Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday inaugurated two landmark projects in Guwahati — the Brahmaputra Riverfront–Sati Radhika Shaanti Udyan and the Gateway of Guwahati (Terminal & Jetty) — worth ₹632 crore. The Gateway, built for ₹305 crore, features the…
In a major anti-wildlife trafficking operation, Assam Police’s Special Task Force (STF) arrested two individuals in Nagaon district for allegedly smuggling endangered species and animal parts. Acting on specific intelligence, the STF, with support from the Wildlife Crime Control Authority,…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday hailed Assam’s new semiconductor facility at Jagiroad as a “turning point” for the Northeast and a model for innovation-led growth. Speaking at ‘Enterprise Assam – Viksit Bharat 2047’ in Morigaon, Sitharaman urged youth…
In a major anti-narcotics operation, Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized heroin worth ₹5.85 crore in Assam’s Cachar district. Acting on specific intelligence, security personnel intercepted a vehicle near Sonabarighat and recovered the heroin consignment. Two…
Tripura Police and GRP arrested three men, including BSF jawan Salim Uddin, for possessing brown sugar worth ₹5 lakh. The arrests followed a tip-off during a late-night raid. The other two accused, Sajiul Islam and Farid Akhter, are residents of…
Ferry operations between Guwahati and North Guwahati are suspended from November 6–9 for safety during the Indian Air Force air show at Lachit Ghat. Over 75 aircraft will participate in the event marking the IAF’s 93rd anniversary. Services will resume…
Legendary Nagara Naam artist Ramcharan Bharali passed away at his Nalbari residence at 83. Known for his devotion to Assamese folk music, he was the first folk artist in Assam to receive a government pension. Revered as “Nagara Surya,” Bharali…
Karimganj MP Kripanath Mallah dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” allegation as baseless, saying people trust PM Modi’s leadership. He asserted BJP and allies will win again in Bihar and Assam. Mallah was speaking in Hailakandi during an event marking 150…
Rabha organisations, including ARSU and ARWC, held a two-hour dharna in South Kamrup demanding inclusion of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council under the Sixth Schedule. They accused the government of delaying action despite promises and warned of intensified protests. A…
Leading tea associations have urged PM Modi to set a minimum sustainable price (MSP) for green tea leaves. While some welcomed the move, others questioned its feasibility. Critics said major producers paying only ₹12–16 per kg should first ensure ₹35…