Over 180 contractual workers maintaining 167 monuments in Assam, including the UNESCO-listed Charaideo Moidams, haven't received salaries for six months. Payment delays stem from the government not clearing vendor bills worth over ₹2 crore. Many staff have stopped reporting to…
AASU has urged both the Assam and Central governments to file a fresh Supreme Court appeal for a complete re-examination of the NRC. During the sixth Assam Accord sub-committee meeting in Guwahati, AASU rejected earlier partial re-verification plans. They highlighted…
Finance Minister Ajanta Neog announced a rise in Assam’s tax collection over the past four years. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Jorhat Treasury Office building, she highlighted transparency efforts in tax processes and financial rule reforms. Neog said…
The Assam government has reclaimed 495 acres of government-notified wetland from alleged encroachers at Hasila Beel in Goalpara. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the eviction was lawful and aimed at protecting natural ecosystems. A second phase is planned at…
APCC president Gaurav Gogoi said CM Himanta Biswa Sarma should resign if he cannot protect Assam's religious sites. He also criticised Sarma for making undignified remarks, urging him to uphold the dignity of his office.
AIUDF is set to contest the 2026 Assam Assembly elections independently, focusing on 35 constituencies with significant Muslim populations, especially Bengali-speaking Muslims. The party aims to avoid splitting votes statewide and maintain its anti-BJP stance. Despite setbacks in the 2024…
On Day 8 of the Sivasagar gas leak, ONGC confirmed the gas is non-toxic and mainly methane. A portion has been safely diverted to a production facility. Water blanketing continues, and air and noise levels remain within safe limits. Only…
Following Eid-Uz-Zuha unrest, Dhubri District Administration has mandated CCTV installation in all public, commercial, and large residential buildings. Issued under the Assam Public Safety Act, establishments have 10 days to comply, covering all entry, exit, and common areas. Footage must…
A bridge on the Silchar-Kalain highway collapsed early Wednesday at Bhangarpar, disrupting Barak Valley’s road link to Tripura and Mizoram. Two overloaded trucks fell into the Harang River; no casualties were reported. Minister Kaushik Rai confirmed a probe has been…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that private hospitals in Assam can no longer detain bodies due to unpaid bills. Calling the practice unconstitutional, he said legal steps-not force-should be used to recover dues. A helpline will be launched for families…