The All Assam Electricity Consumers' Association (AAECA) has opposed APDCL's proposal for time-based power tariffs categorizing 'peak hours' (5 pm to midnight) at Rs 9.62 per unit. AAECA convener Ajoy Acharjee criticized the plan, calling it anti-people and a move…
Pipsorang in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kra Daadi district is now connected by road, a historic milestone 78 years post-independence. Chief Minister Pema Khandu, alongside Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and others, traveled by road to Pipsorang SDO headquarters. The 55-km Tali-Pipsorang road,…
The Brahmaputra Literature Festival (BLF) will begin on February 6 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organized by Adharxila Trust, Assam, the three-day event aims to highlight Assam and Northeast India’s literary and cultural talent. Held as part of…
Ahead of the fifth Bodo Peace Accord Day on January 27, the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) urged the release of 66 former NDFB members held in custody for 15-16 years, with trials still ongoing. ABSU president Dipen Boro called…
Congress leader Ripun Bora accused the BJP-led Assam government of mismanaging the 2024-25 budget, with only 49% of funds utilized. Highlighting poor spending in key sectors like tourism (11%) and industry (19%), Bora questioned how the remaining 51% would be…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed a Japanese industrial township near TATA Electronics' ₹27,000-crore semiconductor facility in Jagiroad. Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0 roadshow in Tokyo, Sarma highlighted Assam's 12.4% growth rate and its potential as a gateway…
Assam's Revenue Minister Jogen Mohan laid the foundation stone for the beautification of Swargadeo Chaolung Siu-Ka-Pha Moidam at Charaideo World Heritage Site. The Tai Ahom Development Council allocated ₹1.8 crore for the first phase, covering 30 bighas. Mohan highlighted Siu-Ka-Pha’s…
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) apprehended 64-year-old Nathuni Sahani from the Awadh Assam Express at Guwahati Railway Station. Sahani, previously arrested in another case, is suspected of drugging a semi-unconscious passenger found in the coach. The victim was rushed to…
Basistha Police in Guwahati arrested five individuals for running an ATM fraud racket. The gang used stolen or cloned ATM cards to withdraw money illegally. Seized items included 17 ATM cards, two motorcycles, and two iPhones. Legal action is underway…
During Meghalaya's 53rd Statehood Day celebrations in Jowai, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced plans for a Government Nursing College in Jowai. He launched the revised Meghalaya State Anthem and presented Excellence Awards to state employees. Sangma highlighted government achievements,…