Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced six projects worth ₹763 crore under the Sagarmala Programme to enhance inland water transport (IWT) in the northeast. Key allocations include: ₹461 crore for National Waterway-2 (Brahmaputra River). ₹145 crore for National Waterway-16 (Barak River)…
To manage the expected influx of pilgrims during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will operate special trains between Kamakhya, Naharlagun, and Tundla stations. Kamakhya–Tundla special trains will run on January 9, 25, February 8, and 22,…
On December 20, a new picnic spot was inaugurated at Manas National Park, near the Beki River in Assam. Located in the Bahbari range, this site is designed to attract picnickers and nature enthusiasts. Parking fees vary by vehicle type,…
On December 19, Sonitpur Police and commandos recovered five hand grenades and five detonators from the Rubber Bagan jungle near Udangsri village, Dhekiajuli. Acting on intelligence, the team discovered the explosives buried underground, wrapped in polythene. Separately, South Salmara Police…
A wild elephant in Madhupur Paroliguri, Dibrugarh district, died after contacting an 11,000-volt power line. Locals blame the electricity department for ignoring complaints about the hazardously suspended line over paddy fields for over two years. Divisional Forest Officer BV Sandeep…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the importance of technology education during an event in Nagaon. Addressing over 20,000 students under the 12 Days of Development initiative, he urged students to explore topics like artificial intelligence, IoT, robotics, and…
APCC President Bhupen Bora and senior Congress leaders were arrested in Guwahati during a peaceful march to Janata Bhawan. The protest was against the death of Congress worker Mridul Islam during the recent Raj Bhawan Cholo agitation. Youth Congress President…
Residents of northern Nalbari staged a six-hour protest on NH-27 at Sonamati Chowk, demanding action against escalating man-elephant conflicts. A herd of elephants from Bhutan has been destroying crops, damaging homes, and endangering lives in several villages. The protest intensified…
The CBI filed a supplementary chargesheet in the Assam Ponzi scam case against Chabin Barman, Deepali Talukdar Barman, and Mukesh Aggarwal, within 90 days of their arrest. Additional evidence against Monalisha Das was also included. The case involves DB Stock…
The Assam Cabinet approved a 40% ownership share in the Namrup Fertilizer Plant's fourth unit, requiring a ₹4,000 crore investment. Updates to the Mission Basundhara scheme now mandate registration certificates for religious, educational, and club institutions before settlement orders. Additionally,…