Small tea growers in Tengani under Golaghat district are facing a severe crisis due to nearly six months of no rainfall, causing tea bushes to dry up. With no irrigation facilities, farmers fear for their livelihoods and have even offered…
The second day of the BJP’s “Jan Ashirwad Yatra,” led by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, saw large public participation across several constituencies. Starting from Jagiroad, the yatra passed through Morigaon, Raha, Nagaon and Barhampur, with BJP state president…
India’s gross GST collection increased to Rs 1.83 lakh crore in February 2026, up 8.1 per cent from the previous month, official data showed. Total GST revenue for FY 2025–26 reached Rs 20.27 lakh crore till February, marking an 8.3…
Asian stock markets fell sharply on Monday after US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran heightened geopolitical tensions and pushed oil prices higher. Weak sentiment was also influenced by losses on Wall Street, driven by concerns over interest rates and artificial…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state police seized 30,000 Yaba tablets in Sribhumi district and arrested two alleged drug couriers. He said the swift operation blocked a trafficking route and disrupted the supply chain. The…
The Bajali district administration, along with police and drug control officials, conducted a joint inspection drive across the district to ensure compliance with drug regulations. Ten pharmacies were inspected during the operation. Two pharmacies at Sukhmana Bazar were sealed for…
Former Gauhati High Court judge Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma on Sunday said justice in the Zubeen Garg case could be expedited through a fast-track court, but cautioned against premature conclusions as the judicial process is ongoing. Speaking in Tezpur, he…
The Indian tea industry is closely monitoring the Iran–Middle East conflict amid fears of a prolonged disruption affecting exports, especially Assam orthodox tea, nearly 50 per cent of which is consumed by Iran. Airspace closures and internet shutdowns have disrupted…
With Assembly elections nearing, the BJP and Congress intensified their campaigns on Sunday through large rallies across Assam. The BJP continued its “Jana Aashirwad Yatra” through Jagiroad, Morigaon, Raha and Nagaon, while the Congress carried forward its “Somoy Poriborton Yatra”…
BPF chief and BTC head Hagrama Mohilary on Sunday dismissed reports claiming finalised NDA seat-sharing numbers, stating that discussions among alliance partners are still underway. Speaking at a BPF rally in Kokrajhar, he said no seat allocation has been decided…