The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) held a crucial meeting to address mining activities in the eco-sensitive zone near Kaziranga National Park. The Council ordered the immediate suspension of ten stone quarries and four more near Borjuri Waterfall due to…
The 77th session of the Asam Sahitya Sabha concluded on Tuesday after five days at Bhattadev Kshetra, Pathshala. A conference of indigenous students and youth marked the final day. AASU President Utpal Sarma emphasized the Sabha's role as Assam’s guardian…
The All Assam Electricity Consumers Association (AAECA) has strongly opposed APDCL’s proposal for a three-tier electricity pricing system. Calling it "anti-people," the association submitted a memorandum to the Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) and district officials, demanding its rejection. AAECA…
On February 3, 2025, Rakesh Guwala, 45, was hit by a train near Kamakhya-Guwahati Railway Station. Authorities responded swiftly, and OC Bharalumukh reached the scene. He was rushed to Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) for treatment. Guwala, a native of…
AATASU staged a protest in Sivasagar, demanding urgent steps to preserve Ahom-era monuments. Over 500 members accused authorities of neglect, leading to deterioration and encroachment. The union set a deadline for action, stressing the need for restoration. Meanwhile, Assam’s 108…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in Delhi to review state highway projects ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit. Assam plans to invest ₹1 lakh crore in road infrastructure to enhance connectivity and economic growth…
CBI arrested Bikash Das, a fugitive from Hailakandi, Assam, for his role in the ₹6.6 lakh chit fund scam linked to Tripura-based Suchana Real Projects Pvt. Ltd. Das had been absconding since 2013 and was caught in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, on…
A shocking fraud case emerged in Williamnagar, East Garo Hills, as ₹1.46 crore vanished from a joint SBI savings account. Account holder Retmilla Rongdeng Sangma filed an FIR, alleging bank involvement. A clerk, Easter Momin, confessed to siphoning funds through…
Tensions rose in Jorhat’s Mariani after alleged Naga miscreants fired gunshots near the Assam-Nagaland border, triggering panic among locals. Police launched an investigation following complaints of attempted land encroachment. Protesters condemned the Assam government’s inaction and warned of demonstrations. Similar…
Locals and youth organisations in Biswanath protested against the alleged construction of a tea factory in the Baghmari-Behali animal corridor. They fear it will disrupt elephant movement, worsen human-wildlife conflict, and harm the ecosystem. Protesters questioned how protected land was…