The Assam State Transport Corporation's Green Electric buses in Guwahati are facing criticism due to frequent delays, reckless driving, and poor planning. Commuters report long waits, especially during evenings and weekends, along with erratic stoppage times and safety issues. Despite…
Ahead of the May 2 and 7 panchayat polls, BJP Assam has invited public suggestions for its manifesto. A key meeting of the Sankalp Committee was held on April 5, led by state president Dilip Saikia. The party aims to…
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Assam on April 24–25 to attend the Srimanta Sankardev Award Ceremony at Kalakshetra. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a high-level meeting to ensure flawless arrangements, with a focus on showcasing Vaishnavite culture.
Cachar Police arrested Rupali Dutta, a key accused in a human trafficking case involving two minor girls from Assam’s Guman Tea Estate. The girls were earlier rescued from Jaipur, Rajasthan. Dutta was traced to Hyderabad’s Nanakramguda and taken into five-day…
On BJP’s 46th foundation day, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma credited the party for transforming the Northeast, stating such development was impossible without BJP. At a Guwahati event, he highlighted the party’s governance success, central reforms like the abrogation of…
Over 1,000 farmers protested at Merapani Bholaguri seed farm in Assam’s Golaghat district after the Nagaland government ordered them to cease farming and vacate. The disputed 1,200-acre land, under a long-standing border conflict, is pending in the Supreme Court. Farmers,…
The Centre has approved oil palm cultivation in 5% of Assam’s tea estate land under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). This follows the Union Agriculture Ministry’s nod to extend scheme benefits, including financial aid per…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a new policy to curb human trafficking and witch-hunting. Implemented by the Women and Child Development Department, the policy focuses on prevention, victim support, awareness, and strict enforcement. Coordination with NGOs and community…
The Assam State School Education Board has cancelled the remaining HS First Year 2025 exams due to Panchayat elections. Teachers are engaged in poll duties until May 20, making exams unfeasible. Students who appeared in March exams can sit for…
Guwahati Municipal Corporation fined a Beltola resident ₹3,000 for open garbage burning. GMC warned such acts harm public health and urged proper waste disposal. Awareness and enforcement drives are ongoing citywide.