The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Guwahati, organized a Farmers' Awareness Programme on Agrometeorological Services in Boko on January 22. Farmers interacted with meteorologists and learned about weather-based agro advisory services, apps like Meghdoot and Damini, and AAS bulletins. Scientists highlighted…
The All Assam Electricity Consumers' Association (AAECA) has opposed APDCL's proposal for time-based power tariffs categorizing 'peak hours' (5 pm to midnight) at Rs 9.62 per unit. AAECA convener Ajoy Acharjee criticized the plan, calling it anti-people and a move…
Ahead of the fifth Bodo Peace Accord Day on January 27, the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) urged the release of 66 former NDFB members held in custody for 15-16 years, with trials still ongoing. ABSU president Dipen Boro called…
Congress leader Ripun Bora accused the BJP-led Assam government of mismanaging the 2024-25 budget, with only 49% of funds utilized. Highlighting poor spending in key sectors like tourism (11%) and industry (19%), Bora questioned how the remaining 51% would be…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed a Japanese industrial township near TATA Electronics' ₹27,000-crore semiconductor facility in Jagiroad. Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0 roadshow in Tokyo, Sarma highlighted Assam's 12.4% growth rate and its potential as a gateway…
Assam's Revenue Minister Jogen Mohan laid the foundation stone for the beautification of Swargadeo Chaolung Siu-Ka-Pha Moidam at Charaideo World Heritage Site. The Tai Ahom Development Council allocated ₹1.8 crore for the first phase, covering 30 bighas. Mohan highlighted Siu-Ka-Pha’s…
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) apprehended 64-year-old Nathuni Sahani from the Awadh Assam Express at Guwahati Railway Station. Sahani, previously arrested in another case, is suspected of drugging a semi-unconscious passenger found in the coach. The victim was rushed to…
Basistha Police in Guwahati arrested five individuals for running an ATM fraud racket. The gang used stolen or cloned ATM cards to withdraw money illegally. Seized items included 17 ATM cards, two motorcycles, and two iPhones. Legal action is underway…
The PWD has engaged RITES to investigate structural flaws in Guwahati's Six Mile flyover, plagued by frequent wear and tear. Traffic restrictions are in place for ongoing repairs, causing congestion. A Rs 5-crore repair was done in 2023, just 13…
APDCL announced no tariff hike for domestic and BPL consumers but proposed an optional Time-of-Day (ToD) plan. This plan offers reduced rates during off-peak solar hours, benefiting high-consumption users with smart meters and loads above 10 kW. Domestic consumers below…