The second edition of the Tezpur Litchi Festival began on Saturday, bringing together farmers, buyers and agri-entrepreneurs to promote the region’s renowned litchi. Over 50 exhibitors, 30 farmers and FPOs, and 20 domestic and international buyers are participating in the…
With water bodies already saturated due to early rainfall, Kaziranga National Park has intensified flood preparedness measures ahead of the monsoon season. Authorities have deployed mechanised boats, speed boats, floating camps, animal monitoring systems and additional staff to ensure wildlife…
The Biswanath district administration has sealed the Live Well and Pratigya de-addiction centres following allegations of physical abuse and medical negligence. An inquiry has been launched, with a report expected within seven days. The action follows the escape of 34…
A massive fire that broke out around 2 a.m. on Friday at West Jaymati Nagar in Guwahati's Jalukbari area claimed the lives of four family members and destroyed several homes. The deceased were identified as Kuddus Ali, Kajoli Begum, Haru…
The Assam State GST Department held an awareness meeting with motor parts and accessories traders in Guwahati to promote GST compliance and prevent tax evasion. The meeting, chaired by Jitu Doley, IRS, Commissioner of Taxes, focused on tax evasion and…
The district administration on Friday carried out a major eviction drive in Guwahati’s Birubari area, clearing alleged encroachments from government land belonging to the TB Hospital in Surabala Bordoloi Nagar. Several structures were demolished using bulldozers under heavy police security…
The All Assam Electricity Consumers Association (AAECA) has strongly opposed the recent increase in the Fuel and Power Purchase Price Adjustment (FPPPA) surcharge from 16 paise to 28 paise per unit, calling it unjustified and anti-consumer. The association said the…
The eight Northeastern states collectively borrowed ₹19,563 crore from the open market during the first three quarters of FY 2025-26, with Assam accounting for the largest share at ₹10,204 crore. Other states borrowed smaller amounts, including Meghalaya (₹2,634 crore), Manipur…
The Higher Education Department of Assam has made Aadhaar numbers and Aadhaar-linked bank accounts mandatory for students seeking benefits under schemes such as the Fee Waiver Scheme, Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Aasoni, and Mukhya Mantri Nijut Babu Aasoni. All colleges…
Assam government officer Naren Chandra Basumatary, ACS, Joint Secretary of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, has been suspended following his arrest in an alleged financial irregularities and fund misappropriation case. The Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption arrested Basumatary on…