The Assam government has announced a financial relief package for flood-affected people in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the package includes a ₹1.5 lakh grant for each flood-damaged Namghar in Sivasagar and Charaideo, a…
Guwahati: Dispur Police have arrested the main accused in the Kahilipara murder case, in which a man was allegedly beaten to death earlier this month. The victim, Abdul Rezzak, was killed on July 2. Police identified the accused as Khanin…
Guwahati: The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has announced that flood-affected students in Upper Assam can obtain duplicate mark sheets and certificates free of cost by submitting a self-declaration, eliminating the requirement for a police report. ASSEB Secretary Naranarayan…
Guwahati: On the occasion of International Tiger Day, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam has emerged as a model for tiger conservation, attributing the rise in the state's tiger population to strong anti-poaching measures, habitat protection and technology-driven monitoring…
Dibrugarh: A 15-year-old Class 10 student, identified as Uddipta Gogoi of Rose Gali, went missing in the Brahmaputra River on Tuesday while bathing with friends at Mohanaghat. According to reports, the teenager was swept away by the strong river current…
Morigaon: Residents of Bhurbandha block staged a protest on Tuesday against the proposed transfer of five revenue villages from the Morigaon Revenue Circle to the Mikirbheta Revenue Circle, alleging that the decision was unacceptable. The protesters also blocked the Morigaon–Laharighat–Moirabari…
Dalgaon: The foundation stone for the Co-District Commissioner's Office was laid in Dalgaon on Tuesday, marking a major step towards improving administrative services in the region. The ceremony was attended by Guardian Minister Ashok Singhal, Fisheries and Veterinary Minister Nilima…
Guwahati: Bollywood actor Salman Khan has launched a relief initiative for flood-affected families in Assam through his charitable foundation Being Human, in collaboration with the Salman Khan Fan Club (SKFC) Assam. In the first phase, volunteers are distributing ready-to-eat food…
Guwahati: Assam's flood preparedness and disaster response came under intense debate in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, with Opposition members alleging shortcomings in rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts following the devastating floods in Upper Assam. AIUDF MLA Mazibur Rahman and…
New Delhi: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday criticised the proposed amendments to the anti-paper leak law, saying the 2024 legislation had failed to prevent examination leaks, as seen in the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Participating in the Lok…