CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Cabinet approval for a ₹49.59 crore drinking water project for Badarpur Town. The scheme will supply 24/7 potable water from the Barak River, covering over 34,000 residents till 2057. It includes seven years of operation…
The Indian Tea Association has warned of a looming crisis in the tea sector due to falling production, declining prices, and rising imports. Output dropped by 109 million kg in 2024, with Assam and West Bengal worst hit. CTC tea…
Assam Police arrested Jatiya Dal Assam General Secretary Pranab Jyoti Chetia in Guwahati over a social media post allegedly supporting banned outfit ULFA-I. The arrest, part of Independence Day security measures, follows a case registered by the Crime Branch. Police…
Assam's major eviction drive in Uriamghat, Golaghat entered its third day on Thursday, aiming to clear 10,000 bighas of encroached land. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said this will raise the state's total reclaimed land to 1.39 lakh bighas. The operation,…
The Assam government has launched a survey to identify non-indigenous settlers on forest lands around Guwahati, excluding revenue lands and indigenous communities. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma clarified the move is not religion-based but targets demographic disruption. He also hinted at…
Congress leader Girish Barua has opposed the inclusion of 1,799 Bongaigaon Assembly voters in the Kajalgaon BTC constituency. He pointed out that polling stations for these voters are set up within Bongaigaon, not BTC areas. Barua called the move “intentional”…
The Assam Cabinet has decided to transfer the death case of 26-year-old PWD engineer Joshita Das to the CBI, citing public demand and suspicious circumstances. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the move, with the handover expected within 20–25 days…
A violent clash broke out in Guwahati’s Garbhanga forest on Wednesday between Assam Forest officials and Meghalaya locals. The conflict began when Assam stopped a meeting allegedly organized by Meghalaya authorities in disputed territory. Tensions escalated as officials were attacked…
Amid growing dissent in AGP's Majuli unit, party chief Atul Bora dismissed talk of rebellion, calling it "dissatisfaction." This comes after the local unit protested against BJP and sitting MLA Bhaben Gam, announcing plans to contest the 2026 Assembly elections…
Engineer Manish Lahkar was found dead in his Kahilipara flat on Wednesday, with initial reports suggesting suicide. A woman with a spare key discovered the body and alerted his family. Police are questioning her as part of an ongoing investigation…