The Indian tea industry is closely monitoring the Iran–Middle East conflict amid fears of a prolonged disruption affecting exports, especially Assam orthodox tea, nearly 50 per cent of which is consumed by Iran. Airspace closures and internet shutdowns have disrupted…
With Assembly elections nearing, the BJP and Congress intensified their campaigns on Sunday through large rallies across Assam. The BJP continued its “Jana Aashirwad Yatra” through Jagiroad, Morigaon, Raha and Nagaon, while the Congress carried forward its “Somoy Poriborton Yatra”…
BPF chief and BTC head Hagrama Mohilary on Sunday dismissed reports claiming finalised NDA seat-sharing numbers, stating that discussions among alliance partners are still underway. Speaking at a BPF rally in Kokrajhar, he said no seat allocation has been decided…
The Assam government is in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to gather information on people from the state residing or stranded in West Asia amid the escalating conflict. Officials said no official data is currently available on…
Assamese feature film Moi Eti Nixhasor (Koduwa the Nightbird) has won the Award of Excellence – Special Mention at the US-based Accolade Global Film Competition. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Bidyut Kotoky, the film is based on a true story…
State Bank of India’s Guwahati Circle organized a CSR programme at its Local Head Office, where SBI Chairman C.S. Setty donated one vehicle each to three Guwahati-based social organisations and provided financial assistance to five government LP schools in Assam…
The BJP on Saturday launched its statewide “Jan Ashirwad Yatra” from Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and state BJP president Dilip Saikia. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister highlighted the government’s development…
Infighting has surfaced within the Assam Congress ahead of the Assembly elections, with party workers from Laharighat moving the high command over candidate selection. In a memorandum to AICC leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the workers accused sitting MLA Dr. Ashif…
The Assam government has notified the nomination of five new members to the Assam State Commission for Minorities for a three-year term. The appointed members are Jaspal Singh, Sanjay Toppo, Osman Gani, Biswabaran Barua and Dhanindra Surana. Earlier, Tabibar Rahman…
The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), Division-I, has directed district Inspectors of Schools to ensure Aadhaar mandatory biometric updates for students seeking Class XI admission. The order, based on a UIDAI communication, states that students must complete the biometric…