Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned drug traffickers after 170 bighas of illegal poppy cultivation worth ₹27.20 crore were destroyed in Goalpara. Calling it a major step in Assam’s anti-drug drive, he mocked traffickers on social media, saying, "Sorry to…
A 54-member contingent from Cotton University won multiple accolades at the 38th AIU Inter-University North-East Zone Youth Festival in Tripura. Competing against 22 universities, they secured first place in Light Vocal Indian Solo, Classical Vocal, Classical Instrumental (Non-Percussion), Indian Group…
After a 48-hour manhunt, Cachar police arrested Farukh Ahmed, a non-teaching staff at Assam University, Silchar, for allegedly molesting a minor girl on campus. He was caught in Ramnagar early Sunday. A case under BNS and POCSO Act has been…
Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu emphasized the need for a liberal approach to expand the Assamese language at the 77th biennial conference of Asam Sahitya Sabha. He urged the Sabha to incorporate words from tribal languages like Tai, Mising, and…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launched ‘e-DEED’, a digital system for property registration and revenue court management, ensuring efficiency and transparency. A new portal will track revenue cases from registration to judgment. He also introduced the CM-Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan (AAA)…
Thirty-one individuals have shown interest in growing coffee in Assam's Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts. To support them, the Regional Coffee Research Station in Diphu is conducting two training sessions on nursery management. The first session was held…
Health Minister Ashok Singhal urged doctors to prescribe only Essential Drug List (EDL) medicines to ensure availability in government hospitals. During his visit to Silchar Medical College, he addressed complaints about unavailable prescriptions. He directed officials to enforce this policy…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the upgradation of Assam Electronics and Semiconductor Logistics Park in Jagiroad. Spanning 600+ bighas, the park aims to boost industrial growth and attract electronics and semiconductor industries. The project includes schools, hospitals, and a…
Four women from the same family suffered severe injuries after being attacked with iron rods and bamboo sticks by three men in Bargolai Bazaar on Wednesday morning. The attack, which began as a minor dispute, left Renu Devi and her…
A major fire broke out near the 77th Biannual Session of the Asom Sahitya Sabha, destroying a store named "Amish." Firefighters managed to control the blaze, and no casualties were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause. Meanwhile, the session was…