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…
Nalbari became Assam’s seventh district with an EV charging station, inaugurated by BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary. Two electric buses will now operate between Nalbari and Guwahati under the PM’s E-Bus Sewa. Ministers said the move will boost clean transport and…
A new survey in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park found 77 freshwater fish species and 108 amphibian and reptile species, highlighting its rich biodiversity. Conducted by park authorities and the Wildlife Institute of India, the study confirms Kaziranga as a key…