Ahead of the BTC polls, Congress has intensified campaigning in Biswanath’s newly added villages. Former MLA Praneshwar Basumatary returned to active politics, criticizing the BJP for allegedly pushing the BTC outside the Sixth Schedule framework by creating “satellite autonomous” areas…
Fresh poll-related violence was reported in Baokhungri constituency, Kokrajhar, just days before the BTC elections. Miscreants allegedly linked to UPPL attacked a BPF office, vandalising vehicles and injuring workers. The clash followed Monday’s attack on UPPL supporters, which the party…
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam, on Wednesday arrested Naguib Khan, Superintendent of Food, Public Distribution & Consumer Affairs, Sivasagar, while accepting a bribe of ₹8,000 in his office. Khan had allegedly demanded ₹20,000 to process bills for a…
Flipkart has announced major expansions in Assam and the Northeast, boosting supply chain capacity, festive-season readiness, and community partnerships. The e-commerce giant has built over 6 lakh sq. ft. of warehousing in Guwahati, launched a grocery fulfilment centre in Agartala,…
A speeding dumper truck lost control near Yogipara on the Guwahati-Goalpara Highway on Tuesday night, killing a man and damaging his rented house. The victim, Konak Das, was mowed down after the truck rammed a shop before crashing into his…
The Assam State Primary Teachers’ Association (ASPTA) has asked the Education Minister to review the directive mandating a single uniform colour across all schools. In a letter, the association argued that School Management Committees should decide uniform colours to suit…
Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said several frustrated BJP leaders are in touch with Congress and will soon switch sides, alleging that the BJP has turned into “Himanta Biswa Sarma & Pvt Ltd.” Speaking at a joining ceremony in Guwahati,…
The Gauhati High Court has ruled that all pensioners who retired between January 1, 2006, and March 31, 2009, form a single class with those retiring after March 31, 2009, and are entitled to revised pensions under the Assam Pay…
The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has opposed the Assam Cabinet’s decision to authorise Deputy Commissioners to handle foreigners’ detection cases, a role traditionally reserved for Foreigners Tribunals. AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam termed the move “illegal” and “undemocratic,” warning…
Over 1,200 artistes will perform a medley of Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s songs during his birth centenary celebrations at Khanapara on September 13, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The PM will also launch a ₹100 commemorative coin and release a…