Hundreds of small tea growers under AASTGA staged a protest at Chowkidinghee, Dibrugarh, demanding fair prices for green tea leaves. They accused the Assam government and Tea Board of neglect, as private factories pay only ₹12–14 per kg against the…
Education Minister Ranoj Pegu and MP Pradan Baruah inaugurated new labs, a NIELIT Study Centre, an ICT-enabled computer lab, and a multipurpose classroom at Dhemaji College. Pegu said the facilities align with NEP, boosting science, technology, and skill-based education.
A joint meeting of civil and police officials was held at Udalguri College to review preparations for BTC Election 2025. Discussions focused on poll rules, security, transport, and safety of polling teams. DC and Returning Officer Pulak Patgiri urged cooperation…
The Chandraprabha Saikiani Centre for Women Studies, Tezpur University, welcomed new students with a Freshers’ Programme. VC Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh stressed women’s studies’ role in equality and justice, while Dr. Madhurima Goswami highlighted Chandraprabha Saikiani’s legacy. The event featured…
A landslide in Rupnagar damaged a house on Monday, trapping resident Reena Deka Das inside. A boulder struck her bathroom while she was inside. SDRF and district officials are conducting rescue operations. The incident underscores Guwahati’s hillside risks during monsoon.
After a 5.8 magnitude earthquake on Sunday, two fresh aftershocks hit Udalguri today. Minor damages, including wall cracks and ceiling collapses, were reported across six districts. Two girls were injured in Udalguri, but no deaths occurred. Damage assessment is underway.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma appealed to six communities demanding ST status — Moran, Motok, Koch-Rajbongshi, Adivasi, Chutia, and Tai Ahom — to halt protests, warning agitations could delay the process. He assured that efforts are progressing positively and updates…
A man, identified as Dhiraj Deka (28), was found dead inside his car at Guwahati Railway Station’s parking lot on Sunday evening. His phone was missing, and a car door was found open, raising suspicion of foul play. Police have…
The Assam Congress said the Narengi-Kuruwa bridge foundation was first laid by ex-CM Tarun Gogoi in 2016, countering PM Modi’s recent inauguration. Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi also accused BJP of hypocrisy over Pakistan ties in sports and criticised Modi’s delay…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said BJP will emerge as the single largest party in the September 22 BTC elections. He called for a “triple engine government” with BJP, UPPL, and BPF for Bodoland’s progress. Sarma noted fewer…