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Assam redraws who counts as an ‘original inhabitant’ in heritage land law | India News

Assam redraws who counts as an ‘original inhabitant’ in heritage land law | India News

2 min readGuwahatiUpdated: Jul 30, 2026 05:11 AM IST Two years after it passed legislative amendments that put tight restrictions on the sale and purchase of land around certain institutions, the Assam Assembly passed a revised Bill Wednesday that redefines the phrase “original inhabitants”. The 2024 law was passed but did not come into force. The government Wednesday introduced a revised set of amendments to the Assam Land Revenue and Regulation Act. In 2024, the previous Assam Legislative Assembly had passed the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, restricting the sale and purchase of land within a 5-kilometre radius of “iconic heritage structures” over 250 years old to “original inhabitants”, which it defined as people who have been living, along with their families, in that area “for three generations prior to the date of commencement of the Act”. The revised Bill passed by the Assembly Wednesday has tweaked the definition of an original inhabitant as a person “who has been living in that area along with his family for [the] last three generations …

‘Situation is terrible’: Adil Hussain’s family home flooded In Assam | Bollywood News

‘Situation is terrible’: Adil Hussain’s family home flooded In Assam | Bollywood News

3 min readKochiJul 27, 2026 09:21 PM IST At a time when Assam is yet to recover from the trail of destruction left by the massive floods that recently rocked it, causing the death of reportedly 68 people, actor Adil Hussain, who originally hails from the northeastern state, has revealed how his family has also been affected by the situation, with their homes being inundated. Maintaining that Assam’s conditions have remained much the same during monsoon seasons for as long as he can remember, the actor noted that the authorities have still not been able to manage the situation effectively. Must Read | Inside Sonam Wangchuk’s ‘tribal house’ made of mud that needs no heating in Ladakh winters Adil Hussain on family affected by Assam floods “My sister’s daughters, my nieces, and their respective husbands have their houses filled with water (inundated) in Upper Assam’s Sivasagar. I’ve been trying to find a way to help them, and the situation is terrible,” he revealed during an interview with Hindustan Times. Adil added that he is in …

Actor Adil Hussain’s family members stuck; house filled with water

Actor Adil Hussain’s family members stuck; house filled with water

Actor Adil Hussain, best known for his role in Delhi Crime, English Vinglish, and Ang Lee’s Life of Pi, has raised serious concerns about the situation in Assam following the deadly floods. Born and brought up in Assam, Adil expresses anger and frustration at the current situation, revealing that his family members in his home state are dealing with floods. Adil Hussain about Assam floods Talking to Hindustan Times, Adil said, “I’ve been witnessing devastating floods every year since childhood and this year it’s even more. I feel terribly frustrated, angry, sad and depressed because the floods is a recurring problem and the authorities since the time I grew up in Assam haven’t been able to manage the situation. Unplanned townships have grown, marshlands have been filled with industries and trees have been cut. There’s been no investigation on how to resolve the issue so people in flood-affected areas can be taken care of by reducing their misery.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights …

Assam activist protesting Kaziranga luxury hotels project detained, Opposition slams ‘bid to silence’ | India News

Assam activist protesting Kaziranga luxury hotels project detained, Opposition slams ‘bid to silence’ | India News

2 min readGuwahatiJul 12, 2026 10:42 PM IST The Assam Police on Sunday detained land rights activist Pranab Doley, who has been leading protests against proposed luxury hotels near the Kaziranga National Park. Doley (40) was detained in Guwahati, where he was staying with a friend. A police officer from Golaghat district said the activist was detained in connection with a case registered at the Bokakhat police station in Golaghat. The FIR in the case was registered under BNS sections pertaining to criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, criminal trespass, rioting, intentional obstruction of a public servant while they are carrying out duties, and criminal intimidation. However, police have not given details of the incident or complaint that led to the case. “The investigating officer from Bokakhat is travelling to Guwahati, and he (Doley) will be handed over. It is in connection with some incidents from some time back,” said a police officer. Doley had contested the Assembly election earlier this year from the Bokakhat constituency as an Independent, and is the convenor of the Greater Kaziranga …

