CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Assam government is securing land for industries post-Advantage Assam 2.0. He assured fair talks with miyadi patta holders and compensation or relocation. Unused project lands will be reclaimed, and 500 bighas are being readied…
Tension flared at No. 1 Adarshagaon in Lakhimpur after alleged encroachers from Arunachal Pradesh built a house on Assam’s side of the border. Locals and Seemanta Prahari have demanded action. The village, settled in 1985 without land documents, has faced…
The Barauni-Guwahati natural gas pipeline remains incomplete at Panikhaiti, stalling city gas supply in Guwahati. Despite PM Modi inaugurating it over a year ago, GAIL has yet to finish a crucial 2.5-km stretch. City gas distributor Purba Bharati, currently sourcing…
A Charaideo court sentenced 23 people, including 11 women, to life imprisonment for the 2012 witch-hunting murder of Fuleswari Halua. The victim was tied, beaten, and burnt alive near the Nagajan river. The court also imposed ₹5,000 fines on each…
With rising rainfall, Assam’s Transport Department urged caution on roads. Drivers are advised to reduce speed, use headlights, and avoid flooded routes. Vehicle checks like tyre treads, brakes, lights, and wipers are essential. Carrying valid documents is also mandatory to…
Karishma Das (24), four months pregnant, was found dead in her Lachit Nagar apartment. Her family alleges murder. She had married Mintu Kalita in 2021. Police have detained Kalita for questioning. The body was sent to GMCH for post-mortem. Investigation…
The Assam Chamber of Commerce has urged businesses to stop dealing with products linked to Turkey and Azerbaijan. Chairman Rupam Goswami cited their support for Pakistan during India's recent military operations. He called for an economic boycott, urging citizens not…
Kaziranga National Park saw 4.43 lakh visitors between Oct 2024 and May 2025 — a 35% rise from last year. Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary noted a 25% surge in foreign tourists, with 18,463 international visitors. The park earned ₹10.9…
The new terminal at Guwahati’s LGBI Airport, managed by the Adani Group, is set to open by October. Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota has directed departments to fast-track work and ensure coordination. Key infrastructure like roads, lighting, and drainage is…
Former AASU general secretary Sankor Jyoti Baruah was arrested in Dibrugarh for allegedly assaulting petrol pump workers in Duliajan. Police registered a case under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and picked him up for questioning. Baruah denied the charges, calling them…