Dr. Niladri Shekhar Das of Sribhumi District Civil Hospital allegedly sold a newborn for money after persuading a woman to deliver instead of aborting. The baby was rescued by the District Child Protection Committee and is now under Child Welfare…
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the survey for a 136-km Jogighopa-Guwahati rail line via Barpeta, Sarthebari is complete but stalled due to low traffic projections. From 2021–25, 21 rail surveys (2,499 km) were sanctioned in the Northeast. As of…
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹10,601.40 crore ammonia-urea plant at BVFCL Namrup, Assam, with 12.7 LMT annual urea capacity. The project, under a joint venture, will be completed in 48 months. Equity shares: Assam Govt 40%, BVFCL 11%, HURL…
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced ₹3 lakh crore investment for road development in Assam, including 4-lane and 6-lane highways and multiple bridges over the Brahmaputra. Defending tolls, he said they fund infrastructure and apply only to 4-lane roads. Major projects…
Construction of a four-lane road from Biswanath to Gohpur has allegedly damaged Ahom-era heritage sites. The Assam Tea Tribes Students' Union demanded an investigation and halt to further excavation near Pratapgarh Tea Estate. Locals criticized the destruction of historic forts…
Thousands of Muga silkworms are dying in Dhakuakhana, causing severe losses to farmers. Over 80,000 worms died in a State sericulture project alone, valued at ₹5 lakh. Expert Jitul Saikia blamed bacterial and viral infections, worsened by chemical use and…
The Central government has assured a thorough investigation into illegal coal mining in Assam. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi raised concerns in Lok Sabha over deforestation, highlighting discrepancies in Eco Sensitive Zone notifications of Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary. He questioned the clearance…
Assam Opposition Leader Debabrata Saikia urged INTACH to protect Ahom-era monuments, including Rang Ghar, from water damage and tourism-related risks. He highlighted Rang Ghar’s recent waterlogging and called for expert assessment, sustainable development guidelines, and community awareness to safeguard heritage…
A wild elephant killed a villager in West Karbi Anglong’s Baithalangso area on Monday, sparking violent protests. Enraged locals torched the Chekso Hills Forest Range Office, blaming government inaction over rising human-elephant conflicts. No injuries were reported in the arson…
Anganwadi workers in Assam will protest in Dispur on March 21, demanding budget allocation for a promised honorarium hike. Though Finance Minister Ajanta Neog announced an increase from October 1, 2025, no funds were allotted. Despite earlier protests and government…