Guwahati: An RTI reply from the Tea Board has revealed that nearly half of the packet tea samples tested across India over the past two years failed food safety standards. Of 1,423 samples tested in 2024–25, 711 failed, while 835…
Jorhat: Jorhat Police, along with the Cyber Cell, have launched an investigation into an alleged online racket that used Jorhat's name to promote fake escort services through websites and social media. Police said a case has been registered, but the…
Guwahati: Basistha Police arrested three persons in connection with a theft case and recovered a stolen HCL laptop and a mobile phone during an operation. The arrested accused have been identified as Nipu Phangso alias Tiku, Suman Basumatary alias Samba,…
Bokakhat: Residents of Bhakat Chapori village under Rajabari Gaon Panchayat repaired their damaged village road through voluntary labour after repeated appeals to authorities went unanswered. The villagers purchased stone and sand with their own money to fix the pothole-ridden road,…
Guwahati: Flood conditions continue in Dibrugarh, Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts, affecting 1,541 people across 46 villages, according to the Assam Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS). Over 1,659 hectares of cropland have been submerged, while the Dikhou River at…
Guwahati: Tension erupted at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) after the death of 28-year-old Bijoy Das, whose family alleged medical negligence. They claimed he was not given timely treatment, including oxygen support, despite being conscious when admitted. Following his…
Guwahati: Assam is emerging as a key destination for defence and high-tech manufacturing, Industry and Commerce Minister Bimal Bora said during a state-level consultation on Atmanirbhar Bharat. He highlighted major investments, including the Tata Semiconductor project at Jagiroad, and said…
Guwahati: The Assam government has included tea and plantation land in the Farmers’ Registry Portal, allowing small tea growers to obtain Farmer IDs. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the initiative will help growers access fertilisers, government schemes, institutional credit…
Guwahati: The Assam government has clarified that its fee waiver scheme does not cover self-financed or endowment courses introduced independently by colleges and universities. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said such courses are managed by the institutions themselves, and the responsibility…
Tinsukia: Assam Police, in a joint operation with central security agencies, arrested two suspected ULFA(I) cadres near Jagun and foiled an alleged terror plot targeting civilians. Two AK-56 rifles, 173 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades and other materials were…