The Centre has approved oil palm cultivation in 5% of Assam’s tea estate land under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). This follows the Union Agriculture Ministry’s nod to extend scheme benefits, including financial aid per…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a new policy to curb human trafficking and witch-hunting. Implemented by the Women and Child Development Department, the policy focuses on prevention, victim support, awareness, and strict enforcement. Coordination with NGOs and community…
The Assam State School Education Board has cancelled the remaining HS First Year 2025 exams due to Panchayat elections. Teachers are engaged in poll duties until May 20, making exams unfeasible. Students who appeared in March exams can sit for…
Guwahati Municipal Corporation fined a Beltola resident ₹3,000 for open garbage burning. GMC warned such acts harm public health and urged proper waste disposal. Awareness and enforcement drives are ongoing citywide.
Bhangagarh police are probing the sale of a newborn girl near GMCH on March 30. The parents allegedly sold the baby for ₹2 lakh to a childless couple from Nalbari, citing they already had two daughters. A woman mediator has…
A young couple from Bagpur, Cachar, allegedly died by suicide after family opposition to their relationship. Locals found their bodies hanging from a tree and alerted police. The deceased were identified as Javed Akhtar and a 17-year-old girl. Police are…
A wild rhino charged at a students' safari vehicle in Manas National Park on April 5. The group from Guwahati escaped safely, thanks to the driver's quick response. The incident has raised safety concerns, prompting park authorities to consider stronger…
Tripura plans a ₹162.92 crore Integrated Bamboo Park in Kailashahar's Chandipur block to boost bamboo-based industries. Spread over 40+ acres, the park will host units making activated charcoal, biodegradable utensils, and bamboo fibre cups. The DPR has been submitted for…
Kamrup (Metro) administration demolished over 100 illegal structures at Kochutoli Pathar in a major eviction drive. Despite a High Court stay order, encroachers had reoccupied protected tribal belt land. Backed by police and paramilitary forces, the operation targeted unauthorized settlements,…
Oil India Limited (OIL) recorded its highest-ever production in FY 2024-25 with 6.718 MMTOE of oil and 3.429 BCM of natural gas. The boost is attributed to enhanced exploration and advanced technology. OIL initiated drilling in 70 new wells, completing…