The Assam government has introduced a One-Time Settlement (OTS) under the Assam Vehicle Scrapping Policy 2022. Vehicle owners can deregister unfit vehicles by paying only 25% of outstanding taxes, getting a 75% waiver. Special Duty Officer Gautam Das urged owners…
Guwahati’s Smart City Project faces delays as the Centre has yet to approve ₹145 crore for waste management under Smart City Mission 2.0. The fund release is stalled due to the city's garbage dumping site violating eco-sensitive zone regulations. Discussions…
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi criticized N. Biren Singh's resignation, claiming it was meant to protect the BJP government, not Manipur's people. He alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah intervened after realizing the BJP would lose a no-confidence motion. Gogoi also…
Guwahati police conducted multiple raids, seizing drugs and arresting criminals. Paltan Bazar police recovered 25 grams of heroin and arrested Jeherul Islam. Panbazar police seized 24.57 grams of heroin near Rail Gate No. 3 and arrested Pradeep Chetry, who admitted…
Rahul Nath, a Goreswar College student, died of electrocution in Assam’s Baksa district while working with his mason brother. He accidentally touched a high-voltage wire, leading to his death. The incident has raised safety concerns in the area. A similar…
Ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit on February 25-26, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will visit Singapore to attract investors. He will host a roadshow and meet industry leaders to promote Assam’s potential in semiconductors, deep tech, infrastructure, and…
The Gauhati High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the settlement of Torsa river fishery in Dhubri. The court upheld the Assam government’s decision to allot the fishery to M/s Dhubri Disabled Men Jhagra Beel Fishery Development Cooperative Society Ltd…
AASU president Utpal Sarma emphasized that the Garia Maria community is vital to Assamese identity. Speaking at the 19th foundation day of Sadou Asom Garia Maria Deshi Jatiya Parishad in Bhella, he reiterated AASU’s support for their indigenous status and…
With the worsening situation in Bangladesh, security along the Assam-Bangladesh border has been intensified. Assam Police and BSF are working closely, identifying vulnerable spots to prevent infiltration. Recent meetings between senior officials have improved coordination. A rise in infiltration attempts…
The Ranganadi River in Lakhimpur district has turned turbid following the release of industrial waste from NEEPCO’s 405 MW Panyor Hydro Electrical Project at Yazali, Arunachal Pradesh. The contamination, carrying silt and oily substances, has led to fish deaths, foul…