Assam has installed around 80,000 rooftop solar systems, ranking 8th in India and nearing 6th place, according to Assam Power Distribution Company Limited. While solar adoption is rising under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, it is causing financial pressure…
Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most iconic playback singers, passed away at 92 in Mumbai after a heart attack. With a career spanning over eight decades and more than 12,000 songs, she became a defining voice of Bollywood music. Known…
Atul Bora, president of Asom Gana Parishad, expressed confidence that the party will secure double-digit seats in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, improving on its 2021 tally of nine seats. He stated that the National Democratic Alliance could win around…
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Cachar district on Sunday morning, causing panic as residents rushed outdoors. No major damage was reported from the tremor. Shortly after, a strong cyclonic storm hit Silchar and nearby areas, uprooting trees, damaging infrastructure, and disrupting…
A joint operation by Assam Police and Arunachal Pradesh Police led to the arrest of seven suspected linkmen of ULFA-I in Tinsukia’s Lekhapani area after a week-long intelligence-based operation. The suspects are believed to have supported militant activities, including possible…
Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party will return to power in Assam with a comfortable majority after the Assembly elections. Speaking in Jaipur, he also indicated positive feedback for the party in West Bengal. He urged…
Veteran singer Asha Bhosle has been admitted to a Mumbai hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. The 92-year-old is currently undergoing treatment. Her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle said she was experiencing exhaustion and a chest infection, requesting privacy while treatment continues…
Purabi Dairy recorded a turnover of ₹400 crore in 2025–26, marking significant growth driven by an expanding farmer base and higher milk procurement. The cooperative saw a 33% rise from the previous year, with strong growth in value-added products like…
Indian Railways has extended the deadline for changing boarding points up to the preparation of the second reservation chart, offering greater flexibility to passengers. Earlier, changes were allowed only before the first chart. The new system enables last-minute modifications, improving…
A 28-year-old civil engineer, Siddhanta Das from Sonapur, died after being found unconscious at Rudraksh Mall in Bhangagarh, Guwahati. He was admitted to GMCH on Friday night and passed away the next morning. Police have launched an inquiry, with the…