Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the incorporation of Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Ltd (AVFCCL), a JV between the state and partners. The new brownfield ammonia-urea plant at Namrup aims to revive and expand fertilizer output. Approved by…
Bijni police arrested Kamal Mondal with elephant and tiger parts in Panbari area. A motorcycle used in the illegal trade was also seized. Earlier, Chirang Police arrested four others with suspected wildlife parts including tusks, tiger fur, and pangolin skin…
A prolonged dry spell in Assam has cut tea production by 20–25% in June, with paddy crops also suffering. Veteran planter Prabhat Bezbaruah blamed climate change, high temperatures, and poor rainfall. He warned of pest infestations and nutrient stress in…
Amid rising heat and poor monsoon, Assam is formulating a Heat Action Plan. Seventeen departments have been tasked with Assam-specific plans to be presented on July 28. ASDMA will raise awareness, while DDMAs will identify schools lacking power and cooling…
Minister Ashok Singhal inspected hospitals in Mangaldai, Sipajhar, Pathorighat, and Udalguri, noting a shortage of specialist doctors but no MBBS doctor shortage. He promised to address surgical service gaps and urged public respect for doctors. As Irrigation Minister, he highlighted…
Himani Gurung from Pawoi Bongao, Digboi, has been selected for the ADITYA-L1 Solar Astronomy Workshop by IUCAA and ISRO. The only student from Northeast India, she will attend the workshop from August 20–22 in Kerala. Coming from a humble background,…
Assam Cabinet approved ₹150 crore for police infrastructure, but Centre’s funding for modernisation has sharply declined. From ₹26.4 crore in 2021-22, MHA support dropped to ₹6.58 crore in 2023-24—a 70% cut. Assam, along with Manipur and Mizoram, saw the steepest…
The Indian Army held an advanced drill, Exercise Drone Prahaar, near the Myanmar border days after drone strikes on ULFA(I) camps. Observed by Spear Corps commander Lt Gen Abhijeet S Pendharkar, the drill tested drone integration in battlefield operations, including…
AASU is preparing to file a new petition in the Supreme Court seeking re-examination of the final NRC published in 2019. They allege ineligible names were included and claim over 19 lakh people should have been excluded. Discussions with legal…
The All Assam Scheduled Caste Students’ Union staged a protest in Sivasagar, accusing the government of neglecting SC communities. They opposed SC status for the Keot community, demanded 16% reservation, land pattas for SC families, and action against fake SC…