The Assam government on Wednesday challenged the Gauhati High Court's stay on departmental proceedings against 17 officers accused in the APSC cash-for-job scam. A petition was filed before a division bench of Justices Kalyan Rai Surana and Malasri Nandi to…
The Assam Legislative Assembly was informed on Wednesday that 1,65,531 illegal immigrants have been identified in Assam under Assam Accord norms, with 30,115 deported so far. Of the total, 32,870 arrived between 1966 and 1971, while 1,32,661 came after 1971…
The Cyber Police Station recovered ₹5 lakh for a victim who lost ₹12.6 lakh in an online investment scam. Efforts are ongoing to retrieve the remaining amount. Authorities advised the public to stay alert against online scams and report suspicious…
Dr. Mridupaban Nath has been arrested by the CM's Vigilance Cell over allegations of disproportionate assets and fabricating fake post-mortem reports, including one for his brother's insurance claim. A 2024 raid uncovered counterfeit documents and incriminating items. Three cases against…
The Gauhati High Court issued contempt notices to Assam's Agriculture Commissioner-Secretary and Director following a petition by Amguri Naba Nirman Samity. The petition alleges non-compliance with court directives related to the misappropriation of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PMKSN) funds…
Assam’s Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary recorded a 15% rise in tourism earnings this season, attracting over 23,000 visitors. Known for its 107 one-horned rhinos, the sanctuary offers jeep and elephant safaris, with plans for a boat safari pending weather conditions. Since…
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu announced that 200 primary schools will adopt Mising as a medium of instruction from the 2025-2026 academic session. These schools will be designated as "Mising Medium Lower Primary Schools." Mising will also be offered as…
After 42 days of intense rescue efforts, the NDRF and Indian Army recovered the last five bodies from the flooded illegal rat-hole coal mine at Tin Kilo, Umrangso, in Dima Hasao district on Wednesday. This marks the temporary end of…
The Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad (TAYPA) admitted their mistake in burning the Srimanta Sankardeva Sangha's constitution but justified it as a reaction to long-standing grievances. The act, supported by the All Tai Ahom Students' Union, followed the Sangha’s expulsion of…
During the 15th Assam Assembly budget session, Public Health Engineering Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah revealed that a robotic survey identified 12 faulty joints in Guwahati’s main water supply pipeline. He attributed frequent pipeline bursts to poor-quality work by previous contractors…