A Columbia University study has found that long-term exposure to arsenic in water increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, even at levels below the regulatory limit. This is particularly significant for Assam, where arsenic contamination is present in 19 districts,…
The Central Government has designated the Darranga land check post in Assam's Tamulpur district as an official immigration point. This move will allow entry and exit for all passengers with valid travel documents, as per the Passport (Entry into India)…
The Coordination Committee Against CAA, Assam, led by Dr. Hiren Gohain and Deben Tamuly, has urged the Registrar General of India (RGI) to release the final NRC draft, submitted on August 31, 2019. They argue there's no justification for withholding…
East Guwahati District Police arrested 20-year-old Abu Firdaus Raji from Mangaldai for stealing two-wheelers. The arrest took place on Hewwali Path, where police seized a suspected stolen bike (AS08M1149) and two mobile phones. Raji allegedly used OLX to purchase secondhand…
A tragic accident occurred in Amjurghat, Sonai, Assam, claiming the life of Sanjit Ravidas. He died after his speeding motorcycle crashed into a bridge railing while attempting to flee with his girlfriend. A friend was also on the bike. Sanjit…
A massive fire broke out at Beharbari last night, damaging three warehouses. The fire, which started in a warehouse containing tyres and coal, quickly spread to nearby warehouses. Ten fire tenders were deployed to control the blaze. Fortunately, no lives…
The draft photo electoral roll for Assam shows that female voters outnumber male voters in 69 of the 126 Legislative Assembly Constituencies (LACs). Published on October 29, 2024, with a qualifying date of January 1, 2025, this trend highlights a…
The Assam government has not fulfilled its 2019-20 budget promise to appoint welfare officers in major cities across India to address the issues faced by the Assamese diaspora. Many Assamese youth working in the unorganized sector across the country face…
Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Executive Member for Land Revenue, Ranjit Basumatary, reaffirmed the BTR government's commitment to resolving land-related issues. At a meeting, Basumatary highlighted the draft Land Policy for tea growers, which includes allotment, settlement, and lease provisions. He…
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is strengthening its base in Assam ahead of the upcoming panchayat elections. Rajesh Sharma, AAP’s northeastern in-charge, said the party is focused on expanding its organization and increasing its membership, especially in rural areas. AAP…