The Special Task Force (STF) busted a fake currency racket in Guwahati, arresting three individuals from Meghalaya at Ganeshguri under Dispur Police Station. The raid resulted in the seizure of counterfeit notes worth ₹23,000, 564 blank papers shaped like ₹500…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated Phase I of the Smart Street Lighting System in Guwahati, featuring 11,000 energy-efficient LED lights across 1,000 roads. The ₹83.96 crore project includes a central control and monitoring system for efficient energy use,…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a ₹200 crore investment under the Integrated Urban Flood Risk Management Project to address Guwahati's urban flooding issues. Key initiatives include constructing new drainage systems, flood protection walls, upgrading pump houses, and implementing…
The Assam government has approved the District Delimitation Commission’s recommendations to redraw gaon panchayats, anchalik panchayats, and zilla parishad constituencies for better governance, excluding Sixth Schedule districts. The number of Gaon Panchayats will reduce slightly to 2,193 from 2,197, while…
Following the BJP's third consecutive win in Haryana, Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika expressed confidence in replicating this success in Assam's 2026 Assembly elections using the "Haryana model." During a meeting in Behali, he assured that the BJP is poised for…
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that the monsoon's withdrawal from the Northeast is on track, but certain areas may still experience rains till mid-October. The IMD issued warnings for heavy rainfall in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and…
A high-level meeting chaired by Agriculture Minister Atul Bora focused on sustainable Mithun production in Assam, particularly in Dima Hasao district. Bora emphasized the significance of Mithun in the region and its historical presence. Monjit Naiding, Executive Member of Animal…
Guwahati Police arrested four individuals involved in the kidnapping of driver Amit Kumar Sinha on September 28. The suspects—Mofidul Haque, Rafiqul Hussain, Shariful Islam, and Mizanur Rahman—were apprehended in Goalpara and Dhubri and are being brought to Guwahati for further…
The Assamese non-feature film Hargila-The Greater Adjutant Stork received a Special Mention at the 70th National Film Awards. Directed by Partha Sarathi Mahanta and produced by Mina Mahanta, the film highlights the conservation efforts led by wildlife biologist Purnima Devi…
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been extended for another six months in Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, and Sivasagar districts of Assam due to concerns over unrest in neighboring Bangladesh and its potential impact on regional law and order…