Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma handed insurance cheques to seven families under the Zero Cost Employee Insurance Scheme. Four families received ₹1 crore each for personal accident claims, two got ₹10 lakh under term life insurance, and one received…
The Supreme Court sharply criticised and denied interim bail to Md Joynal Abedin, a former professor at Gossaigaon College, arrested for anti-India and obscene social media posts. The bench called him a “pervert” and a “threat to young girls,” citing…
The All Assam Medical Laboratory Technicians’ Association announced that the 6th ICMLS National Conference will take place at AIIMS Guwahati on November 15–16. The event will focus on advancing lab science, quality diagnostics, and professional development. Experts and delegates from…
A man, around 70, was found dead under the Maligaon Flyover in Guwahati around 7:30 AM. Locals informed Jalukbari Police, who took the body for investigation and post-mortem. Police have urged the public to help identify the deceased and contact…
AGP announced it will observe November 18 as National Pride Day to honour the birthday of Zubeen Garg. The party said all its legislative assembly committees will hold programmes across Assam to mark the occasion.
Basistha Police arrested two women in separate anti-drug operations in Khanapara. In one raid, police caught Nengkhonei from Manipur with 138 g of heroin. In another, they arrested Basanti Basumatary from Them Market and recovered 22 g of heroin, three…
Seven Opposition parties, including Congress, AJP, Raijor Dal and CPI(M), have revived the Asom Sonmilito Morcha to jointly take on the BJP in the 2026 Assam elections. Leaders said the alliance aims to address governance issues and alleged corruption under…
The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has openly supported granting ST status to six major communities—Tai Ahom, Moran, Motok, Chutiya, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tea Tribes—for the first time. After a party meeting in Dibrugarh, MP Birendra Prasad Baishya said the demand is…
Congress, AJP, CPI(M), Raijor Dal and other regional parties met again in Guwahati in a renewed attempt to unite against the BJP. Leaders called it a positive step towards election-focused cooperation, admitting past mistakes. CPI(M) and AJP expressed optimism about…
Hundreds of Assam Tea Corporation workers protested in Jorhat against the state’s alleged plan to cut permanent jobs in government-run tea estates. Led by ACMS and ATTSA, they marched 7 km demanding withdrawal of the move and reinstatement of dependent…