Assam has launched year-long celebrations to mark the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, the “Bard of the Brahmaputra.” The state government, cultural organisations, and Assamese communities worldwide are paying tribute through cultural functions, exhibitions, and community events…
Guwahati, Sept 8: The recent revision of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates has sparked optimism in the real estate and construction sector. The Assam Real Estate and Infrastructure Developers’ Association (AREIDA) has welcomed the reforms, calling them a positive…
Guwahati Municipal Corporation, with Feedback Foundation and CEE, organized awareness programmes in Wards 16, 18, and 19 under “Sikun Guwahati, Mur Guwahati.” Residents were guided on waste segregation, home composting, and eco-friendly practices. GMC officials stressed that active citizen participation…
The body of Jadumoni Dutta from Nalbari, an UltraTech employee, was recovered from Hatkhuwapara, Deepor Beel. His family alleged murder, prompting Azara police to detain three colleagues for questioning. Investigation is ongoing.
The Gauhati High Court expressed concern over decades-old pending cases against current and former MPs and MLAs in Assam. It sought detailed reports from concerned courts on reasons for delays. Director of Prosecution M. Phukan flagged issues like witness absences,…
The Assam government will construct 28 new rural bridges across 12 districts at a cost of ₹85.88 crore under the World Bank-funded Assam Resilient Rural Bridges Program (ARRBP). Part of a larger plan for 1,200 bridges, the projects aim to…
APDCL has prepared a draft SOP to provide new household electricity connections with smart prepaid meters under RDSS until its new mobile app is launched. Turnkey contractors will handle service cables and data collection, while AMISPs will install meters. Verified…
Hundreds of tea garden workers in Palarband, Lakhipur blocked NH-37 demanding restoration of ration supplies and pending dues. The protest halted traffic for hours, with workers accusing management of neglecting basic labour rights. District officials and ACMS leaders rushed to…
AGP announced it will file a writ petition in the Supreme Court seeking Assam’s exemption from the Centre’s new immigrant directive. The party said the order violates the spirit of the Assam Accord and vowed strong opposition. The directive allows…
Ahead of PM Modi’s September 13 visit, transport associations in Upper Assam warned they won’t provide vehicles unless fares are revised. They called the current Rs 2,448 compensation per vehicle “too low” and cited pending dues from past events. Associations…