State Election Commissioner Ranjan Sarma chaired a review meeting in Kokrajhar on BTC election readiness. Officials assessed polling station preparedness, critical booth mapping, and deployment plans for 4,378 personnel. Emphasis was laid on transparency, coordination, and Model Code of Conduct…
A major rhino horn verification drive was conducted in Assam by the State Forest Department, WII, RhoDIS-India, and WWF-India. The exercise aims to assess genetic diversity, track horn origins, and combat illegal trade. Experts say the DNA data will aid…
AGP president Atul Bora, along with party leaders, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP chief JP Nadda in Delhi. Bora thanked Shah for supporting Assam’s peace and development. The AGP reaffirmed its commitment to the BJP-led NDA and…
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Assam government over the Hasila Beel eviction in Goalpara. The bench questioned the alleged violation of its guidelines and asked for a detailed report within two weeks. The plea, filed by…
The Assam government has dismissed 29 probationary officers accused in the APSC cash-for-jobs scam. This follows a Gauhati High Court order allowing the government to issue fresh, simplified dismissal orders citing the accused as "not fit for confirmation." Around 20…
Amid Guwahati’s extreme heat and monsoon woes, the Assam State Zoo has installed fans, coolers, ACs, and showers in enclosures. Tigers now have a large bathtub to stay cool. These steps aim to protect animals as the city faces rising…
IIT Guwahati researchers have developed a sustainable composite using Bambusa tulda bamboo and biodegradable polymers. The material offers high strength, thermal stability, and low moisture absorption, making it ideal for automotive interiors and electronics. Led by Dr. Poonam Kumari, the…
The Central Government informed the Gauhati High Court it will ask Assam's Transport Department to upgrade its NIC-developed software. The current system blocks Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) for vehicles with pending challans, despite no legal bar. The upgrade aims…
Gauhati University held its law entrance exams for the 2025–26 session on July 22, with 1,233 candidates appearing. Attendance was 85.82% for LL.B. and 87.52% for B.A., LL.B./LL.B. (Hons.). Vice Chancellor Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta and Law College Principal Dr…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma clarified that the Assam government has no plan to replace smart meters with digital ones. He said consumers are satisfied, and bills have reduced. Assam leads in smart meter installations with over 41.9 lakh units installed…