Assam's proposed 3,000-MW thermal power project, initially planned for Kokrajhar, will now be set up in Dhubri and Goalpara. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cited concerns over tribal land rights as the reason for relocation. The Rs 40,000-crore project is…
Dipak Sutar (35), a mentally-ill youth, was found dead in a pond at Gorpal, Jamugurihat, on Sunday. Missing since early morning, his body was recovered by locals after spotting his slippers nearby. He had recently returned home from working out…
Pawan Hazarika (27), MD of a private coaching institute in Guwahati, died by suicide in Dakshin Gaon. A suicide note cited a financial dispute involving ₹60 lakh. Police suspect mental harassment and monetary pressure. Ankit Agarwala has been detained for…
Ten members of the newly-formed militant group Dimasa Halan Dui United (DHD-U) surrendered to Karbi Anglong police at Dhansiri. The group, aiming to revive separatist activities, was tracked since April. Police recovered arms, including an AK-47, pistols, a grenade, and…
Assam Police arrested four Afghan nationals from Guwahati’s Hatigaon area for living without valid documents since 2015. They were allegedly running an illegal money-lending business. Suspicious documents were seized. A case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing into their…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress of being elitist and surviving in Assam solely on Muslim votes. He claimed the party sidelines leaders from humble backgrounds, citing Bhupen Borah as the latest example. Sarma said Congress lacks space for…
Assam has a rooftop solar potential of 13,428 MW but currently generates only 60 MW. The state's new Integrated Clean Energy Policy targets 1,900 MW by 2030, up from the 300 MW goal in the 2022 policy. Challenges include high…
During his Kokrajhar tour, APCC president Gaurav Gogoi accused the BJP of denying land to common people while favoring political allies and corporates. He criticized the Orunodoi scheme, calling it biased towards ministers' families. Gogoi urged stronger grassroots engagement to…
The Assam government plans to build a 55 MW hydroelectric dam at the Kulsi river’s source in Ukiam, Meghalaya, sparking protests from local communities and environmentalists. The Kulsi, vital for biodiversity and home to the endangered South Asian river dolphin,…
Tour operators from Assam and Bhutan met in Samdrup Jongkhar to promote cross-border tourism, focusing on Bhutan’s eastern circuit. The event, part of TOAA’s 15th annual meeting, included over 100 participants and a B2B session with Bhutanese tourism stakeholders. Assam…