Guwahati: The Assam Government is carrying out a ₹360-crore modernisation of the Assam State Zoo to strengthen wildlife conservation and improve visitor facilities. The project includes a modern veterinary hospital, a wildlife rescue centre, the world's largest bird aviary, and…
Guwahati: The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP) is expected to be completed by March 2027, with four of its eight generating units already operational. Officials said the project will maintain a 15-metre flood cushion during the monsoon to help regulate…
Guwahati: An Inter-Ministerial Central Team, after assessing recent flood damage in Assam, stated that riverbank erosion poses a greater long-term threat than flooding in many parts of the state. The team recommended strengthening embankments, dredging vulnerable river stretches, and using…
Sonitpur: The Sonitpur district administration has intensified its crackdown on the illegal catching of egg-laden fish during the monsoon fishing ban. On Friday, a Fisheries Department team caught a fisherman, identified as Abu Sam from Nagaon district, fishing illegally in…
Dibrugarh: The Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC) has launched a large-scale eviction drive to remove illegal encroachments from roads and footpaths across the city. The operation, carried out under the supervision of Commissioner Shivani Jerngal, aims to improve traffic flow, enhance…
Tinsukia: The Tinsukia district administration on Friday published the draft electoral roll for the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council (SKAC) Election 2026. A total of 35,595 voters have been registered across six constituencies. Claims and objections can be submitted from July…
Guwahati: The Assam Government informed the Assembly that the Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) is currently operating 371 electric buses, with Rs 360.40 crore spent on procuring the buses and establishing charging stations. Electric bus services have been expanded to…
Guwahati: The Congress on Friday criticised the Assam Budget 2026-27, calling it a "vote bank Budget" that lacks a clear development roadmap. The party alleged that the Budget failed to adequately address key issues such as unemployment, price rise, floods,…
Majuli: Anganwadi workers and helpers under the Assam Rajyik Anganwadi Karmi and Sahayika Santha staged a Black Day protest in Majuli on Friday, demanding higher wages, regularisation of services and better working conditions. The protesters also sought improved infrastructure at…
Guwahati: The Assam Government has announced that individuals practising polygamy will be barred from government welfare schemes, while government employees found involved in polygamy will face dismissal from service. The measures, announced in the 2026-27 State Budget, are aimed at…