The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), an ally of the BJP-led NDA, announced Jayanta Basumatary as its candidate for the No.1 Kokrajhar Lok Sabha ST (HPC) seat in the upcoming Parliamentary Elections. Basumatary, a sitting MLA and former ABSU Vice…
In a shocking incident in North Guwahati, the city police rescued a minor boy, Safiqul Islam, from the clutches of his own father, Sarifuddin Ahmed, who had abducted him. Ahmed had concealed the child in a house in Noonmati after…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the inauguration of the six-lane expanded bypass on national highway - 37 connecting Khanapara to Jalukbari. Highlighting the state's infrastructural development, he mentioned ongoing and completed projects totaling over ₹60,000 crore. Sarma emphasized…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the government's unwavering stance on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), declaring it non-negotiable and asserting its permanence. Addressing skepticism from the opposition, Shah emphasized the constitutional validity of the law, highlighting its humanitarian aspect…
In anticipation of the Union Home Minister's visit to Guwahati, the office of the Magistrate, Kamrup (M), has declared the Khanapara Veterinary Playground and its surrounding areas as no-drone-fly and no-laser-show zones for March 14 and 15. This decision aims…
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has revealed its strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024 by nominating Manoranjan Talukdar for the Barpeta Lok Sabha seat. With confidence in Talukdar's experience and dedication, the party aims to field…
The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has revealed its protest strategy against the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), announcing a series of actions to voice opposition to the legislation. Beginning with the hoisting of black flags at various public places…
Forest department officials in Assam's Biswanath district have apprehended three individuals suspected of poisoning and killing migratory birds. The accused, identified as Dadul Borah alias Khoni (28), Basanta Pradhan (35), and Bubul Saikia (45), residents of Behali, were arrested in…
JettWings Airways, a Guwahati-based airline, has received approval to operate in 12 sectors across the Northeast, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar under the UDAN scheme, marking a significant development for regional air travel. The airline will connect airports in…
The Tinsukia district administration, in collaboration with five municipal boards, launched an ambitious initiative in March 2023 to rid the district of legacy waste. Utilizing Oil India Limited’s CSR fund, biomining projects were initiated under various municipal boards. A total…