A seven-year-old child tragically died after a wall from an under-construction building collapsed on him in Guwahati’s Hatigaon area. Locals accused the contractors of illegal construction and poor-quality work. The child was declared dead at Gauhati Medical College. Residents claimed…
Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) and Nari Mukti Sangram Samiti protested against prepaid smart meters in Lakhimpur on Thursday. Members rallied through North Lakhimpur town, chanting slogans against smart meters and the Assam government. They submitted a memorandum to the…
The Assam State-Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) announced that the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for various police posts will begin on October 3, 2024. The tests will cover 1645 UB Constable posts, 2300 AB Constable…
The Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell (CM’s SVC) arrested Shahadot Ali, Principal of Hamidabad College, for embezzling Rs 70 lakh. He was caught in Hatigaon after evading arrest since August 2024. Ali is accused of misappropriating funds by creating fake…
The Assam government has revamped the midday meal menu under the PM POSHAN scheme to improve children's nutrition. The updated menu includes 12 nutritious recipes, featuring millet-based dishes, dal, vegetables, and eggs or soya for a balanced diet. Meals will…
Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has called on the state government to rename Silchar Railway Station in honor of the eleven language martyrs of the 1961 Language Movement. In a letter to PM Modi, Gogoi emphasized the significance of this…
Opposition is growing over the Centre's approval for oil drilling in the eco-sensitive zone of Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. Farmers' group KMSS protested in Mariani, demanding the withdrawal of approval granted to Vedanta's Cairn Oil and Gas Company. They argue…
Additional Public Prosecutor Bidyut Bikash Gogoi was relieved of his duties after Jinki Mili, sister-in-law of scam accused Sumi Borah, secured bail. The dismissal was formalized in a September 18 order. Two assistants, Brajen Kumar Das and Arup Kumar Deka,…
The Assam government launched its Orunodoi 3.0 scheme, expanding coverage to 37.2 lakh beneficiaries, up from 24.6 lakh in the previous phase. This makes it Assam's largest Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) initiative. The scheme now includes widows, unmarried individuals over…
In response to stray tigers causing havoc in Kaliabor, the Assam Forest Department will erect a 7-km solar-powered fence. The initiative, announced by Minister Keshav Mahanta, aims to reduce human-animal conflicts. The fence will cover areas around Kaliabar tea garden,…