The Guwahati Jal Board has temporarily halted water supply in several areas due to urgent pipeline repairs. Affected localities include Silpukhuri, Panbazar, Uzanbazar, and others. Supply is expected to resume by late afternoon. Residents in Chandmari, Rajgarh, and nearby zones…
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has launched its first drone-based cleaning at Kamakhya Station, aiming to modernize sanitation. The initiative enhances safety, reduces manual labor, and supports Indian Railways’ tech-driven maintenance goals. NFR plans to expand this method to other major…
Dispur College Dramatic Society performed Jyotiprasad Agarwalla’s classic play Karengar Ligiri at Hojai’s first bilingual drama festival. Directed by Manik Ahmed, the play marked the group’s third performance of the nearly century-old drama. Faculty Pallabi Kashyap and Rashmi Barman led…
AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam was arrested by Nagaon police for claiming the Pahalgam terror attack was a government conspiracy. He faces sedition and other charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the video appeared to defend…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced ₹5 lakh ex-gratia for families of 26 victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. He warned of strict action against those supporting Pakistan, citing the arrest of AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam for alleged seditious remarks…
Jorhat police shot Abdul Nur, a murder accused in the Bedanga Bhushan Baruah case, in the leg as he allegedly tried to escape during an investigation at Cinnamara Tea Estate. Nur, one of ten arrested for assaulting Baruah at a…
The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has unveiled its Panchayat poll manifesto, focusing on empowering rural communities through grassroots-driven development. AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi emphasized income generation, self-reliance, and community-led planning. Key areas include agriculture, education, environment, and village markets. The…
At a Hojai rally, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma strongly criticized Pakistan for allegedly backing terrorism and urged voters to support PM Modi's anti-terror stance. He called for unity across faiths to combat terror and warned locals showing sympathy for…
The Assam government has withdrawn its proposal for a 3,600 sq km integrated Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga and seven other protected areas, citing unresolved land boundaries and the impact on about 5 lakh people across 340 villages. Conservationists have…
A collision occurred on NH 37 near Rajabari Polo Club Tiniali between a bus and a motorcycle. The motorcycle's pillion rider, Kushal Haro (18), and rider Job Tete sustained injuries. The bus driver, Babu Timing, was arrested. Both injured individuals…