Narendra Modi has expressed strong confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will continue in power in Assam, stating that the State is set for “five more years” of a double-engine government. Ahead of his April 1 visit, Modi highlighted…
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the Assam government and multiple agencies over alleged illegal groundwater extraction in Guwahati. The tribunal’s Eastern Zone Bench admitted a petition highlighting unauthorised borewells in the Barshapara area, citing environmental risks…
A motorcycle caught fire on a busy road in Guwahati’s Patharquarry area on Friday, causing panic before locals and traffic police brought the blaze under control. The rider, an Army jawan from the Narengi camp, escaped unharmed. The incident occurred…
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has reduced travel time for 35 trains across its network in 2025–26, saving a total of 675 minutes through operational improvements. Officials said the average time saving stands at about 19 minutes per train, covering daily…
Police in Guwahati seized and destroyed a large quantity of illegal liquor during a raid at 13 Mile as part of an ongoing crackdown on illicit alcohol trade. The operation was conducted by a team from Basistha Police Station under…
Residents of Abhayapuri in Nazira staged protests on Friday, demanding justice over the alleged mysterious death of Zubeen Garg. Demonstrators voiced anger over the slow judicial process and questioned the lack of action against organisers of the North East Festival…
A 15-year-old girl narrowly escaped an alleged human trafficking attempt on Friday evening in Sivasagar under the Gaurisagar police station area. According to reports, the girl was abducted from the Dikhowmukh river embankment by two unidentified youths in a black…
Akhil Gogoi, president of the Raijor Dal, on Friday outlined an alternative development vision for Assam, promising quality education, healthcare, and economic reforms if the opposition alliance comes to power in the April 9 Assembly elections. Gogoi accused the BJP-led…
With the Assam Assembly elections approaching, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address BJP workers and citizens on March 30 via the NaMo App, aiming to boost voter engagement ahead of polling. State BJP leaders said the Prime Minister will also…
Hagrama Mohilary, chief of the Bodoland People's Front (BPF), expressed strong confidence in the party’s electoral prospects during a workers’ meeting in Bijni, asserting that BPF is set to secure all key constituencies. Speaking to reporters, Mohilary declared Bijni a…