India has urged China to ensure that its mega dam project on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) in Tibet does not harm downstream countries. The Government of India conveyed its concerns to China on December 30, 2024, emphasizing the need for…
Public outrage has erupted in Sonapur over official notices issued by the Kamrup (M) administration regarding restricted structures near the IAF Station in Digaru. The Brihattar Sonapur Gaon Suraksha Samiti has announced protests, including a PIL to demand the relocation…
IIT Guwahati researchers have developed a sustainable method to remove toxic pollutants from industrial wastewater using biochar made from fruit waste. Led by Dr. Gopal Das, the team used pineapple crowns and mosambi fibers to create biochar that efficiently absorbs…
Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia resigned from the Bar Association, citing a conflict of interest over the state government’s plan to relocate the Gauhati High Court. Saikia stated that his role requires him to support government policies, while the Bar…
A newborn's lifeless body was discovered buried in Guwahati’s Basistha area. Authorities suspect abandonment. Police and forest officials have launched an investigation to identify those responsible.
Guwahati police rescued businessman Fakhruddin Bhuyan, who was abducted after watching an IPL match. He was held in Meghalaya’s Umiam region. Five suspects from Nagaon were arrested, allegedly over a financial dispute involving ₹12 lakh. Police seized a Bolero vehicle…
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika distributed sewing machines, graphics design units, and pickup vehicles to 1,200 beneficiaries under a state initiative. The scheme aims to empower marginalized communities for self-sufficiency. He urged recipients to use the equipment wisely and not sell…
The Assam government has allocated 3% of third and fourth-grade state jobs for Tea Tribe and Adivasi candidates within the 27% OBC/MOBC quota. Unfilled vacancies will go to other OBC/MOBC candidates but will be adjusted in future recruitments. If more…
Gauhati University removed Exam Controller Kandarpa Sarma following student protests over alleged misconduct. Protests led by the Postgraduate Students' Union and Law College Students' Union began on March 27 after Sarma reportedly insulted students seeking help with exam results. Former…
A child from Assam’s Udalguri district was rescued from Arunachal Pradesh after being allegedly sold for ₹50,000 by their maternal uncle, Gyan Bahadur Bhugal. The Udalguri Child Helpline and police recovered the child and handed them over to Shishu Kalyan…