A major fire broke out in an oil tanker on NH-27 in the Gossaigaon area of Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Tuesday. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and efforts are underway to control the blaze, with thick smoke seen in…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation has imposed a ₹40,000 fine on an individual for dumping food waste into a roadside drain, causing blockage and sanitation hazards. Civic authorities said the act violated solid waste management norms and warned that strict penalties…
A two-day international workshop on extreme climate events concluded at Cotton University with experts urging stronger science–policy coordination to tackle rising hydro-meteorological risks in the Eastern Himalayan region. The event brought together researchers, policymakers and disaster experts from India, Japan,…
The Divisional Railway Manager of the Lumding Division conducted a detailed inspection of the Vande Bharat Express rake at the Kamakhya pit line on February 16. The review focused on maintenance quality, safety systems, mechanical components, and overall operational readiness…
The Seventh Assam State Finance Commission has warned that the Orunodoi and NFSA schemes could severely strain the State’s finances due to their massive annual cost. The commission estimated a combined financial burden of over ₹10,860 crore annually, citing lack…
The Assam Public Service Commission on Tuesday announced the final results of the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024, recommending 288 candidates for ACS, APS and allied services. The results were reissued after a brief cancellation due to an inadvertent error…
Ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, former APCC president Bhupen Kumar Borah is set to formally join the BJP on February 22. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the development, stating that a joining ceremony and public programme will be…
A total of 47 pilgrims from Dibrugarh district will undertake the Haj pilgrimage this year, joining 2,569 devotees from across Assam. The first batch will depart from Guwahati on April 18, flying directly to Medina. The number of pilgrims from…
AIUDF legislators staged a walkout from the Assam Assembly after their adjournment motion seeking discussion on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s alleged remarks against the “miya” community was rejected. MLA Aminul Islam accused the CM of making provocative statements that…
Political uncertainty has deepened in the Assam Congress after senior leader Bhupen Kumar Borah confirmed his resignation and announced he will contest the upcoming Assembly elections independently of the party. Borah said he currently has no party affiliation and is…