, near the Assam-Arunachal border in Orang, Udalguri district, to stage a protest. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: Man killed in mob attack, AKRSU demands arrest of accused
Udalguri: A mob in Rowta in Assam’s Udalguri district in Assam allegedly brutally assaulted a young man suspected of theft, who later succumbed to his injuries. The incident took place in Kathalbari village on March 13. According to sources, three individuals from Kathalbari village attacked 24-year-old Lalmohan Roy, suspecting him of stealing betel nuts. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: Man dies in Rowta mob lynching, AKRSU demands arrest of accused
Udalguri: A mob in Rowta, Udalguri district in Assam, allegedly brutally assaulted a young man suspected of theft, and he later succumbed to his injuries. The incident took place in Kathalbari village on March 13. According to sources, three individuals from Kathalbari village attacked 24-year-old Lalmohan Roy, suspecting him of stealing betel nuts. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: Panic at Mazbat as arsonists target house and haystacks
Udalguri: Residents of Rongapani village under Mazbat police station in Assam’s Udalguri district, are living in fear following a series of escalating arson attacks. Initially targeting livestock haystacks, the attacks culminated in a house fire on March 14. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: Panic at Mazbat as arsonists target house and haystacks Original
Udalguri: Residents of Rongapani village under Mazbat police station in Assam’s Udalguri district, are living in fear following a series of escalating arson attacks. Initially targeting livestock haystacks, the attacks culminated in a house fire on March 14. Ready for a challenge?
Udalguri: A woman tragically lost her life at Dimakuchi, Udalguri district, Assam, during a storm on Sunday, and 10 individuals sustained injuries in a bus collision. The storm, which caused widespread destruction across the state, led to the tragic death of 65-year-old Shuwala Kalita. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: Storm kills Dimakuchi woman, 10 injured in bus collision
Udalguri: A woman tragically lost her life at Dimakuchi, Udalguri district, Assam, during a storm on Sunday, and 10 individuals sustained injuries in a bus collision. The storm, which caused widespread destruction across the state, led to the tragic death of 65-year-old Shuwala Kalita. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: Police seize 60 kg of cannabis in Majbat
Udalguri: In a major anti-drug operation, Mazbat Police of Assam intercepted a Maruti Baleno (AS-12AA-7393) on Wednesday, based on specific inputs. The vehicle, which was traveling from Arunachal Pradesh, was found carrying 60 kg of cannabis. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Police arrested the suspect, Badshah Ali (27), from Aminpara village near Rowta in Udalguri district of Assam.
Assam: Police seize 60 kg of cannabis in Majbat
Udalguri: In a major anti-drug operation, Mazbat Police of Assam intercepted a Maruti Baleno (AS-12AA-7393) on Wednesday, based on specific inputs. The vehicle, which was traveling from Arunachal Pradesh, was found carrying 60 kg of cannabis. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Police arrested the suspect, Badshah Ali (27), from Aminpara village near Rowta in Udalguri district of Assam.
Assam board distributes 22 e-rickshaws in Darrang & Udalguri
Udalguri: The Assam Linguistic Minority Development Board, under the Government of Assam, distributed 22 e-rickshaws to selected beneficiaries from Darrang and Udalguri districts. The distribution aimed to promote self-employment and economic upliftment among linguistic minority communities. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The distribution ceremony took place at Pragati Sangha, Tangla.
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