Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said BJP will introduce several new faces for the 2026 Assembly elections. He cited delimitation, reservation changes, and performance as reasons for denying tickets to some sitting MLAs. The announcement followed BJP’s two-day…
From July 22–25, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma will tour Dibrugarh and Tinsukia, launching key projects and holding review meetings. Highlights include water supply inauguration, foundation stone laying at Dibrugarh University, and infrastructure upgrades at Assam Medical College. The visit…
The Directorate of Higher Education, Assam, has directed four model colleges to appoint retired teachers in each department from August 1, 2025, to ensure smooth academic operations. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the move aims to attract students by balancing…
Kaushik Medhi, a 2022-recruited police constable posted at Panikhaiti outpost, died in a bike accident near Pratiksha Hospital on VIP Road. He hit a GMC bin while riding from Koinadhora and later succumbed to injuries at a private hospital.
Gauhati University successfully held the GUBEDCET-2025 on Sunday with 96.58% attendance across 18 centres. Of 15,282 registered candidates, 14,760 appeared. Vice Chancellor Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta and Registrar Dr. Utpal Sarma praised the smooth conduct and high turnout, calling it…
Assam has identified 27 districts as rainfall deficit zones, with 14 in the “high deficit” category. The government has directed urgent drought mitigation steps, including pump deployment, tube well repairs, and sowing advisories. Crop loss assessments and SDRF compensation were…
Assam plans to boost daily milk production to 10 lakh litres by 2030 through 4,000 new cooperatives. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the initiative at Purabi Dairy’s expansion launch, aiming to reduce imports and capture the Northeast dairy market. Support…
Assam Congress is cautious about forming an Opposition alliance for the 2026 polls. Leader Debabrata Saikia stressed the need for constituency-wise evaluation before any tie-up. Amid criticism from Akhil Gogoi and dissent from senior MLA Sherman Ali, Congress faces internal…
Assam University hosted its first TEDx event themed “Voices from the East,” igniting hope among students and entrepreneurs in Barak Valley. Speakers, including Dr. R Ravi Kannan and Ishwar Bhai Ubhadia, emphasized regional potential, innovation, and unity. The event highlighted…
Ahead of Parliament’s monsoon session, CPI general secretary D Raja demanded the Centre declare Assam’s flood issue a national problem. He criticized the government's inaction despite massive displacement. CPI’s draft political resolution also warned of growing threats from Bangladesh's rhetoric…