Residents of Joypur, Kharghuli, have raised concerns over Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.’s (IOCL) plan to establish a petrol pump in a wildlife-rich green zone near Ramsa Hill and the Brahmaputra River. They fear the project will harm local fauna, including…
Amid rising reports of minority persecution in Bangladesh, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed confidence in PM Modi’s diplomatic efforts to ensure Hindu safety. Speaking at an event in Silchar, he assured that ongoing communication between Indian and Bangladeshi authorities…
Indian Railways introduced state-of-the-art laundry facilities to provide clean linen for AC sleeper class passengers. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) inaugurated a high-capacity laundry in Guwahati, capable of processing 32,000 bedrolls daily using an advanced tunnel-based system. Similarly, North Western…
The Special Task Force (STF) raided Pachim Boragaon under Gorchuk PS, seizing 23.43 grams of heroin. Ellias Ali from Barpeta was arrested during the operation. Officials also confiscated two soap boxes containing the drugs, a mobile phone, and Rs 100…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) introduced a Subsidized Water Supply Connection scheme for ration card holders. Mayor Mrigen Sarania inaugurated the program, offering a Rs 7,000 subsidy on 15 mm house connections. Kanaklata Rajbongshi became the first applicant under the…
The Gauhati High Court granted the state respondents three weeks to file their affidavit in opposition regarding WP(C)/2798/2019, filed by the All Assam Inland Water Transport Workers' Union. The petition challenges the validity of the Assam Inland Water Transport Regulations,…
Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Ashok Singhal directed officials to draft short- and long-term strategies to tackle Guwahati's flood issues. In a meeting under the "Mission Flood Free Guwahati," advanced drainage systems, sludge removal, and waste disposal were prioritized for…
AASU leaders and representatives from 30 tribal organizations met to discuss the Justice (Retired) Biplab Kumar Sarma-led committee's report. The meeting, chaired by AASU president Utpal Sarma, emphasized the need for constitutional safeguards for Assam's indigenous people and urged the…
To curb brain drain and increase student enrollment, Gauhati University plans to introduce new courses, recruit field experts, and start second-shift classes. Vice-Chancellor Dr. Nani Gopal Mahanta highlighted that around 24,000 students apply for postgraduate courses annually, but only 1,800…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Assam State Commission for the Right to Public Services, enhancing transparency and accountability. Citizens are now entitled to timely delivery of 441 public services, with penalties imposed on officials for delays. A grievance…