Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of full support for the state’s economic growth. During a meeting in Delhi, Sarma outlined plans to achieve a ₹10 lakh crore GSDP by 2027-28. He also met Union…
Basistha police rescued a 15-year-old girl near Delhi, missing since March 14, 2025. She was about to be sold for ₹3 lakh. Trafficker Raju Das from Bihar was arrested. Both were brought back to Guwahati.
The Gauhati High Court granted bail to Sumi Borah, a key accused in a trading scam. Arrested on September 12, 2024, she is out on ₹25,000 bail. Her husband Tarkik Borah and associate Bishal Phukan were bailed earlier. The court…
LGBI Airport, Guwahati, saw 7.67% growth in FY 2024–25, handling 6.57 million passengers and 12,893 MT cargo—a 183.91% increase. International passengers hit a record 91,594, aided by new routes to Paro, Malaysia, and Singapore. Three new domestic routes were added…
The Assam Cabinet approved the sixth addition to Kaziranga National Park, expanding it by 47,306.33 hectares. Villages like Gopal Jarani and Gonaitapu were excluded after consultations. The Cabinet also cleared ₹205.73 crore equity for Numaligarh Refinery, ₹284 crore for a…
The southwest monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala and Northeast India within 3–4 days, ahead of schedule. IMD reports rapid advancement due to favourable oceanic and atmospheric conditions. Despite recent rains, Assam faces a 14% pre-monsoon rainfall deficit, with…
An armed poacher was shot dead near Duramari Anti-Poaching Camp in Kaziranga’s Agaratoli range on Wednesday. The shootout followed intelligence on intruder movement. Forest and police teams launched a joint operation, and searches for other suspects are ongoing. Kaziranga, home…
On International Tea Day, the Assam government raised daily wages of Assam Tea Corporation Ltd (ATCL) workers from ₹220 to ₹250, effective October 1. This aligns their pay with other tea gardens. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma also announced a ₹5,000…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the redeveloped Haibargaon railway station on May 22 under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Built in 1887, the station in Nagaon sees 1,200 daily passengers. The upgrade improves flood resistance, accessibility, and aims…
Public concern has arisen over alleged rubber plantations on Assam's government-owned Matia Sericulture Farm, originally meant for muga silkworm cultivation. Around 90 bighas are reportedly under rubber by Green Valley NGO, though no official allotment documents exist. A past survey…