Assam Cabinet Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah visited the erosion-affected Brahmaputra embankment at Jamuguri in Biswanath district to review the flood situation and ongoing protection measures. Acting on the Chief Minister's instructions, he held discussions with officials and local MLAs, stressing the…
The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has urged the Assam Government to introduce special relief measures for students affected by recent floods in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat. The union requested tuition fee support, extension of the fee waiver scheme, relaxation…
The Assam Government has extended the ‘Apun Bahan’ vehicle loan interest subsidy scheme until March 31, 2031, allowing eligible government employees to buy new vehicles with financial support. The revised scheme offers a 2% interest subsidy for men purchasing petrol…
The Assam Government has transferred two senior police officers following the deputation of IPS officer Pushkin Jain to the CBI. Sushanta Biswa Sarma has been posted as Senior Superintendent of Police, Barpeta, while Marylyn Zawlsangmawi has been appointed as SSP…
The Assam Council of Medical Registration (ACMR) has permanently removed the registration of Tinsukia-based doctor Pankaj Goel after finding that he obtained his medical degree from Ukraine using forged educational certificates. Following an inquiry, the council ruled that he violated…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised Udalguri Police after they seized 344.38 kg of ganja worth around ₹1.72 crore in a major anti-drug operation. One person was arrested during the raid. The Chief Minister termed the seizure a significant…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said over 18,000 flood-affected families are yet to receive the first ₹15,000 relief instalment because of errors in their bank account details, many caused by lost documents during the floods. He assured that payments…
Alleged links between insurgent groups and coal mining operations in Nagaland have come under renewed scrutiny following the devastating July floods in upper Assam. Security sources claim some militant groups have financial interests in the coal trade, complicating enforcement efforts…
Dibrugarh: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday chaired a review meeting to discuss long-term solutions for traffic congestion and infrastructure development in Dibrugarh. The meeting, attended by the Deputy Commissioner, NFR's Tinsukia Division DRM, and officials of the Dibrugarh Municipal…
Bongaigaon: A shop at Nitya Bazar under the South Boitamari Police Outpost was burgled on Monday night after unidentified miscreants allegedly broke open its shutter and stole several items. Shop owner Md Wajed Ali discovered the theft when he opened…