The Centre has enforced a border pass requirement for residents within 10 km of the 510 km-long Mizoram-Myanmar border. Effective from December 31, the pass aims to regulate cross-border movement. Issued by security agencies, it impacts six districts in Mizoram…
The Assam Government has terminated Khairul Islam, a teacher at Thengshali Khandapukhuri Primary School, after a Foreigners' Tribunal declared him a foreigner. Islam was accused of being a suspected foreigner in 1997 and was declared so in 2015. His appeals…
The All India Inter Zonal Cricket Tournament 2024–25, organized by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), will take place in Guwahati from January 6 to 10, 2025. Six AAI regional teams will compete in 16 matches across two venues: Judges…
STF raided Athgaon's 4 No. Railway Gate under Bharalumukh PS and arrested two drug peddlers, Md. Asou Ali and Anand Kumar Jha. Authorities seized 46.9 grams of suspected heroin, ₹3,300 in cash, and a mobile phone during the operation.
A Dibrugarh family of five sustained critical injuries after their vehicle fell 50 feet into a gorge on NH-313 near Anini, Arunachal Pradesh. Among the injured, Pramila Singh's condition remains critical. The accident occurred due to loss of vehicle control…
Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi raised concerns over Assam’s rising debt, now at 48% of its Rs 3 lakh crore GSDP. He criticized Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for misrepresenting the state’s economy, noting that while GDP grew to 8.8%,…
Partha Sarathi Mahanta assumed office as Guwahati Police Commissioner, succeeding Diganta Barah. He launched a 24/7 WhatsApp helpline (6026900651) for citizen complaints and queries. Mahanta emphasized community cooperation to address crimes like theft and traffic issues. He also praised recent…
Over 400 workers at Hatijan Tea Estate in Duliajan face financial insecurity following a lockout since December 31, 2024. The closure resulted from a violent protest on December 30, where some workers assaulted the garden manager over work disputes. Management…
India expressed concerns about China's plan to build the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet. The government urged Beijing to ensure downstream states like Arunachal Pradesh and Assam are not harmed. The dam, estimated to cost $137…
The state government has issued strict SOPs to address illegal migrants using fake documents for Aadhaar registration. A new "State Government Portal" software ensures physical document verification before Aadhaar issuance for residents above 18 years. Key measures include: Document verification…