A high-level meeting was held in Guwahati to address transport disruptions in Barak Valley due to landslides. Chaired by Minister Kaushik Rai, the meeting saw participation from N.F. Railway, NHAI, and NHIDCL officials. Key issues included restoration of the Lumding–Badarpur…
The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam GST (Reimbursement for Indigenous Bell Metal Industries) Scheme, 2025, ensuring full SGST reimbursement to bell metal manufacturers. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said this will benefit artisans in Sarthebari. Earlier initiatives included a ₹5…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched the ‘Gaja Mitra’ scheme to reduce rising human-elephant conflict in 80 high-risk locations across eight districts. Each site will have an eight-member rapid response team. Measures include planting bamboo and Napier grass, solar…
Over 200 people from the Manipuri community held a peaceful sit-in protest in Silchar on Thursday, demanding the formation of the Manipuri Autonomous Council in Assam. Organized by the Manipuri Autonomous Council Demand Coordination Committee, the protest saw participation from…
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has implemented monsoon safety measures, including deploying stationary watchmen, reinforcing flood-prone areas, and installing water level gauges. Emergency trains, Rapid Response Teams, and relief materials like boulders and sandbags are in place across divisions to ensure…
Visa issuance for Bangladesh in Assam has dropped by over 60%, with daily approvals falling from 50–55 to just 15–18. The decline, affecting education and healthcare sectors, is attributed to political instability in Bangladesh and India’s recent trade restrictions. Student…
Two men were cheated of over ₹8 lakh in a fake government job scam in Guwahati. Accused Umesh Das posed as a Janata Bhawan employee and promised fourth-grade jobs. Victims submitted original documents before realizing the fraud and filing a…
A live-in relationship in Kahilipara ended in tragedy as Navjyoti Talukdar allegedly died by suicide. His partner, found critically injured after a suicide attempt, is hospitalized. The couple had ongoing tensions. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Guwahati Municipal Corporation fined an unauthorized fruit vendor ₹1,500 for littering near Bhangagarh Flyover. The vendor was found dumping plastic and organic waste, violating waste norms. GMC warned of continued inspections and urged public cooperation for a cleaner city.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced 80 new Tea Garden Model Schools will open in January 2026 to boost education in tea garden areas. The state targets 200 such schools, with 118 already functioning. Plans include mid-day meals for Class IX–X,…