Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a statewide ban on serving and consuming beef, including in hotels and restaurants. The prohibition extends to social and religious events to promote communal harmony and respect all communities. The move has sparked mixed…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma discussed ₹1 lakh crore worth of infrastructure projects with PM Modi during his Delhi visit. Key proposals include a ₹25,000 crore express highway connecting Guwahati, Barapani, and Silchar, enabling same-day round trips. Other projects…
As Assam gears up for Panchayat and Autonomous Council polls, AIUDF grapples with internal discord. Suspended MLAs Zakir Hussain Laskar and Nizamuddin Choudhury face allegations of anti-party activities. Rumors about a show-cause notice to MLA Sujamuddin Laskar for meeting APCC…
The Rajya Sabha passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, to enhance oil and gas exploration and attract investments. The bill introduces "petroleum leases," expands the definition of mineral oils, and decriminalizes certain provisions of the 1948 Act…
Railway officials announced plans to reintroduce the Shatabdi Express to Guwahati by April and a Vande Bharat service between Dibrugarh and Guwahati by June next year. The meeting, attended by local officials, also discussed resuming the Brahmaputra Mail and intra-state…
The 10th India International Science Festival (IISF 2024) concluded at IIT Guwahati, attracting over 45,000 attendees. The event, held from November 30 to December 3, featured 25 events and 150+ technical sessions. Assam’s Science Minister, Keshab Mahanta, emphasized the role…
State Minister Pijush Hazarika attended two events in Guwahati on International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Speaking at programs organized by the Composite Regional Centre and the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Hazarika highlighted government initiatives supporting the inclusive…
Two massive rallies in Silchar on Tuesday protested against Hindu persecution and the detention of Chinmoy Prabhu, a Hindu leader in Bangladesh. The Sanatani Mancha staged a dharna, while the Indian Forum for Bangladesh Peace demanded Prabhu's release and urged…
A Guwahati resident fell victim to a cyber scam, losing ₹24.98 lakh to fraudsters posing as "International Equity Fund" (IEF). The scammers, claiming to offer 50% monthly returns through a "government-approved" platform, lured victims via WhatsApp. Initially offering small returns,…
Assam Special Task Force (STF) destroyed 37,000 bottles of Phensedyl, a controlled NDPS substance, at Panikhaiti, Guwahati. The disposal, valued at ₹70 lakh, was overseen by a Drugs Disposal Committee. Since March 2023, the STF has arrested 325 offenders in…