Locals and youth organisations in Biswanath protested against the alleged construction of a tea factory in the Baghmari-Behali animal corridor. They fear it will disrupt elephant movement, worsen human-wildlife conflict, and harm the ecosystem. Protesters questioned how protected land was…
Assam’s Special Task Force (STF) arrested Nasim Uddin SK, an Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JAM) operative, in Kokrajhar. He was a close associate of prime accused Nur Islam Mandal and played a key role in procuring weapons and…
Kaziranga National Park reopened its bird safari at Panbari after 14 years. The 8-km safari, available only to professional birdwatchers and photographers, runs from 6 AM to 10 AM. Nearly 300 bird species can be spotted, enhancing the park’s eco-tourism…
Assam police seized 160 ammonium nitrate sticks, explosive wires, and 285 detonators in Mankachar. Two individuals were arrested, and a special investigation team is probing the case.
Dibrugarh University, in collaboration with FOCAL, will host the Dibrugarh University International Literature Festival 2.0 from February 5 to 8. Over 120 writers from 25+ countries, including renowned international and Indian authors, will participate in 50+ sessions and workshops. The…
The Assam Government, with APART's support, facilitated the shipment of 8 lakh fish spawns from Gohpur FPC to enhance farmers' earnings and showcase transportation expertise. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirmed the government's commitment to fish farmers' growth. He also praised…
CBSE has issued admit cards for Class 10 and 12 final exams on the Pariksha Sangam Portal. Schools can download them from cbse.gov.in using their login credentials. Students must collect their hall tickets from their respective schools, as direct downloads…
West Guwahati Police arrested two men, Saminur Islam and Hashmat Ali, for smuggling seven cattle in Jalukbari. Legal action has been initiated. Despite occasional raids, cattle smuggling from Assam to Bangladesh via Meghalaya remains rampant. Smugglers use NEC Road and…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Rahul Gandhi, calling him a “hypocrite” over his demand for a transparent selection of Election Commissioners. Sarma accused Congress of past opaque appointments and political posturing. Gandhi had raised concerns over the removal of…
Kaziranga National Park recorded 112,062 water birds across 124 species during the 6th Water Bird Counting Programme. Conducted across 189 water bodies, the survey found 62 migratory species and seven globally threatened ones, including Baer’s pochard and Pallas’s fish eagle…