DSP Manjit Kumar Buragohain faced public outrage after parking his car in a Silpukhuri lane, blocking access for hours. When confronted, he allegedly cited his position to avoid accountability. The incident, shared on social media, prompted DGP GP Singh to…
A young woman from Goalpara was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her rented house in Rukminigaon on Friday. Neighbors and family, alarmed by her absence and a foul smell, discovered her body. She had not been contacted for three…
The School of Agro and Rural Technology (SART) at IIT Guwahati inaugurated the Tree-Based Enterprise Incubation Center (TBEIC) under the TOFI initiative on January 10, 2025. The center aims to promote sustainable tree-based enterprises, enhance agroforestry practices, and support rural…
The central government has released ₹5,412 crore to Assam as part of tax devolution. Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister, stating the funds will support welfare schemes. The Union Government distributed ₹1.73 lakh crore among 26 states, significantly…
Tension arose in Margherita after Kamla Sharma, admitted to Mayflower Hospital, died allegedly due to medical negligence. Protests led by locals and the Chhatra Mukti Sangram Samiti accused the hospital and Dr. Rajesh Gupta of negligence, demanding his arrest. Demonstrators…
Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika inspected erosion-hit embankments at Saikialgaon and Bagalajan in Raha on Friday. He assured locals that embankment work would begin within 7-10 days to address the crisis. Hazarika also laid the foundation for a road project…
Senior Congress leader Ripun Bora criticized the BJP-led Assam government for economic downturns, poor healthcare, and law enforcement failures. He highlighted Assam's low per capita income, ranking 31st among states, with widespread poverty. Bora noted high infant and maternal mortality…
Nameri National Park, Assam, received a new entry gate, inaugurated by Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, constructed at ₹24 lakh. A jeep safari facility was also launched to attract more tourists. Located in Sonitpur district, the park, a tiger reserve…
Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi called on the Central Government to introduce a revised GST policy in the 2025-26 Union Budget. He highlighted the economic burden on poor and middle-class citizens, who contribute 64% of GST revenue, compared to only 3%…
Excise Minister Atul Bora urged district excise officials to intensify vigilance against illegal liquor businesses during a videoconference review meeting. He emphasized curbing interstate smuggling, increasing excise revenue, and collaborating with licensed liquor retailers to combat the issue.