Kamrup (M) DC Orders Immediate Removal of Silt from Drains
The Kamrup (M) District Commissioner directed departments, agencies, and contractors to clear lifted silt from drains within two hours.
Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi Attacked by Masked Men in Dhing
Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi’s convoy was attacked by masked miscreants in Dhing after a poll meeting. Bordoloi blamed BJP supporters for the "planned attack" and vowed to continue campaigning. An FIR has been filed, and the damaged vehicles were taken…
Akhil Gogoi Apologizes for Communal Remark Amid Election Row
Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi apologized for making a communal remark during a rally in Lakhimpur, admitting it was wrong and unintentional. He cited exhaustion from hectic campaigning and promised not to repeat such comments. Meanwhile, AAP filed complaints against…
BJP, AGP Clash at Gaon Panchayat Level in Bongaigaon Polls
Despite alliance at higher panchayat levels, BJP and AGP candidates are rivals in Bongaigaon's Gaon Panchayat polls. Voters blame AGP’s past governance failures, including poor infrastructure and scheme mismanagement. BJP candidates promise equal benefits and better delivery of government schemes,…
CPI(M) Protests Assam Poll Directive Threatening Voter Secrecy
The CPI(M) Assam unit submitted a memorandum to the State Election Commission opposing a new polling directive. They raised concerns over voters being asked to sign or thumbprint counterfoils with their serial numbers, claiming it breaches ballot secrecy. The party…
Nine Schools in Nagaon Face Suspension Over Examination Scandal
The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has suspended admissions to Class XI in nine Nagaon schools due to allegations of using unauthorized question papers and tampering with seals during the HS Class XI exams on March 27. Affected schools…
Young Cyclist Killed by Speeding Truck in Kaziranga
A 23-year-old cyclist, Rohit Patra, was fatally hit by a speeding truck near Mayhang Hotel on NH-37 in Kaziranga. The accident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. Locals rushed him to Kohora Adarsha Hospital, where he was declared dead. The…
Landmark Hotel in Guwahati Sealed Over Fire Safety Violations
The Fire and Emergency Services, Assam, sealed M/S Landmark Hotel on Dr. B. Baruah Road for violating fire safety norms. Despite being given time to comply, the hotel failed to address critical deficiencies. Authorities rejected the hotel’s request for an…
GMC Fines Shops for Footpath Encroachment in Guwahati
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation fined shops in Adabari and Chabipul for encroaching on footpaths. Four shops were fined Rs 500 each in Adabari, while one establishment in Chabipul was fined Rs 2,000. GMC warned of stricter actions against repeat offenders…
92 High Schools Upgraded to Higher Secondary Level Across Assam
The Assam government has upgraded 92 high schools to higher secondary schools in 29 districts, raising the total to 1,130. Most new higher secondary schools will offer only the arts stream, with a few exceptions offering science as well. No…