Assam’s piggery sector has suffered severe losses since African Swine Fever (ASF) first hit in 2020. The pig population dropped from 21 lakh in 2019 to 13 lakh. ASF outbreaks, especially in Upper Assam and now in Barpeta, Darrang, Nalbari,…
Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi accused BJP of controlling Bodo leaders like Pramod Boro and Hagrama Mohilary. At a Kokrajhar rally, he alleged BJP suppresses local voices and favors corporates in land policies. He questioned the Orunodoi scheme’s effectiveness and…
Rail services on Assam’s Lumding-Badarpur hill section were suspended Monday due to landslides between New Haflong and Jatinga Lampur. The disruption, caused by improper NHAI roadwork, has led to widespread train cancellations and delays affecting Barak Valley and neighboring states…
Following a Supreme Court ruling, the Gauhati High Court has directed all child trafficking trials in Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh to be completed within six months.
A high-level meeting on Guwahati's flood management was held at Janata Bhawan, led by Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah. Officials from GMC, GMDA, and Housing Department discussed strategies for long-term flood resilience and stressed better coordination among departments.
Northeast Frontier Railway has set up round-the-clock ticket counters and special trains to manage the Ambubachi Mela rush. NFRWWO is distributing food and water at Kamakhya station. Two special unreserved trains will run between Guwahati–Alipurduar and Guwahati–New Jalpaiguri from June…
Noonmati Police successfully rescued a missing minor girl from Boro Tungharang in Dima Hasao. Acting on credible inputs, the team ensured her safe recovery and handed her over to legal guardians after completing all formalities.
ONGC reported a significant drop in gas pressure at its Sivasagar well, marking progress in leak control efforts. A crucial boom crane arrived from Guwahati to aid the final capping. BJP leaders, including Minister Jogen Mohan, visited the site, confirming…
AASU has launched "Pratyasha" to support Assam’s UPSC aspirants. The initiative will sponsor coaching for 25 candidates who cleared prelims, covering full costs in Delhi or online. Applications are open at www.aasu.org.in until June 29. In phase two, 40 students…
One worker died and five were injured after an overloaded vehicle overturned at Kotalgoorie Tea Estate in Jorhat. Poor road conditions and use of outdated vehicles are blamed. Protesters demanded accountability and better safety measures. The deceased, Deepak Prasad, died…