Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah chaired a review meeting on GMC’s developmental works and revenue generation. He stressed efficiency and better civic services for Guwahati residents. Deputy Mayor Smita Roy, GMC Commissioner Dr. M.S. Lakshmipriya, and senior officials attended the…
The Kamrup (M) Sessions Court granted bail to Assamese actress Nandinee Kashyap, arrested over a July 25 hit-and-run in Kahilipara that killed 21-year-old Samiul Haque. She was held on July 30 after her car fatally struck the student. Her earlier…
Cachar district’s bought leaf factories fetched the highest average tea price of ₹248.6 per kg in August auctions, followed by Lakhimpur at ₹222.08. According to the Tea Board of India, Sivasagar (₹219) and Charaideo (₹216.91) also performed strongly, while Kokrajhar…
With BTC elections due on September 22, BPF chief Hagrama Mohilary accused ABSU president Dipen Boro of sheltering UPPL and dismissed talks of an alliance. He ruled out ties with ABSU, claiming UPPL could win only one or two seats…
CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby will visit Guwahati on Tuesday for the first death anniversary of former leader Sitaram Yechury. He will pay tribute to Bhupen Hazarika, address a meeting on “Current Situation and the Role of the Left,” and…
Preparations for BTC Election 2025 are ongoing in Kokrajhar with the first phase of training for Presiding and Polling Officers completed on September 6–7 across three sub-divisions. Observers and district officials supervised the sessions, stressing transparency and fairness. DC &…
On Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary, AASU demanded a train named after him, expansion of his memorial, recognition in waterways, and making Manuhe Manuhor Babe compulsory in schools. They also proposed a welfare scheme in his name. AASU’s “Uddipana” programme saw…
On Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s 100th birth anniversary, Assam flagged off a 10-day musical cruise, “Bistirno Parore”, along the Brahmaputra from Tinsukia to Dhubri. Ten artistes will perform his iconic songs at various stops, engaging with communities and celebrating his legacy…
Ahead of “Seva-hi-Samarpan: Seva Saptah” starting September 17, the Guwahati Municipal Corporation held an orientation for ward councillors at its Uzan Bazar office. The campaign will feature mega health camps, a large blood donation drive, and Nikshay Mitra support for…
Guwahati woke up to shock on Sunday after the bodies of a 15-year-old boy from Ganesh Nagar and 35-year-old Mokibur Rahman of Barpeta were found at Toosonj Guest House in Borbari. Police discovered the crime scene around 2 am on…