Fresh tension erupted along the Assam-Meghalaya border in Kamrup (Metro) district after miscreants from Meghalaya allegedly razed a house in Patorkuchi near Basistha and dismantled property. They erected a signboard claiming the area as “Maikhuli Village Property.” Victim Hemanta Barma…
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat reviewed the Science City project at Sonapur, highlighting its role in inspiring scientific temper among North East youth. He directed officials to meet the revised completion deadline of October 2025, emphasizing the project’s importance for…
APDCL reported ₹250 crore profit in the first half of this financial year, following ₹300 crore profit last year. Smart meter installations for 26 lakh consumers improved billing and reduced power theft, cutting losses from 40% to 15.08%. Efforts focus…
The Assam Badhir Sangram Parishad (ABSP) criticized the state government for neglecting Divyangjan (persons with disabilities) while focusing on tea garden areas. They will protest in Guwahati on December 3, demanding the fulfillment of 35 long-standing demands, including more government…
A West Guwahati Police District team from Jalukbari OP apprehended Montu Ali, a Garigaon resident, for pickpocketing ₹1.5 lakh from a Nalbari resident. The stolen cash was recovered, and legal proceedings are underway.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has urged the Central government to expedite granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six ethnic communities in Assam: Adivasi/Tea Tribe, Tai Ahom, Moran, Matak, Chutia, and Koch-Rajbongshi. He highlighted their socio-economic backwardness and the National Commission…
Three individuals were injured in a gunfire attack at an SBI Grahak Seva Kendra in Bilasipara, Assam, on Tuesday. Unidentified assailants opened fire, injuring Wahidur Rahman, Ratan Barman, and Abdul Gafur before fleeing. The victims received initial treatment at Raniganj…
A fire broke out in Shila Bazar, Barpeta, early on November 26, destroying 15 shops and causing losses worth several lakhs. The fire, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, started around 1 AM and spread rapidly. Emergency services…
Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu announced initiatives to improve Assam's education sector at Janata Bhawan. Key measures include recruiting 9,000 permanent teachers, prioritizing local language proficiency, and waiving admission fees for BPL students in Classes XI and XII. The ₹18…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has proposed a Tourism Museum to showcase the Northeast’s cultural and scenic attractions. Speaking at the 12th International Tourism Mart (ITM) in Kaziranga, Sarma emphasized that the museum would help global tourists better plan…