Five IAF personnel killed as AN-32 transport aircraft crashes at Assam`s Jorhat

Five IAF personnel killed as AN-32 transport aircraft crashes at Assam`s Jorhat

At least five IAF personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident while landing at the Jorhat airbase in Assam and burst into flames on Saturday, defence officials said. The Indian Air Force, while taking it to social media handle X, said, “The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat, Assam.”  “The aircraft reportedly burst into flames shortly after touchdown, triggering an immediate emergency response from Air Force and airport firefighting teams.” The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat, Assam. Sqn Ldr Prashant Singh, Flt Lt Shubham Kumar, Sgt Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat and Agniveervayu Danish Alam made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.… pic.twitter.com/9SmOjtS5mU — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) June 13, 2026 Earlier on Saturday, an IAF AN-32 aircraft met with an accident during a routine sortie today at approximately 1000h at Jorhat, Assam.  The IAF, while issuing an official statement earlier about the crash, noted, “Crash site …

Indian Air Force AN-32 aircraft catches fire after landing at Jorhat airport

Indian Air Force AN-32 aircraft catches fire after landing at Jorhat airport

An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft reportedly caught fire after landing at Jorhat in Assam, prompting an emergency response by IAF and airport firefighting teams. Authorities are assessing the damage and are expected to launch an inquiry into the incident Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Two earthquakes jolt Assam`s Cachar district within an hour, no damage reported

Two earthquakes jolt Assam`s Cachar district within an hour, no damage reported

Two earthquakes struck Assam`s Cachar district within a span of less than an hour on Thursday night, triggering brief panic among residents in parts of the northeastern state`s Barak Valley region, officials said.  According to seismic data, the first earthquake, measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale, occurred at around 9:10 p.m. The epicentre was located in Cachar district at latitude 24.941 degrees North and longitude 93.007 degrees East, with a focal depth of 39 kilometres, an official said. The tremor was felt across several parts of southern Assam, including Cachar and adjoining areas. Residents reported feeling moderate shaking, prompting many to move outdoors as a precaution. However, there were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage to property, an official said. Less than an hour later, a second earthquake of magnitude 3.3 struck the same region at 10:02:51 p.m. IST. The epicentre was located near the site of the earlier tremor at latitude 24.964 degrees North and longitude 93.003 degrees East. The quake originated at a depth of 30 kilometres beneath the earth’s surface. …

Assam BJP MLA calls for tougher action against helmetless bike riders

Assam BJP MLA calls for tougher action against helmetless bike riders

BJP MLA Bhupen Borah, who represents the Bihpuria Assembly constituency in Assam, has called on the state government and police to take tougher action against riders who travel without helmets, reported the PTI. His appeal comes after a series of fatal motorcycle accidents involving young people in his constituency. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Borah expressed concern over the growing number of road deaths among youths and said stronger enforcement was needed to improve road safety, the news agency reported. The MLA said several families in the Tikira area have recently suffered heartbreaking losses due to motorcycle accidents. According to Borah, three young men from the region have died in separate accidents, while another remains in critical condition and is fighting for his life. He said the repeated incidents have created fear and distress among local residents. Financial burden on families According to the PTI, Borah pointed out that many of the affected families come from economically weaker backgrounds. He also noted that traditional customs and rituals observed by the Mising community following accidental deaths …

Assam Assembly introduces UCC Bill, third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat

Assam Assembly introduces UCC Bill, third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat

The Assam government on Monday introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state Assembly, nearly two weeks after the state Cabinet approved the draft legislation. If passed, Assam will become the third state in the country after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to enact a Uniform Civil Code law. The Bill, titled “The Uniform Civil Code, Assam, Bill, 2026”, was tabled in the Assembly by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora on behalf of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Bill likely to be discussed on May 27 According to Assembly proceedings, the proposed legislation is expected to be taken up for discussion and possible passage on May 27. The Assam Cabinet had approved the draft Bill on May 13 during its first meeting after the formation of the new government. At the time, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had announced that the legislation would be introduced during the ongoing Assembly session held between May 21 and May 26. The BJP-led government has described the proposed law as an effort to bring uniformity in certain civil matters …

Himanta Biswa Sarma poised for third term as CM, oath ceremony expected on May 12

Himanta Biswa Sarma poised for third term as CM, oath ceremony expected on May 12

The BJP-led NDA government in Assam is likely to be sworn in for a third consecutive term on May 12 following the alliance’s decisive victory in the Assembly elections, sources said on Wednesday.  As reported by news agency IANS, the NDA Legislature Party meeting will be held at 10 am on May 10 in Guwahati, where alliance legislators are expected to formally elect their leader. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link