Assam’s Leader of Opposition, Debabrata Saikia, has urged for enhanced security for individuals accused in unregulated trading investment scams. Speaking at Rajiv Bhawan, Saikia emphasized the need to protect those in custody, citing alarming instances where accused individuals have died…
The Supreme Court of India, hearing a petition on alleged fake encounters in Assam, questioned the legality of recent deaths of accused individuals. The court suggested forming a Commission to investigate and adjourned the case to October 22, allowing the…
Rohingya and Chin refugees from Myanmar, housed in Goalpara's Matia transit camp, have been on a hunger strike since Monday, protesting their extended detention. They demand transfer to the UNHCR in New Delhi, relocation to a detention center in the…
The Assam government has reassigned guardian ministers to various districts, as announced in a recent notification by the Parliamentary Affairs Department. Fourteen cabinet ministers will now oversee development and welfare activities in their newly assigned districts. Their responsibilities include monitoring…
The Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) is set to launch a Hop-on Hop-off Catamaran Service in Guwahati this weekend, aimed at boosting river tourism. The service will connect four key points along the Brahmaputra River: Hanuman Mandir, Kamakhya, Kachari, and…
Assam Police’s special task force (STF) arrested three individuals in Guwahati on Tuesday during a raid that led to the seizure of 153 vials of heroin, totaling 204.5 grams. The operation, based on specific intelligence, was led by Inspector Kapil…
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the formation of a joint committee to investigate claims of industrial encroachment and environmental degradation near Assam's Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. The decision, issued on August 27, 2024, follows concerns from locals about brick…
Chandmari police arrested Kuldeep Das from Nalbari district on Monday in connection with the suicide of BJP leader Indrani Tahbildar, who tragically took her own life in August 2023. The incident occurred after an objectionable image of her went viral…
The recent suicide of a third-year B.Tech student at IIT Guwahati has brought attention to the growing mental health issues among students at prestigious institutions. The student, who was struggling with mental trauma after being barred from internships due to…
The Assam government has announced plans to create a State School Standard Authority (SSSA) to enhance education quality. The SSSA will inspect and grade schools based on specific criteria, helping identify areas needing improvement. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu also introduced…