Minister Kaushik Rai assured that the March 10 state budget will bring positive updates for Assam’s tea industry. Speaking at the 124th SVBITA AGM, he highlighted efforts to resolve the power crisis in tea gardens by 2027. Industry experts raised…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed appointment letters to 564 CCE 2023 candidates on Sunday, reinforcing the state’s commitment to transparent recruitment. Speaking at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, he emphasized merit-based selection, rejecting nepotism and bribery. Sarma highlighted ongoing efforts…
Aaranyak organized a two-day Rhino Monitoring Training Programme at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary from February 6 to 8, enhancing conservation efforts. Supported by IUCN (CAG), the training equipped 60 forest staff with skills to track and identify rhinos using scientific methods…
A speeding motorcycle fatally hit pedestrian Chandra Kalita (55) in Mishajan, Sivasagar. The two riders, Munna Bora and Piku Bora, sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Sivasagar Civil Hospital. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will run special trains to manage the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela rush. Two pairs of trains will operate between Jogbani and Tundla, while a one-way special train (05841) from Rangapara North to Tundla will depart…
The shooting of Bollywood film Senapati, directed by OMG-2 filmmaker Amit Rai, commenced in Dibrugarh. The film, produced by JAR Production, will be shot over 25 days, with 98% of its cast and crew from the region. Featuring a storyline…
Assam police arrested two NSCN linkmen, Morom Ali and Sanju Das, in Namtola, Charaideo district, for extorting money from businessmen on behalf of Naga militants. The duo had been operating for a long time. Police are investigating further and have…
A wild elephant entered Dhanubhanga village in Assam’s Goalpara district at 11:30 PM, destroying homes and a four-wheeler while searching for food. Villagers reported frequent elephant intrusions, with a recent fatal attack. Experts link rising human-elephant conflicts to habitat loss…
Assam police uncovered a major cyber fraud in Bajali, arresting Maidul Islam and Manoj Das over suspicious transactions. Das's Canara Bank account saw ₹73 lakh deposited through 8,256 transactions, exceeding its ₹5 lakh limit. A bank alert led to the…
The Union Civil Aviation Ministry will develop a Greenfield airport in Karbi Anglong, Assam, about 61 km from Dimapur Airport. Minister Murlidhar Mohol announced the project in Parliament, noting it is among 21 approved Greenfield airports nationwide. Assam has acquired…