From Congress strategist to BJP strongman: Himanta returns as Assam CMHimanta Biswa Sarma begins his second term as Assam Chief Minister. This marks continuity and the BJP's strong hold in the Northeast. Sarma...
12 May, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Himanta Biswa Sarma brings back BJP for third consecutive term in AssamHimanta Biswa Sarma led the BJP to a historic victory in Assam, winning 82 seats. His aggressive campaign, focusing on welfare schemes like...
04 May, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Assam: Tensions rise after violence erupts during eviction drive in Chirang’s Runikhata Forest RangeTensions are high in Assam's Chirang district following violence during an eviction drive. Forest guards cleared encroached land, leading t...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Assam evictions must follow SC norms, says Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind Chief Mahmood MadaniMoulana Mahmood Madani, president of Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind, has criticized the ongoing eviction drives in Assam. He stated that evictions mus...
02 Sep, 2025, 08.41 PM IST
Assam govt reclaimed 50 acres of land in Negheribil, says CM SarmaThe Assam government has reclaimed 50 acres of encroached land in Negheribil. Authorities demolished 320 illegal structures during the oper...
11 Aug, 2025, 10.13 PM IST
Himanta Biswa Sarma asks Assam citizens not to shelter evicted families; says govt wants to send them to their 'original place'Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged people against sheltering those evicted. The government wants them to return to their or...
05 Aug, 2025, 10.28 AM IST
Assam begins forest encroachment survey, eviction drive to take a decadeThe Assam government has directed Deputy Commissioners to survey forest land encroachment, estimating a decade-long effort for clearance. C...
01 Aug, 2025, 06.03 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hints at eviction drive targeting non-indigenous settlers on Guwahati forest landAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a survey of non-indigenous residents on Guwahati forest land. An eviction drive is plann...
31 Jul, 2025, 10.15 PM IST
Women stage semi-nude protest against eviction drive in GuwahatiHundreds of women took to the streets to protest against an alleged eviction drive against illegal land encroachment. While officials claim...
01 Sep, 2023, 09.22 PM IST
Assam CM instructs Kamrup (Metro) DC to shift Zinger hotel, OKD Institute from Silsako beelHousing and Urban Affairs Minister Ashok Singhal carried out an aerial survey of various rivers and reservoirs in Guwahati including Silsak...
01 Mar, 2023, 10.10 PM IST
HC allows Assam government to suspend eviction driveCM Sonowal is considering the issue of rehabilitation of the evicted people, reports said. Finalisation of the modalities for this would ta...
29 Nov, 2017, 08.44 PM IST
- Five persons injured in eviction drive in Amsang wildlife sanctuary
Assam Forest minister Pramila Rani Brahma said that eviction in Amsang was carried out following High court direction.
27 Nov, 2017, 07.05 PM IST
Akhil Gogoi arrested for allegedly inciting violence in Kaziranga evictionSoon after evicting three villages in Kaziranga, BJP led government announced that it will carryout eviction drive to clear the encroachmen...
02 Oct, 2016, 09.20 PM IST
Amit Shah praises Assam government for evicting illegal settlers from Kaziranga National ParkAt the BJP’s national council meet in Kozhikode, Shah praised Sonowal for inspecting the India-Bangladesh border and evicting illegal settl...
25 Sep, 2016, 08.26 PM IST
Assam to evict farm and forest squatters in phases: FM Himanta Biswa SarmaSarma said that as three villages are cleared in Kaziranga, the government is now focusing on the clearing illegal encroachments in Mayong ...
20 Sep, 2016, 08.42 PM IST
Assam Government to set up enquiry committee to find nexus between officials and encroachersThe Assam government will set up an inquiry committee to find out the alleged nexus between officials of different government agencies and ...
11 Jul, 2014, 07.27 PM IST
- Two killed in protest march in Guwahati
Violent protest by a mob in Guwahati resulted in death of two persons, including a nine year old child, and injury to another 30, of which ...
23 Jun, 2011, 06.06 AM IST