The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has urged residents to view Census 2027 as more than a population-counting exercise, highlighting the role of accurate census information in shaping public services and future development. In a recent social media message, the civic…

A young man identified as Faruk Abdullah was detained by local residents at Beltola Tiniali in Guwahati on Monday morning after he was allegedly found to be absconding in connection with a POCSO case registered in Barpeta. Locals reportedly informed…

Conservationists and forest officials have raised concerns over the Assam government’s proposal to reduce the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve to 1 km, warning that the move could weaken protection for the park’s surrounding biodiversity…

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has expelled four leaders from the party’s primary membership with immediate effect following a directive from APCC president and Lok Sabha Deputy Leader of Opposition Gaurav Gogoi. Those expelled include former Dhubri MLA Rasul…

A man died at a rehabilitation centre in Guwahati on Saturday evening, prompting his family to allege that he was assaulted at the facility. The deceased, identified as Rubul Das, had reportedly been staying at Forever Wellness Home Rehabilitation Centre…

The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) has revised school timings across Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Tamulpur and Udalguri districts from August 17 as hot weather conditions continue in the region. The order applies to government, provincialised and private schools and will remain…

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the prime accused in the case related to the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore in 2025. Mahanta, who was arrested in October 2025,…

Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika has announced a plan to distribute 25 crore high-value fruit saplings to farmers over the next five years, with a target of five crore saplings annually. Speaking at the 79th Foundation Day of the College…

Assam’s flood situation showed further improvement on Sunday, with the number of affected people falling to over 51,800 across five districts, according to the latest ASDMA bulletin. No fresh flood-related deaths were reported, keeping this year’s toll at 104. Nagaon…

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has decided to take its campaign against alleged coal, stone and sand syndicates to the grassroots, accusing such activities of contributing to environmental damage and worsening flood impacts in parts of Upper Assam. The…

The Centre has approved Rs 2,117.85 crore in advance flood assistance for seven states, including Rs 379.35 crore for Assam under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved the release on August 14. The funds…