A survey along the Brahmaputra River in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve recorded 945 freshwater turtles of seven species. Conducted from January 14 to 18 with support from the India Turtle Conservation Programme, the study covered a 174-km river…
The BPF-led BTC government observed the 6th Bodo Peace Agreement Day in Kokrajhar, reaffirming its commitment to implement the remaining provisions of the accord. BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary said talks would be held with the state and central governments on…
Non-vegetarian food options will soon be introduced on India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Howrah and Kamakhya, Eastern Railway officials said. The move follows passenger feedback over the current vegetarian-only menu. Railways said the train will offer Assamese cuisine…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls could lead to the removal of four to five lakh “suspected” voters, allegedly illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. He said the exercise would not affect…
Majuli police and the Forest Department have detained 17 people, including four women, for poisoning and killing over 50 migratory birds on the river island. The main accused, Kalim Uddin of Barpeta, has been arrested. Officials recovered duck feathers and…
The Assam government distributed financial assistance to tea workers under the ‘Eti Koli Duti Paat’ scheme in Nazira on Saturday. Eligible beneficiaries received cheques of ₹5,000 each, with over 6,000 workers covered across Borbam and Borsila tea estates. Addressing the…
A fire broke out at the Repose food processing factory on Jilika Road in Panjabari on Sunday, seriously injuring one person. The blaze, reportedly caused by a short circuit, started on the second floor and triggered panic in the area…
The CBI has filed a case over alleged irregularities in sanctioning Xpress Credit Scheme loans at SBI’s Nagaon branch in Assam. The agency alleged that bank officials colluded with middlemen to disburse 45 loans worth about ₹3.79 crore during 2023–24…
Guwahati completed final preparations to celebrate the 77th Republic Day at Khanapara with elaborate arrangements and heightened security. About 24 platoons from Assam Police, central armed forces, and Mizoram Police will take part in the parade, along with school, NCC,…
The All Assam 108 Mrityunjoy Employees’ Association alleged continued harassment, unpaid salaries, and safety lapses even after suspending their agitation following state government assurances. The association claimed several employees were blocked from resuming duty, threatened with punitive transfers, and deployed…