The Meghalaya government has responded to Assam's repeated claims that the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) is responsible for severe water-logging in Guwahati. Lahkmen Rymbui, Chief Advisor to Meghalaya, countered Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s accusations, urging…
On World Elephant Day, a 16 km solar fence was inaugurated around Raimona National Park by local residents, WWF-India, and forest officials. This cost-effective fence aims to reduce human-elephant conflict by protecting over 2,498 households in seven villages. Raimona, part…
The Director of Elementary Education, Assam, suspended Deepak Bordoloi, a senior assistant in Morigaon, for corruption. Bordoloi is accused of consuming 13 ducks as bribes and illegally securing jobs for 29 teachers, including his wife. The suspension followed an unsatisfactory…
Cachar Police recovered narcotics worth Rs 2 crore in Sonai on Tuesday. Abdul Hassan Laskar, 20, was apprehended at Natun Bazaar, Sonai Police Station, while carrying a bag containing the substances.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a new policy where 80% of compassionate grants will go to the spouse of deceased government employees, with 20% reserved for the parents. This change ensures financial security for dependent parents. Additionally, amendments to…
Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi challenged Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to disclose his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma's property list by August 22, ahead of the Assembly session. Gogoi insisted on transparency, urging Sarma to reveal the…
The Assam Special Task Force (STF) arrested two men from Uttar Pradesh, Ahamad and Rahis Ahamad, in a raid near Maligaon's Nilachal flyover. They were found with fake gold weighing 1.36 kg, cash, and a hacksaw blade. The arrests followed…
Assam's DGP Gyanendra Pratap Singh is expected to be transferred within three months to take over as the Director General of the CRPF. This anticipated move follows recent changes in the CISF leadership. Speculation suggests that Special DGP Harmeet Singh…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a new digital portal, launching on October 2, to streamline mutual transfer applications for Grade III-IV state government employees. The portal will operate 24x7, allowing online applications and digital approvals, eliminating the need…
In Assam's Charaideo district, the body of BJP member Kartik Orang was found under mysterious circumstances, raising suspicions of foul play. Orang, involved with ATTSA and the BJP, was discovered with severe injuries, leading to beliefs of a premeditated murder…