The ASER 2024 report highlights improvements in Assam's rural schools since 2018. Key developments include: Mid-day meals: 90.4% of schools have a kitchen/shed (2018: 92.2%). Drinking water: 79.4% of schools have facilities (2018: 68%). Boys' toilets: 80.9% are usable (2018:…
Four people, including a female singer, advocate Prem Das, journalist Parama Sonowal, and organization leader Shyamanta Das, were arrested for blackmailing Dr. Kishore Sharma. The singer had earlier filed a complaint against the doctor, but he secured anticipatory bail. Later,…
Kabita Deka, former Director of the Handloom and Textile Department, was found dead at her Jalukbari residence on Thursday. Police are investigating the cause, and her body has been sent for post-mortem. Deka was under investigation by the CM’s Special…
In a major breakthrough under Operation Praghat, STF Assam arrested Abu Salam Ali, a key operative of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), in Chennai. The operation, conducted with Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu police, marks the 15th arrest in the…
The BJP has demanded an explanation from Jorhat Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi over alleged links between his wife, Elizabeth Coleburn, and Pakistan’s ISI. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma also questioned Gogoi’s 2015 meeting with Pakistan’s then-High Commissioner, Abdul Basit. Gogoi…
Assam is losing significant VAT revenue due to illegal diesel transportation. Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota has directed stricter enforcement, including joint police-tax operations, GPS tracking of fuel tankers, and border district vigilance. Authorities will enforce strict verification of transport…
Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts have ideal conditions for sugarcane cultivation, especially in Bakalia and Kherani. Farmers demand sugar mills to boost local production and economic growth. The Assam government and Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) could play…
Guwahati Jal Board's water supply was disrupted thrice in February due to pipeline faults. A 12-day water cut in three phases began Wednesday for a robotic survey to detect flaws. This includes the days of the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit,…
A Nicholes Higher Secondary School student was kidnapped from Manipur Basti, Paltan Bazar, after being lured out by a known youth. The abductors allegedly drugged her before taking her to Borpathar, Golaghat. Paltan Bazar Police rescued the girl and arrested…
Noonmati Police arrested Manoj Kalita alias Pinku (40) for molesting a woman and attempting rape on Tuesday night. Locals alerted the police, who rushed to the scene. During the arrest, the accused attacked officers, injuring three, but was eventually overpowered…