Following the BJP's third consecutive win in Haryana, Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika expressed confidence in replicating this success in Assam's 2026 Assembly elections using the "Haryana model." During a meeting in Behali, he assured that the BJP is poised for…
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that the monsoon's withdrawal from the Northeast is on track, but certain areas may still experience rains till mid-October. The IMD issued warnings for heavy rainfall in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and…
A high-level meeting chaired by Agriculture Minister Atul Bora focused on sustainable Mithun production in Assam, particularly in Dima Hasao district. Bora emphasized the significance of Mithun in the region and its historical presence. Monjit Naiding, Executive Member of Animal…
Guwahati Police arrested four individuals involved in the kidnapping of driver Amit Kumar Sinha on September 28. The suspects—Mofidul Haque, Rafiqul Hussain, Shariful Islam, and Mizanur Rahman—were apprehended in Goalpara and Dhubri and are being brought to Guwahati for further…
The Assamese non-feature film Hargila-The Greater Adjutant Stork received a Special Mention at the 70th National Film Awards. Directed by Partha Sarathi Mahanta and produced by Mina Mahanta, the film highlights the conservation efforts led by wildlife biologist Purnima Devi…
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been extended for another six months in Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, and Sivasagar districts of Assam due to concerns over unrest in neighboring Bangladesh and its potential impact on regional law and order…
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Assam Police seized contraband worth ₹8 crore in separate operations. In Biswanath district, officers intercepted a vehicle and found 314 kg of marijuana hidden under sacks of cabbage, valued at ₹1.57 crore. The…
The Assam Police arrested three individuals from Meghalaya in Guwahati's Sundarpur area and seized 46 pieces of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from their possession. The notes were found inside a vehicle with registration number ML-06-8742. Along with the counterfeit…
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, the Department of Psychology at Assam Women’s University (AWU) inaugurated a daylong event to kick off the World Mental Health Awareness Week. With the theme “It is time to Prioritize Mental Health in the…
The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) condemned Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his recent remarks about closing 600 madrasas in the state. AIUDF President Badruddin Ajmal called Sarma's comments, which suggested the country needs "doctors and engineers,…