Assam BJP announced a statewide campaign “11 Years of Modi Government: From Sankalp to Sidhi” to showcase key achievements. Activities will include press meets, public enrollment camps, exhibitions, yoga camps, and seminars. Flood-hit areas will be covered later. Special focus…
Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu visited Assam Science Society and assured support amid its financial crisis. He promised to buy books under the Taburam Taid Library Foundation and distribute the society’s magazine Bigyan Jeuti to 4,300 schools via SSA. He…
Social worker and Akoni Xahitya Xabha founder Dulal Bora was arrested by Samaguri Police for a controversial social media post on Lord Krishna’s marriage to Rukmini. The post triggered public outrage. He was arrested from his home around 2 am…
Dibrugarh administration has enforced strict prohibitory orders ahead of the APSC Prelims on June 8, 2025. Section 163 of BNSS, 2023, restricts gatherings within 100 metres of exam centres. Only candidates with admit cards and authorised personnel are allowed. Ban…
Gauhati University addressed concerns over new campus rules like restricted entry, performance bans, and no video shooting. Registrar Prof Utpal Sarma said these were security measures ahead of the 32nd Convocation, which was to be attended by the President. Though…
Dhubri town erupted in protest after a severed cow’s head was allegedly found at a Hanuman temple in Ward 3. Outraged locals blocked roads, burned tyres, and demanded arrests. Police faced resistance while trying to secure the scene. Senior officials…
Strong opposition has emerged against the proposed 55-MW Kulsi hydropower project following a meeting between the Assam and Meghalaya CMs. Rabha community bodies, including ARSU and Rabha Mahila Parishad, condemned the plan, citing ecological, cultural, and livelihood threats. They warned…
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi has appointed 78 leaders as observers across the state. The group includes MLAs, former MPs, youth leaders, and women leaders, aiming to boost organisational coordination ahead of upcoming elections. Their role is to…
Chandmari Police raided Puja Store near Colony Bazar, Bamunimaidam, seizing 800 fake ITC cigarette sticks. Shop owner Bibek Kumar Sah was arrested, and legal action is underway.
Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) launched an eviction drive in Chandmari, clearing over 20 roadside stalls following complaints of footpath encroachment. Vendors protested, citing lack of notice and absence of functional vending zones despite the 2014 Street Vendors Act. GMC insists…