Assam Government

India administrative reshuffles (May‑Sep 2026)

40 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Uttar Pradesh reshuffles 18 IPS officers in major police overhaul

The wave of senior civil‑service reassignments that began in late May 2026 spread across several states and reached the centre. On 14 July, Assam reassigned senior IAS and ACS officers, while West Bengal transferred 33 I

Global rhinoceros conservation efforts

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Rhino conservation shows mixed results on World Rhino Day

Rhino conservation efforts have seen localized success, such as in Kenya where the population grew by nearly nine percent between 2024 and 2025. The Kenya Wildlife Service reported an increase from 2,102 to 2,282 rhinos,

Meghalaya government and KSU truce strained by violence

8 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Khasi Students’ Union issues legal notice to Shillong police

The tension between the Meghalaya government and the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has transitioned from an ultimatum to a tentative truce. Following a central executive committee meeting in Shillong to review talks from A

Assam house demolition dispute in Goalpara

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Gauhati High Court flags misuse of law in Assam house demolitions

On September 7, the Goalpara district administration in Assam demolished 73 houses across five revenue villages in the Krishnai area. District Commissioner Pradip Timung stated the operation was intended to protect agric

Assam citizenship and deportation legal disputes

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Gauhati High Court orders inquiry into passport issuance amid citizenship dispute

The Gauhati High Court has issued several rulings regarding citizenship disputes and deportation procedures in Assam. In one instance, the court ordered the Assam government to pay ₹2 lakh in interim compensation to the

India uses National Security Act for detentions

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Pranab Doley's NSA detention sparks protests in Assam

In late July 2026, the Assam state government invoked the National Security Act (NSA) to keep land‑rights activist Pranab Doley in custody despite a court granting him bail. Doley’s arrest followed his protest against a

Development and welfare initiatives in Assam and Odisha

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Assam receives major funding for rural development and infrastructure

In late August 2026, regional leaders in Assam and Odisha engaged with central government officials to address welfare and disaster relief. In Assam, discussions focused on flood relief following damage to an estimated 2

Indian sugarcane farmers' debt and pricing protests

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Farmers in India protest for higher sugarcane prices and unpaid dues

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has criticized Indian government sugar sector policies, alleging that unpaid arrears to sugarcane farmers have reached Rs 16,087 crore. Significant portions of this debt are attributed to

Kaziranga ESZ dispute escalates into legal and civil unrest

5 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Kaziranga National Park: Congress protests proposed ESZ reduction

The dispute regarding the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) surrounding Kaziranga National Park has escalated into legal challenges and civil unrest. While the Assam government previously indicated the 10-kilometer buffer would r

Infrastructure development in Assam

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Assam announces 55,000 crore rupee infrastructure plan

Infrastructure development in Assam continues through major highway, rural connectivity, and administrative projects. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a Rs 8,97