Cattle smuggling continues in Assam, with key hubs in Gumi, Sombaria, Hatipara, and Goroimari. Syndicates led by Akram Ali and Tamiz Ali reportedly operate with local police protection, transporting cattle via boats and trucks, some across the Bangladesh border. Villagers…
Assam has installed 2,053 Swadeshi 4G towers, leading India’s fully indigenous mobile network initiative. The state will also host a BSNL data centre in Guwahati and a 5G research lab at Gauhati University, boosting digital growth and telecom innovation. The…
Soumitra Nath, a Grade-III employee of Cachar DC office, was arrested for allegedly raping a female colleague on September 24. The victim filed an FIR, after which Nath was remanded to judicial custody. DC Mridul Yadav condemned the incident, assuring…
The Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) led by Hagrama Mohilary secured a decisive victory in the Bodoland Territorial Council elections, winning 28 of 40 seats. This marks a sharp rise from 17 seats in 2020, giving the party an absolute majority…
Gauhati University has announced several initiatives to honour the late cultural icon Zubeen Garg. The Centre for Performing Arts and Culture will now be known as the Zubeen Garg Centre for Performing Arts and Culture. A statue of the artiste…
AASU organized candlelight processions in Dibrugarh, Naogaon, and other districts, honoring Zubeen Garg and demanding a fair investigation into his death. Participants called for the arrest of culprits and probe into related economic offences.
A baby elephant, rejected by its herd and rescued on September 19, has been moved to Kaziranga’s Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation for better care. Officials said the calf is stable and may eventually be rehabilitated into the wild.
Assam Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu distributed Rs 10,000 each to 93 Durga Puja committees in Sivasagar. He urged committees to maintain peace, harmony, and coordination with authorities during the festivities, while acknowledging the state’s grief over Zubeen Garg’s passing.
ASSEB has extended the HSLC 2026 form submission to October 21, with payment due by October 24, due to Durga Puja closures. Candidates must provide valid bank account details, or they will be ineligible.
Assam reported an 84% drop in child marriages among girls and 91% among boys in three years, surpassing the national average. The UNGA-released report credited strict legal action, awareness drives, and schemes like Nijut Moina 2.0. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma…