Assam

Nabajyoti Rajkhowa was abducted by a group in a black Scorpio after leaving a restaurant in Panbazar. He managed to escape in Ulubari and alerted the police. The investigation is ongoing.

A leakage at the Chachal Chariali valve has disrupted water supply in Maheswar Teron Path. Authorities will begin repair work tonight and have assured residents of a swift resolution.

A violent altercation over a dog dispute in Guwahati’s Lokhra area left three youths injured on Monday. The accused, Rijit Basumatary, allegedly attacked Rishi, Hirak Nath, and Dhon with a sharp weapon. Basistha police are investigating the incident

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is improving living conditions for employees by constructing and renovating staff quarters across five divisions. In Maligaon, 116 new quarters with better amenities are being built, while Alipurduar, Tinsukia, Rangiya, and Katihar divisions are upgrading hundreds…

The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) will hold a special camp from February 1 to March 31, 2025, to expedite 197 pending building permits. Mayor Mrigen Sarania assured that all approvals would be processed within the timeframe. Builders and property owners…

Mizo leaders in Assam’s Singla and Langkaih valleys have reiterated their demand to merge with Mizoram, citing concerns over security, culture, and development neglect. The Thangram Indigenous People's Movement (TIPM) met Mizoram CM Lalduhoma, urging integration for better socio-political security…

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma laid foundation stones for four flyovers in Dibrugarh, aiming to boost infrastructure. The projects include Amolapatty Chariali (1,479m, ₹158 crore), Mancotta Road (814m, ₹84 crore), Lahowal-Bordubi-Tinsukia Road (1,486m, ₹72 crore), and Lezai Kalakhowa Road (651m,…

Brief: A political controversy has sparked after Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized BJP leaders for turning the Maha Kumbh’s holy dip into a "competition." BJP leaders condemned his remarks, accusing him of attacking Sanatan Dharma. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma…

Brief: The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) began its two-day special general meeting at Swargadeo Chaolung Siu-Ka-Pha Samanway Kshetra near Talatal Ghar. Over 5,000 student representatives attended. AASU president Utpal Sarmah criticized the government for undermining Assam’s cultural diversity and…

Assam's tourism industry is set for growth as international roadshows in Britain and Dubai generate global interest. Led by Industries and Commerce Minister Bimal Bora, the delegation promoted "Advantage Assam 2.0," attracting investors in tourism and hydrocarbons. British investors showed…