The BJP is intensifying efforts to win back the Sivasagar Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, currently held by Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi. After its 2021 defeat, the party is strengthening its organisation and weighing multiple ticket aspirants. Former…
With Union Home Minister Amit Shah visiting Assam, the Congress attacked the BJP by raising 10 questions over its decade-long rule. Congress leader Pawan Khera accused the BJP government of failing to deliver on key promises, including granting ST status…
Ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, the All Koch-Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU) announced a padyatra on February 9 in Bongaigaon and Chirang, protesting the delay in granting Scheduled Tribe status. The group accused the BJP government and Chief Minister…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for Assam’s second legislative assembly complex in Dibrugarh and launched several infrastructure projects worth over ₹1,700 crore. The new assembly complex, costing ₹284 crore, will accommodate 150 MLAs. Shah also inaugurated…
Goa Police arrested two inter-state cybercrime suspects from Nagaon district, Assam, in connection with a ‘digital arrest’ scam that cheated victims of about ₹1.42 crore. The accused allegedly impersonated police and central agency officials to threaten victims into transferring money…
Guwahati Refinery now depends on imported crude for about 50% of its needs, as Assam’s crude output declines. Its capacity has grown to 1.2 MMTPA, with diesel forming the bulk of production. Refinery head Sunil Kanti said the sector must…
Assam State GST enforcement officials seized illegal plastic carry bags worth over ₹5 crore during late-night raids in Guwahati on January 21, recovering ₹1.50 crore. Three vehicles were intercepted, five godowns sealed, and the operation was traced to a Fancy…
Strict monitoring by forest officials, coordination with NF Railway, and public cooperation have sharply reduced train–elephant collision risks in the Deepor Beel area. In 2025, forest staff stopped trains eight times and issued nearly 100 caution alerts to ensure safe…
Guwahati faced severe traffic disruption after both lanes of the Chandmari flyover were abruptly closed due to MRD Road flyover construction, without prior public notice. Poor coordination between PWD, contractors, and traffic police led to massive congestion, chaotic diversions through…
The Centre informed Parliament that it has received Assam’s proposal to grant Scheduled Tribe status to six communities—Tai Ahom, Chutia, Matak, Moran, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes. Union Minister Durgadas Uikey said the proposal is under examination as per laid-down procedures…