Gauhati Medical College Performs First Robotic Knee Surgery
Gauhati Medical College successfully conducted its first robotic knee-installation surgery, marking a significant advancement in Assam’s medical technology.
Assam Declares 2025 as ‘Year of Books,’ Promotes Reading Culture
The Assam government has announced that all official gifts at government events will now be books, reinforcing its commitment to promoting literacy. Additionally, each government employee will receive a one-time grant of Rs. 1,000 to buy books. To support young…
AGP to Contest RHAC Elections Independently in Select Constituencies
The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has decided to contest the upcoming Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) elections independently in 12 to 15 constituencies while supporting NDA candidates in others. The decision was finalized in a key meeting at the Boko-Chaygaon…
Assam Govt to Regulate Inter-Religious Land Transactions
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that inter-religious land transactions in the state will now require government approval. The move aims to prevent disputes and protect indigenous land rights. He emphasized the state’s authority in implementing land policies under…
Fresh Encroachment Sparks Tension on Assam-Arunachal Border
Tensions flared in the Kakoi-Rajgarh area of Lakhimpur district as encroachers from Arunachal Pradesh erected a bamboo house on disputed land. Assam forest officials, upon visiting the site, found the structure under construction but failed to stop it. The encroachers…
Assam’s Budget 2025-26 Focuses on Green Economy and Wildlife Conservation
The Assam government’s 2025-26 budget emphasizes sustainable development, eco-tourism, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted Assam’s commitment to green initiatives, including plans to transform Guwahati into a Bamboo Smart City. The Gaja Mitra scheme will expand…
Assam Police Nabs and Deports Four Illegal Bangladeshi Infiltrators
In a continued crackdown on illegal infiltration, Assam Police apprehended four Bangladeshi nationals and deported them back across the border. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the update on X, commending the police for their swift action. The arrested individuals…
Child Labour Racket Busted in Guwahati, Four Minors Rescued
Chandmari Police, along with child protection officials, raided a factory in Jyoti Nagar, Guwahati, rescuing four minors aged 14-15. The children were found hidden behind a locked gate. The raid, conducted at 2:30 AM, followed a tip-off from local youths…
Guwahati Police Seize Heroin, Arrest One in Drug Bust
Panbazaar Police raided a rented house in Azara Market, Guwahati, recovering 15 vials of suspected heroin weighing 20.42g. Items like packaging materials, electronic devices, and valuables, including a costly Rodd watch and an American Tourister bag, were also seized. The…
Guwahati Police Recover Stolen Bike of Uttarakhand Biker
Guwahati Police recovered the stolen bike of Uttarakhand-based biker "Rider Noni" from Fakirganj in Dhubri district. The bike was stolen from a guesthouse in Guwahati on March 5. A coordinated operation by Basistha and Fakirganj Police led to its retrieval…