The Gauhati High Court lifted its interim stay, allowing panchayat elections in nine Assam districts, including Hailakandi and Cachar, to proceed. The court clarified that the elections could be declared illegal if genuine issues arise. The stay had been imposed…
Brief: The Supreme Court criticized the Assam government for submitting a "defective" affidavit on the detention of 270 foreign nationals at the Matia transit camp. The court noted the lack of justifications for the detentions and insufficient progress on deportations,…
Assam's peak power demand is projected to rise from 2,800 MW to 7,006 MW by 2041-42, posing challenges for APDCL. Current supply arrangements total 2,496 MW, with additional short-term procurement of 471 MW. Long-term plans include agreements with NUPPL, NTPC,…
Protests intensified in Jorhat as KMSS, student groups, and civil society opposed oil exploration in the eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) of Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. The agitation follows the National Wildlife Board granting Vedanta’s Cairn Oil & Gas permission for exploratory…
In a significant action, Guwahati Police arrested six individuals for allegedly sharing offensive video clips related to cow slaughter on Instagram. The videos, deemed provocative and capable of inciting communal disharmony, drew widespread concern. The arrested individuals have been identified…
The Assam State School Education Board reopened the online portal for HS first-year exam form submissions. The portal, initially open from December 26 to January 13, will now close on January 30, 2025. Institutions are urged to complete form submissions…
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Guwahati, organized a Farmers' Awareness Programme on Agrometeorological Services in Boko on January 22. Farmers interacted with meteorologists and learned about weather-based agro advisory services, apps like Meghdoot and Damini, and AAS bulletins. Scientists highlighted…
The All Assam Electricity Consumers' Association (AAECA) has opposed APDCL's proposal for time-based power tariffs categorizing 'peak hours' (5 pm to midnight) at Rs 9.62 per unit. AAECA convener Ajoy Acharjee criticized the plan, calling it anti-people and a move…
Ahead of the fifth Bodo Peace Accord Day on January 27, the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) urged the release of 66 former NDFB members held in custody for 15-16 years, with trials still ongoing. ABSU president Dipen Boro called…
Congress leader Ripun Bora accused the BJP-led Assam government of mismanaging the 2024-25 budget, with only 49% of funds utilized. Highlighting poor spending in key sectors like tourism (11%) and industry (19%), Bora questioned how the remaining 51% would be…