Intelligence suggests that ULFA-I is preparing for sabotage in Assam before its "Protest Day" on November 28. Armed cadres have entered the state from Myanmar and Bangladesh to recruit, extort, and ambush security forces. Police recently recovered an IED in…
The Assam government has introduced e-Khazana, an online system for land revenue payments, starting July 1, 2024. Citizens can now conveniently pay their land taxes via the Sewa-Setu or e-Khazana portals. Registered users are urged to clear any outstanding arrears…
The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has announced that expelled or reported candidates from the 2024 Higher Secondary Final Examination can reappear in the 2025 exam. These candidates must complete an online form available from November 8, 2024. School…
Controversial RTI activist Dulal Bora was granted bail by the Gauhati High Court on Wednesday. He was arrested on September 25 in connection with the suicide of BJP worker Devojit Hazarika, who had named Bora in a note. Bora faced…
A woman's death in Guwahati’s Narengi locality has raised suspicions of foul play. Neighbors allege her husband's family is responsible, claiming she was a victim of domestic violence. The husband, Narayan Sharma, denied the accusations, stating she died from an…
In October, multiple extortion demands were made in Phillobari-Doomdooma, allegedly in the name of ULFA-I. Following coordinated police and military action, two youths, Apurba Moran and Abhijit Moran, were arrested for extorting money from locals. Additionally, between October 26-30, seven…
As voting for Assam's by-polls began, violence broke out in Samaguri, with clashes reported at polling booths 89 and 90 in Salmari. Alleged BJP workers vandalized booths, intimidated Congress polling agents, and clashed with police, resulting in four injuries. Security…
Gauhati University's Zoology Department, in collaboration with ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai, is set to introduce "plankton plus" technology as an eco-friendly alternative to urea for fertilizing pond water. The project will convert fish market waste into organic liquid…
A rally at Rajabari's ITI Field, organized by the All Assam Chutia Students' Union, renewed demands for the Chutia community's inclusion in the ST list and the creation of a Chutia Autonomous Council. Union leaders criticized the BJP-led government for…
Union Minister CR Paatil chaired the Brahmaputra Board's 13th High Powered Review Board meeting in Guwahati, focusing on advancing strategic goals and improving operational capacity. Key decisions included establishing a Central Planning Unit (CPU) and specialised cells for IT, AI,…