Rohingya and Chin refugees from Myanmar, housed in Goalpara's Matia transit camp, have been on a hunger strike since Monday, protesting their extended detention. They demand transfer to the UNHCR in New Delhi, relocation to a detention center in the…
The Assam government has reassigned guardian ministers to various districts, as announced in a recent notification by the Parliamentary Affairs Department. Fourteen cabinet ministers will now oversee development and welfare activities in their newly assigned districts. Their responsibilities include monitoring…
The Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) is set to launch a Hop-on Hop-off Catamaran Service in Guwahati this weekend, aimed at boosting river tourism. The service will connect four key points along the Brahmaputra River: Hanuman Mandir, Kamakhya, Kachari, and…
Assam Police’s special task force (STF) arrested three individuals in Guwahati on Tuesday during a raid that led to the seizure of 153 vials of heroin, totaling 204.5 grams. The operation, based on specific intelligence, was led by Inspector Kapil…
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the formation of a joint committee to investigate claims of industrial encroachment and environmental degradation near Assam's Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. The decision, issued on August 27, 2024, follows concerns from locals about brick…
Chandmari police arrested Kuldeep Das from Nalbari district on Monday in connection with the suicide of BJP leader Indrani Tahbildar, who tragically took her own life in August 2023. The incident occurred after an objectionable image of her went viral…
The recent suicide of a third-year B.Tech student at IIT Guwahati has brought attention to the growing mental health issues among students at prestigious institutions. The student, who was struggling with mental trauma after being barred from internships due to…
The Assam government has announced plans to create a State School Standard Authority (SSSA) to enhance education quality. The SSSA will inspect and grade schools based on specific criteria, helping identify areas needing improvement. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu also introduced…
The Supreme Court has directed the Assam government to submit a detailed deportation plan for 211 foreign nationals held at the Matia transit camp in Goalpara. The Court emphasized that deportation must be a coordinated effort between the Union and…
Karimganj police have arrested Hemant Kumar Gogoi, Managing Director of Singhaniya Group and owner of Pragjyotish Group, in connection with a large-scale financial fraud. Gogoi was apprehended in Guwahati’s Paltanbazar for allegedly masterminding a scheme involving multiple money marketing companies…