Depositors of a micro-savings bank in Barihat, Palasbari LAC, protested after failing to withdraw matured savings. They accused authorities of inaction despite repeated complaints. Ex-president Siraj Ali blamed 12 absconding agents for embezzling nearly ₹2 crore, denying his role.
The Gauhati High Court upheld the dismissal of 771 contractual ASTC employees, citing large-scale recruitment irregularities under former MDs Anand Prakash Tiwari and Khagendra Nath Chetia. The court ruled staff may serve until sanctioned posts are filled but must compete…
Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), which runs India’s first bamboo-based biorefinery, is considering ethanol-to-jet fuel production in the future, subject to higher ethanol volumes and investment. Currently, its biorefinery capacity is 50 KTA. NRL’s refinery expansion has reached 81% progress, while…
The Assam government has issued a weather advisory, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall till Sept 22. Residents in low-lying and hilly areas have been cautioned about floods and landslides, while commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary travel. IMD…
The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) staged protests in Golaghat, Biswanath, and Nalbari demanding expulsion of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and rejecting CAA. Protesters carried placards, shouted anti-CAA slogans, and sought urgent implementation of the Assam Accord. AASU warned Assam must…
In an undercover sting, IAS probationer Ashish Unhale exposed a bribery racket at Silchar Sadar Circle Office. Two officials, Krishna Barman and Mehjabin Rahman Mazumdar, were caught demanding extra money and have been suspended. A departmental inquiry and legal action…
Karbi Anglong Congress and Mahila Congress staged a sit-in protest after a viral video allegedly showed Diphu MLA Bidyasing Engleng in a compromising situation. Leaders condemned the act as immoral and demanded his removal. APHLC and WKSA also sought strict…
Wildlife activist Rohit Choudhury has urged the MoEFCC to act against illegal mass fishing inside Kaziranga National Park during Magh Bihu. He alleged thousands enter the park every January with full knowledge of civil, police, and forest authorities, violating the…
Hundreds of small tea growers under AASTGA staged a protest at Chowkidinghee, Dibrugarh, demanding fair prices for green tea leaves. They accused the Assam government and Tea Board of neglect, as private factories pay only ₹12–14 per kg against the…
Education Minister Ranoj Pegu and MP Pradan Baruah inaugurated new labs, a NIELIT Study Centre, an ICT-enabled computer lab, and a multipurpose classroom at Dhemaji College. Pegu said the facilities align with NEP, boosting science, technology, and skill-based education.