Residents of Boro Lokhindong village in Dima Hasao are shocked as the government moves forward with a mining project on 9,000 bighas of land near Umrangso. Villagers allege the decision was made without their consent, despite repeated appeals. Previously displaced…
A speeding tractor struck a mother and her seven-year-old daughter in Charaldanga, Dhubri, while they were bathing near a hand pump outside their home. Both sustained critical injuries and were rushed to Gauripur Popular Nursing Home. The tractor, allegedly owned…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has urged property owners to clear pending taxes by March 31 to avoid a 20% penalty and possible property attachment under the GMC Act, 1971. Officials warned of strict action against defaulters and advised residents…
The Gauhati High Court ruled that the Assam government has allocated sufficient funds under the Assam Victim Compensation Scheme, 2012, and no further orders are required. The state reported pending liabilities of ₹17.77 crore, with a budget provision of ₹18…
A Class 3 student died after being struck by a falling brick from a building in Chatribari, Guwahati. The incident occurred near Sipani Guest House on Monday evening. Paltan Bazaar police arrested six people, including the building committee president, secretary,…
Rampur Block Elementary Education Officer Utpala Gogoi launched the distribution of free textbooks for lower primary students in Kamrup district. The event took place at the Rampur Block Elementary Education Office in Mirza. Palasbari Circle Officer Dr. Ankita Sarma and…
The Assam Assembly has passed the Assam Coaching Institutes (Control and Regulation) Act, 2025 to oversee private coaching centers. The law mandates registration within 30 days, prohibits government teachers from teaching in coaching centers, and ensures fair tuition fees. Institutes…
CBSE is considering permitting basic non-programmable calculators in Class 12 accountancy exams to reduce student stress. A panel will decide the approved models. Currently, only students with special needs can use calculators. Additionally, CBSE plans to introduce an On-Screen Marking…
A 12-year-old boy, Faruk Ali, was severely injured in a leopard attack in Maligaon, Guwahati, triggering fear among residents. Locals are now taking precautions, carrying sticks for safety. In another tragic incident, Gopinath Mili of Selek Village was killed by…
A significant archaeological discovery has been made in Harlongkuruati village, Borgaon, near Kampur in Nagaon district. During dam construction along the Kopili River, an excavator uncovered remnants of a stone temple plinth, believed to date back to the 10th-12th century…