The 11-day “Oitijya – The Museum Festival” began at the Assam State Museum, celebrating the State’s cultural heritage through exhibitions, talks, cultural performances, and workshops. Inaugurated by ITFC Minister Jogen Mohan, the event aims to make museums more accessible and…
The Assam Rail Passengers’ Association urged the Centre to create a dedicated railway zone for the eight northeastern States by splitting the Northeast Frontier Railway. It proposed merging NFR’s West Bengal and Bihar divisions with other zones, and restructuring remaining…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma directed police to file a treason case against Congress leaders in Sribhumi after the Bangladeshi national anthem was sung at a party meeting. Sarma called it disrespect to India and linked it to claims…
Kaziranga National Park will start its much-awaited elephant safari from November 1. While the Bagori, Burapahar, and Agaratoli ranges are already open for jeep safaris, the popular Kohora range—damaged by floods—will reopen on November 2 after repairs. Both jeep and…
APCC president Gaurav Gogoi accused the Assam government of mishandling the probe into singer Zubeen Garg’s death, saying the SIT has made no progress even after 40 days. He alleged the investigation is being misused to target critics instead of…
The Directorate of Elementary Education, Assam, has announced a Special Recruitment Drive to fill 10,673 LP and UP teacher posts. The drive is open only to Contractual and State Pool Teachers under Samagra Shiksha with at least three years of…
The Assam Cabinet has approved a key clause of the 2020 Bodoland Accord, granting Cabinet Minister status to BTC Deputy Chief Rihon Daimari and Minister of State rank to other Executive Members. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision…
Cyclone Montha, after hitting Andhra Pradesh, weakened into a deep depression over Andhra and Telangana, the IMD said. Assam has been placed under a yellow alert for October 31 and November 1, with forecasts of heavy rain and gusty winds…
The All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) staged large rallies across BTR and Bodo-majority areas demanding full implementation of the 2020 Bodo Accord. Thousands joined demonstrations in Kokrajhar, Chirang, and Biswanath. ABSU president Dipen Boro accused the government of delaying key…
The Tezpur University Teachers’ Association alleged that no Assamese books were purchased in the last two years, despite funds being allocated. Of ₹571.97 lakh approved for books and journals in 2024–25, ₹455.60 lakh was spent, but none on Assamese titles…