The Gauhati High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking compulsory castration of rape convicts, stating such policies must align with each state’s ground realities. The bench, led by Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi, declined to direct Assam to adopt schemes from…
Assam’s Transport Department has launched a public service drive, led by official Gautam Das, to help vehicle owners update licenses, pay taxes, and fix documentation issues. Officials are visiting homes and offices to assist. Many luxury vehicle owners and companies…
Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) signed an MoU with Praja Foundation to enhance urban governance. The partnership will focus on training officials in accounting, e-governance, and financial planning. It aims to improve transparency, service delivery, and citizen engagement in Guwahati.
Preparations are underway for the Ambubachi Mela 2025, set from June 22–26 at Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati. The temple will close on June 22 at 2:58 PM for the ritual seclusion (Prabriti) and reopen on June 26 at 3:21 AM after…
The Pig Farmers' Association, Assam, has urged a three-month ban on transporting pigs from other states through Assam. General Secretary Dipankar Saikia said the lack of quarantine at Srirampur and Boxirhat check gates is spreading African swine fever in local…
Gaurav Gogoi’s appointment as APCC president has revived talks of Opposition unity in Assam ahead of the 2026 polls. Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi, who earlier criticized Congress, called the move “positive” and expressed willingness to ally to defeat the…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma blamed Assam's high essential commodity prices on missed strategic gains post-1971 war, notably around the Chicken’s Neck area. Speaking at the Northeast Investment Summit, he called the oversight a “historic political blunder.” Sarma also criticized Bangladesh’s…
IIT Guwahati researchers, led by Prof G Krishnamoorthy, have developed a fluorescent “turn-on” sensor that detects cyanide in water and human cells under UV light. The sensor emits a bright cyan color when cyanide is present and works in lab,…
The Gauhati High Court asked the Assam government to submit a detailed report on steps taken to address Guwahati’s waterlogging. The court noted persistent flooding due to rain and ongoing illegal hill cutting. Despite existing regulations, enforcement remains weak. The…
NHPC plans to start commissioning 3 units (250 MW each) of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project in June 2025, pending approval from the National Dam Safety Authority. The remaining 5 units are expected by May 2026. The project…