New Delhi, July 28: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Monday criticised the Centre's proposed anti-paper leak legislation, calling it a "cosmetic Bill" and alleging that the BJP government lacks the intent to bring meaningful reforms to…
Guwahati, July 28: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has urged the Centre and the Assam Government to develop a long-term strategy to tackle the state's recurring floods. Expressing grief over the loss of lives, Gandhi said Assam…
Guwahati, July 28: Auniati Satra Satradhikar Dr. Pitambar Dev Goswami has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the flood-affected districts of Jorhat, Sivasagar and Charaideo, saying only a ground visit would reveal the true extent of the devastation…
Guwahati (Assam): Assam recorded its highest-ever fish production of 5.54 lakh metric tonnes (MT) in 2025–26, up from 5.29 lakh MT in 2024–25, reflecting steady growth over the past six years. Despite the record output, the state continues to import…
Guwahati (Assam): Following the confirmation of a Japanese Encephalitis (JE) case, a joint team from the Metropolitan Surveillance Unit (MSU) conducted a house visit and environmental assessment to prevent further spread of the mosquito-borne disease. The team inspected the surrounding…
Guwahati: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday felicitated Rupamoni Gorh, the first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest, and ITBP Assistant Commandant Bhanita Timungpi at Lok Sewa Bhawan. The state government awarded ₹10 lakh to Rupamoni and ₹2…
Cachar: Four workers were killed and one was injured in an explosion at the Ladi Steel industrial unit in Pangram, Cachar district, on Sunday. Rescue teams, police and NDRF personnel recovered the bodies, while the injured worker is reported to…
Assam: The flood situation in Assam improved on Sunday as water levels receded across most parts of Upper Assam. However, the death toll rose to 66, with more than 6.54 lakh people still affected across six districts, while four people…
Assam: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reviewed the flood situation in Assam for the second consecutive day, speaking with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and reaffirming the Centre's full support for relief, rehabilitation and rebuilding. A six-member Inter-Ministerial Central Team…
Guwahati: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that the Assam BJP will raise ₹12 crore to provide clothing to nearly four lakh flood-affected people across the state. The initiative aims to distribute Mekhela Sadors to two lakh women…