Assam's IT and Science Minister, Keshab Mahanta, met Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Investment, Mr. Liew Chin Tong, ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit. Mahanta held roadshows in Kuala Lumpur, engaging over 150 businesses and leading semiconductor companies to attract…
The body of 35-year-old BJP leader Naveen Ghimire was discovered in a tea garden in Barajuli, Biswanath, on Tuesday. Ghimire, who had participated in Magh Bihu festivities the previous night, was found with visible injury marks, raising suspicions of foul…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished everyone a joyous Magh Bihu, celebrating nature, harvest, and unity. In his message, he highlighted the festival's cultural importance in fostering happiness and brotherhood. Magh Bihu, marking the harvest season's end, features community feasts, Meji…
A man, around 42, died after being hit by the UP 15611 train near Kamakhya-Guwahati on January 11. The body, now at Guwahati Medical College Hospital morgue, awaits identification. Police request help in locating his family.
Assam may soon host an aircraft dismantling plant, with discussions underway for a Boeing facility to process decommissioned planes. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed the proposal during a student felicitation event, emphasizing Assam's growing industrial potential. Sarma urged students…
Kaziranga administration temporarily lifted its fishing ban, allowing locals two hours to fish on Monday morning ahead of Bhogali Bihu. This move addressed community demands over restricted access to revenue beels. While locals welcomed the relaxation, tensions arose as 150-200…
Afghan student Salim Rehmani, who completed a master’s at Assam Agricultural University (AAU), faces uncertainty as his visa extension was rejected. Rehmani, hoping to pursue a PhD, has been asked to leave by the university due to his expired visa…
A team from the STF, led by Inspector Kapil Pathak, raided Khanapara under Basistha PS and arrested an individual with 11 vials of heroin, weighing 14.60 grams.
The Assam Madhyamik Sikshak aru Karmachari Santha (AMSKS) has written to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, claiming that a recent letter from the State Finance Department to the Directorate of Audit violates a Cabinet decision and Governor’s notification under the…
Guwahati Police shot Ajul Hoque, accused of attempting to murder a woman in Bhetapara, while he tried escaping custody. Hoque allegedly attacked the woman, with whom he had a prior relationship, using a sharp blade. Both are receiving treatment at…