Guwahati: Assam Minister Kaushik Rai and GMC Mayor Mrigen Sarania inspected the drainage system at Sub-Path No. 2 in Basisthapur amid concerns over monsoon waterlogging. Officials were directed to take immediate measures to drain stagnant water and strengthen preparations to…
Guwahati: Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on Tuesday launched the ‘Brikshya Bandhu’ initiative at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, starting a four-day statewide plantation drive. More than 22 lakh students from Class VI onwards will plant over 1.5 crore saplings…
Guwahati: The Assam State Commission for Women (ASCW) on Tuesday launched a dedicated mobile application to provide women with easier access to information, assistance and grievance-related services. The app was launched in Guwahati in the presence of Women and Child…
Sonitpur: Assam Rifles, in collaboration with district authorities, organised a blood donation camp at Rangapara Primary Health Centre on Monday to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. Local residents, civilians and Assam Rifles personnel participated in the drive, aimed…
Dibrugarh: Severe riverbank erosion at Thakurbari in Maijan has brought the Dibrugarh Town Protection (DTP) Dyke under threat, with the eroding stretch reportedly just around 10 metres from the vital embankment. The erosion has continued for nearly a week, prompting…
Nagaland’s tax revenue grew by ₹170.47 crore to ₹1,597.51 crore in 2025-26, marking an 11.9% increase from the previous year. GST remained the largest contributor, generating ₹1,181.88 crore, or around 74% of total collections. At a review meeting, officials highlighted…
The death toll from Colombia’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake has climbed to at least 164, with rescue teams continuing to search collapsed buildings and remote areas for survivors. The powerful quake struck western Colombia on August 10, causing major damage in several…
Four of the 11 people injured in the firing incident along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Dhemaji are recovering at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh and are reportedly out of danger. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said one…
A joint operation by Cachar Police, Sribhumi Police and Assam Rifles led to the seizure of 8.2 kg of morphine, valued at around ₹13 crore, at Badarpur Ghat in Sribhumi district. The drugs were allegedly concealed in a secret chamber…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on August 10 inspected the ongoing development of Guwahati Science City in Sonapur and announced an additional ₹100 crore for new facilities. The planned additions include a digital panorama, convention centre, musical fountain and expanded…