The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) on Wednesday formally began its campaign for the 2026 Assembly elections, vowing to unite Opposition parties to prevent the division of anti-BJP votes. Speaking at the party’s fifth foundation day celebrations in Sadiya, AJP president…
The historic Jonbeel Mela, symbolising unity between hill and plains communities, will be held from January 22 to 24, 2026, on the banks of Jonbeel near the Jagiroad–Morigaon road. The fair will follow traditional customs, including the age-old barter system…
Gauhati University has announced a free interview guidance programme for candidates who appeared in the APSC CCE 2024–25 Mains Examination. The initiative aims to prepare candidates for the APSC personality test through structured guidance. The sessions will be mentored by…
Northeast Frontier Railway has strengthened safety at level crossing gates by upgrading signalling systems, adopting modern technology, and ensuring regular maintenance. The railway operates 624 interlocked level crossings, including eight commissioned this financial year. NFR has installed sliding boom barriers…
The body of a missing college student was found inside a hostel bathroom at Pandu College in Guwahati. The deceased was identified as Rubail Alam of Hojai district, a boarder of Ambikagiri Raichoudhury Hostel. He had been missing since December…
Tea production in India witnessed a sharp decline in October 2025, with output falling to 161.93 million kg compared to 205.77 million kg in October 2024, a drop of 43.84 million kg, according to the Tea Board of India. Assam…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal informed the Rajya Sabha that ₹498 crore has been invested in the development of National Waterway-2 (Brahmaputra) from 2020–21 to 2024–25. Projects include terminals at Bogibeel and Jogighopa, tourist jetties, fairway development, and navigational aids. He…
The Gauhati High Court on Wednesday continued hearing a PIL demanding a CBI probe into the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg, despite a chargesheet filed by the SIT. The petitioners questioned the adequacy of the investigation and sought judicial…
UPPL MP Rwngwra Narzary has urged the Centre to immediately pass the Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill, 2019, pending in the Rajya Sabha for over five years, to strengthen Sixth Schedule autonomous councils. Raising the issue in the Rajya Sabha, Narzary…
Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has categorically ruled out any alliance with the AIUDF for the 2026 Assembly elections, describing it as a communal party similar to the BJP. He said the Congress would not partner with one communal force…