GUWAHATI: The Centre on Friday, July 24 introduced the National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, commonly referred to as the Vande Mataram Bill, in the Rajya Sabha. The proposed legislation aims to extend the same legal protection to the national song Vande Mataram that is currently provided to the National Anthem under the Prevention of…
GUWAHATI: Parliament witnessed continued disruptions for the fifth consecutive day on Friday, July 24, as proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were repeatedly interrupted over the NEET paper leak controversy and the Opposition's demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. ALSO READ: Rukminigaon Remains Under Water as Flooding Disrupts…
GUWAHATI: Proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were repeatedly disrupted on the second day of the Monsoon Session on Tuesday, July 21, as Opposition parties intensified protests over the alleged NEET examination paper leak and the police crackdown on student protesters in New Delhi. ALSO READ: Assam Police Seize Suspected Opium Worth ₹1.6 Crore in…
GUWAHATI: Former Congress Lok Sabha MP from Silchar and former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha member Sushmita Dev joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday, July 9, and was, within hours, named as the party's candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll in West Bengal. ALSO READ: Japanese Encephalitis Death Toll in Assam Rises…
GUWAHATI: Rajya Sabha MP and senior Trinamool Congress leader Sushmita Dev resigned from the Upper House on Wednesday, June 10, triggering fresh political speculation after she reportedly met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi. ALSO READ: Assam Launches Free School Transport Facility for Tea Garden Students from Classes I to X In…
GUWAHATI: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray resigned from the party’s primary membership on Monday, May 25, alleging that he was being “systematically belittled” within the organisation. ALSO READ: CBSE Extends Class 12 Answer Book Deadline Till May 25 Midnight for Third Time; Govt Ropes in IIT Experts In his resignation letter addressed…
GUWAHATI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday, May 22, announced biennial elections to 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 States, with polling scheduled to be held on June 18. ALSO READ: GMC Conducts Eviction Drive at Jayanagar’s Tripura Road in Urban Development Push In a statement, the ECI said the elections will be…
