A review meeting chaired by Kamrup DC Deva Kumar Mishra was held on Sunday to assess panchayat poll preparations. Key topics included ballot printing, staff training, transport, and distribution of election materials. Election materials for Palasbari, Boko-Chhaygaon, and Chamoria will…
A moving truck rammed into a stationary truck at Lokhra flyover, Guwahati, killing a handyman and seriously injuring the driver. Rescue efforts and identity verification are underway.
Biswanath Police, with Sootea PS, arrested seven cattle thieves and an agent following a secret tip-off. Two stolen cattle were recovered. The arrests came after public outrage over cattle thefts, particularly a recent theft of seven cattle from Khanaguri village…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the Golden Jubilee of Chandraprava Bora High School in Azara, Guwahati. He announced a ₹32,000 crore plan to build new infrastructure for 4,000 schools, starting with 500 schools. Sarma stressed improving Assamese-medium education, merging…
Gauhati University has entered the 1201–1500 band in the THE World University Rankings 2025 and ranks 48th among Indian institutions in Asia. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta credited the achievement to bold reforms and collective efforts. GU’s recent milestones include…
Despite paying over ₹82 crore in property taxes this year, Guwahati residents accuse the GMC of failing to deliver basic services. Poor drainage, irregular garbage collection, patchy street lighting, and water supply issues have sparked public outrage. Citizens demand accountability…
The Kamrup (M) District Commissioner directed departments, agencies, and contractors to clear lifted silt from drains within two hours.
Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi’s convoy was attacked by masked miscreants in Dhing after a poll meeting. Bordoloi blamed BJP supporters for the "planned attack" and vowed to continue campaigning. An FIR has been filed, and the damaged vehicles were taken…
Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi apologized for making a communal remark during a rally in Lakhimpur, admitting it was wrong and unintentional. He cited exhaustion from hectic campaigning and promised not to repeat such comments. Meanwhile, AAP filed complaints against…
Despite alliance at higher panchayat levels, BJP and AGP candidates are rivals in Bongaigaon's Gaon Panchayat polls. Voters blame AGP’s past governance failures, including poor infrastructure and scheme mismanagement. BJP candidates promise equal benefits and better delivery of government schemes,…