Chinmoy Prakash Phookan, ACS, has assumed office as the new Commissioner of Guwahati Municipal Corporation. He promised to prioritize key civic issues like waterlogging and traffic and assured full public accessibility and transparent governance. A Guwahati resident himself, Phookan said…
Civil society groups and students held a rally in Sribhumi, singing “Amar Sonar Bangla” to protest CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s threat of legal action against Congress workers who sang the song. Activists said the Tagore composition, now Bangladesh’s anthem, was…
Water meter thefts are rising across Guwahati, affecting areas like Zoo Road, Rajgarh Road, and Pub Sarania. Thieves target brass and copper parts, forcing residents to spend ₹6,000–₹8,000 on replacements. Despite complaints and CCTV footage, no major action has been…
AASU is celebrating Zubeen Garg’s 53rd birth anniversary with a three-day programme across Assam. Activities include portrait painting, Nahor tree plantation drives, and cultural performances. Students in Kokrajhar planted saplings and sang Zubeen’s songs to honour his legacy. The celebrations…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Guwahati on Monday for a two-day visit as part of the organisation’s 100th-year programmes. He will review Assam’s centenary activities, hold internal meetings, address a citizens’ meet, and interact with youth. Bhagwat will leave…
Tezpur University students have accused Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh of corruption, administrative misconduct, academic negligence, and threatening protesters. At a press meet, they demanded his suspension and a judicial inquiry. Allegations include financial irregularities, faculty removal, misuse of funds, and…
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal has hinted at a possible alliance with AIMIM and talks with Kerala’s UDF ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. Ajmal said the party plans to contest 35 seats and expects better results than Congress. Analysts…
The Election Commission has ordered a Special Revision of Assam’s electoral rolls, with January 1, 2026 as the qualifying date. The final voter list will be published on February 10, 2026. Unlike regular summary revisions, booth-level officers will verify voters…
Tension arose at New Tinsukia Railway Station after locals detained 44 men from Jammu and Kashmir, suspecting their identity. The group said they were heading to Roing, Arunachal Pradesh, for mason and transmission work. Police verified their documents and confirmed…
The Assam Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair in New Delhi is drawing huge crowds with premium Assam tea, bamboo and cane products, agarwood, and handloom items. With 41 MSME stalls and ODOP products, the pavilion highlights Assam’s…