CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced 80 new Tea Garden Model Schools will open in January 2026 to boost education in tea garden areas. The state targets 200 such schools, with 118 already functioning. Plans include mid-day meals for Class IX–X,…
The Assam Cabinet has approved SOPs to stop private hospitals from withholding bodies over unpaid bills. Hospitals must release bodies within 2 hours of death; delays face penalties. Complaints can be made via 24/7 helpline 104. Violators may face fines…
Eight AIUDF MLAs were detained at Chapor Police Station after protesting against an eviction drive in Dhubri’s Chirakuta. The protest blocked NH-17 and demanded rehabilitation for displaced families. AIUDF leaders called the evictions illegal and inhumane, vowing to intensify protests…
Assam will grant land rights to tea garden workers by October–November, Minister Rupesh Gowala announced. Workers on estate lands will get land deeds, while those on government lands can apply under the Basundhara scheme. A daily wage of ₹250 will…
APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi wrote to PM Modi over repeated disruptions to the Lumding–Badarpur rail link, worsened by a recent landslide near Mupa–Dihakho. With Barak Valley cut off, Gogoi called for urgent action to restore road and rail links, regulate…
APCC staged a protest in Nalbari demanding an investigation into Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah’s alleged land and property acquisitions. Congress leaders accused the BJP-led government of ignoring corruption and rising prices. A memorandum was submitted to the Governor via the DC…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized an ABMSU leader’s remark about replacing Assamese with Bengali in electoral rolls, warning it would expose "foreigners" in the state. The comment by ABMSU member Mainuddin Ali, made during protests against eviction drives in Kokrajhar,…
Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) sold 32.21 million kg of tea in April–June 2025, up 27% from last year. CTC tea led with 20.46 million kg sold, though average prices dropped by Rs 14.68. Dust tea sales rose to 9.82…
In a major twist to the Kharguli murder case, Latashil police arrested Bhaskar Jyoti Das for plotting the murder of his sister, Bandana Das, over property and a ₹30 lakh fixed deposit. He allegedly instigated caretaker Ratul Das, who was…
The SBI OBC Employees' Welfare Association, Guwahati Circle, held its 1st General Body Meeting on July 6 at SBI LHO, Guwahati. Members from across the Northeast participated. A 22-member Executive Committee was elected for 2025–2028, with Hari Krishna Chetia as…