The Rajya Sabha passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, to enhance oil and gas exploration and attract investments. The bill introduces "petroleum leases," expands the definition of mineral oils, and decriminalizes certain provisions of the 1948 Act…
The Brahmaputra River is drying abnormally during the lean season, largely due to declining monsoon rainfall in the Northeast. Professor Parag Phukan of Gauhati University highlighted that reduced rainfall impacts the river’s ability to flush out sediment, causing a rise…
Railway officials announced plans to reintroduce the Shatabdi Express to Guwahati by April and a Vande Bharat service between Dibrugarh and Guwahati by June next year. The meeting, attended by local officials, also discussed resuming the Brahmaputra Mail and intra-state…
The 10th India International Science Festival (IISF 2024) concluded at IIT Guwahati, attracting over 45,000 attendees. The event, held from November 30 to December 3, featured 25 events and 150+ technical sessions. Assam’s Science Minister, Keshab Mahanta, emphasized the role…
State Minister Pijush Hazarika attended two events in Guwahati on International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Speaking at programs organized by the Composite Regional Centre and the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Hazarika highlighted government initiatives supporting the inclusive…
Two massive rallies in Silchar on Tuesday protested against Hindu persecution and the detention of Chinmoy Prabhu, a Hindu leader in Bangladesh. The Sanatani Mancha staged a dharna, while the Indian Forum for Bangladesh Peace demanded Prabhu's release and urged…
A Guwahati resident fell victim to a cyber scam, losing ₹24.98 lakh to fraudsters posing as "International Equity Fund" (IEF). The scammers, claiming to offer 50% monthly returns through a "government-approved" platform, lured victims via WhatsApp. Initially offering small returns,…
Assam Special Task Force (STF) destroyed 37,000 bottles of Phensedyl, a controlled NDPS substance, at Panikhaiti, Guwahati. The disposal, valued at ₹70 lakh, was overseen by a Drugs Disposal Committee. Since March 2023, the STF has arrested 325 offenders in…
Bashatullah Sheikh, a handyman from Goalpara, died in an illegal coal mining accident in Ledo’s Lalchuri area on Monday night. The incident occurred at 7:30 PM while working with a coal-laden vehicle. Despite being rushed to Margherita Civil Hospital, he…
AGP chief Atul Bora announced plans to form committees to oversee upcoming Panchayat and Autonomous Council elections. Bora highlighted that Panchayat elections at the Gaon Panchayat level would be symbol-free due to an amended act. Party symbols will still be…