Tension arose in Margherita after Kamla Sharma, admitted to Mayflower Hospital, died allegedly due to medical negligence. Protests led by locals and the Chhatra Mukti Sangram Samiti accused the hospital and Dr. Rajesh Gupta of negligence, demanding his arrest. Demonstrators…
Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika inspected erosion-hit embankments at Saikialgaon and Bagalajan in Raha on Friday. He assured locals that embankment work would begin within 7-10 days to address the crisis. Hazarika also laid the foundation for a road project…
Senior Congress leader Ripun Bora criticized the BJP-led Assam government for economic downturns, poor healthcare, and law enforcement failures. He highlighted Assam's low per capita income, ranking 31st among states, with widespread poverty. Bora noted high infant and maternal mortality…
Nameri National Park, Assam, received a new entry gate, inaugurated by Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, constructed at ₹24 lakh. A jeep safari facility was also launched to attract more tourists. Located in Sonitpur district, the park, a tiger reserve…
Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi called on the Central Government to introduce a revised GST policy in the 2025-26 Union Budget. He highlighted the economic burden on poor and middle-class citizens, who contribute 64% of GST revenue, compared to only 3%…
Excise Minister Atul Bora urged district excise officials to intensify vigilance against illegal liquor businesses during a videoconference review meeting. He emphasized curbing interstate smuggling, increasing excise revenue, and collaborating with licensed liquor retailers to combat the issue.
The Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water and Sewerage Board has resumed water supply in several areas, including Chandmari, Rajgarh, and Ulubari, after filling reservoirs. Normal supply will follow from Thursday. Ramsahill and Lichubagan areas will have supply restored tomorrow. The Board…
The Chief Minister's Vigilance Cell raided the Dakshin Gaon residence of ex-SCERT employee Ramijuddin Ahmed on Wednesday over a disproportionate assets case. Ahmed, previously arrested in a Rs. 105 crore SCERT funds scam, worked as a stenographer under former Director…
Thousands of Jal Jeevan Mission workers protested in Guwahati, demanding job regularization and fulfillment of promises made by the government. Workers accused officials of corruption and misusing welfare funds. They expressed frustration over Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah’s unkept assurance of an…
In Cachar, 50 All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leaders, including district general secretary Sajal Banik, joined the Congress. AITC MP Sushmita Dev downplayed the exodus, stating most were not active party members and citing internal performance pressures. Banik expressed relief…