BJP Dominates Jorhat Panchayat Polls
The BJP swept the Jorhat Panchayat elections, winning 15 of 16 Zila Parishad seats and 72 of 86 Anchalik Panchayat seats. Ally AGP won 1 Zila and 10 AP seats. Congress secured only 3 AP seats. The results mark a…
BJP Sweeps Biswanath Panchayat Polls
The BJP won big in Biswanath district’s Panchayat elections, securing all 12 Zila Parishad seats and 59 out of 73 Anchalik Parishad seats. Congress and AGP managed just seven seats combined. Victorious BJP candidates credited grassroots efforts and pro-people policies…
BJP Leads in Panchayat Election Vote Counting Amid Disruption in Silchar
Vote counting for the Panchayat election began slowly due to heavy rain, with BJP leading in most Zila Parishad (ZPC) and AP seats. Out of 25 ZPC seats, BJP won 2 unopposed and led in 18 of the remaining 23…
Gauhati HC Issues Fresh Guidelines for Motor Accident Compensation Claims
Following Supreme Court directions, the Gauhati High Court has issued new practice guidelines for filing compensation claims under Section 166(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Petitioners must include names, permanent and local addresses, Aadhaar, PAN, and email IDs of…
Assam Police Urge Public to Stop Spreading Misinformation
Assam Police have urged citizens to avoid sharing unverified content under the slogan "Your share can cause harm." They warned against forwarding fake photos, videos, or links, and advised people to avoid unknown APKs and stick to official app stores…
10-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Trolley Bag; Family Acquaintance Arrested
The body of 10-year-old Mrinmoy Rajbongshi was found stuffed in a trolley bag in Guwahati’s Basistha area. He had gone missing from Beltola on Saturday. Police arrested Jitumani Haloi, who confessed to murdering the child after picking him up from…
OTPCL, APDCL to Set Up 250 MW Battery Energy Storage in Assam
ONGC Tripura Power Company Ltd and Assam Power Development Corporation Ltd will jointly develop a 250 MW battery energy storage system in Assam. The project will store solar energy for use during peak demand and night hours. As the first…
Locals Oppose Grazing Land Transfer Near Dorabeel Wetland
Residents of Palashbari in Kamrup have vowed to resist the State's move to transfer 150 bighas of grazing land near Dorabeel wetland to a private firm for a logistics park. The Dorabeel Grazing Field Protection Committee warns this will harm…
Assam Balances Thermal and Renewable Energy to Meet Rising Demand
Amid rising power demand, Assam is adopting a dual strategy of boosting thermal and renewable energy. Officials cited solar and hydropower inconsistencies, stressing the need for reliable thermal power to ensure grid stability. The State aims to develop 2,000 MW…
Gaurav Gogoi Backs India-Pakistan Ceasefire, Praises Armed Forces
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi welcomed the India-Pakistan ceasefire, praising the Indian armed forces for their professionalism and sacrifice. He highlighted national unity in rejecting divisive ideologies and urged Pakistan not to divert IMF aid to terror groups. The ceasefire was…