Brief: A political controversy has sparked after Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized BJP leaders for turning the Maha Kumbh’s holy dip into a "competition." BJP leaders condemned his remarks, accusing him of attacking Sanatan Dharma. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma…
Brief: The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) began its two-day special general meeting at Swargadeo Chaolung Siu-Ka-Pha Samanway Kshetra near Talatal Ghar. Over 5,000 student representatives attended. AASU president Utpal Sarmah criticized the government for undermining Assam’s cultural diversity and…
Assam's tourism industry is set for growth as international roadshows in Britain and Dubai generate global interest. Led by Industries and Commerce Minister Bimal Bora, the delegation promoted "Advantage Assam 2.0," attracting investors in tourism and hydrocarbons. British investors showed…
Five armed miscreants looted over Rs 1 lakh from a petrol pump at Pengeri Chariali in Tinsukia district late Tuesday night. Arriving in a black SUV without a number plate, they brandished pistols and stole cash from businessman Binanda Sonowal's…
A wild elephant attack in Assam's Udalguri district claimed the lives of Lalmek Karmakar (60) and her daughter Apu Karmakar (35) on Monday night. The elephants strayed into Dimakuchi village and attacked their home while they were asleep. Police and…
UPI accounted for 83% of India’s digital payment transactions in 2024, up from 34% in 2019, as per RBI's report. Other methods like NEFT, RTGS, and card payments dropped to 17% from 66%. UPI Person-to-Merchant (P2M) payments saw a 99%-109%…
A speeding vehicle collided with an e-rickshaw in Number 2 Natun Sirajuli Village, killing two people and injuring seven. Gulap Hussain died on the spot, while Bandhan Tanti succumbed to injuries on Monday at Tezpur Medical College & Hospital. The…
On the 76th Republic Day, BTC CEM Pramod Boro laid foundation stones for the Bodoland Happiness Mission, Bodofa Livelihood Mission, and UPPL’s central office in Kokrajhar. He also inaugurated the new Maibong House building and initiated infrastructure development for Bodofa…
The Supreme Court ruled that notices under Section 41-A of CrPC or Section 35 of BNSS cannot be served via WhatsApp or other electronic modes. Notices must follow prescribed modes under CrPC or BNSS laws. The court directed states and…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma praised Uttarakhand for implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and indicated Assam would follow soon. On ULFA talks, he confirmed ongoing communication with Paresh Baruah but cited constitutional hurdles in meeting their demands.