A three-member Central team has arrived in Assam to review the severe spread of African Swine Fever, which officials say is now “out of control” and endemic. Since 2020, over 45,000 pigs have died, impacting more than 12,500 pig rearers…
Kaziranga National Park will introduce a 35-km elevated corridor across nine animal corridors to prevent vehicle hits and ensure safe wildlife movement, especially during floods. With 5,000–6,000 vehicles using the highway daily, animals—particularly deer and elephants—face frequent risks. Authorities confirm…
Retired IAS officer Prabhati Thaosen has been appointed as the chairperson of the Assam Public Service Commission. A member of the commission since June, she previously served in key administrative roles, including the Border Protection & Development and Tourism departments…
Assam observed the 14th death anniversary of cultural icon Dr. Bhupen Hazarika with programmes across 35 districts. Over 2 lakh people sang “Manuhe Manuhor Babe” as the state sought UN recognition for the song. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon inaugurate the new terminal of Guwahati’s LGBI Airport and lay the foundation stone for a ₹10,601-crore Ammonia-Urea complex at Namrup. The terminal will handle over 1.3 crore passengers annually, boosting regional connectivity. The fertiliser…
National Health Mission employees across Assam continued their strike for the third day, demanding equal pay, financial security, gratuity, pension, and other benefits as per government norms and Supreme Court orders. Sit-in protests were held in Golaghat, North Lakhimpur, and…
A 10–12 member delegation from Myanmar, descendants of Chaolung Siu-Ka-Pha, will visit Sivasagar on November 7 to explore their family roots and Ahom heritage. Assam’s Deputy Chief Minister and a Khamti cultural troupe will join the reception. Cultural performances and…
Nagaon Police have arrested three people involved in an illegal kidney transplant racket in Hoojgaon village after a sustained investigation. Two more suspects have been identified as part of the network. Villagers were reportedly lured into selling kidneys due to…
The All Adivasi Students' Association of Assam has protested Oil India Limited’s move to clear around 20 bighas of tea plantation land at Satyanarayan Tea Estate for exploration. The group warns the action threatens the livelihood of tea workers and…
Patients at Digboi Community Health Centre are suffering as no doctors are available at night due to the ongoing NHM and AAHTWA statewide strike. The hospital, serving Digboi and nearby villages, has been without medical staff from 8 p.m. to…