Silchar, Assam: A controversial physician, Dr. JP Das, was allegedly assaulted by a mob and later handed over to police following accusations of forcing a minor girl into the flesh trade at a hotel on the outskirts of Silchar. The…

Dibrugarh, Assam: A 75-year-old entrepreneur has accused officials and workers of the Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC) of intimidation, verbal abuse, and property damage during an enforcement drive at her restaurant on June 16. The woman claimed municipal workers demolished a…

Guwahati, Assam: The Kamrup Metropolitan district administration carried out an eviction drive in the Mirzapur area near Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, demolishing around 50 shops and commercial establishments allegedly built on agricultural land. Authorities said the action was taken…

Guwahati, Assam: Health Minister Ashok Singhal carried out a surprise inspection of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) to review healthcare services, patient facilities, and ongoing development projects. During the visit, he interacted with patients, inspected key facilities, and held…

Guwahati, Assam: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has highlighted significant progress in railway development across the Northeast over the past 12 years, driven by increased budget allocations. The zone has electrified over 95% of its network, laid more than 2,000 km…

Guwahati, Assam: Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika said Assam has achieved self-sufficiency in rice production, but the government is now focusing on encouraging farmers to adopt multiple crops for higher income. He highlighted the need to improve irrigation facilities and expand…

Guwahati, Assam: The illegal transportation of an elephant named Mohan from Assam to Rajasthan using forged documents and a fake wildlife official’s signature has raised concerns over loopholes in elephant transfer regulations. While one person has been arrested in Rajasthan…

Guwahati, Assam: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed preparations for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled on June 21 and directed officials to ensure a fair and secure process. Strict measures including CCTV surveillance, double frisking, police deployment, mobile signal jammers, and…

Guwahati, Assam: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has made special arrangements for the Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple from June 22 to 25. The measures include special unreserved trains, additional coaches, 24-hour ticket counters, help desks, security deployment, and food and…

Jagiroad, Assam: Ahead of the commencement of semiconductor production at Ratan Tata Electronic City in Jagiroad this financial year, the Assam government has restricted the establishment of cement plants and other polluting industries within a 15-km radius of the project…

Guwahati, Assam: Tourist arrivals in Assam are steadily increasing, with more than 85 lakh visitors, including around 47,000 foreign tourists, visiting the state during the last financial year. According to Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) Managing Director Padmapani Bora, tourism…