Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram said the Centre is seriously considering granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six Assam communities—Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes. However, no final decision has been made. The Registrar General of…
Punjab Police arrested senior oncologist Dr. Kalinga Ketan Nayak from a top Guwahati hospital in connection with a ₹1.5 crore embezzlement case. The case, registered in Punjab’s Sadar Kharar Police Station, led to a coordinated raid with local police. Dr…
Despite widespread damage from rains and storms since May 30, APDCL Nagaon restored power within 24 hours, thanks to efficient leadership and dedicated staff. Areas like Dhing, Juria, Raha, Samaguri, and others were affected, but under the guidance of CEO…
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi assumed charge as Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president on Tuesday, ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls. With the slogan “eibar juj hobo” (this time, there will be a contest), he urged party workers to unite…
Jorhat district administration, with police and CRPF, conducted an eviction drive on Kabaristan Road Tuesday, demolishing structures built on government land. The action targeted Azad Chowdhury, accused of illegal occupation. Officials claimed legal notices were served since 2016. Chowdhury denied…
Mass protests erupted in Dhemaji on Tuesday against mega dams and hydroelectric projects in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Led by Raijor Dal and allied groups, demonstrators demanded scrapping of ongoing and proposed projects, including the Lower Subansiri and Upper Siang…
The Assam government has allocated ₹4.55 crore for the smooth conduct of the Ambubachi Mela from June 22–26 at Kamakhya Temple. Tourism Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass said preparations are underway, with meetings held involving 24 departments. Special arrangements will be…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma dismissed Pakistan's claims about a China-induced Brahmaputra threat, calling it a “manufactured narrative.” He said 65–70% of the river’s flow comes from rainfall in Northeast India, not from Tibet. Sarma added that Brahmaputra grows in…
Assam and Meghalaya will jointly conduct satellite mapping of Guwahati and nearby areas to address severe waterlogging issues. NESAC will carry out the mapping, and IIT-Roorkee will analyze the data to suggest long-term solutions. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted…
Assam and Meghalaya will install border pillars in five of six agreed disputed areas by August 15, as announced by Chief Ministers Himanta Biswa Sarma and Conrad Sangma. The move follows their 2022 agreement to resolve boundary disputes in six…