Agriculture Minister Atul Bora inaugurated a three-day Regional Agriculture Fair at Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta. Organized by AAU with support from the Union Ministry of Agriculture, the event involves farmers, agripreneurs, FPOs, SHGs, and agriculture-related organizations from the Northeast. Bora…
Police arrested four gang members planning an attack on Duliajan oil installations. Weapons, explosives, and cash were seized. The accused, posing as ULFA members, were extorting traders. No links to banned outfits were found. A case has been registered under…
Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah has challenged CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to raise Assam’s per capita income above that of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. At a press conference, Borah criticized Assam’s economic progress, highlighting its low GSDP of ₹6.43…
The Assam Government has terminated Khairul Islam, a teacher at Thengshali Khandapukhuri Primary School, after a Foreigners' Tribunal declared him a foreigner. Islam was accused of being a suspected foreigner in 1997 and was declared so in 2015. His appeals…
STF raided Athgaon's 4 No. Railway Gate under Bharalumukh PS and arrested two drug peddlers, Md. Asou Ali and Anand Kumar Jha. Authorities seized 46.9 grams of suspected heroin, ₹3,300 in cash, and a mobile phone during the operation.
A Dibrugarh family of five sustained critical injuries after their vehicle fell 50 feet into a gorge on NH-313 near Anini, Arunachal Pradesh. Among the injured, Pramila Singh's condition remains critical. The accident occurred due to loss of vehicle control…
Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi raised concerns over Assam’s rising debt, now at 48% of its Rs 3 lakh crore GSDP. He criticized Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for misrepresenting the state’s economy, noting that while GDP grew to 8.8%,…
Partha Sarathi Mahanta assumed office as Guwahati Police Commissioner, succeeding Diganta Barah. He launched a 24/7 WhatsApp helpline (6026900651) for citizen complaints and queries. Mahanta emphasized community cooperation to address crimes like theft and traffic issues. He also praised recent…
Over 400 workers at Hatijan Tea Estate in Duliajan face financial insecurity following a lockout since December 31, 2024. The closure resulted from a violent protest on December 30, where some workers assaulted the garden manager over work disputes. Management…
The state government has issued strict SOPs to address illegal migrants using fake documents for Aadhaar registration. A new "State Government Portal" software ensures physical document verification before Aadhaar issuance for residents above 18 years. Key measures include: Document verification…