Twelve AAMSU members from Lakhimpur were arrested on Saturday for allegedly demanding ₹1 lakh from a cattle trader despite valid documents. They also reportedly assaulted the driver and took ₹15,000 in cash. The arrests followed a complaint by trader Rashidul…
A massive landslide in Langturi hills near Boko cut off the Lumpi area along the Assam-Meghalaya border on Saturday. Triggered by continuous rain, the slide blocked roads with boulders and mud, isolating around 30 villages, including Lampi, Dronpara, and Harshnagar…
Former NRC state coordinator Hitesh Dev Sarma has alleged large-scale errors in the National Register of Citizens (NRC), stating that lakhs of foreign nationals were wrongly included while many indigenous people were excluded. He cited sample verifications in areas like…
APDCL clarified that neither it nor the Assam Government has ordered a stop to smart meter installations. A now-withdrawn internal order aimed at speeding rural connections caused confusion. APDCL confirmed smart meter rollout will continue as per Ministry of Power…
APCC president Gaurav Gogoi launched the 'My Booth, My Demand' campaign in Hailakandi, criticising the BJP-led Assam government for alleged misuse of power and unfair land distribution. He questioned the transparency of ongoing evictions and demanded clarity on the citizenship…
Nagaon Sadar Circle Officer issued eviction notices to alleged encroachers in Hati Chong mouza, demanding immediate vacation of government grazing land. Similar notices were served in Bogoriguri, Goroimari, and parts of Samaguri. Locals claim they’ve lived there for decades without…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the incorporation of Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Ltd (AVFCCL), a JV between the state and partners. The new brownfield ammonia-urea plant at Namrup aims to revive and expand fertilizer output. Approved by…
Bijni police arrested Kamal Mondal with elephant and tiger parts in Panbari area. A motorcycle used in the illegal trade was also seized. Earlier, Chirang Police arrested four others with suspected wildlife parts including tusks, tiger fur, and pangolin skin…
A prolonged dry spell in Assam has cut tea production by 20–25% in June, with paddy crops also suffering. Veteran planter Prabhat Bezbaruah blamed climate change, high temperatures, and poor rainfall. He warned of pest infestations and nutrient stress in…
Amid rising heat and poor monsoon, Assam is formulating a Heat Action Plan. Seventeen departments have been tasked with Assam-specific plans to be presented on July 28. ASDMA will raise awareness, while DDMAs will identify schools lacking power and cooling…