The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) intensified its crackdown on civic rule violators, issuing fines totaling ₹1.3 lakh in a single day. A Paltan Bazar resident was fined ₹80,000 for dumping garbage on the road, while a G.S. Road shopping mall…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that all northeastern states will be connected to Delhi via rail and air by 2027. Speaking at the 'Unity Utsav - One Voice, One Nation' event in New Delhi, Shah credited Prime Minister Narendra…
Senior Congress leader and Dhubri MLA Rakibul Hussain was attacked by miscreants in Nagaon’s Rupahihaat on Thursday. Videos showed assailants chanting “Go back, Rakibul,” with one striking him with a cricket bat. His Personal Security Officer (PSO) was also injured,…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday that Assam aims to secure ₹1.5 lakh crore in investments and infrastructure projects at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit on February 25-26. The event is expected to bring in over ₹1 lakh…
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…