Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika has announced a plan to distribute 25 crore high-value fruit saplings to farmers over the next five years, with a target of five crore saplings annually. Speaking at the 79th Foundation Day of the College…
Assam’s flood situation showed further improvement on Sunday, with the number of affected people falling to over 51,800 across five districts, according to the latest ASDMA bulletin. No fresh flood-related deaths were reported, keeping this year’s toll at 104. Nagaon…
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has decided to take its campaign against alleged coal, stone and sand syndicates to the grassroots, accusing such activities of contributing to environmental damage and worsening flood impacts in parts of Upper Assam. The…
The Centre has approved Rs 2,117.85 crore in advance flood assistance for seven states, including Rs 379.35 crore for Assam under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved the release on August 14. The funds…
At least 20 people were killed and six injured after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores island on Saturday. Rescue teams are searching collapsed structures for survivors, with two people reportedly still trapped under rubble. Landslides have hampered…
Concerns are growing over alleged illegal quarrying and mining activities in Karbi Anglong’s Dolamara and Northern Ranges near Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. Local groups and residents have alleged hill cutting, stone quarrying and riverbed mining despite existing government…
The Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC) has directed cattle owners to prevent their animals from roaming freely in market areas and on public roads. The civic body warned that stray cattle and cow dung are affecting cleanliness. Owners failing to comply…
The Assam government has suspended Dhiren Bharali, Assistant Executive Engineer of Bihdia Jajikona Development Block, after the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption registered a case against him. The suspension was ordered with immediate effect as the vigilance investigation continues. Bharali…
Eleven Assam Police personnel have been awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day for their dedicated and distinguished service. The awardees include senior officers such as IG V. Siva Prasad Ganjala, AIG…
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Friday staged a protest in Guwahati against the BJP over an alleged caste discrimination incident involving Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani. Led by APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, Congress workers marched from…