Over 1,000 protesters of Jatiya Janagosthi Sangathan rallied in Jorhat demanding ST status for six communities, repeal of CAA, and expulsion of foreigners. Despite heavy police deployment, demonstrators broke through barricades, raising slogans against BJP and warning of political fallout…
Around 15 armed miscreants attacked Balasidhi Majpara village in Chhaygaon, assaulting locals, including a pregnant woman, and injuring three. Police detained one suspect, but key accused remain absconding. Angered villagers staged protests at Chhaygaon police station, accusing police of negligence…
Former MAC and Sixth Schedule Protection Committee convenor Daniel Langthasa announced the launch of a new political outfit, the People’s Party, in Dima Hasao. The party aims to protect Sixth Schedule rights and promote people-centric governance. Langthasa confirmed his candidacy…
National Centre for Seismology Director Dr. OP Mishra stated that despite global research, predicting the exact time, place, and magnitude of earthquakes remains impossible. While India has advanced in identifying quake-prone zones and fault lines, complete prediction is still out…
An awareness meet on leprosy was held in Kamrup Metro, chaired by NHRC’s Dr. Pradipta Kumar Nayak. Officials stressed early detection and free treatment at all government health centres. Dr. Nayak urged collective efforts to build a leprosy-free society.
Shyam Sundar Singh, a scrap collector, died after being trapped in a garbage-filled drain at Borbil, Digboi. Villagers blamed NHIDCL’s overbridge project for blocking sewage flow, calling it negligence. AOD Digboi Refinery expressed regret and allocated ₹1.5 crore for proper…
Depositors of a micro-savings bank in Barihat, Palasbari LAC, protested after failing to withdraw matured savings. They accused authorities of inaction despite repeated complaints. Ex-president Siraj Ali blamed 12 absconding agents for embezzling nearly ₹2 crore, denying his role.
The Gauhati High Court upheld the dismissal of 771 contractual ASTC employees, citing large-scale recruitment irregularities under former MDs Anand Prakash Tiwari and Khagendra Nath Chetia. The court ruled staff may serve until sanctioned posts are filled but must compete…
Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), which runs India’s first bamboo-based biorefinery, is considering ethanol-to-jet fuel production in the future, subject to higher ethanol volumes and investment. Currently, its biorefinery capacity is 50 KTA. NRL’s refinery expansion has reached 81% progress, while…
The Assam government has issued a weather advisory, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall till Sept 22. Residents in low-lying and hilly areas have been cautioned about floods and landslides, while commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary travel. IMD…