A police vehicle in Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s convoy crashed near Patarkuchi in Sonapur on Tuesday. The vehicle, traveling from Tezpur to Guwahati, lost control and hit the divider. No casualties were reported, and the convoy had already…
Bangladesh owes Rs 161 crore to Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) for unpaid electricity bills, according to Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath. TSECL supplies 70-80 MW of electricity daily to Bangladesh, which is facing a severe power shortage. Despite…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to the martyrs of the Assam Agitation at Jamugurihat in Sonitpur today, marking Swahid Divas. He highlighted the sacrifices made by over 800 individuals who fought to protect Assam’s honor. The CM emphasized…
A 15-year-old girl, gang-raped by seven men in Assam's Tinsukia, has been granted permission by the Gauhati High Court to terminate her pregnancy under the MTP Act. The court ordered a medical board to oversee the procedure and directed authorities…
Palash Chetia, 25, from Betbari village, Sivasagar, died while undergoing treatment at the Overcome Foundation rehab center. Rushed to Pragati Hospital on Tuesday, doctors declared him brought dead. The cause of death remains unknown as investigations continue.
The Laokhowa and Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuaries in Assam, once ravaged by poaching, are now crucial habitats for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Improved conservation, community involvement, and enhanced connectivity with Kaziranga and Orang National Parks have led to rhino migration and…
Gauhati University has introduced the Gauhati University Initiative for Competitive Examinations (GUICE), a one-year program to prepare students for exams like UPSC, APSC, SSC-CGL, NET, and GATE. The registration deadline is December 20, 2024. GUICE offers 60 seats for the…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged the global community to address the increasing persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, warning against the dangers of religious extremism. Highlighting India’s commitment to secularism, Sarma stated, “India stands as a beacon of inclusivity.” His…
Five individuals were detained after locals discovered contraceptive materials near a Tezpur salon, sparking allegations of illegal activities, including sex trade. Following complaints, police conducted a search and apprehended suspects. Authorities are questioning them and plan to summon the salon…
Assam's waterways sector has seen over ₹1,018 crore invested since 2021 by the Modi government. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced an additional ₹645 crore this fiscal for Brahmaputra (NW-2) and Barak (NW-16) development. The Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route has boosted cargo…