The Silchar-Hailakandi Road is undergoing construction for a 4m x 4m RCC box cell culvert between C.R. Avenue Point and Shani Mandir. One key lane has been closed from February 5 and will remain inaccessible until March 20, 2025. Earlier,…
Salmara Police seized 7,800 Yaba tablets worth ₹2 crore from a residence, arresting one accused. In separate raids on January 21, South Salmara-Mankachar police arrested three individuals in Chirakhowa, Bangrichar, and Balughat, recovering brown sugar, Yaba tablets, tramadol capsules, cash,…
A 35-year-old woman and her 8-year-old daughter, who went missing, were rescued within 20 hours by Pragjyotishpur Police, ensuring their safe return. In another case, 65-year-old Manju Devi Agarwal, lost at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, was found at Aghori Akhara. An…
Ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit on February 25-26, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated major upgrades at Guwahati’s LGBI Airport. Enhancements include expanded entry and departure lanes, upgraded security check-ins, new DigiYatra gates, and improved passenger amenities. Sarma also…
ATASU staged a massive protest against illegal encroachments on Ahom-era monuments in Sivasagar. Leaders highlighted the threat to historic sites like Pohugarh, Jamuna Canal, Ranganath Doul, and Jaymoti Doul due to government inaction. The group demanded immediate eviction of encroachers,…
The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) held a crucial meeting to address mining activities in the eco-sensitive zone near Kaziranga National Park. The Council ordered the immediate suspension of ten stone quarries and four more near Borjuri Waterfall due to…
The 77th session of the Asam Sahitya Sabha concluded on Tuesday after five days at Bhattadev Kshetra, Pathshala. A conference of indigenous students and youth marked the final day. AASU President Utpal Sarma emphasized the Sabha's role as Assam’s guardian…
The All Assam Electricity Consumers Association (AAECA) has strongly opposed APDCL’s proposal for a three-tier electricity pricing system. Calling it "anti-people," the association submitted a memorandum to the Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) and district officials, demanding its rejection. AAECA…
On February 3, 2025, Rakesh Guwala, 45, was hit by a train near Kamakhya-Guwahati Railway Station. Authorities responded swiftly, and OC Bharalumukh reached the scene. He was rushed to Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) for treatment. Guwala, a native of…
AATASU staged a protest in Sivasagar, demanding urgent steps to preserve Ahom-era monuments. Over 500 members accused authorities of neglect, leading to deterioration and encroachment. The union set a deadline for action, stressing the need for restoration. Meanwhile, Assam’s 108…