Amid protests against smart meters, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that power bills have reduced as winter begins. He urged protesters to check their bills, noting consumption is lower in winter. Sarma also criticized opposition parties, pointing out…
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) called for a CBI probe into the suspension of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects in Assam. APCC chief Bhupen Borah accused the government of corruption, stating contractors pay 8% to 15% as commissions, impacting…
The Health Department has temporarily stopped Jorhat Medical College’s proposed hike in medical service fees, citing a need for rationalization. Earlier, JMCH’s principal announced a rise in registration, bed charges, and surgery costs post-Durga Puja. Protests erupted, with organizations like…
Assam Police and Kaziranga Forest officials arrested five suspected poachers in a joint operation in Kaziranga’s Bagori range. The arrests began with Arjun Rongpi, whose interrogation led to four more suspects, including Arjun Ronhang. A silencer-equipped pistol was recovered. The…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested nine suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed militants in Assam’s Goalpara district during coordinated raids with local police. These arrests are linked to a nationwide operation involving 22 locations across five states. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that Assam has become a leader in administration and development. Several states have adopted Assam’s flagship schemes, like Orunodoi, under different names, including Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh. Speaking at the inauguration of…
The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry has approved ₹664.09 crore for the Tea Board’s "Tea Development & Promotion Scheme." The scheme, valid until March 2026, aims to support plantation development, quality upgrades, market promotion, research, and welfare initiatives. Large…
A public meeting in Mariani opposed the proposed oil and gas exploration on 4.49 hectares of land near the Assam-Nagaland border, close to the Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. Jorhat Zila Nagarik Samaj organized the meeting, voicing concerns over the Union…
Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, a three-time Congress MLA from North Karimganj, blamed MP Rokibul Hossain for pushing him away from the party. Despite supporting BJP, he hasn’t resigned from Congress. After Hossain sought his disqualification, Purkayastha received a show-cause notice. He…
The All Assam Primary TET-qualified Teachers' Association demanded a timescale, correction of pay anomalies, and teacher transfers in the South Salmara-Mancachar district. President Trailokya Deka stated that despite repeated meetings, authorities haven't addressed these issues. The association warned of protests…