The demand for a permanent Bench of the Gauhati High Court in Barak Valley has gained momentum, with the Chief Justice agreeing to meet a 12-member delegation of the Bench Establishment Demand Implementation Committee on July 16. The committee said…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a weaker-than-normal southwest monsoon for India in 2026, with the country expected to receive 90% of the Long Period Average (LPA) rainfall. However, Assam and the Northeast are likely to receive normal rainfall…
Gauhati University has clarified that allegations of a steep increase in fees linked to the implementation of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) are misleading and not based on facts. The statement came after the Assam College Principals' Council (ACPC) claimed…
Conrad Sangma has said that the Meghalaya government is continuing efforts to resolve long-standing issues surrounding coal mining and promote scientific, legally compliant mining practices in the state. He stated that the government is in constant discussion with the Centre…
A Delhi court has issued a notice to Himanta Biswa Sarma on a plea filed by activist Harsh Mander seeking the registration of an FIR over alleged provocative remarks targeting “Miya Muslims” in Assam. The notice was issued by Additional…
M.K. Yadav on Thursday visited the Doyang River area in Uriamghat to assess allegations of illegal stone mining along the Assam-Nagaland border. The visit followed multiple complaints regarding large-scale stone extraction activities in the disputed border region. Accompanied by district…
United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent funding network faced a major crackdown after Assam Police arrested two men from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly raising funds for the banned militant outfit. The accused, Noor Mohammad from Saharanpur and Mohammad Subhan from Kanpur,…
Sadiya has been placed under strict emergency measures after an outbreak of African Swine Fever was detected in North Rangpuria village under Kakopathar. The Tinsukia district administration declared the village as the epicentre and imposed containment measures to prevent the…
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve officially closed its gates to tourists from May 29, marking the end of a successful tourism season ahead of the monsoon period. Authorities announced that the final jeep safari concluded on May 28 as…
Assam celebrated Eid-ul-Adha with devotion, harmony, and a strong message of unity as thousands gathered at Eidgah grounds and mosques across the state on Thursday. From Guwahati and Nalbari to rain-soaked Jorhat, devotees offered special prayers for peace, prosperity, and…