Nazira: Former MLA Debabrata Saikia has alleged that rampant illegal stone and sand mining from the Dikhow riverbed is the main reason behind the unprecedented floods in Nazira and adjoining areas. He claimed that the removal of stones disrupted the…

Guwahati: Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu on Thursday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of politicising the alleged NEET paper leak for political gain, while asserting that the Centre is committed to ensuring justice for affected students. He said the…

Guwahati: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi has appealed to Congress leaders and workers across the state to actively participate in relief and rehabilitation efforts for flood-affected people, describing the situation as a major humanitarian crisis. He said…

Guwahati: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has removed encroachments from the cycle track at Kanaklata Path, restoring safe and unobstructed access for cyclists and pedestrians. The civic body said the drive was carried out to improve accessibility and protect public…

Guwahati: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has imposed a ₹10,000 fine on a person for illegally pasting posters on the Ulubari Footbridge at Lachit Nagar during an enforcement drive. The civic body said the action is part of its ongoing…

Dhubri: A 17-year-old girl, Aksara Gowala, drowned in the Gadadhar River at Mela Ghat on Thursday after reportedly slipping into the water near her home in Ward No. 1. She was a first-year Higher Secondary student of Sishupathsala Higher Secondary…

Dispur: The Assam Legislative Assembly on Thursday approved the ₹2.85 lakh crore Budget for 2026–27, paving the way for the state government's development and welfare initiatives. The Budget focuses on employment generation, infrastructure, social welfare and industrial growth. The government…

Guwahati: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has completed the first phase of training for enumerators and supervisors ahead of the Houselisting and Housing Census. The programme was held at BRM Government Law College in Panjabari to strengthen field-level preparedness. The…

New Delhi: Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on Thursday after the Central government assured that concerns over the alleged NEET paper leak and examination accountability would be raised in Parliament. He said the government also promised compensation…

Glasgow: Assam boxer and Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain has guaranteed India its first medal at the Commonwealth Games after receiving a direct entry into the women's 75kg boxing semifinals, ensuring at least a bronze medal. Lovlina will face…

Golaghat: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that an Inter-Ministerial Central Team will soon visit Assam to assess the extent of flood damage and recommend Central assistance for relief and rehabilitation. The assurance came…