Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the end of the longstanding practice of paying electricity bills for state cabinet ministers and high-ranking officials using taxpayers' money. This decision coincided with the inauguration of a 2.5 MW solar power project…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Janata Bhawan solar project at the Assam Secretariat complex. The 2.5-MW solar PV system, costing Rs. 12.56 crore, will generate 3 lakh units of electricity monthly, with a projected recovery of investment…
A tragic incident occurred in Bijni, Assam, where a 60-year-old woman and her granddaughter lost their lives after falling into a pond on Sunday. The incident took place in Jaripuddin, No. 2 Goraimari, under the Panbari police station. The pair…
Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma conveyed warm wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha. Due to the IMD issuing a red alert for adverse weather conditions, several masjid committees…
A water pipe burst occurred on Sunday morning near Amrit Udyan in Hengrabari, following recent repair work in the area. While no casualties or injuries were reported, the burst led to substantial flooding as thousands of litres of water spilled…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the deployment of a new battalion of 600 jawans to Kaziranga National Park to improve management and prevent poaching. This decision followed a review meeting on flood preparedness and animal safety. Key points include:…
Sanjib Kumar Mishra from Guwahati's Noonmati area was apprehended by the Special Task Force (STF) for aiding terrorist organizations in Manipur. Mishra's arrest followed a coordinated operation that seized drone components intended for illicit use. The STF is actively dismantling…
Six Jordanians succumbed to heatstroke during the Haj pilgrimage in Mecca, as confirmed by the Jordanian foreign ministry. The victims were not part of the official delegation, which included over 4,000 pilgrims. The ministry is coordinating with Saudi officials on…
Tezpur University (TU) has commenced admissions for its Master of Technology (M. Tech.) programme in Semiconductor Technology starting in the 2024-25 academic session. Offered by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, this two-year, full-time programme combines comprehensive academic coursework…
In a sensational incident in Jorhat district, Assam, two unidentified miscreants attempted to abduct two school students in broad daylight on Saturday. The incident occurred in Garakosa village, under Selenghat police station. The children were walking home from school when…