CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated Northeast's first Aqua Tech Park at Bogibari, Sonapur, to boost self-reliant fish production. Developed with NABARD and others, the park will showcase modern aquaculture like biofloc, aquaponics, and insect-based feed. Assam produced 4.99 lakh MT…
Panic gripped Jonaki Nagar, Sivasagar, after crude oil gushed from a kitchen floor early Saturday. The leak occurred at Nirupama Devi’s home around 4:30 am. Suspected to be from underground ONGC pipelines, the cause remains unconfirmed. ONGC officials are investigating…
After meeting FHASM Alliance leaders in Guwahati, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed a tripartite meeting with the Centre to resolve Karbi Anglong’s demands for greater autonomy. He emphasized protecting tribal identity and reviewing the 2021 Karbi Accord, stressing peaceful, constitutional…
With the 2026 Assembly elections nearing, tensions have escalated within Assam’s NDA. The AGP’s Majuli district committee has threatened to break ties with the BJP, citing disrespect and lack of support. At a meeting in Garamur, AGP leaders accused BJP…
Ajay Kumar Gogoi was warmly welcomed in Demow on Friday as he assumed charge as President of Sivasagar District Congress Committee. A bike rally was held from his residence to Sivasagar Rajiv Bhawan. He first offered prayers at Siva Dol…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met with the Forum for Hills Autonomous State Movement (FHASM) on July 11 to discuss their demands. He assured efforts to hold a tripartite meeting with the Centre and FHASM for a peaceful resolution. Sarma…
Karuna Hazarika, a staff member of Bandhan Bank’s Furkating branch in Golaghat, allegedly died by suicide on Friday inside the bank premises. A resident of Majuli, his death shocked the local community. Police have launched an investigation. The bank has…
Congress MP Rakibul Hussain visited evicted villages in Chapar, Dhubri, and condemned the July 8 eviction drive as “inhumane and unlawful.” He alleged that residents with valid land documents were uprooted without proper notice, violating Gauhati High Court orders. Over…
APCC leader Bhupen Borah held a review meeting in Biswanath Chariali on Friday ahead of Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge’s visit to Assam on July 16. He confirmed Congress workers from Biswanath will attend the Chayagaon programme. Borah slammed the…
A high-level meeting was held in Guwahati to address transport disruptions in Barak Valley due to landslides. Chaired by Minister Kaushik Rai, the meeting saw participation from N.F. Railway, NHAI, and NHIDCL officials. Key issues included restoration of the Lumding–Badarpur…