Congress leader Ripun Bora was summoned by the CM's Vigilance Cell in a case probing alleged Pakistan links of MP Gaurav Gogoi. Bora called the move political revenge for his recent press meet questioning CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. He denied…
APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi dismissed ISI link allegations as “political theatre,” accusing the BJP of character assassination. At a press meet, he clarified his 2013 Pakistan visit was government-cleared and defended his wife's past job there. Gogoi alleged corruption in…
AIUDF urged the Centre to sign an extradition treaty with Bangladesh for fair deportation of illegal immigrants. MLA Aminul Islam submitted a memorandum to the Governor, criticizing the current “pushback” policy. He alleged some deportees were left in “No Man’s…
Assam Minister Kaushik Rai announced free ferry services across the Barak River from May 29 to assist commuters during the 60-day repair of the Gammon Bridge at Badarpurghat. The bridge, a key route closed on May 21, is undergoing structural…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy in Delhi to seek stronger coal linkages and boost mineral extraction. Discussions focused on supporting Assam's upcoming thermal power plants and expanding Margherita coal mining. The…
The Supreme Court collegium, led by CJI BR Gavai, has recommended the transfer or repatriation of 21 High Court judges across India. Notable moves include Gauhati HC judges Lanusungkum Jamir, Manash Ranjan Pathak, and Suman Shyam to Calcutta, Orissa, and…
The Gauhati High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking compulsory castration of rape convicts, stating such policies must align with each state’s ground realities. The bench, led by Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi, declined to direct Assam to adopt schemes from…
Assam’s Transport Department has launched a public service drive, led by official Gautam Das, to help vehicle owners update licenses, pay taxes, and fix documentation issues. Officials are visiting homes and offices to assist. Many luxury vehicle owners and companies…
Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) signed an MoU with Praja Foundation to enhance urban governance. The partnership will focus on training officials in accounting, e-governance, and financial planning. It aims to improve transparency, service delivery, and citizen engagement in Guwahati.
Preparations are underway for the Ambubachi Mela 2025, set from June 22–26 at Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati. The temple will close on June 22 at 2:58 PM for the ritual seclusion (Prabriti) and reopen on June 26 at 3:21 AM after…