The Assam government has amended the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, making smart meters mandatory for all consumers from April 1, 2025, to implement the Time of Day (ToD) tariff system. Under ToD, electricity rates will vary based on…
The Assam government has approached the Supreme Court for a revision of the 2019 NRC, calling it just the "first phase." Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the need to identify more illegal immigrants amidst a "demographic shift" in the…
Assam achieved a major tourism milestone with over 1 crore tourist footfalls in 2023-24, announced Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on World Tourism Day. This surpasses last year's record of 98.31 lakh tourists. Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah highlighted a…
Celebrations after the Gauhati University PGSU election turned violent as students from RCC-I and RCC-II hostels clashed on Friday night. The fight stemmed from issues like rivalry for posts, a meme war, and one hostel securing more seats. Students attacked…
Work on the Majuli-Jorhat bridge has been halted since September 5 due to a dispute between contractors. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote to Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, seeking intervention, as the EPC contractor, UP State Bridge Corporation Limited,…
Guwahati police arrested three dacoits linked to the recent Deochutal robbery. Two pistols and a Scorpio vehicle used in the crime were seized. The third suspect was apprehended in Maligaon last night. A press conference will reveal more details soon.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) will be implemented to identify and deport illegal immigrants to Bangladesh. He emphasized that individuals can present their cases during the NRC process, but failure to prove…
Tania Kumari (17), a tennis player, was arrested for allegedly killing her mother, Manju Devi (40), in Guwahati. Tania claimed her father, a tennis coach, abused her, and her mother failed to protect her. She showed no remorse, stating she…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated his commitment to preserving Assam’s identity against demographic changes. He highlighted ongoing efforts based on the Justice Biplab Sarma Committee’s recommendations on Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. While 52 recommendations are being implemented,…
Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi expressed concerns about the environmental and community impact of the proposed Digholi Pukhuri-Noonmati flyover and two other projects in Assam. He highlighted large-scale deforestation in Chandmari and urged for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Gogoi also…