Guwahati: The CID has arrested two State Secretariat employees, section officer Allen Kuki and computer operator Ratul Sarma, for alleged negligence in issuing a suspension notice to Suranjita Hazarika, an accused in the APSC cash-for-job scam. According to investigators, the…
Guwahati: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Guwahati on Thursday evening as part of her visit to the Northeast. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed her at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and later shared a video on…
Guwahati: Industries and Commerce Minister Bimal Borah said investments worth around ₹2 lakh crore are currently in different stages of implementation in Assam out of the ₹5 lakh crore investment proposals signed during the Investment Assam Summit 2. He said…
Guwahati: The Assam Legislative Assembly's Budget Session will be held from July 6 to July 31 with 16 working days. Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah will present the State Budget for 2026-27 on July 10. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has…
Silchar, Assam: A controversial physician, Dr. JP Das, was allegedly assaulted by a mob and later handed over to police following accusations of forcing a minor girl into the flesh trade at a hotel on the outskirts of Silchar. The…
Dibrugarh, Assam: A 75-year-old entrepreneur has accused officials and workers of the Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC) of intimidation, verbal abuse, and property damage during an enforcement drive at her restaurant on June 16. The woman claimed municipal workers demolished a…
Guwahati, Assam: The Kamrup Metropolitan district administration carried out an eviction drive in the Mirzapur area near Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, demolishing around 50 shops and commercial establishments allegedly built on agricultural land. Authorities said the action was taken…
Guwahati, Assam: Health Minister Ashok Singhal carried out a surprise inspection of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) to review healthcare services, patient facilities, and ongoing development projects. During the visit, he interacted with patients, inspected key facilities, and held…
Guwahati, Assam: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has highlighted significant progress in railway development across the Northeast over the past 12 years, driven by increased budget allocations. The zone has electrified over 95% of its network, laid more than 2,000 km…
Guwahati, Assam: Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika said Assam has achieved self-sufficiency in rice production, but the government is now focusing on encouraging farmers to adopt multiple crops for higher income. He highlighted the need to improve irrigation facilities and expand…