The Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha (ACMS) has given the state government till November 25 to act on promises of ST status, land pattas, and wage revision. Union leaders warned of statewide protests if demands remain unmet. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…
AASU in Dhemaji has reiterated its opposition to the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, warning of threats to downstream communities. Member Dipak Sarma accused the government of ignoring scientific advice and endangering lives. The 2,000 MW project at Gerukamukh has begun…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that visiting hours at Zubeen Khetra in Sonapur will now extend till 11 pm. The decision follows public requests after earlier restrictions drew criticism from AASU and others. Sarma said visitors must follow the…
A team from IIT Guwahati won first prize at the international 24 Hours Contest 2025 by Toon Boom Animation, defeating 764 teams from 35 countries. Guided by Dr. Mriganka Madhukaillya, students Arin Bandyopadhyay, Aditya Ravi Pawar, Aseel Pasha, and S…
Around 20 ULFA(I) militants reportedly entered India from Myanmar, splitting into two groups. One group attacked an army camp in Kakopathar, leading to a firefight that killed cadre Abhikeswar Moran. Security along the Assam–Arunachal border has been tightened as 10…
Kokrajhar Police on Saturday killed Apil Murmu alias Rohit Murmu, a key suspect in the October 23 rail line blast near Kokrajhar station. Linked to the banned National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) and Maoist networks, Murmu was killed during a…
Zubeen Garg’s final film, Roi Roi Binale, has already created a record with over 15,000 advance tickets booked and 49,000 pre-release ratings. Beyond a movie, it serves as a tribute to the late singer, uniting fans across Assam in nostalgia…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has directed all advertising agencies to submit an affidavit detailing their advertising properties and fees for FY 2024–25 within seven days. Non-compliance may lead to legal action and seizure of unclaimed structures. Affidavits can be…
Prof. Chandan Goswami of the Business Administration Department has been appointed Registrar In-Charge at Tezpur University following Prof. Pritam Deb’s resignation. His appointment replaces Dr. Hridoy Saikia, whose brief tenure faced opposition. The move aims to restore administrative stability and…
Assam Congress Chief Gaurav Gogoi defied the SOP restricting visits to Zubeen Kshetra after 10 PM, joining hundreds paying tribute to the late singer. He criticised the government’s move as “insensitive,” emphasizing the memorial’s cultural and emotional significance. The gathering…