Assam: Lachit Borphukan Day observed; Historic Hengdang sword of national hero draws visitors to Auniati Satra

Nov 24, 2025

The Auniati Satra was established in 1653 by Ahom king Swargadeo Jayadhwaj Singha, who donated land, property, and resources to the institution. Following this...

Assam CM receives commission's interim report on satra land encroachment

Dec 02, 2022

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday received an interim report of the commission for review and assessment of problems of Satra land...

40.39 lakh bighas of forest, govt land encroached upon, says Assam minister

Mar 17, 2023

In reply to a written query by Congress MLA Debabrata Saikia, Assam Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Jogen Mohan said, "A total of 40,39,450...

Unity in Diversity: Vaishnav organisation donates land for mosque in Assam's Barpeta

Feb 09, 2023

The Satra authority has donated 5 bighas of land to Mandia Jamia Mosque Iddgah Committee to use as a burial ground and for building...

"Entire incident was only for media attraction and to destabilise Assam": CM Sarma attacks Rahul Gandhi

Jan 25, 2024

Criticising Rahul Gandhi, the Assam Chief Minister further said that, if he (Rahul Gandhi) respected Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva, he could have gone to Barpeta...

Assam government to create blocks, belts to protect satra land from encroachment: CM Sarma

Feb 24, 2024

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said his government will create belts and blocks to protect satras (Vaishnavite monasteries) and other cultural and spiritual...