CM Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed Rs 10,000 seed capital to 19,000 women SHG members under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan at Dongkamukam. He urged investment in small businesses, with higher funding in subsequent years. Sarma also inaugurated a 100-bed district…
Under the Swachhotsav initiative, Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) will mentor Morigaon Municipal Board to enhance sanitation and cleanliness. An MoU was signed by GMC Mayor Mrigen Sarania and Commissioner Dr. M.S. Lakshmi Priya, and MMB officials, formalizing the collaboration. The…
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and son Jeet visited Zubeen Garg’s residence in Kahilipara, Guwahati, to pay respects to the late singer. He expressed willingness to support the family in preserving Zubeen’s legacy. During his Assam visit, Adani will also…
On Maha Shashti, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a 100-bed district hospital at Hamren, West Karbi Anglong. Built under NHM for ₹30 crore, the hospital will soon add a CT scanner, dialysis unit, blood bank, and caesarean facilities. Sarma also…
BPF chief Hagrama Mohilary, set to be sworn in as BTC CEM on October 3, invited all parties, including UPPL and BJP, to work together. After winning 28 of 40 seats, BPF staked claim to form the council. Mohilary stressed…
Over 10,000 people joined a massive rally in Sadiya on September 26 demanding Scheduled Tribe status for the Tai Ahom community. Protesters carried bamboo torches and warned the government of political consequences if promises remain unmet before the 2026 Assam…
The Tezpur University Teachers’ Association (TUTA) has demanded the removal of Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh, alleging financial irregularities, poor infrastructure quality, and administrative lapses. TUTA cited questionable contracts, staff shortages, delayed funds, and arbitrary appointments. The VC also faced…
A joint operation by SSB, WCCB, Forest Department, and Police seized a full tiger skin and eight deer skins from Ananda Ram Deka’s residence in Bhetapara, Guwahati. Deka, a self-styled godman, was arrested and handed to the Forest Department. Officials…
The Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) vice president Prabin Boro said providing land patta to indigenous people and maintaining harmony will be top priorities in their new BTC term. BPF secured 28 of 40 seats, while UPPL won seven and BJP…
As part of Swachhta Pakhwada, Numaligarh Refinery Limited held an eye camp at Khumargaon, benefiting over 200 people. Free check-ups, medicines, and spectacles were provided, and patients needing cataract surgery were referred to Jorhat Lions Eye Hospital.