A minor girl, Papiya Barman, lost her life after a stone from an under-construction building fell on her while she was asleep in Guwahati’s Chatribari area. The incident occurred around 5 PM on Monday. She was rushed to Nemcare Hospital…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to establish a betel nut industry in the state. Speaking in the Assembly, he revealed that two industrialists have signed MoUs during the Advantage Assam 2.0 conclave to set up betel nut units…
CPI-M MLA Manoranjan Talukdar denied allegations of seeking money from syndicates, stating he would resign if proven guilty. The issue was raised in the Assam Assembly by BJP MLA Manab Deka, who urged an investigation. Talukdar claimed an AI-generated audio…
Several indigenous organisations in Dimoria, under Brihattar Dimoria Nagarik Suraksha Samiti, protested government decisions affecting tribal rights. They opposed relocating the 10th Assam Police Battalion to Sonapur, notices for alleged illegal constructions near Digaru Air Force Station, industrial pollution, and…
Several student organisations have condemned the Assam government over alleged question paper leaks in the HS first-year exams, demanding a thorough investigation, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu’s resignation, and the suspension of ASSEB chairman RC Jain. Following leaks in Mathematics and…
Over 75% of Numaligarh Refinery’s mega expansion project is completed, with full completion expected by December 2025. The refinery’s capacity will triple from 3 MMTPA to 9 MMTPA, with an investment of ₹33,901 crore. A new 6 MMTPA refinery for…
Opposition leader Debabrata Saikia urged the Speaker to discuss MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi’s conduct under Rule 158. He requested Kurmi’s suspension from Assembly proceedings until the Privilege Committee’s report is submitted.
Police at ISBT seized 3,775 bottles of Codeine Cough Syrup from a bus from Siliguri. The driver falsely claimed the cartons contained ghee. Three bus staff and an auto driver were arrested.
On its foundation day, ASDMA held a workshop in Guwahati on “Climate Change and the Role of Media.” Revenue Minister Keshab Mahanta and other dignitaries attended. ASDMA also launched awareness programs, film festivals, and community radio shows. Experts discussed media’s…
Fatasil Ambari police arrested three men, including Shaleha Begum’s husband, Khairul Islam, over her suspected murder. Shaleha’s body was found in a car in Goalpara. CCTV footage showed the trio forcibly taking her from her home in Guwahati. An investigation…