The Assam Book Fair continued to draw large crowds on its thirteenth day at Khanapara in Guwahati, pushing total book sales to ₹6.80 crore, an increase of ₹50 lakh in a single day. Jointly organised by the Assam Publication Board…
The carcass of an adult female tiger was recovered from the Bagori range of Kaziranga National Park during a routine patrol. Forest officials said the 8–10-year-old tigress was found near the West Bimoli camp and the area was immediately secured…
The Health Department has issued show-cause notices to 18 pharmacies in Hailakandi district for failing to comply with Assam Pharmacy Regulations, including not uploading mandatory data on the state portal. Drugs Inspector Manash Borgohain said the notices were issued as…
With the Tata Semiconductor project coming up at Jagiroad, scammers have been duping unemployed youths with fake job offers. Morigaon Police arrested several accused, including Saiqul Islam, a lecturer from Nagaon, who allegedly issued fake training sessions and appointment letters…
The Assam Congress has intensified preparations for the 2026 Assembly elections by launching a statewide outreach to draft a people-driven manifesto through public feedback under the campaign “Raijor Padulit Raijor Congress”. On Monday, APCC president Gaurav Gogoi led interactions in…
A large-scale eviction drive began on Monday to clear encroached Compensatory Afforestation land under the Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary in Sonitpur district. The operation, led by the district administration and forest department, targeted about 6,200 bighas across Tezpur, Thelamara and Dhekiajuli…
A protest by potato farmers on Monday disrupted traffic for over three hours on the Sadiya main road in Sadiya, as cultivators demanded fair prices and a proper market system. Farmers dumped large quantities of potatoes at 8 Mile Tiniali,…
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee on Monday launched its preparations for the 2026 Assembly elections by opening the candidate application process at Rajiv Bhawan in Guwahati. Applications are open until January 20, with aspirants required to submit forms online along…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday dismissed Opposition allegations of electoral roll manipulation, stating that the preparation of voters’ lists is the sole responsibility of the Election Commission of India and that the BJP has no role in…
Residents of Bhagaduttapur in Guwahati have objected to the proposed allotment of a liquor shop in their residential locality. In a written representation to the District Commissioner of Kamrup (Metropolitan), they said the move could disrupt the area’s peaceful social…