A review meeting was held at the Cachar district commissioner's office to ensure a peaceful and transparent bye-election for the 11-Dholai (SC) Legislative Assembly Constituency. Election observers emphasized strict adherence to Election Commission of India guidelines for fair polling. Cachar…
The Jatinga Bird Festival will be held on November 8-9 near N Leikul, aiming to raise awareness about protecting migratory birds and boost tourism. The festival will promote a plastic-free celebration, with local rock bands, national artists, and tribal dishes…
Residents near the Gelabeel River discovered dead fish floating in the water, sparking concerns of possible poisoning. Authorities have begun investigating the incident, with Assistant Commissioner Anwesha Thakur leading the probe. Local organizations have condemned the act, urging strict action…
Thieves broke into the Shiva Temple on Zoo Road in Guwahati during the early hours of Monday, stealing around Rs 20,000 in cash and valuables. The culprits smashed two donation boxes to take the funds offered by devotees. Local police…
The Assam Education Department will begin teaching in six tribal languages—Karbi, Mising, Rabha, Dimasa, Deuri, and Santhali—at the foundational level starting next academic session. This initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu held a meeting…
A young woman driving an I-20 vehicle hit three blacksmiths near a flyover in Dibrugarh on Sunday evening, leaving one critically injured. The woman, reportedly intoxicated, fled after causing an earlier accident on PN Road. Locals detained her and handed…
The Assam cabinet has approved an MoU with Reliance Industries to promote green energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Reliance Bio Energy will collaborate with Assam’s Compressed Bio Gas Sector to explore biofuel production. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma…
Nagaon Police have identified a suspect in the death of BJP worker Bipul Saikia during clashes between BJP and Congress supporters in Samaguri. Though identified, the suspect has not yet been detained. A case has been registered following an FIR…
A boat carrying wedding guests collided with a vessel transporting a road roller on the Tipkai River in Dhubri on Saturday, injuring 10 people and leaving a 2-year-old girl missing. The boat had around 30-35 passengers on board. Injured passengers…
The BJP has filed a complaint against Congress MP Rakibul Hussain for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct by making inflammatory comments during campaigning in Samaguri. The complaint, lodged with the Election Commission, claims that Hussain’s remarks about beef…