Students of the Commerce Department of Sadiya College staged a road protest on Friday, demanding immediate provincialisation of the department and alleging long-standing neglect. They said the Commerce stream, introduced in 2007, remains non-provincialised, unlike the Arts and Science streams…
Taking note of large-scale community fishing during Magh Bihu, the Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government and Kaziranga authorities to strictly enforce prohibitory orders to curb illegal fishing inside Kaziranga National Park. Hearing a PIL, the court said…
Security agencies have warned that continuous vigilance is needed to counter jihadi activities in Assam, as Bangladesh-based outfits like JMB and Ansar Bangla Team have repeatedly tried to establish bases in the state. While police and security forces have foiled…
An incident involving alleged gunfire occurred inside Behali Wildlife Sanctuary on December 16 after Assam forest officials confronted four individuals engaged in illegal tree felling. Forest officials said the suspects fired while fleeing the area, leaving behind two machine saws…
The Nagaon district administration has ordered the expulsion of 15 individuals declared foreigners by different Foreigners’ Tribunals under the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950. The individuals, from areas under Raha, Kaliabor, Samaguri and Rupahi police stations, failed to prove…
The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has announced it will contest around 35 constituencies in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, limiting its fight to seats with a realistic chance of victory. Addressing a workers’ meeting in Dhubri, party chief…
The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) on Wednesday formally began its campaign for the 2026 Assembly elections, vowing to unite Opposition parties to prevent the division of anti-BJP votes. Speaking at the party’s fifth foundation day celebrations in Sadiya, AJP president…
The historic Jonbeel Mela, symbolising unity between hill and plains communities, will be held from January 22 to 24, 2026, on the banks of Jonbeel near the Jagiroad–Morigaon road. The fair will follow traditional customs, including the age-old barter system…
Gauhati University has announced a free interview guidance programme for candidates who appeared in the APSC CCE 2024–25 Mains Examination. The initiative aims to prepare candidates for the APSC personality test through structured guidance. The sessions will be mentored by…
Northeast Frontier Railway has strengthened safety at level crossing gates by upgrading signalling systems, adopting modern technology, and ensuring regular maintenance. The railway operates 624 interlocked level crossings, including eight commissioned this financial year. NFR has installed sliding boom barriers…