Assam recorded a 97% drop in child marriages—from 5,410 cases in 2023 to 122 till June 2025. The state's conviction rate also rose from 5.51% in 2021 to 26.22% in 2025. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma credited government efforts and Assam…
IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds (40–50 kmph) in Guwahati over the next 2–3 days. ASDMA has urged residents to stay alert, especially in low-lying and hillside areas, due to risks of waterlogging, traffic…
GMC and Guwahati Jal Board conducted a door-to-door survey to assess water connections and gather public feedback. Senior officials joined the initiative to identify supply gaps and improve service delivery. The effort aims to boost transparency, efficiency, and citizen engagement…
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) signed MoUs with the Assam Pollution Control Board and IIT Guwahati on August 1. One aims to make Guwahati Railway Station a 100% plastic recycling hub. The other introduces biodegradable bedroll bags in AC coaches, starting…
Guwahati Municipal Corporation fined a hotel ₹1.5 lakh on August 1 for breaching hygiene and safety norms. The surprise inspection, led by GMC officials, found serious health violations. Officials warned that strict action will continue against establishments flouting sanitation rules,…
Assam Police, under its Sishu Mitra Programme, held a state-level dialogue to strengthen child protection coordination. Launched in 2019 with UNICEF and UTSAH, the initiative promotes child-friendly policing. Justice Kaushik Goswami called it vital for ensuring justice and rehabilitation. DGP…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced BTC elections are expected in mid-September, with results before Durga Puja. At a BJP rally in BTR’s Mwdwibari, he launched booth-level committees and promised inclusive development. Key announcements included a proposed IIT, welfare schemes like…
Biswanath district administration has issued eviction notices to 307 families in Nonkejapori Guri, asking them to vacate government grazing land within 15 days. The notice, issued on August 1, also targets a mosque and burial ground. Authorities say the land…
Ahead of Independence Day, the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) launched an eviction drive to clear unauthorised stalls from footpaths. The operation, which began on July 31, intensified in areas like Joyanagar, Beltola, Jalukbari, and Ganeshguri. Officials aim to improve the…
The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways plans to establish a ₹188 crore Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) for maritime training in Dibrugarh. Announced by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the project aims to boost skill development and employment in…