Amid preparations for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, Asom Gana Parishad faced a setback in Dhubri district with the resignation of Amitabh Acharyya alias Sajal. The AGP’s Dhubri district finance secretary stepped down from his post, quit the party’s primary…
A plastic waste management unit under Chhaygaon LAC in Kamrup district became non-functional just two months after its July 25, 2023 inauguration, despite significant public spending. The unit reportedly shut down due to mechanical failure and has remained closed for…
Several organisations, including the All Assam Motok Students' Union, Central Assam Koch-Rajbongshi Students' Union, and the Tribal Protection Forum, Assam, on Thursday condemned the recent violence in West Karbi Anglong district. At a joint press conference in Nagaon, the groups…
The Assam Book Fair 2025 began on December 24 at the Khanapara Veterinary College playground. Organised by the Publication Board Assam with the All Assam Book Publishers and Sellers Association, the 14-day fair features 135 stalls. Publishers from Assam, Delhi,…
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) said it protected over 160 elephants in 2025 by adopting technology-driven safety measures to prevent train collisions. NFR deployed an AI-based Intrusion Detection System using Distributed Acoustic System technology to detect elephant movement near tracks…
A 33-year-old woman, Sangita Ray, has been reported missing from the Bijni area of Chirang district since December 21. A resident of No. 2 Barpathar (Natun Para) under Panbari Police Station, she reportedly left home and did not return. Her…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said developing sports as an industry can create jobs and boost income, helping India compete globally. He was speaking at the closing ceremony of the Sansad Khel Mahotsav at Chowkidingee playground in Dibrugarh. Sonowal…
The birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee was observed across Hailakandi district with tribute programmes and floral offerings. The Bharatiya Janata Party Hailakandi district unit organised a special programme highlighting Vajpayee’s contributions to…
Police on Thursday arrested four leaders—three from Vishwa Hindu Parishad and one from Bajrang Dal—for obstructing Christmas celebrations at St. Mary’s School in Nalbari district. Those arrested include VHP leaders Manas Patgiri, Bhaskar Deka, Biju Dutta, and Bajrang Dal coordinator…
Ahead of the Assembly elections, the Assam Government on Wednesday ordered a major reshuffle, transferring 14 IAS and state service officers. Sumit Sattawan, DC of Kamrup Metropolitan, has been posted as DC of Tinsukia, replacing Swapneel Paul. Aranyak Saikia has…