The Assam government is investing over ₹1,800 crore to renovate and construct new buildings for 252 state-run educational institutions. These schools, selected from each of the 126 assembly constituencies, will benefit from infrastructure upgrades under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund…
The Gauhati High Court has issued directives in response to several writ petitions regarding land disputes in the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), focusing on encroachments on the Professional Grazing Reserve (PGR) in Kherani, West Karbi Anglong. The KAAC's counsel…
Assam lags behind most Northeast states in providing tap water to rural households under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), with only Manipur trailing behind. While Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram have achieved 100% coverage, states like Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, and Meghalaya…
A Special NIA Court in Guwahati sentenced two men from Barpeta, Assam, for their involvement in the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) terror module. Mamunur Rashid received a three-year sentence, including time already served, while Mukibul Hussain got a six-month sentence…
Kabindra Prasad Sharma, Doloi of the Kamakhya Temple Management Committee, supported the ED's investigation into the alleged misappropriation of ₹7.62 crore by the Kamakhya Debutter Board between 2003 and 2019. Sharma emphasized the need to recover every misused rupee and…
The police arrested Sahidul Islam and Nabidul Haque for allegedly attacking a police officer outside Hatigaon Police Station yesterday. An investigation into the incident is underway.
Guwahati Traffic Police has towed 114 unclaimed vehicles since January 21 to ease congestion and free parking spaces. Of these, 29 were returned after verification, 34 sent to garages, and 49 moved to parking zones. Two stolen vehicles were identified,…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has intensified its cleanliness drive, seizing two vendors' carts on Rehabari Road for repeated hygiene violations. Vendors have been warned of strict action, including fines and confiscation, for neglecting cleanliness standards. Citizens are urged to…
Guwahati Traffic Police, under the supervision of the Police Commissioner, has initiated a drive to remove illegal rickshaws and carts for improved traffic management. Vendors are urged to shift to designated zones, and the public’s cooperation has been requested. Legal…
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar early on January 24, 2025, with tremors felt in Assam and Northeast India. The quake, at a depth of 106 km, caused panic but no reported damage or injuries. Earlier, on January 21, a…