Residents of Thoubal district called a 48-hour strike to protest the government's failure to secure the release of two abducted Meitei youths by Kuki militants. The strike, organized by a Joint Action Committee (JAC), will close Asian Highway No. 1…
The war of words between Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Karnataka MLA Priyank Kharge took an unexpected turn when Sarma praised Kharge’s remarks on Assam’s semiconductor plant project. Kharge criticized Assam’s ecosystem for such a project, but Sarma viewed…
The Supreme Court issued a stay order on the proposed eviction and demolition in Sonapur's Kosutoli on Monday. A bench led by Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan responded to a contempt petition filed by 48 residents challenging the government’s…
The monsoon in the Northeast is expected to deliver one last surge before withdrawing. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall in Assam from October 1 to 5, with widespread light to moderate rains in…
The Assam government aims to provide free foodgrains to over 2.5 crore people, representing more than 68% of the population. With 2,51,89,775 beneficiaries targeted under NFSA-13, this initiative seeks to improve lives across the state. In January 2024, Assam enrolled…
Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in Nepal have killed at least 112 people in the last 24 hours. Over 100 are injured, and 68 remain missing. More than 200 incidents of flooding and landslides have been reported, with…
The Architects’ Association of Assam (AAA) honored 15 grassroots conservation workers from Kaziranga National Park for their efforts in conservation. The event marked the end of a three-day conclave on "Integrating Nature in Sustainable Architecture," featuring prominent architects like Prof…
The Gauhati High Court disposed of a PIL regarding pollution at Lanka Railway Station due to loading and unloading of harmful materials like fly ash and coal. The court noted that the Pollution Control Board, Assam (PCBA), has already issued…
NEHARI, in collaboration with NIH Roorkee, organized a five-day workshop on "Source Sustainability for Jal Jeevan Mission Schemes" for government officials from the North Eastern region. The training focused on conserving water sources like springs and streams to ensure year-round…
The second round of Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE) for Class-III and driver posts was held on Sunday amid an internet shutdown. Over 7.34 lakh candidates appeared in two shifts across 822 centers in 27 districts without any incidents.