Guwahati: Assam's power transmission network is facing increasing pressure as peak electricity demand has touched nearly 2,800 MW, leading to frequent outages despite adequate power availability. Officials said several 132 kV transmission lines, many over 30 years old, have become…
Nagaon: The Assam Government will distribute financial assistance under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA) to over 1.01 lakh women beneficiaries in the Dhing, Rupahihat and Samaguri Assembly constituencies on July 20 and 21. The initiative aims to promote women…
Sivasagar: A total of 33 cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES)-like illnesses have been reported in Sivasagar district, according to the Health Department. The cases were detected across several health blocks, including Khelua, Geleki, Demow, Gaurisagar,…
Nagaon: Panic gripped Nagaon town on Tuesday after the body of a man was recovered from the Kolong River near Yajneshwar Sarma Road, in front of the Transport Corporation office. The deceased was identified as Raju Das, a resident of…
Guwahati: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has redeveloped Majbat (Assam), Jalpaiguri Road and Haldibari (West Bengal) railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The upgraded stations now feature modern passenger amenities, including improved station buildings, waiting halls, lifts, Divyangjan-friendly…
Guwahati: Veteran Assamese actress Purabi Sarma passed away on Tuesday evening after suffering a cardiac arrest. She was taken to a private hospital, where doctors declared her dead. A renowned figure in Assamese cinema and theatre, Purabi Sarma starred in…
Guwahati: The hearing in a death case linked to legendary musician Zubeen Garg continued on Tuesday, with his sister, Palmee Borthakur, recording her testimony before the court. Borthakur described herself as a key witness and said she had shared everything…
Udalguri: The body of Neha Saikia, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her rented accommodation at Silpukhuri, Guwahati, was brought to her home in Udalguri on Tuesday after a post-mortem examination. Her family alleged that her death was…
Guwahati: The Assam government will incur an additional ₹49.82 crore per month after increasing Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) to 60% for state employees and pensioners, Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah informed the Assembly on Tuesday. The revised DA…
Guwahati: Assam welcomed more than 6.04 crore tourists, including 2.41 lakh foreign visitors, between 2016-17 and 2025-26, Tourism Minister Ajanta Neog informed the Assembly on Tuesday. The highest tourist footfall was recorded in 2022-23 with over 98.31 lakh visitors, while…