The Assam government announced a ₹1,000 incentive for each government employee in Nalbari who buys books worth ₹1,000 or more at the Nalbari Raas Festival Book Fair. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu launched the initiative under the “Year of Books” campaign…
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi urged a national movement seeking an inquiry into the Election Commission after Rahul Gandhi alleged that the 2024 Haryana polls were “stolen” with 25 lakh fake entries. Gandhi accused the EC of colluding with the BJP,…
Assam’s Excise Department seized 132 cases of non-duty paid Royal Stag whisky marked “For Sale in Meghalaya” during an operation at Koinadhora. A vehicle from Cachar was impounded, and driver Md. Sirajuddin was arrested under the Assam Excise Act. Officials…
A three-member Central team has arrived in Assam to review the severe spread of African Swine Fever, which officials say is now “out of control” and endemic. Since 2020, over 45,000 pigs have died, impacting more than 12,500 pig rearers…
Kaziranga National Park will introduce a 35-km elevated corridor across nine animal corridors to prevent vehicle hits and ensure safe wildlife movement, especially during floods. With 5,000–6,000 vehicles using the highway daily, animals—particularly deer and elephants—face frequent risks. Authorities confirm…
Retired IAS officer Prabhati Thaosen has been appointed as the chairperson of the Assam Public Service Commission. A member of the commission since June, she previously served in key administrative roles, including the Border Protection & Development and Tourism departments…
Assam observed the 14th death anniversary of cultural icon Dr. Bhupen Hazarika with programmes across 35 districts. Over 2 lakh people sang “Manuhe Manuhor Babe” as the state sought UN recognition for the song. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon inaugurate the new terminal of Guwahati’s LGBI Airport and lay the foundation stone for a ₹10,601-crore Ammonia-Urea complex at Namrup. The terminal will handle over 1.3 crore passengers annually, boosting regional connectivity. The fertiliser…
National Health Mission employees across Assam continued their strike for the third day, demanding equal pay, financial security, gratuity, pension, and other benefits as per government norms and Supreme Court orders. Sit-in protests were held in Golaghat, North Lakhimpur, and…
A 10–12 member delegation from Myanmar, descendants of Chaolung Siu-Ka-Pha, will visit Sivasagar on November 7 to explore their family roots and Ahom heritage. Assam’s Deputy Chief Minister and a Khamti cultural troupe will join the reception. Cultural performances and…