A couple, Suchil Das and Swapna Das, were arrested by Assam Police in Maligaon’s Devkata area on charges of drug smuggling. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted them while they were transporting suspected contraband on a scooter. A total of…
The Northeast Frontier Railway reported significant growth in cement transportation during 2025–26, with inward movement rising 7.8% to 9.76 million tonnes and loading surging by 152.7%. Key milestones included the first cement rake unloading at Sairang and Molvom stations, boosting…
Narendra Modi apologised to women across India for the failure to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament and reaffirmed his commitment to its future implementation. In a national address, he blamed opposition parties for blocking the Bill, saying political…
Dilip Saikia said the NDA remains committed to implementing 33% reservation for women, a day after Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the Bill’s defeat. He stated the government would ensure women’s reservation by the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, even…
A serious sanitation issue has emerged in Lumding Railway Colony, where garbage accumulation near the United Club has created unhygienic conditions and environmental pollution. Residents allege poor waste management by the Northeast Frontier Railway, with irregular cleaning leading to repeated…
Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia alleged major security lapses in the strongroom storing election materials for Demow, Sivasagar, and Nazira constituencies. In a letter to the observer, he claimed rooms were secured with a single lock, violating Election Commission of…
Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Mamata Banerjee of diverting state resources to “Bangladeshi infiltrators” and called for her removal from power while addressing a rally in Kalimpong. He claimed infiltration continues in West Bengal and promised strict action, including expelling illegal…
A day after the Women’s Reservation Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha, a sharp political confrontation erupted in Assam between Congress and BJP leaders. APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi accused the BJP of using the Bill to advance political control…
The Lok Sabha rejected the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill after it failed to secure the required two-thirds majority, receiving 298 votes in favour and 230 against. The Bill proposed expanding seats and implementing 33% reservation for women, linked to delimitation…
IIT Guwahati celebrated 20 years of the Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG), highlighting its impact in delivering affordable technologies to rural communities across Northeast India. Since 2006, the initiative has developed innovations like improved tools for farmers and artisans, solar-powered…