Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma assured fair compensation to locals for land acquired for a medical college in Goalpara and a proposed thermal power plant in Dhubri. He inspected sites in both districts and confirmed that no patta landholder would…
AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam has been re-arrested under the National Security Act (NSA) after getting bail in a sedition case linked to pro-Pakistan remarks during a poll campaign. His controversial speech and viral video allegedly connected the Pahalgam terror attack…
The Association of Advanced Pharmacy Practitioners (AAPP) urged CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to form the Assam Pharmacy Council, pending since the 2023 results. They also sought a recruitment rule for Deputy Director of Pharmacy, adoption of MCI’s prescription format, NOC…
DSE Assam has upgraded 23 tea garden model schools across 13 districts to higher secondary level (arts stream) for 2025–26. Earlier, 92 high schools were upgraded in April, bringing the total to 1,153 higher secondary schools in the state.
A security guard, Diganta Gogoi, attacked a house help with a machete at Orchid Hill View Apartment in Dhirenpara. Police have arrested him, and the injured woman is undergoing treatment.
Assam and Meghalaya saw above-normal rainfall this week, with IMD forecasting more rain from May 14–18. Assam recorded 26% excess and Meghalaya 49% above normal rainfall. Thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rain are expected across NE states, with very heavy rain…
LGBI Airport has begun drain cleaning and building new drainage systems to prevent monsoon waterlogging. In collaboration with Assam's Water Resources Department, efforts include clearing the Kalmoni river and constructing a 7.5-km drainage channel to divert water safely. Officials say…
After Congress’s major loss in Titabor, MP Gaurav Gogoi visited the area, met defeated candidates, and vowed a comeback in 2026. He acknowledged the unprecedented defeat, blamed administrative issues in voting, and emphasized grassroots rebuilding. Gogoi said alliance decisions would…
Mariani MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi led a Tiranga Yatra, pledged ₹3 lakh to the Army, and expressed readiness to join the frontlines if needed. The 3-km rally honored soldiers and supported “Operation Sindoor.” Kurmi praised PM Modi and CM Sarma for…
APCC president Bhupen Borah criticized BJP for alleged religious polarization, warning it could cost them Assam. He cited Congress wins in Hindu-majority states like Himachal, Karnataka, and Telangana. Despite BJP's Panchayat poll sweep, Borah downplayed Congress’s loss, blaming narrow margins…