A couple from the Patharquarry area of Guwahati has been arrested for allegedly selling their five-day-old son. The accused, identified as Binod Tamuli and Sumitra Goswami, were apprehended by Noonmati Police. Police said the infant was allegedly sold to a…
The Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) has protested against the recent increase in prices of petrol, diesel, LPG, medicines, and other essential commodities. The organization alleged that the price hike has added financial pressure on common people after the…
The Assam government has introduced new austerity measures to ensure fiscal discipline and administrative preparedness amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. The Finance Department has imposed a six-month ban on the purchase of new vehicles and restricted foreign travel by…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday visited Jagiroad in Morigaon district and reviewed the progress of the Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test project. Officials briefed him on the project status, and the Chief Minister directed authorities to ensure speedy…
Forest Department officials said increasing encroachment of forest land and elephant corridors is the main reason behind the rising human-elephant conflict in Assam. Officials stated that clearing five lakh bighas of encroached forest land, as promised by the government, could…
Ahead of the Assam Assembly session, the state Cabinet approved the Assam State Data Policy (ASDP) 2026 to strengthen governance and improve public service delivery. The policy will establish the Centre for Data Management (CDM) as the nodal agency for…
The four-day session of Assam’s 16th Assembly begins on May 21, with the election of a new Speaker and the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill expected to be major highlights. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the BJP-led government…
Sivasagar District Congress Committee president Ajoy Gogoi has been arrested after his name allegedly appeared in a suicide note left by Charaideo businessman Avani Baruah. Police said Baruah allegedly died after consuming pesticide and named Gogoi along with Binanda Bora…
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam, on Tuesday arrested Abinash Basumatary in Kokrajhar after he was allegedly caught accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh. Officials said Basumatary had allegedly demanded Rs 9.75 lakh from a complainant for clearing…
Fuel prices increased again on Tuesday, adding pressure on consumers facing rising living costs. In Guwahati, petrol prices rose to Rs 102.11 per litre, while diesel increased to Rs 93.44 per litre. The hike has triggered concern among commuters, transport…