Senior Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking urgent measures to tackle unemployment in the Northeast. He has proposed the establishment of a dedicated Regional Recruitment Centre in Guwahati for Central Government departments, PSUs and…

The Assam Government's Medical Education and Research Department, in collaboration with CSRBOX and the Corporate Social Responsibility Authority of Assam, organised the Assam CSR Roundtable 2.0 in Guwahati to promote investment and collaboration in the healthcare sector. Addressing the event,…

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi has termed the presentation on Assam’s Vaishnavite culture at the British Parliament as a proud moment for the state. He welcomed the visit of Dr. Pitambardev Goswami of Sri Sri Auniati Satra, who…

The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) held a special meeting on Wednesday to discuss flood management, public health and civic preparedness ahead of the monsoon season. Chaired by Mayor Mrigen Sarania, the meeting focused on scientific flood control measures, waterlogging issues…

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu chaired a meeting of the State Level Empowered Committee on Free Textbooks to review preparations for the procurement, printing, transportation and distribution of free textbooks for the 2027-28 academic session. The meeting discussed enrolment data…

Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Northeast Frontier Circle, Sumeet Singhal, will conduct a statutory inspection of the newly constructed Katihar–Kuretha and Katihar–Sonaili broad gauge double-line sections from June 12 to 14. The inspection will cover tracks, bridges, signalling, electrical systems…

The Assam government has extended the re-engagement of retired IAS officers Kausar Jamil Hilaly and Bhaskar Pegu while carrying out a fresh administrative reshuffle involving several ACS officers. As part of the transfers, ADCs of Barpeta and Nalbari have been…

Residents of Abhayapuri in Assam's Bongaigaon district have expressed anger over several public bio-toilets constructed by the municipal board that have reportedly remained locked and unused for the past five to six years despite significant public expenditure. Locals allege that…

A man named Ajijul Sheikh has been arrested in Assam’s Dhubri district for the brutal rape and attempted murder of a minor girl in the Ujanpetla area, Tamarhat. Following the assault, the severely injured victim managed to escape and inform…

In a major breakthrough, Hajo Police have arrested the alleged mastermind behind a cattle theft syndicate operating across several parts of Assam. The arrest follows a recent operation in which police recovered stolen milch cows and seized vehicles used for…

Large-scale encroachment, construction, mining, and land-use changes around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve have raised serious concerns over wildlife conservation and the protection of key animal corridors linking Kaziranga with the Karbi Anglong forests. Conservationists allege inadequate action by…