The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has included the issue of government employees under the National Pension System (NPS) in its election manifesto. The manifesto promises to restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) if the party comes to power, addressing…
Assam has allocated three more MBBS seats for students from Bhutan, solidifying the historical bond between the two nations. This move, announced by the Indian embassy in Thimphu, follows the recent royal visit of the King of Bhutan to India…
Three friends vanished under mysterious circumstances while swimming in a water body at Manas National Park on May 1. One body has been recovered, but the other two remain missing. Assam police are investigating the incident, which occurred during a…
A Tata Magic vehicle travelling from Howly to Barpeta caught fire due to a battery short circuit, causing panic among passengers. Eyewitnesses reported the swift evacuation of passengers and driver, averting any casualties. Prompt response from the fire brigade contained…
A government teacher, Tebasraun Brahma of No. 2 Patabari L.P. School in Kajalgaon village, Chirang, was suspended for participating in election campaign activities of political parties, violating the election code of conduct. The suspension came after a complaint was lodged…
Severe disruptions caused by inclement weather and train derailments in the Lumding division have left people in southern Assam struggling to travel to the state capital. NF Railways announced the cancellation and rescheduling of several trains, including the Guwahati-Silchar Express…
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched scathing criticisms against the Modi government at a rally in Balajan, Dhubri district. She accused the government of orchestrating schemes to conceal corruption scandals, particularly targeting the handling of COVID-19 vaccine rollout and electoral…
Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve announces closure for visitors and tourists in the 2024–25 tourism season, including suspension of Jeep and elephant safaris from May 15, 2024. The closure aims to ensure safety amid heavy rains and flooding during…
Inspector Kapil Pathak led a Special Task Force (STF) raid at Dakhingaon, Saukuchi Road, under Hatigaon Police Station jurisdiction, resulting in the arrest of two individuals. The raid recovered a box containing 12.5 grams of suspected heroin, Rs 30,420 in…
A truck and its occupants narrowly escaped a major landslide near Sonapur on the Meghalaya side of the Barak-Guwahati connecting national highway. The incident, close to the Sonapur tunnel, occurred when a massive tree and debris from the hills crashed…