BPF chief Hagrama Mohilary pledged to triple past work and promised land pattas, youth employment funds, and welfare schemes if elected. He launched a 98-point manifesto, urging voters to back BPF. Meanwhile, UPPL president Pramod Boro unveiled flagship schemes like…
A Goalpara College student filed a sexual assault complaint against a student union member, sparking protests and outrage. District Commissioner Prodip Timung assured strict legal action and urged calm, confirming police involvement. Women’s groups and students demanded stronger campus security,…
India’s rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) has triggered mixed reactions in Guwahati. While hailed as a green step, many motorists report issues like reduced mileage, engine troubles, and higher maintenance costs, especially in older vehicles. With plans to move…
Author Anuradha Sarma Pujari’s new book Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika, released by PM Modi during Hazarika’s centenary celebrations, explores the many dimensions of the legendary artist beyond his songs. Written in Assamese and set to be translated into all Indian…
Sonapur police, with VDP members, seized 57 bottles of illicit liquor from a shop in Kolongpar market. Owner Bachindra Barman faces legal action.
The Pachimanchal Sarbajanin Durga Puja Committee in North Guwahati will present an Operation Sindoor-themed pandal with a 13-foot idol. Celebrating its 49th year with a ₹30 lakh budget, the puja will feature cultural nights with singers Pankaj Borah and Daisy…
For the first time, 28 scholars from Gauhati University joined the Tamil Classical Workshop at CICT, Chennai. The week-long programme highlighted cultural exchange, with speakers praising Assam’s linguistic heritage and drawing parallels between Assamese and Tamil traditions.
Wild elephants from Meghalaya hills have damaged over 100 bighas of paddy in Assam’s Greater Rani region. Villages including Patgaon, Sajjanpara, and Chhatargaon reported repeated night raids, leaving farmers distressed and huts destroyed during the crucial harvest stage.
The second phase of training for Presiding and Polling Officers of BTC Election 2025 began in Kokrajhar on Saturday. Sessions were held at Kokrajhar University, Gossaigaon College, and schools in Parbatjhora under the supervision of the District Commissioner and Election…
Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi announced his party will contest 36 constituencies in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, including his own candidature from Sivasagar. He stressed the need for respectful opposition unity, criticized Congress’s approach, and attacked CM Himanta Biswa…