Assam will grant land rights to tea garden workers by October–November, Minister Rupesh Gowala announced. Workers on estate lands will get land deeds, while those on government lands can apply under the Basundhara scheme. A daily wage of ₹250 will…
APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi wrote to PM Modi over repeated disruptions to the Lumding–Badarpur rail link, worsened by a recent landslide near Mupa–Dihakho. With Barak Valley cut off, Gogoi called for urgent action to restore road and rail links, regulate…
APCC staged a protest in Nalbari demanding an investigation into Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah’s alleged land and property acquisitions. Congress leaders accused the BJP-led government of ignoring corruption and rising prices. A memorandum was submitted to the Governor via the DC…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized an ABMSU leader’s remark about replacing Assamese with Bengali in electoral rolls, warning it would expose "foreigners" in the state. The comment by ABMSU member Mainuddin Ali, made during protests against eviction drives in Kokrajhar,…
Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) sold 32.21 million kg of tea in April–June 2025, up 27% from last year. CTC tea led with 20.46 million kg sold, though average prices dropped by Rs 14.68. Dust tea sales rose to 9.82…
In a major twist to the Kharguli murder case, Latashil police arrested Bhaskar Jyoti Das for plotting the murder of his sister, Bandana Das, over property and a ₹30 lakh fixed deposit. He allegedly instigated caretaker Ratul Das, who was…
The SBI OBC Employees' Welfare Association, Guwahati Circle, held its 1st General Body Meeting on July 6 at SBI LHO, Guwahati. Members from across the Northeast participated. A 22-member Executive Committee was elected for 2025–2028, with Hari Krishna Chetia as…
DEE Assam has issued a final notice for LP and UP teacher candidates who missed earlier document verifications. Due to road issues in Barak Valley, missed 2nd phase candidates can verify on July 11–12, and 1st phase absentees on July…
Police confirmed that a pork packet thrown near a Guwahati mosque was due to a personal dispute, not communal hatred. Mridupawan Pathak from Barpeta was arrested for trying to defame a woman after a failed relationship. CCTV footage and the…
The Assam BJP has backed ongoing eviction drives, claiming they protect indigenous rights from illegal encroachment, mostly by people of East Bengal origin. BJP spokesperson Pankaj Borbora blamed past Congress governments for settling encroachers for vote-bank politics. Over 3,500 bighas…