China has begun building a 60,000 MW mega dam near the Brahmaputra's great bend, sparking concerns for Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The project, expected to be completed by 2030, could cause floods or water shortages in India depending on how…
A delegation from the Nikhil Bishnupriya Manipuri Yuva Parishad (NBMYP) held a fruitful meeting with Shri Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, in New Delhi regarding the inclusion of the Bishnupriya Manipuri community in the…
Pulak Malakar, posing as a gynecologist, was arrested inside the OT of Shiv Sundari Nari Shiksha Sevashram Hospital, Silchar. He performed surgeries without any valid medical degree or license. Despite the hospital's reputed status, including oversight by former MP Dr…
Health Minister Ashok Singhal inaugurated a new dialysis unit under the PM National Dialysis Programme at Swahid Kamala Miri Civil Hospital, Bokakhat. Equipped with three beds and modern technology, the unit will benefit kidney patients. Minister Atul Bora and senior…
Traffic congestion in Guwahati has worsened due to failed Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) signals at key junctions like Six Mile, Noonmati, and GS Road. Commuters face daily chaos, with manual control resuming amid system breakdowns. Launched under Guwahati Smart…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warned against giving shelter to evicted persons, saying it could reverse progress made through eviction drives. He claimed over 29 lakh bighas remain encroached and reiterated the government's commitment to reclaiming land to protect the…
A 75-year-old Hindi tribute book on Gopinath Bordoloi, originally published in 1952, has now been released in Assamese as Bharat Ratna Gopinath Bardoloi. The book features tributes from leaders like Dr Rajendra Prasad, Sardar Patel, and others. Released on August…
Over 3,000 people from All Assam Tribal Sangha and seven tribal groups blocked NH-315 in Jagun, protesting the Assam Cabinet’s decision to grant land rights to six additional communities in the Tirap Tribal Belt. Protesters warned of intensified agitation, claiming…
An AIUDF delegation met Assam IGP Akhilesh Singh, alleging harassment of Miya community members in Sivasagar, Jorhat, and Golaghat. The party demanded police intervention and relief for victims. They also raised concerns over vigilante groups, communal tensions, and border issues…
Kiran Gogoi, a drilling in-charge with Oil India Limited, died after a heavy pipe fell on him at a rig in Naharkatia. The rig, operated by Asian Drilling Tech, reportedly had outdated equipment. Locals and workers blamed negligence and poor…