Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed rallies in Dimakuchi and Bhairabkunda, urging support for BJP candidates in the upcoming BTC elections. He promised job opportunities, infrastructure growth, VCDC reforms, and resolution of land rights. Senior BJP leaders joined the campaign…
A 12-hour bandh by AKRSU paralysed parts of Dhubri after police lathi-charged its rally in Golakganj, injuring over 100. Schools, shops, and markets remained closed. Two police officers, including Golakganj OC, were suspended, and a high-level inquiry was ordered. AKRSU…
The SIT probing APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi’s alleged Pakistan link submitted its report to the Assam government. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said it contains “startling facts” suggesting a larger conspiracy and will be placed before the Cabinet. Meanwhile, Gogoi dismissed…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that India’s second hydrogen project will be set up in Golaghat, terming it a milestone for green energy. The project is underway with tenders finalised. PM Modi will visit Numaligarh on September 14 to inaugurate…
A private hospital in Guwahati successfully conducted Eastern India’s first remote robotic gallbladder removal on two patients. Lead surgeon Prof Subhas Khanna operated from Gurgaon, nearly 1,950 km away, using the “Made-in-India” SSI Mantra system. Both patients are recovering well…
Assam is preparing for PM Narendra Modi’s September 13 visit. He will inaugurate India’s first bamboo-based bio-ethanol refinery in Numaligarh on September 14 and address a rally of nearly 1 lakh people. Modi will also lay the foundation of a…
Ahead of the BTC polls, Congress has intensified campaigning in Biswanath’s newly added villages. Former MLA Praneshwar Basumatary returned to active politics, criticizing the BJP for allegedly pushing the BTC outside the Sixth Schedule framework by creating “satellite autonomous” areas…
Fresh poll-related violence was reported in Baokhungri constituency, Kokrajhar, just days before the BTC elections. Miscreants allegedly linked to UPPL attacked a BPF office, vandalising vehicles and injuring workers. The clash followed Monday’s attack on UPPL supporters, which the party…
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam, on Wednesday arrested Naguib Khan, Superintendent of Food, Public Distribution & Consumer Affairs, Sivasagar, while accepting a bribe of ₹8,000 in his office. Khan had allegedly demanded ₹20,000 to process bills for a…
Flipkart has announced major expansions in Assam and the Northeast, boosting supply chain capacity, festive-season readiness, and community partnerships. The e-commerce giant has built over 6 lakh sq. ft. of warehousing in Guwahati, launched a grocery fulfilment centre in Agartala,…