A high-level US Embassy delegation, led by Graham Mayer, met BTR Chief Pramod Boro in Kokrajhar during a two-day visit. Discussions focused on potential collaborations in health, education, and socio-economic development. The delegation visited key sites, including the mini spun…
The Supreme Court has directed the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to expedite constructing a 34-km elevated corridor in Kaziranga National Park. The corridor aims to ensure seamless wildlife movement between two parts of the park, crucial for the…
A major scam in Dhubri's public distribution system has denied countless beneficiaries access to affordable wholemeal atta. Despite directives from the Assam government, allegations of corruption and mismanagement have surfaced. The designated supplier, M/s Shree Radha Krishna Flour Mill, was…
Debabrata Saikia, Leader of Opposition in Assam, has urged the state government to temporarily halt the Noonmati-Dighalipukhuri flyover project. He cited severe issues like air and noise pollution, dust, waterlogging, and traffic congestion. In a letter to the Chief Secretary,…
Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, has been indicted in New York for his alleged role in a multimillion-dollar bribery and fraud scheme. Along with seven co-defendants, including his nephew, Sagar Adani, he is accused of paying $250 million…
A gas cylinder explosion at a food stall during the Raas Festival in Guwahati's Lokhra injured one person severely. The blast, which occurred at a crowded stall, resulted in the victim losing a leg. The individual was rushed to Gauhati…
The Digboi Forest Division is actively pursuing Raising Munda, a notorious poacher from Tinsukia’s Noloni area. Munda escaped during a recent raid, though his accomplices, Chota Bhai Urang and Monglu Bhumij, were arrested earlier. During the operation, authorities seized a…
The Tinsukia District Students' Union (AASU) organized a protest rally against soaring prices of essential goods, blaming the BJP government for the hikes. The protest, led by TDSU leaders, criticized Assam’s government and Supply Minister Ranjit Dass for failing to…
Suspected Kuki militants killed six people, including three women and three children, in Jiribam, Manipur. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh condemned the "barbaric act," promising swift justice. The victims were missing since November 11 after an attack on a camp…
The Assam State Drivers' Association and All Assam Cab Welfare Federation began a 48-hour hunger strike in Guwahati, demanding solutions to long-standing issues. Key concerns include app-based cab services charging 30-40% commissions, defying the Supreme Court's 20% cap. Drivers also…