DoHUA Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah chaired a review meeting in Guwahati to boost flood relief efforts and preparedness. Key decisions include pre-positioning of relief items, appointment of 10 disaster volunteers per GMC ward, and ₹4 lakh ex gratia to families of…
West Bengal Police, aided by Dispur Police, raided Guwahati to trace cybercriminals who defrauded a businessman of ₹90 lakh. The accused, tracked via mobile location, are reportedly from Manipur.
Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi, during a Sunday visit to Sivasagar, admitted to spending less time in his Jorhat constituency due to national responsibilities. Responding to BJP MP Pabitra Margherita’s “political tourist” jibe, Gogoi pledged to prioritize his constituents. In…
A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Tinsukia, Assam, on May 28, triggering public outrage and protests. On Sunday, locals apprehended the main accused, Raja Karmakar (26), who was handed over to police. Based on his confession, Shyam Murari (25)…
Nine-year-old Binita Chetry from Assam secured the second runner-up spot in Britain’s Got Talent. Hailing from Karbi Anglong, her powerful dance performances wowed judges and global audiences. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and KAAC leaders praised her achievement. Binita expressed gratitude…
Heavy rain has flooded SK Roy Civil Hospital in Hailakandi, disrupting OPD services. Staff were seen draining water to restore operations. Half of Hailakandi town is submerged, affecting key areas and daily life. Authorities issued alerts urging people in hilly…
Ferry services between Jorhat and Majuli have been suspended due to rising Brahmaputra water levels and safety concerns. The halt affects travel between Neematighat and Kamalabari, causing major inconvenience. Locals blame delays in the Jorhat–Majuli bridge project. Over 20 villages…
Heavy rain has triggered floods and landslides in Assam, killing 8 and affecting over 78,000 people in 15 districts. Ten major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and Barak, are flowing above danger levels. Transport services have been severely disrupted. Relief efforts…
Trump’s decision to double U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium from June 4, 2025, may impact India’s $4.56 billion exports. Indian goods will become costlier and less competitive. India has alerted the WTO. GTRI flagged environmental concerns, calling the move…
Waterlogging from heavy rainfall disrupted train services in Assam’s Baraigram–Dullabcherra section. Train 15618 will now start from Baraigram. Train 55687 stands cancelled. Passengers are advised to check NFR updates.