Four of a Family Killed in Devastating Fire at Guwahati’s Jalukbari

A massive fire that broke out around 2 a.m. on Friday at West Jaymati Nagar in Guwahati's Jalukbari area claimed the lives of four family members and destroyed several homes. The deceased were identified as Kuddus Ali, Kajoli Begum, Haru…

GST Department Holds Awareness Meeting with Motor Parts Traders in Guwahati

The Assam State GST Department held an awareness meeting with motor parts and accessories traders in Guwahati to promote GST compliance and prevent tax evasion. The meeting, chaired by Jitu Doley, IRS, Commissioner of Taxes, focused on tax evasion and…

Eviction Drive Conducted on Alleged Encroached TB Hospital Land in Guwahati

The district administration on Friday carried out a major eviction drive in Guwahati’s Birubari area, clearing alleged encroachments from government land belonging to the TB Hospital in Surabala Bordoloi Nagar. Several structures were demolished using bulldozers under heavy police security…

Electricity Consumers’ Body Opposes Power Tariff Hike in Assam

The All Assam Electricity Consumers Association (AAECA) has strongly opposed the recent increase in the Fuel and Power Purchase Price Adjustment (FPPPA) surcharge from 16 paise to 28 paise per unit, calling it unjustified and anti-consumer. The association said the…

Assam Tops Northeast Borrowings with ₹10,204 Crore in FY 2025-26

The eight Northeastern states collectively borrowed ₹19,563 crore from the open market during the first three quarters of FY 2025-26, with Assam accounting for the largest share at ₹10,204 crore. Other states borrowed smaller amounts, including Meghalaya (₹2,634 crore), Manipur…

Aadhaar Mandatory for Assam Students to Avail Government Welfare Schemes

The Higher Education Department of Assam has made Aadhaar numbers and Aadhaar-linked bank accounts mandatory for students seeking benefits under schemes such as the Fee Waiver Scheme, Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Aasoni, and Mukhya Mantri Nijut Babu Aasoni. All colleges…

Assam Joint Secretary Suspended After Arrest in Alleged AFDC Fund Misappropriation Case

Assam government officer Naren Chandra Basumatary, ACS, Joint Secretary of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, has been suspended following his arrest in an alleged financial irregularities and fund misappropriation case. The Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption arrested Basumatary on…

Assam Cabinet Raises DA to 60%, Approves Dibrugarh Capital Region Authority

The Assam Cabinet on Friday approved a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees, increasing it from 58% to 60% with immediate effect. The Cabinet also approved the formation of the Second State Capital Region Development Authority…

CJP Chief Leads Jantar Mantar Protest Demanding Education Minister’s Resignation

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) president Abhijeet Dipke arrived in New Delhi on Friday to lead a protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam paper leaks, concerns surrounding CBSE examinations, and irregularities…

Poor Highway Conditions, Non-Functional Street Lights Raise Concerns at Manderdisa Toll Plaza

Residents and commuters have raised concerns over poor infrastructure along NH-27 near the Manderdisa toll plaza in Dima Hasao district. Despite regular toll collection, street lights installed nearly a decade ago remain non-functional, leaving the area in darkness and increasing…

34 Youths Escape Biswanath De-Addiction Centre Amid Abuse Allegations

A total of 34 youths escaped from the Live Well De-addiction Centre in Biswanath on Friday, alleging physical and mental abuse at the facility. The incident occurred a day after videos showing alleged mistreatment of inmates at rehabilitation centres in…

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