The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for Central Government employees, effective from April 1, 2025, has been praised by railway employees. Unlike the NPS, UPS guarantees a fixed pension, providing 50% of the average basic pay for 25 years of service…
Koustav Barua and his wife Jupitora Barua were arrested by Jamuguri police on Monday for fraud, accused of embezzling money while posing as an OSD to CM Hemanta Chaoudhury. Koustav falsely claimed to be a physician, targeting victims in Guwahati…
The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has called for a 10% reservation for Muslims in Assam, citing their socio-economic backwardness. AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam argued for reservations in government jobs and schemes to support the economically vulnerable Muslim population…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the establishment of five new medical colleges in Assam at Goalpara, Hailakandi, Majuli, Hojai, and Haflong, aimed at boosting healthcare and medical education. The plan involves upgrading district hospitals and integrating Naturopathy, Ayurveda, and…
The Biswanath district administration imposed a curfew following violent protests against the government's smart meter system. Led by the Congress party and the All Assam Students' Union (AASU), the demonstrations escalated into clashes with police, prompting District Magistrate Neha Yadav…
In the Assam Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed a dual strategy to address crimes against women and minorities, responding to criticism from the Opposition. Sarma urged local MLAs, especially in minority-dominated areas, to take a more active…
A Bangladeshi student at NIT Silchar was sent back to Bangladesh after "liking" an anti-India social media post by a former Bangladeshi student. While local authorities cite the controversial post as the reason, the institute suggests she had pre-approved leave…
Jahiruddin Dewan, the prime suspect in the sexual assault of two minor girls in Sidli village, Chirang district, was arrested early Tuesday at New Bongaigaon Railway Station. Dewan, also accused of human trafficking, allegedly lured the minors with false job…
The Assam Legislative Assembly's second day saw continued turmoil as Opposition parties, including Congress and Raijor Dal, staged protests against the rise in crimes against women, alleged atrocities against minorities, and a perceived breakdown of law and order in the…
At least four people were injured in a road accident in Guwahati's Panikhaiti locality on Monday. The accident occurred when a Bolero pick-up truck collided with a lorry carrying bricks. The injured were rescued by local police and rushed to…