A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck Assam’s Sonitpur region on Friday at 3:38 PM, at a depth of 5 km. This is the second quake in Assam this month, following a 3.3 magnitude tremor in Udalguri on October 7. The Northeast…
NSUI Assam has requested the State and Central governments to grant SGST exemption and make Zubeen Garg’s upcoming film Roi Roi Binale tax-free. The move aims to honor the legendary singer, described as the “heartbeat of Assam,” and allow fans…
Assam BJP Minister Pijush Hazarika accused Congress and state president Gaurav Gogoi of misusing late singer Zubeen Garg’s song Mayabini for political gains. Speaking in Bongaigaon, Hazarika called it unethical to turn art into propaganda, highlighting rising tensions between BJP…
The Cotton University Students’ Union Elections 2025 saw a sweeping victory for the AASU-backed panel, securing key posts including General Secretary. ACP-backed candidate Deep Shekhar Kalita was elected President, while Tuja Brahma of Chatra Mukti became Vice President. Out of…
Three of the six inmates who escaped Dharmanagar Sub-Jail on October 1 have been recaptured, including Rahim Ali, arrested in Assam. Earlier, Abdul Patta and Narayan Chandra Datta were caught. Police continue intensive searches for the remaining fugitives, while five…
The Kamatapur State Demand Council (KSDC) held a massive rally in Kokrajhar demanding a separate Kamatapur state and ST status for the Koch-Rajbongshi community. Protesters submitted a memorandum to the Centre and warned of intensified agitation if demands are ignored…
The Assam government announced results for 7,650 Grade III posts under ADRE 2025, along with 600 other vacancies across departments. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state is nearing its target of two lakh government jobs, stressing transparent and merit-based…
Filmmaker M Maniram is working on Mon Jai Chapter 2 as a tribute to Zubeen Garg. About 75% of the screenplay is complete, with shooting set to begin next year. The new film will carry the same theme of societal…
Kamrup (M) administration launched robotic and AI-assisted systems to clear Jorabat’s clogged drains and culverts. District Commissioner Sumit Sattawan inspected the site, but a brief shower again flooded the area, disrupting traffic and shops. Despite setbacks, locals welcomed the move,…
Dr. Suresh Chakravarty, Head of Psychiatry at Gauhati Medical College, highlighted growing mental health issues among youth, especially students aged 18–25. He cited cut-throat competition, parental expectations, substance abuse, nuclear family setups, and exposure to violence as key causes. Dr…