Nearly 50,000 people have been hit by fresh floods in Assam, affecting Golaghat, Sonitpur, Cachar, Nagaon, and Bishwanath. Golaghat is the worst-hit with over 32,000 affected. Several rivers are flowing above danger levels. Authorities set up 29 relief camps sheltering…
The Moran community’s economic blockade, demanding ST status and Sixth Schedule inclusion, entered its fourth day, crippling Upper Assam. Thousands of vehicles, including over 1,000 fuel tankers, remain stranded, leaving 90% of Tinsukia fuel depots dry. Oil, coal, tea, and…
After a brutal lathi-charge on Koch-Rajbongshi protesters in Golakganj left over 100 injured, the Assam government transferred Dhubri SSP Leena Doley. The crackdown on AKRSU’s rally demanding ST status and a separate state sparked outrage and a 12-hour bandh. Several…
At its 66th AGM, Oil India Ltd reported record oil and gas production in FY25 and strong profits of ₹7,040 crore (consolidated). Chairman Dr Ranjit Rath highlighted PM Modi’s inauguration of the world’s first bamboo-based 2G bio-ethanol plant and the…
The Supreme Court’s Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has recommended a ₹150 crore fine on the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) for illegal use of forest land. It urged restoration of the encroached area to forest within a year…
Guwahati, Sept 19: Popular Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg passed away on Thursday in Singapore following a scuba diving accident. He was 52. The singer had travelled to Singapore to perform at the 4th North East India Festival…
AIIMS Guwahati inaugurated awareness sessions and health camps under Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan. The campaign offers free diagnostics, medicines, and health education for women, girls, and children until October 2, 2025. Activities include screenings, school check-ups, awareness on nutrition…
Assam’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan is empowering youth with financial aid up to ₹5 lakh and mentorship to promote entrepreneurship. Over 25,000 beneficiaries have received support, with 75,000 more set to benefit in the next phase. The scheme aims to build…
The Gauhati High Court issued notice to the Centre on reliance over the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, in a PIL seeking detection and expulsion of illegal migrants in Assam under the Foreigners Act, 1946, and IMDT Act, 1950. The Centre…
Kamrup (M) administration has mandated CCTV cameras, male and female volunteers, fire safety measures, and separate entry-exit routes at all Durga Puja venues. Puja committees must also ensure waste management, PA systems, and strict adherence to guidelines. Emergency help will…