Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced an 86% reduction in rhino poaching in Assam since 2016, coinciding with World Rhino Day. He credited the success to the "double engine" BJP government and emphasized the importance of rhinos to Assam's identity…
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will operate three pairs of special trains during the upcoming festive season. These trains will run between Rangapara North-Shalimar, Forbesganj-Agra Cantt., and New Jalpaiguri-Howrah. The trains will run from early October to November, with detailed…
Over 200 trees were cut down near the 10 APBn headquarters, Narakashur Hill, for projects like Jal Jeevan Mission. Citizens criticized the government for prioritizing development over the environment, especially amid rising temperatures. Locals expressed frustration, calling the tree-cutting a…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Sarbananda Sonowal on his election as President of the Assam Olympic Association (AOA), expressing hope for significant improvements in the state's sports sector under his leadership. Sarma believes Sonowal's induction will boost opportunities for…
BJP leader Sanbor Shulai has called on Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to mediate the escalating taxi row between Assam and Meghalaya. Shulai emphasized the need for dialogue between transport associations, as the dispute harms tourism and daily life. The…
A man was found dead, likely due to heatstroke, near the ASTC building in Dergaon on Sunday. Identified as a resident of Dukhuti Mukh, the man was pronounced dead after passersby alerted authorities. A post-mortem will confirm the cause of…
The Assam Education Department has launched a 12-digit Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR ID) for all school-enrolled students, aligning with the NEP 2020's "One Nation, One Student ID" initiative. APAAR IDs will link to students’ Aadhaar and Permanent Education…
The Assam Congress plans to introduce a new land policy as a private member's Bill in the upcoming State Assembly session, APCC President Bhupen Borah announced. Developed through consultations with legal experts and social workers, the policy aims to address…
The Assam Police, with NIA support, arrested 15 people, including three women, in connection with a ULFA-I bomb-planting operation. The arrests occurred across various districts, following joint intelligence efforts. Key suspects were apprehended from Tinsukia, Jorhat, Guwahati, and more. Earlier,…
Manas and Kaziranga National Parks marked World Rhino Day on Sunday with conservation activities. At Kaziranga, two rhino calves rescued during monsoon floods are being prepared for release back into the wild. Manas hosted a bicycle rally and awareness events,…