Survey teams from Assam and Meghalaya have started installing border pillars in Hahim, Kamrup district, to mark resolved areas of their long-standing boundary dispute. The work follows the 2022 agreement that settled six of 12 disputed areas, including Hahim and…
Brief: Assam SGST officials uncovered 352 fake GST registrations linked to ₹1,400 crore in bogus input tax credit claims, with ₹1,200 crore routed to other states. The crackdown included 43 searches, revealing ₹33.34 crore in evasion; ₹5.34 crore has been…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in Delhi, urging MoRTH's support for timely completion of key highway projects in Assam. Gadkari assured full backing, highlighting their importance for Northeast connectivity and growth. Sarma also held meetings with…
A plastic bottle hurled during a June 29 protest in Golaghat hit Agriculture Minister Atul Bora’s convoy, not CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s, as initially reported. Six Congress workers have been detained. The police have registered a case under multiple sections…
Brief: The Sivasagar Municipality Tax Payers' Association submitted a memorandum to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, requesting a modern RCC bridge to replace the decaying 1935 British-era iron bridge. Deemed unsafe even for pedestrians, the bridge has been closed to vehicles…
UK-based artist Dr Kasturi Hazarika unveiled an art installation at Guwahati’s Sixmile bus stop to raise awareness about declining bird habitats. Known for her public art work, Dr Hazarika transformed the everyday space into a site of reflection, engaging passers-by…
Brief: Assam received only 272 mm rainfall in June against the normal 415.2 mm — a 34% deficit. Western districts like Bajali (−77%) and Darrang (−76%) were worst hit. Eastern districts also saw major shortfalls, including Dibrugarh (−56%). Eight districts…
A major fire broke out at two dump sites in Gorchuk on Tuesday afternoon. Seven fire tenders controlled the blaze by 4 PM. No casualties were reported. Property worth ₹5 lakh was lost, with ₹2.5 lakh saved. An investigation is…
Purabi has raised milk prices by ₹2 per litre, with half-litre packets now costing ₹35. The hike has sparked concern among middle- and low-income families and small businesses. The increase is attributed to rising fodder, transport, and production costs. Consumers…
A new toll gate at Sulung in Nagaon will soon become operational, increasing toll fees for vehicles traveling to Tezpur and the North Bank. This brings the total toll points between Guwahati and Biswanath to four: Sonapur, Raha, Sulung, and…