BJP has intensified its campaign for the May 7 panchayat polls across 13 Assam districts. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and state BJP chief Dilip Saikia addressed multiple rallies, thanking voters for high turnout in Phase 1 and urging strong participation…
Saruf Ahmed alias Biki was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Nizarapar, Guwahati. His family alleged a drug overdose involving his fiancée, who had come from Delhi. Police suspect overdose but await post-mortem confirmation.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed NEET 2025 preparations on Saturday, enforcing strict anti-malpractice measures. Senior officials were deployed to all districts. Exams will be held only in government schools to ensure transparency, with Aadhaar and biometric checks in place…
The IMD has issued an orange alert for Assam and a multi-hazard warning for the Northeast, forecasting thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds from May 4 to May 8. Assam and Meghalaya may witness winds up to 60 kmph, while…
Villagers in Hailakandi’s Banglabasa and Kukicherra polling stations boycotted the Panchayat elections on Friday, citing decades of neglect in roads, healthcare, and education. No votes were cast in protest. Residents accused both Congress and BJP of failing them and vowed…
Three wild elephants were found dead in Manas National Park near the India-Bhutan border, likely killed by poachers. The incident occurred near the Palengshi and Banchum beat areas during Panchayat polls. Tusks were removed, and one elephant was reportedly beheaded…
Following the first phase of Assam's Panchayat elections, repolling will be held in 43 polling stations across Hailakandi, Sribhumi, Lakhimpur, Golaghat, and Majuli due to untoward incidents. Assam recorded a 70.19% voter turnout, with Majuli leading at 80.02% and Sonitpur…
Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura have committed to providing tap water to all rural households by March 2026 under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Assam has covered 81.32%, Manipur 79.59%, Meghalaya 81.76%, Nagaland 92.69%, and Tripura 84.95% of rural…
The Assam government will establish 3 pet care hospitals in Guwahati, Bokakhat, and Dibrugarh, along with 5 multi-care veterinary centres in key districts by 2025. Announced by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, the initiative aims to enhance animal healthcare for both…
City Cyber Police recovered ₹88,888 lost in an online scam and credited it back to the victim. Efforts continue to recover the remaining ₹1,21,000.