The Assam government has allocated ₹4.55 crore for the smooth conduct of the Ambubachi Mela from June 22–26 at Kamakhya Temple. Tourism Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass said preparations are underway, with meetings held involving 24 departments. Special arrangements will be…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma dismissed Pakistan's claims about a China-induced Brahmaputra threat, calling it a “manufactured narrative.” He said 65–70% of the river’s flow comes from rainfall in Northeast India, not from Tibet. Sarma added that Brahmaputra grows in…
Assam and Meghalaya will jointly conduct satellite mapping of Guwahati and nearby areas to address severe waterlogging issues. NESAC will carry out the mapping, and IIT-Roorkee will analyze the data to suggest long-term solutions. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted…
Assam and Meghalaya will install border pillars in five of six agreed disputed areas by August 15, as announced by Chief Ministers Himanta Biswa Sarma and Conrad Sangma. The move follows their 2022 agreement to resolve boundary disputes in six…
The Assam government has filed a case against Wazahat Khan Qadri Rashidi of Kolkata for allegedly making derogatory comments about Hindu deities, including Goddess Kamakhya. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the development and said Assam has sought West Bengal’s…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation for a ₹25 lakh Monikut at Maa Durga Temple, Garal Taluk. The state-funded project aims to enhance the temple’s spiritual and cultural appeal.
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal criticized the BJP-led state and central governments for failing to tackle Assam’s flood crisis. He demanded a white paper detailing actions taken in the past 15 years. Ajmal blamed poor planning and misuse of funds, highlighting…
PM Modi called CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to review Assam’s worsening flood crisis and assured full central support. Over 5.35 lakh people in 22 districts are affected. One more death and two missing persons were reported. Several rivers, including the…
GMC removed Congress hoardings in Guwahati for lacking prior permission before Gaurav Gogoi's APCC takeover. Permission was later granted. In Nagaon, Congress alleged a political motive behind removal of Gogoi’s posters, calling it an attack on democracy.
Assam Police's STF arrested a key accused in an inter-state SIM card racket aiding cybercriminals, including Pakistan nationals. The arrest, under 'Operation Ghost SIM', took place in Dhubri with Military Intelligence input. Seized items include SIM-linked devices and fake IDs…