CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed key welfare schemes in Tamulpur district, praising its rapid progress. He highlighted benefits under Orunodoi 3.0, Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan, and CMAAA, empowering thousands of women and youth. Over 20,000 women already benefit from Orunodoi, with…
APCC president Gaurav Gogoi has urged Assam Police to investigate political violence impartially, criticizing alleged police bias under CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. He contrasted Congress's democratic protests with BJP's "violent methods," referencing recent assaults on Congress leaders. Gogoi also accused…
Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia has urged CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to restore the 1935 British-era vertical-lift bridge over the Dikhow river in Sivasagar. Saikia opposed calls for its demolition, citing its historical and tourism value. He recommended a fresh…
AGP held a key meeting in Ambari, chaired by president Atul Bora, to strategize for upcoming elections. The party decided to organize a convention of regional parties from the Northeast to strengthen alliances. Focus was also placed on preparations for…
ATASU Kamrup (Metro) has submitted a memorandum to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging harassment of travellers by unauthorized groups during Inner Line Permit (ILP) checks at the Arunachal border. The union claimed citizens from Assam and other states are…
The Union Forest Ministry has flagged illegal constructions in Geleky and Innerline Reserve Forests in Assam for police battalion housing, violating forest laws. Despite claims by then PCCF M.K. Yadava that no illegal diversion occurred, inspections revealed large-scale, unauthorized construction…
Japanese encephalitis has claimed 10 lives and infected 134 people in Assam, with Nalbari, Barpeta, Jorhat, and Darrang being worst affected. According to Dr. Manoj Choudhury of NHM Assam, the situation is under control compared to previous years. However, the…
A youth, Milkiya Mushahari, was seriously injured in a firing incident at Jaypur village near the Assam-Arunachal border. Gohpur police arrested Chandan Kumar from Bihar and seized an unlicensed pistol and a vehicle. Another suspect, Subhash Kumar, fled the scene…
Bank and insurance employees’ unions in Assam and the Northeast have announced support for the July 9 nationwide strike against privatization and for job security, recruitment, and restoration of the old pension scheme. A protest will also be held on…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) promptly addressed waterlogging in the Wireless area on Wednesday. Led by Joint Commissioner Mrinal Borah, the team initiated quick pumping operations, easing the situation. Residents appreciated the timely response. GMC urged citizens to keep drains…