Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday distributed sanction letters to more than 3.25 lakh families under the PMAY-Gramin scheme, marking the completion of its first phase. The event was held in Boko, where Sarma confirmed that all names…
The Bongaigaon district administration on Monday evicted 54 families from Pachania after clearing 45 bighas of Village Grazing Reserve land allegedly encroached since 1998. While many families left after notices were issued, 54 remained despite repeated instructions. Following site visits…
Former AATSA president Dhiraj Gowala will join the BJP in Guwahati on Tuesday, ending months of speculation and energising the political landscape in Titabar before the 2026 Assembly elections. Considered a strong contender for the seat, Gowala said he chose…
Two individuals, Md Saddam Hussain and Mousam Gogoi, were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly circulating pirated copies of Zubeen Garg’s final film, Roi Roi Binale. Another accused, Md Rofidul Islam, had earlier been arrested in Kokrajhar for uploading clips on…
Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia has urged the CBI to investigate alleged financial, administrative, and statutory irregularities at Tezpur University. A Congress Legislature Party delegation submitted a memorandum to the CBI’s Anti-Corruption Branch in Guwahati, calling for an independent, time-bound…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday that the state, once power-deficit, will become power-surplus by 2031 and supply electricity to Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Tripura. He said Assam is expected to generate nearly 3,200 MW of thermal power…
A delegation from the Dibrugarh Press Club on Saturday visited the erosion-affected banks of the Brahmaputra at Nagaghuli to review ongoing protection efforts. Water Resources Department officials briefed the team on anti-erosion measures being implemented along an 800-metre vulnerable stretch…
Rabha organisations held a massive torchlight rally in Boko on Saturday demanding inclusion of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council under the Sixth Schedule. Thousands participated, accusing the government of neglecting the long-pending demand since 2003. Protests have been ongoing in…
A herd of around 150 wild elephants has caused severe destruction in the Kheroni area of West Karbi Anglong, damaging crops, homes and stored grain. The situation has forced villagers to stay awake at night to protect their properties. Movement…
The Assam School Education Department has instructed all schools to participate in the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign, aimed at ending child marriage and promoting girls’ empowerment. The initiative runs from November 27, 2024, to December 10, 2025. Schools from…