More than 8,000 contractual employees of Assam’s Panchayat & Rural Development Department have been on strike since November 11, halting key schemes like MGNREGA and PMAY. They demand a ₹30,000 wage hike, yearly increments, job security till 60, and a…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said drug trafficking in the Northeast has risen sharply, with smugglers now using drones to deliver narcotics. He stressed the need for awareness among students. Schools across Assam, including Nahorbari M V School in…
A suspected drug trafficker, Anowar Hussain of Mailkuchi village, was shot in the leg after he tried to flee police custody during a night operation in Barpeta. Police said he was under surveillance for links to a heroin smuggling network…
The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the Indian Air Force thrilled Silchar with an impressive airshow during the 93rd Air Force Day celebrations. Flight Lieutenant Pallavi Sangwan inspired young girls with a message to “dream boldly and work hard.” The…
Two associations of retired school teachers in Assam have urged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to resolve long-pending issues of pension, gratuity, and free healthcare for those who joined before 2005 and were provincialized in 2013. They said many retirees…
Biswanath police seized a 207-year-old British-era bronze land patta from two men during a vehicle search on NH-15. The artifact, issued in 1818 under the British East India Company, was allegedly being smuggled for illegal sale. The arrested duo, Hemanta…
Bodoland University organized a two-day national seminar on “Women, Culture, and Empowerment” with multiple departments and NEC support. The event featured cultural performances, keynote lectures, and presentations on women’s health, textiles, and economic empowerment. Scholars from various institutions participated through…
The National Science Centre, Guwahati, inaugurated a new Kids’ Play Zone on November 14, opened by MP Bijuli Kalita Medhi. The facility includes play areas for children up to 14, promoting fitness, creativity, and social skills. Officials highlighted the importance…
Basistha Police arrested four members of a robbery gang from a Hatigaon apartment, preventing a planned major burglary. The arrested men, all from Barpeta, reportedly travelled in luxury vehicles to target city locations. One member escaped. Police said the gang…
Biswanath joined the nationwide celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attended the event and paid floral tribute to the tribal freedom fighter. He highlighted the government’s efforts toward tribal welfare and…