Assam swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika is set to become the first Asian to attempt ice swimming in Antarctica. He needs ₹40–50 lakh for the mission and will train in the UK before heading for Antarctica. If successful, he'll be the…
The Assam government has formed a commission to address disputes over inclusion and exclusion of areas under Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council. Formed on April 29, the commission is led by Dr. B.K. Chakravarthy and includes DCs from six districts. It…
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea by 13 accused in the APSC cash-for-job scam challenging a Gauhati High Court order that upheld the 14th chargesheet filed by the SIT. The accused, linked to illegal mark enhancements, were named…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of full support for the state’s economic growth. During a meeting in Delhi, Sarma outlined plans to achieve a ₹10 lakh crore GSDP by 2027-28. He also met Union…
Basistha police rescued a 15-year-old girl near Delhi, missing since March 14, 2025. She was about to be sold for ₹3 lakh. Trafficker Raju Das from Bihar was arrested. Both were brought back to Guwahati.
The Gauhati High Court granted bail to Sumi Borah, a key accused in a trading scam. Arrested on September 12, 2024, she is out on ₹25,000 bail. Her husband Tarkik Borah and associate Bishal Phukan were bailed earlier. The court…
LGBI Airport, Guwahati, saw 7.67% growth in FY 2024–25, handling 6.57 million passengers and 12,893 MT cargo—a 183.91% increase. International passengers hit a record 91,594, aided by new routes to Paro, Malaysia, and Singapore. Three new domestic routes were added…
The Assam Cabinet approved the sixth addition to Kaziranga National Park, expanding it by 47,306.33 hectares. Villages like Gopal Jarani and Gonaitapu were excluded after consultations. The Cabinet also cleared ₹205.73 crore equity for Numaligarh Refinery, ₹284 crore for a…
The southwest monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala and Northeast India within 3–4 days, ahead of schedule. IMD reports rapid advancement due to favourable oceanic and atmospheric conditions. Despite recent rains, Assam faces a 14% pre-monsoon rainfall deficit, with…
An armed poacher was shot dead near Duramari Anti-Poaching Camp in Kaziranga’s Agaratoli range on Wednesday. The shootout followed intelligence on intruder movement. Forest and police teams launched a joint operation, and searches for other suspects are ongoing. Kaziranga, home…