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13 May

High Court Invalidates 2017 Anti-Defection Amendment

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The Gauhati High Court has struck down an anti-defection law enacted by the North Cachar (NC) Hills Autonomous Council, declaring it "unconstitutional" and "beyond legislative competence." The decision reinforces the constitutional boundaries between autonomous bodies and plenary legislative authorities. A division bench, comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury, delivered the verdict following a petition filed by residents of the Dima Hasao district. The petitioners challenged the validity of Rule 18A of the NC Hills Autonomous Council (42nd Amendment) Act, 2017, which sought to disqualify elected members for switching parties or defying party whips. The High Court…

08 May

Permanent HC Bench Demand Gains Wider Backing in Barak Valley

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The demand for a permanent Bench of the Gauhati High Court in Barak Valley has gained fresh momentum after the High Court Bench Demand Implementation Committee, Cachar district unit, submitted a 112-page memorandum to the Chief Justice seeking urgent reconsideration of the issue. The memorandum, submitted as a continuation of an earlier representation dated January 12, 2026, was signed by senior advocate Dharmananda Deb on behalf of the committee. The document details the geographical, infrastructural and financial hardships faced by litigants from Barak Valley and Dima Hasao in accessing judicial services in Guwahati. Speaking to reporters, advocate Deb said litigants…

05 May

Central Leadership Names JP Nadda Observer for Assam BJP Leader Poll

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Union Minister and BJP leader JP Nadda has been appointed as the Central Observer for the election of the Leader of the Legislative Party in Assam following the NDA's historic third consecutive term victory. He will be overseeing the formation of the new government alon with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini (Central Co-observer). Party sources said that selection of the legislative party leader is a mere formality as it is almost certain that Himanta Biswa Sarma will be the Chief Minister for a second consecutive term. NDA bagged record 101 of 126 Assembly seats, routing Congress-led Opposition alliance and…

02 May

Joint Effort by Arunachal, Assam to Install Boundary Pillars Begins

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A common trouble to resolve long- standing boundary issues between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam has made measurable progress, with geospatial verification work carried out along the East Siang border. Arunachal Pradesh Public Health Engineering and Water Supply Minister Mama Natung said a specialised platoon from the Survey of India, along with officers from both countries, conducted a common exercise on April 30 and May 1 to corroborate geospatial equals in the المنطقة. The action concentrated on icing delicacy in boundary discrimination using scientific styles. During the first phase of the check, 19 locales were linked where boundary pillars are proposed…

28 Apr

Assam MP Launch Landmark Wild Water Buffalo Relocation Initiative

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In a major conservation corner, India has begun the translocation of risked Asiatic wild water buffalo from Assam’s Kaziranga Tiger Reserve to Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve marking the longest wildlife relocation by road ever accepted in the country. The common action by the Assam and Madhya Pradesh Forest Departments seeks to introduce the species to Central India, where it has been locally defunct for further than a century. Known as “champaign masterminds,” these megaherbivores play a pivotal part in maintaining champaign ecosystems by regulating foliage and supporting biodiversity. The Asiatic wild water buffalo (Bubalus arnee) is listed as Exposed…

28 Apr

Aaranyak and Kirloskar Brothers Ltd make the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary safer

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In a move to bolster the safety and operational efficiency of frontline conservationists, the biodiversity organization Aaranyak, in collaboration with Kirloskar Brothers Ltd, has provided essential field equipment to the forest staff of the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. The distribution event, held on April 25, aims to support those on the front lines protecting the sanctuary’s renowned population of the greater one-horned rhinoceros. The Aaranyak Rhino Research and Conservation Division (RRCD) led the effort, which included giving away 25 high-quality water filters and 50 rechargeable flashlights. These supplies were given to forest workers who work in the sanctuary's difficult terrain, where…

26 Apr

Vote Counting Preparedness: Training Session Held in Guwahati

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In order to ensure the smooth conduct of the vote counting process for the General Election to the Assam Legislative Assembly, 2026, a training programme for the District Election Officers, Returning Officers, and Election officers was held at Hotel Radisson Blu in Guwahati. Organised under the aegis of the Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, the programme covered detailed planning and various aspects of implementation of the counting process, in line with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India. The Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, Anurag Goel, along with the Additional Chief Electoral Officer and Joint Chief Electoral Officers, attended the programme…

22 Apr

Chief Minister Under Scrutiny: High Court Demands Response in Communal Harmony Petitions

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The Gauhati High Court has set a firm timeline for the Assam government to address a series of Public Interest Litigations (PILs) filed against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. During a recent hearing, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury recorded the state's assurance that a formal response affidavit would be filed positively before the next hearing, scheduled for May 28, 2026. The legal proceedings involve a batch of petitions accusing the Chief Minister of making inflammatory remarks and engaging in "hate speech." The petitioners, which include Sahitya Akademi awardee Hiren Gohain, former DGP…

21 Apr

‘Systemic Failure of Governance’: Assam LoP Demands Immediate AHRC Intervention in Guwahati Floods

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Assam Leader of Opposition (LoP) Debabrata Saikia has formally approached the Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC), urging the body to take suo motu cognizance of the recurring and severe waterlogging crisis paralyzing Guwahati. In a scathing letter to AHRC Chairperson Arup Kumar Goswami, the Congress leader characterized the city’s recent flooding as a systemic failure of governance, resulting in the violation of fundamental rights, including the rights to life, livelihood, dignity, and education. The plea comes in the wake of torrential overnight rainfall that left vast swathes of Guwahati submerged, disrupted traffic, and tragically resulted in the death of a…

13 Apr

Assam Government Takes Pawan Khera Bail Issue to Supreme Court of India; HC Order Withdrawn

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The ongoing legal clash originated from controversial remarks made by Congress leader Pawan Khera regarding the wife of the Chief Minister, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, has escalated in both Delhi and Guwahati. The Assam government recently appealed to the Supreme Court to contest the Telangana High Court's decision, which had granted Khera a one-week transit anticipatory bail. Khera's attorney, Shubdeep Roy, is poised to respond to the High Court’s directives within the week. During a press conference on April 5, 2023, Khera accused Sharma of possessing multiple passports and holding undisclosed overseas assets. These claims, alleging that she failed to disclose…