Brief: Former Biswanath BJP vice president Dr. Ranjan Gogoi, along with 1,500 others, joined Congress ahead of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s district visit. Gogoi, welcomed with a grand procession, criticized BJP for sidelining loyal members and fostering corruption. He vowed…
Doomdooma MLA and State Minister Rupesh Gowala has launched 'Uddipan,' a free coaching initiative for job-seeking graduates in his constituency. The program, starting mid-April at Hoonlal Higher Secondary School, will train 200 youth for SSC, Bank PO, Railways, and ADRE…
After a setback in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, AIUDF, led by Badruddin Ajmal, is focusing on the upcoming panchayat polls to regain lost ground. AIUDF general secretary Haidor Hussain Bora confirmed that the party will contest independently without alliances…
The Tea Association of India – Barak Valley Branch (TAI-BVB) signed an MoU with Assam University during its 50th AGM in Silchar to promote sustainable growth in the tea sector. Experts raised concerns over declining tea production in Barak Valley…
Tinsukia Police led by ASP Mrinmoy Das and OC Paragjyoti Buragohain busted a cybercrime racket on Friday after a month-long trail, arresting eight individuals, including a woman and the mastermind. Police recovered 136 ATM cards, 20 SIMs, 17 mobile phones,…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has directed property owners with 7-8 years of pending taxes or dues over ₹1 lakh to pay at least 50% by March 30, 2025. The remaining amount must be settled by June 30, 2025, but…
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport, Guwahati, has implemented strict wildlife hazard management measures to prevent bird strikes and ensure passenger safety. Efforts include waste disposal management, public awareness campaigns, and continuous monitoring of surrounding areas. Bird deterrent devices, including…
India has urged China to ensure that its mega dam project on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) in Tibet does not harm downstream countries. The Government of India conveyed its concerns to China on December 30, 2024, emphasizing the need for…
Public outrage has erupted in Sonapur over official notices issued by the Kamrup (M) administration regarding restricted structures near the IAF Station in Digaru. The Brihattar Sonapur Gaon Suraksha Samiti has announced protests, including a PIL to demand the relocation…
IIT Guwahati researchers have developed a sustainable method to remove toxic pollutants from industrial wastewater using biochar made from fruit waste. Led by Dr. Gopal Das, the team used pineapple crowns and mosambi fibers to create biochar that efficiently absorbs…