In Karimganj, Assam, a government school teacher at Sonakhira Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar School allegedly coerced a girl student into watching pornography in the classroom. The incident occurred on August 12 in the Patharkandi constituency. The accused, Zahir Uddin, is currently…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) submitted an affidavit to the Gauhati High Court, designating 81 street vending zones for over 6,000 vendors. This decision follows long-pending Public Interest Litigations (PILs). The zones include "free vending," "mobile food vending," "time vending,"…
Assam is focused on transforming into a global tea tourism hub by enhancing tea garden-based tourism. The state government launched the Tea Tourism Scheme, offering 50% subsidies (up to ₹2 crore) to tea gardens for developing tourism infrastructure. Tourism Minister…
The Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) has directed schools to hold Aadhaar camps to ensure students aged 5-7 and 15-17 complete Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) and link their mobile numbers. The initiative, to be completed by September 10, 2024,…
A significant portion of the Bhagalpur-Sultanganj Bridge in Bihar collapsed for the third time, raising concerns about SP Singla Constructions, the firm behind the Guwahati-North Guwahati bridge project. The repeated failures at the Bihar site have sparked doubts about the…
Women journalists in Assam have formed the Assam Women Journalists’ Forum to promote professional growth, safety, and equality. The forum, established at a meeting at Gauhati Press Club, will focus on skill enhancement, mentoring, and ensuring workplace safety. A committee…
A high-level meeting of Assam Police officials, including SDGP Harmeet Singh and IGP Partha Sarathi Mahanta, is underway in Sivasagar. The focus is on the ongoing investigation into recent bomb threats. Crucial CCTV footage from Guwahati locations is being analyzed…
Assam's Eri Silk has earned the Oeko-Tex 100 Standard certification, recognizing it as a sustainable and eco-friendly fabric. This certification boosts its global reputation and supports its ethical production practices. As the world’s only vegan silk, Eri Silk’s international appeal…
Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) and the Geological Survey of India (GSI) signed an MoU to launch an experimental Landslide Early Warning System (LEWS) in Dima Hasao and Cachar districts. This initiative aims to predict and mitigate landslide risks…
Following a bomb threat by ULFA-I on Independence Day, Assam Police has announced a Rs 5 lakh reward for credible information. A dedicated phone line and social media channels are available for tips, with informants' identities kept confidential. A Special…