The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) has announced a reduction in power tariffs across all categories, effective April 1. Energy charges for Jeevan Dhara, Domestic A & B, and high-tension domestic consumers will drop by Re 1 per kWh, while…
A cyclist was killed after a speeding dumper ran over him on New Saraighat Bridge near Guwahati. The victim, reportedly a security guard, was hit while riding towards Amingaon. Jalukbari Traffic Police arrested the driver, Jamal Ali, who was driving…
The All Assam Government NPS Employees Association and other unions staged a massive protest in Dispur, demanding the reinstatement of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Protesters criticized the newly introduced Unified Pension System (UPS), stating it fails to address NPS…
The Gauhati High Court Bar Association staged a sit-in against the proposed shifting of the high court to Rangmahal, North Guwahati. Senior advocates criticized the decision, emphasizing the court's heritage and the lack of consultation with advocates. The association decided…
Authorities have imposed traffic restrictions in Guwahati on March 26 and 30 for IPL 2025 at Assam Cricket Association Stadium. Goods-carrying and slow-moving vehicles are banned on key roads from 2 pm to midnight. A.K. Azad Road will be one-way…
A minor girl, Papiya Barman, lost her life after a stone from an under-construction building fell on her while she was asleep in Guwahati’s Chatribari area. The incident occurred around 5 PM on Monday. She was rushed to Nemcare Hospital…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to establish a betel nut industry in the state. Speaking in the Assembly, he revealed that two industrialists have signed MoUs during the Advantage Assam 2.0 conclave to set up betel nut units…
CPI-M MLA Manoranjan Talukdar denied allegations of seeking money from syndicates, stating he would resign if proven guilty. The issue was raised in the Assam Assembly by BJP MLA Manab Deka, who urged an investigation. Talukdar claimed an AI-generated audio…
Several indigenous organisations in Dimoria, under Brihattar Dimoria Nagarik Suraksha Samiti, protested government decisions affecting tribal rights. They opposed relocating the 10th Assam Police Battalion to Sonapur, notices for alleged illegal constructions near Digaru Air Force Station, industrial pollution, and…
Several student organisations have condemned the Assam government over alleged question paper leaks in the HS first-year exams, demanding a thorough investigation, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu’s resignation, and the suspension of ASSEB chairman RC Jain. Following leaks in Mathematics and…