The Gauhati High Court ruled that the Assam government has allocated sufficient funds under the Assam Victim Compensation Scheme, 2012, and no further orders are required. The state reported pending liabilities of ₹17.77 crore, with a budget provision of ₹18…
A Class 3 student died after being struck by a falling brick from a building in Chatribari, Guwahati. The incident occurred near Sipani Guest House on Monday evening. Paltan Bazaar police arrested six people, including the building committee president, secretary,…
Rampur Block Elementary Education Officer Utpala Gogoi launched the distribution of free textbooks for lower primary students in Kamrup district. The event took place at the Rampur Block Elementary Education Office in Mirza. Palasbari Circle Officer Dr. Ankita Sarma and…
The Assam Assembly has passed the Assam Coaching Institutes (Control and Regulation) Act, 2025 to oversee private coaching centers. The law mandates registration within 30 days, prohibits government teachers from teaching in coaching centers, and ensures fair tuition fees. Institutes…
A 12-year-old boy, Faruk Ali, was severely injured in a leopard attack in Maligaon, Guwahati, triggering fear among residents. Locals are now taking precautions, carrying sticks for safety. In another tragic incident, Gopinath Mili of Selek Village was killed by…
A significant archaeological discovery has been made in Harlongkuruati village, Borgaon, near Kampur in Nagaon district. During dam construction along the Kopili River, an excavator uncovered remnants of a stone temple plinth, believed to date back to the 10th-12th century…
The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) has announced a reduction in power tariffs across all categories, effective April 1. Energy charges for Jeevan Dhara, Domestic A & B, and high-tension domestic consumers will drop by Re 1 per kWh, while…
A cyclist was killed after a speeding dumper ran over him on New Saraighat Bridge near Guwahati. The victim, reportedly a security guard, was hit while riding towards Amingaon. Jalukbari Traffic Police arrested the driver, Jamal Ali, who was driving…
The All Assam Government NPS Employees Association and other unions staged a massive protest in Dispur, demanding the reinstatement of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Protesters criticized the newly introduced Unified Pension System (UPS), stating it fails to address NPS…
The Gauhati High Court Bar Association staged a sit-in against the proposed shifting of the high court to Rangmahal, North Guwahati. Senior advocates criticized the decision, emphasizing the court's heritage and the lack of consultation with advocates. The association decided…