The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry has approved ₹664.09 crore for the Tea Board’s "Tea Development & Promotion Scheme." The scheme, valid until March 2026, aims to support plantation development, quality upgrades, market promotion, research, and welfare initiatives. Large…
A public meeting in Mariani opposed the proposed oil and gas exploration on 4.49 hectares of land near the Assam-Nagaland border, close to the Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. Jorhat Zila Nagarik Samaj organized the meeting, voicing concerns over the Union…
Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, a three-time Congress MLA from North Karimganj, blamed MP Rokibul Hossain for pushing him away from the party. Despite supporting BJP, he hasn’t resigned from Congress. After Hossain sought his disqualification, Purkayastha received a show-cause notice. He…
The All Assam Primary TET-qualified Teachers' Association demanded a timescale, correction of pay anomalies, and teacher transfers in the South Salmara-Mancachar district. President Trailokya Deka stated that despite repeated meetings, authorities haven't addressed these issues. The association warned of protests…
The Guwahati Crime Branch arrested Zakir Hussain, a land mafia wanted for six months. Hussain, known for illegal land grabs using forged documents, was caught in Garchuk during a late-night operation. He featured on the city’s "Most Wanted" list for…
Forty-five Assam pilgrims in Dwarka, Gujarat, suffered from diarrhoea and vomiting, resulting in one death due to food poisoning. The deceased was identified as Udbav Das from Manikpur Bajali. Assam Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass alerted the Gujarat administration, which promptly…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that 22,000 bighas of forest land in Orang National Park have been freed from encroachment. The park now connects directly with Kaziranga and Burha-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, forming a 180-km-long protected habitat. This move boosts…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that from October 4, subdivisions will be reclassified as sub-districts across 39 constituencies. Phase 2 will add sub-district offices in 35 more constituencies. Sub-District Heads will have powers similar to District Commissioners, simplifying administrative…
The Chirang District and Sessions Court sentenced six individuals to life imprisonment for killing a man on suspicion of witchcraft in 2018. The court also imposed a Rs 10,000 fine, with three additional months in prison for non-payment. The incident…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Nijut Moina scheme funds will be distributed on October 6 through bank drafts, switching to direct benefit transfer (DBT) from November. The scheme benefits over 10 lakh girl students, providing monthly stipends ranging…