The Gauhati High Court has directed the Cachar District Commissioner to survey and demarcate a Sericulture Farm to determine if it encroaches on protected land near ancient monuments. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleges encroachment by individuals and government departments…
The Aadhaar enrollment drive for students in Assam’s Barpeta district is gaining momentum, led by District Commissioner Rohan Kumar Jha, IAS. Since August 2024, the administration has held enrollment camps in 158 schools, updating 21,413 Aadhaar records and processing 2,284…
A major oil leak from an Oil India Limited (OIL) pipeline in Duliajan's Solakotoki area has left residents in fear. The crude oil spill occurred near Rupeshwar Gogoi’s house, contaminating the area and raising fire safety concerns. Locals allege OIL…
Over 9,000 Jhumur dancers turned Sarusajai Stadium into a sea of red and white during Jhumoir Binandini on Monday, showcasing Assam's rich culture with traditional dances and music. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attending the event, played a traditional drum and…
Ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 event, Congress launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning issues like illegal coal mining, tea workers' wages, and corruption in Assam. During a New Delhi press conference, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee…
Researchers from Gauhati University's Botany Department have discovered a new flowering plant species, Torenia goalparensis, in Assam's Goalpara district. The species, named after the region, belongs to the Linderniaceae family and was found in fallow rice fields near Dhupdhara. Led…
Special TET-qualified candidates in Assam continued their indefinite hunger strike for the seventh day on Sunday, demanding immediate appointments. Organized by the All Assam Special TET Qualified Association at Chachal, the protesters accused the BJP-led state government of not fulfilling…
Assam has significant potential to establish a full-fledged aviation academy to meet the growing demand for pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, and aviation staff in the Northeast and neighboring countries. Industry sources highlighted the lack of such an academy in the…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma conducted a midnight inspection at Khanapara Veterinary Field and Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Guwahati. He reviewed final preparations for the 'Jhumoir Binandini' and 'Advantage…
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati will be a statewide event. District Commissioners (DCs) will facilitate Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹5 lakh to ₹50 crore…