Assam Congress is cautious about forming an Opposition alliance for the 2026 polls. Leader Debabrata Saikia stressed the need for constituency-wise evaluation before any tie-up. Amid criticism from Akhil Gogoi and dissent from senior MLA Sherman Ali, Congress faces internal…
Assam University hosted its first TEDx event themed “Voices from the East,” igniting hope among students and entrepreneurs in Barak Valley. Speakers, including Dr. R Ravi Kannan and Ishwar Bhai Ubhadia, emphasized regional potential, innovation, and unity. The event highlighted…
Ahead of Parliament’s monsoon session, CPI general secretary D Raja demanded the Centre declare Assam’s flood issue a national problem. He criticized the government's inaction despite massive displacement. CPI’s draft political resolution also warned of growing threats from Bangladesh's rhetoric…
Northeast Frontier Railway is finalising the tender for a second rail-cum-road bridge over the Brahmaputra at Saraighat. Estimated at ₹1,473.77 crore, the 7.06-km project includes a 1.3-km steel bridge and aims for completion by December 2029. It will ease traffic,…
Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi slammed Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi for lacking political maturity and ignoring efforts for Opposition unity. Speaking in Sivasagar, Akhil said Congress leaders, including Gaurav and Debabrata Saikia, are uninterested in forming a united front…
Guwahati secured the Promising Swachh Shehar Award in the 3–10 lakh population category, ranking 44th nationally in Swachh Survekshan 2024. The city also received ODF+ and One Star Garbage Free City status. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated the GMC…
Opposition leader Debabrata Saikia has urged Assam Governor Lakshman Acharya to act on worsening drought-like conditions, citing a 42% rainfall deficit. He highlighted severe impact on farmers and tea cultivation, criticized poor irrigation coverage, and demanded drought declaration, compensation, emergency…
Dhubri police detained a suspected Bangladeshi third-gender individual, Sarvin Khatun, in Bogulamari for lacking valid documents. The action followed protests by local transgender members alleging threats from undocumented infiltrators involved in extortion and drug trafficking. Protesters urged a verification drive…
ABVP leader Rohit Chanda from Silchar’s Dudpatil area has gone missing since Saturday, sparking concern. He left home without his phone. Cachar police have launched a high-priority probe. SSP Numal Mahatta confirmed no major leads yet. Rumours link the case…
Amid a severe dry spell, AASU and regional student bodies held statewide protests accusing the Irrigation and Water Resources Departments of failing farmers. Demonstrations were reported in Guwahati, Bijni, Nalbari, and Biswanath Chariali. Protestors blamed Irrigation Minister Ashok Singhal for…